AETHERPHON, global theremin family

Quoting kkissinger@...:

> Quoting kmg5443 <kmg5443@...m>:
>>
>> The amount of noise was unexpected. I was unsure of who I was playing
>> for or whether it mattered much. I've been looking to do something for
>> some audible feedback but haven't really gotten around to it yet.
>>
>> The worst part was people just walking through my playing field. When I
>> saw them coming I'd just stop and wait.
>>
>
> When I play somewhere new, I first scope out the playing area to
> determine the best way to protect the control zone from passer's by.
> There is no "rule" that says the theremin must face straight out
> towards the audience.
>
> In some cases, I have positioned the theremin such that the loop faces
> the listening area, thus placing the rod away from the listeners and
> my torso at such an angle that people can see the pitch hand at work.
>
> -- Kevin
>

As I re-read this a few thoughts come to mind...

First of all, congratulations to Philip for building Gabrella -- a  
theremin with a magical sound quality.  And another congratulations  
for getting "out there" and playing in public.  To play in public on  
theremin is not for the timid!

And in one performance, you've gained insight into dealing with:  
audience noise, control zone placement, possible improvements to your  
speaker setup so you can better hear yourself.  This is all practical  
stuff that one encounters when performing.  All the lessons and  
master-classes in the world can't substitute for the real,  
nuts-and-bolts issues of performance.  So hang in there, and keep  
performing!

-- Kevin