AETHERPHON, global theremin family

Thank you so much Suzi for sharing more of your experiences.
This USA resident, for one, would never dismiss him.  I hope it is just the
lack of availability and access to his recording that's causing that
impression here.

I'm glad you pointed out his volume hand technique.  The brief video I saw
of him indicated he plays a very large distance over the loop and uses
extremely smooth almost continuous motions, the fact that notes and phrases
were so articulated was mysterious while watching him.

We desperately need more instructors everywhere.
Was he accepting of different pitch hand styles, or did it seem that he
would only instruct in his style?
What was Lydia like in that respect?

I want to meet more thereminsts and would love to study, but would have to
think long and hard before totally starting over and discarding the
functional technique I've gained so far.

Participating in an international conference would be a dream come true!

much appreciated,

John Hoge, NYC
www.hoge-theremin.com

On 10/17/07, Lunette Records <lunetterecords@...> wrote:
>
>   thanks for all the interesting posts about Masami.
>
> > How is he as an instructor? My
> guess is that he would be polite and demanding. I would jump at an
> opportunity for a lesson or master class with Masami.
>
> It was quite inpromptu and short. we worked on The Swan. He said I must
> learn to create smooth movements with my left hand - this is his secret -
> he
> is extrodinary at shaping the expression of the sound in a ever evolving
> arc. His skills is in smooth melodies - I dont' think he would play a
> Pamelia Kurstin stacatto. But also I think this is partly to do with the
> Series 91 - it's not great for articulation. Incidentally, this is the
> most
> sought after instrument in Japan - Masami believes it is the best Moog
> instrument. If you have one, you will get big bucks from a seller there.
> He is very polite and demanding, but not strict (or not as strict and
> sharp
> as Lydia Kavina) - a gentleman teacher!
>
> Incidentally, he speaks very good, moderate English. But I dont' think he
> is able to write too well. this is more difficult.
>
> Do you think the theremin has moved into the Japanese mainstream
> consciousness or is it still regarded as a novelty?
>
> whereas I dont' think it is 'mainstream' as such, the Japanese do not have
> the same distinction between novely and kitsch and everything else as in
> the
> West. The Mable performers are all serious at their study, even of this
> pitch only instrument. the 'theremin as novelty' in TV and radio, I think,
> would not exist in Japan. It would be accepted and admired for what it is.
>
> My hope is there could be an international event, like the theremin
> symposium, in Japan one day that would link the practice there with the
> rest
> of the world. There are many, particularly in USA, who are too dissmissive
> of Masami and what they are doing in Japan.
>
> He also makes theremin playing fun!
> --
> Susi
> (aka Ms Hypnotique)
> Tel: 07981 222799
>
> http://www.hypnotique.net
> http://www.lunette.co.uk
> http://www.babyslave.net
>
> See our blog: http://www.babyslave.wordpress.com
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