Leon Theremin, "Russian/Soviet inventor, most famous for his invention of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments", was born on August 28, 1896 (d. 1993).
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_The)


The theremin's relationship with the musical saw:

From Saw Lady (@SawLady on the bird):
"When Leon Theremin invented his instrument, the saw was a popular musical instrument and he aimed to imitate electronically the sound of the saw. He did a great job! I did a very short duet with a thereminist (video: 2014)
youtube.com/watch?v=X6PhsrcO80"


On the other hand, who needs a theremin when they have a musical saw?! 🙂

Natalia 'Saw Lady' Paruz - "Star Trek theme song played on a Musical Saw" (2011)
youtube.com/watch?v=lPvTTc7jAV

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Carolina Eyck @CarolinaEyck
(1:44 PM ET · Aug 28, 2024):

"Last night, I realized I had completely forgotten that it was Leon Theremin’s birthday 🤦‍♀️ But then I thought: what better way to pay tribute than with a quick ‘Happy Birthday’ rendition on the instrument he gave us? So here it is—happy (belated) birthday, Leon! 🎂"

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