CD Universe
Music MP3 Movies Games    Adult
» Search  Existing Customer?  Sign In   
McAfee Secure Certified
.
Hoffman, Samuel J. - Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD Cover Art
Large Front

Samuel J Hoffman Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD

 Samuel J Hoffman Discography of CDs

Add to Cart

 Our Price: $26.95  CD
 Backorder:
(Usually ships in 3-10 days)

Email Me When Item Is Available To Order
THEREMIN contains 3 original 10-inch LPs on 3 CDs: MUSIC OUT OF THE MOON (1947)/PERFUME SET TO MUSIC (1948)/MUSIC FOR PEACE FOR MIND (1950).
Music composed by Harry Revel.
Personnel includes: Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman (theremin); Les Baxter, Billy May (conductor).
Includes liner notes by Albert Glinsky.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
In the late '40s and early '50s, a series of easy listening albums appeared featuring the then-futuristic eerie theremin of Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. Waves in the Ether: The Magical World of the Theremin collects three of them -- 1947's Music out of the Moon, 1948's Perfume Set to Music, and 1950's Music for Peace of Mind -- onto one CD, with historical liner notes. (Yes, this 18-track, 53-minute CD does include all three of the albums, as albums had shorter playing times back then.) In truth, it's rather arbitrary who is considered the "artist" of these albums; Hoffman did contribute theremin, but the music was composed by Harry Revel, and conducted and arranged by Les Baxter (on the first two albums) and Billy May (on Music for Peace of Mind). Also in truth, these records really aren't as exotic as they might appear. For the most part they're corny lounge jazz-cum-soundtrack music, with gossamer violins, dramatic piano flourishes, and wholesome white bread vocal choirs and jazz scatting. Often you expect a voice to come over the music at any second exclaiming, "And now, live from New York City, the [fill in the host name] Show!," or the music to fade in favor of dialogue as the opening scene of some 1949 film melodrama starts. As for Hoffman's contributions, they're less dominant than you might surmise, with entire lengthy passages going by without the theremin making a sound. Also, perhaps in part because of the dated recording techniques, the theremin parts sometimes sound more like a shaky violin than a theremin, though they undoubtedly comprise the most unusual features of the arrangements. This is more valuable as a timepiece of how music of the "future" was envisioned in the middle of the 20th century than for the (ironically) dated music itself, but at least this compiles the three most well-known albums with Hoffman's theremin together in a well-annotated package. ~ Richie Unterberger
Compiling three LPs recorded by theremin maestro Samuel J. Hoffman and composer Harry Revel between 1947 and 1950, this exemplary set is an ideal introduction to the eerily beautiful sound of inventor Leon Theremin's pioneering electronic instrument. The granddaddy of the outer-space exotica boom, Music Out of the Moon (credited to conductor/arranger Les Baxter) remains a landmark by any measure. The best-selling theremin record of all time, its celestial arrangements, wordless vocals, and idiosyncratic instrumentation established the template for dozens of space age pop records to follow, effectively defining the perception of what music from the cosmos would (or at least should) sound like. The music captures a wonder and beauty beyond the ken of human experience. Though assembled from organic, earthbound elements, Music Out of the Moon delivers fully on the experience its title promises, transmitting lunar melodies to the hi-fis of suburban America. Commissioned by the fragrance firm Corday, Perfume Set to Music is an odd and frustrating attempt at musical synaesthesia. These six performances strive to articulate the scents of perfumes but the end result is simply a series of formally elegant easy listening instrumentals textured by theremin squeals and squiggles. Music for Peace of Mind (created in collaboration with conductor/arranger Billy May) is the most avant-garde of the three records, vaulting Hoffman to the forefront of a series of space age tone poems that anticipate ambient electronica in their icy, deeply contemplative atmospherics. ~ Jason Ankeny

3cds-Peace Of Mind/Music Out Moon/Perfume Set To Music

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Music


Detailed Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Music Information



List Price $29.97 (You save $3.02)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Easy Listening, Nostalgia, Orchestral/Symphonic, Instrumental, Exotica, New Age, Box Sets
Label Basta
Orig Year 1999
All Time Sales Rank   85932  
CD Universe Part number 1076976
Discs 3
Release Date Apr 27, 1999
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Gert-Jan Blom (Reissue)
Personnel Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman - theremin

Also: Billy May, Les Baxter
Additional Info Import; Boxed Set
Samuel J Hoffman Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Songs


Samuel J Hoffman Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Album Track Listing



Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD DISC 1: MUSIC OUT OF THE MOON:
1.Lunar Rhapsody
2.Moon Moods
3.Lunette
4.Celestial Nocturne
5.Mist O' the Moon
6.Radar Blues
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Songs DISC 2: PERFUME SET TO MUSIC:
1.Toujours Moi (Always Me)
2.Tzigane (Gypsy)
3.Possession
4.L'Ardente Nuit (Ardent Night)
5.Jet
6.Fame
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Album DISC 3: MUSIC FOR PEACE OF MIND:
1.This Room Is My Castle of Quiet
2.Darkness Gives Me You Again, The
3.Remembering Your Lips
4.My Troubles Float Away Like Fallen Leaves
5.Your Soft Hand on My Brow
6.I Dream of a Past Love
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Review


Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin Music Reviews



Write a Review
On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the best.

How do you rate this title?
Enter a short headline for your review:
    
Type your review below:
    
Enter your e-mail address or first name
     (Your full email address is never displayed and is not used for marketing purposes.)
    
Enter your location:
    (ex. "Springfield, CT, USA")
     
    

Guidelines
Remember to focus your comments on Samuel J Hoffman Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD.
Check our review guidelines for specific details regarding customer review policy.

To submit your review, please fill out the above form and click "Submit Review." A staff member will then verify your review meets our guidelines. Upon approval, your review will be published within a few days.

Please do not use this form to comment on web site errors or for order related questions. If you have concerns of this nature, please contact customer service by filling out this form.


Ads by Google (turn off ads)
Purchase Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD


Customers Who Buy Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin CD Purchase:



To buy, Click on price to add to cart
Art Of The Theremin / Clara Rockmore
Also Bought
Art Of The Theremin / Clara Rockmore CD  (1992)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $10.09  5 stars Top 500 Audio Samples
Includes work(s) by Sergey Rachmaninov.
Music From The Ether - Original Works For Theremin / Kavina
Also Bought
Lydia Kavina Music From The Ether - Original Works For Theremin / Kavina CD  (1999)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $14.65  3.5 stars Audio Samples

Amoroso/Brasil
Also Bought
Joao Gilberto Amoroso/Brasil CD  (1993)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $11.99  4.5 stars Top 500 Audio Samples

El Dorado
Also Bought
El Dorado DVD  (1999) Widescreen Sensor

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
DVD $7.69  4.6 stars

Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers Vol. 3
Also Bought
Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers Vol. 3 CD  (2003)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $14.90  SALE 5 stars

Dream Theater - Images & Words/5 Yrs In A Live Time
Also Bought
Dream Theater - Images & Words/5 Yrs In A Live Time DVDs  (1993)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
DVD $15.15  4.6 stars Top 500

Antologia Musical Nicaraguense
Antologia Musical Nicaraguense CD  (1997) (Import)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $15.15

Closure
Closure CD  (2003)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $9.85  4.6 stars Audio Samples

Pure Brazil: Caipirinha
Pure Brazil: Caipirinha CD  (2004) (Import) Germany

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $12.65

Free The Bees
A Band Of Bees Free The Bees CD  (2004) Bonus Tracks

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $13.69  4 stars Audio Samples
A Band of Bees: Paul Butler (vocals, guitar, drums, percussion); Tim Parkin (vocals, trumpet); Kris Birkin (guitar); Warren Hampshire (Hammond b-3 organ); Aaron Fletcher (bass guitar); Micheal Clevett (drums).
Band of Bees second album Free the Bees is a rollicking, breathtaking romp through the Sixties, calling to mind classic band after classic band but also conjuring up a modern and original sound of their own. "These Are the Ghosts," the CD's opening track, gives us echoes of the psychedelic era Small Faces, the Kinks circa Village Green Preservation Society, and even, at times, Pink Floyd circa Piper at the Gates of Dawn. There are moments on "No Atmosphere" where they sound like the Small Faces quoting the Beatles obliquely from Rubber Soul, and elsewhere it suddenly sounds as though the ghost of George Harrison has stepped into the studio to throw in some licks from a White Album jam. And incidentally, the studio in question where this album was cut was, indeed, ...

Awakening Remembrance
Gentle Thunder Awakening Remembrance CD  (1998)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $13.15  Audio Samples
Gentle Thunder lives and finds her inspiration in Mt. Shasta, CA. She has been sharing her heart and opening the hearts of others through her music for over 25 years. Gentle Thunder's musical journey began in Seattle, WA as a drummer and her expression has grown to encompass hammer dulcimer, piano, taiko and ceremonial drumming, as well as Native American flute. She is known in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe for honoring the circle of life wherever she shares her music with the intention of awakening and inspiring our connection to the web of life.After many years of supporting other artists as a drummer, Gentle Thunder reached out as a solo artist and created a beautiful solo hammer dulcimer CD entitled "Awakening Remembrance". Within this creation, the music is created to have each track take the listener deeper, build one upon the next taking you on a journey with the freedom ...
Water
Annabelle Chvostek Water CD  (2003)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $16.45
Like an instant shot of optimism, Annabelle Chvostek's new CD Water delivers songs steeped in joyous lived experience. Backed by some great acoustic musicians drawn from Montreal's jazz and cabaret ...
Tease
Special Request Tease CD  (2006)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $14.79

Your Own Heart
Romeling Your Own Heart CD  (2007)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $10.15

The Very Best Of Zoa Live
The Very Best Of Zoa Live CD  (2007)

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman And The Theremin
CD $9.85

.

29 Days until Christmas
18 Days
to standard
shipping cutoff


More
1. I Dreamed A Dream 
Susan Boyle
2. Never A Dull Moment 
Rod Stewart
3. Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton 
Eric Clapton
4. Fall 
Norah Jones
5. For Your Entertainment 
Adam Lambert
  All Time Top Sellers

This Week More
1. I Dreamed A Dream 
Susan Boyle
2. For Your Entertainment 
Adam Lambert
3. Live Anthology 
Tom Petty
4. Not Fade Away: The Complete Studio Recordings And  
Buddy Holly
5. Glitter And Doom Live 
Tom Waits
Next Week More
1. Live At Madison Square Garden 
Bon Jovi
2. In The Court Of The Crimson King Box 
King Crimson
3. Untitled 
R. Kelly
4. Unbreakable 
Lil Wayne
5. Dusk 
Badlands

More  
1. Love It To Death 
Alice Cooper
2. Buffet Hotel 
Jimmy Buffett
3. Dixie Chicken 
Little Feat
4. Songs & Stories 
George Benson
5. Michael Jackson: The King 
Michael Jackson
Best Music of 2009
Best 2009 MP3 Albums
Best MP3 Songs of 2009

Holiday Music on CD
Holiday Music on MP3
Classical Holiday Music

Remembering Michael
Music on DVD

More
Alternative
Blues
Box Sets
Classical
Country
Dance
Heavy Metal
International
Jazz
Latin
Live Performance
Oldies
R & B
Rap/Hip Hop
Rock/Pop
Soundtrack
Music Features & More
Vinyl Records
Accessories
Audiobooks
Bobbleheads
DVD Audio
Enhanced CD
Super Audio CD
Calendars

Bargain Bin
Radio Top 20
Top Music Charts
Most Requested Lyrics
Browse Movies
Action/Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Horror
Music Videos
TV on DVD


Circle of Excellence   Verisign   BizRate Certified

1996 - 2009 CD Universe; Portions copyright 1948 - 2009 Muze Inc.
For personal non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.
cdu4pk cds 


cdu4asppid music 1076976 cdu4pidall cdu4pls0 ver231cdu cdu4all 11/26/2009 9:22:07 PM