>>> March 7, 2002

Weirdness at 45 rpm

Spun out: Remember those records you could cut out of the back of your box of Count Chocula and play on that little Fisher Price in your bedroom? The Internet Museum of Oddity Records is home to those carb-related gems, as well as every other type of oddball record.

There’s even a section for the records of your own voice you could make by dropping a quarter and talking into a microphone. Too bad they don’t still have those or everyone would be an MC.
Drop the needle at www.wfmu.org/MACrec/.

Dr. Theremin: The theremin is a music instrument you play without touching. Developed in the 1930s, it’s responsible for those scary monster movie sounds we all love. A real one can cost a fortune but you can play along with the BBC’s Dr. Theremin on your PC or Mac for free. Play solo or with orchestra accompaniment.
Download at www.bbc.co.uk/science/playground/theremin1.shtml. :

—Michael Citrome

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