For the theremin fans: Leon Theremin (Rocker, Lover, KGB Agent)

Heidi

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Mon Sep-21-09 09:08 AM
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For the theremin fans: Leon Theremin (Rocker, Lover, KGB Agent)

http://io9.com/392279/leon-theremin-rocker-lover-kgb-agent

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Tuesday Afternoon

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Mon Sep-21-09 09:12 AM
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1. hee

He also romanced the young Clara Rockmore (who later became a theremin virtuoso) in the geekiest way possible. He designed a device (pictured) that moved when her body came close it it, then put her birthday cake on top. So when she approached the cake he'd gotten her, it slowly spun around.

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Heidi

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Mon Sep-21-09 09:28 AM
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2. You are a woman of refined taste, TA.

Edited on Mon Sep-21-09 09:29 AM by Heidi

I also would find such an inventive homage absolutely swoony. :loveya:

:hi:

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