Theremin, the untouchable music | Pamelia Kurstin

http://www.ted.com Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin plays and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include the classic "Autumn Leaves," Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and a composition by David Mash, "Listen: the Words Are Gone." Piano: Makoto Ozone. Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tednews Checkout our Facebook page for TED exclusives https://www.facebook.com/TED

Topics:

["ted", "talks", "tedtalks", "Pamelia Kurstin", "theremin", "music", "live music", "performance", "technology", "instruments", "entertainment", "science fiction", "sci fi", "sci-fi", "battlestar galatica", "horror movie music", "horror movies", "Autumn leaves", "billy strayhorn", "lush life", "david mash", "listen the words are gone", "words are gone", "pitch", "volume", "humor", "theremin history", "invention", "inventor", "music songs", "what is sci fi", "what is volume", "what is pitch", "make music", "how to make music", "how to play", "makoto ozone"]

Duration

Duration minutes: 20

Duration seconds: 12