Embracing the Spooky Spooky
In the 1950s and \u201860s, the vibrating sound of the Theremin instrument was synonymous with sci-fi movies like The Day the Earth Stood Still or horror shows like Dark Shadows to the point where the Theremin became a genre clich\xe9. But a new generation of experimental pop musicians like Dorit Chrysler and Miles Brown (of the band Night Terrors) are using the Theremin to create otherworldly sonic landscapes. Also I talk with Albert Glinsky, biographer of Leon Theremin, about how the inventor of the Theremin lived a life that was more like a Kafkaesque science fiction tale.\nCheck out Albert Glinsky\u2019s book \u201cTheremin: Ether Music and Espionage.\u201d\nToday's episode is brought to you by Serial Box and BetterHelp. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They\u2019re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email\xa0sales@advertisecast.com\xa0or click the link below to get started.\nImaginary Worlds AdvertiseCast Listing\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices