KATICA ILLÉNYI - Once Upon a Time in the West - Theremin

Theremin: Katica Illényi
Ennio Morricone: Once Upon a Time in the West
Katica Illényi & Győr Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by István Silló
Recorded on 4 January 2010, Palace of Arts, B. Bartók National Concert Hall
P+C 2010 IKP Music

[DrewWasMe]

Who are the haters that leave negative posts? This is not about whether you, personally, dislike the sound of a theremin. This is about a performance and this woman's skill at the instrument. She plays the theremin with virtuosity and great sensitivity with an orchestra making for a full performance. WELL DONE.

[danw]

I don't think people realize just how special this is. It's a chore to just get some form of music out of a theremin, never mind *perfect pitch, * vibrato, and volume control, to the point where it sounds almost human.😮 What a performance by this young lady (and the orchestra)!!!😁🎵🎶👍

[LautaroTessi]

This instrument was invented a hundred years ago. And I just discovered it today. This world is full of surprises. Much of them, like this, are wonderful.

[amaree]

Wow... I've never heard that degree of control on the Theremin before. Breathtaking performance.

[envitech]

Wow!! The theremin sounds like human voice, even complete with vibrato effects. I can't imagine how this instrument is played without strings or keys.

[envitech]

Probably 50th time I watch this. This lady is phenomenal!!!

[kiturjak]

Probably the best theremin performance ever recorded, incredibly awesome, she plays that elecronic instrument mimicing human voice, i dont think that anyone else would be able to do that better

[KingOFuh]

The original vocalist on the soundtrack was Edda D'ell Orso, still alive at age 87. This is a loving tribute to her and to the beauty of the theremin. Katica gets a masterful tone on this. Very talented and beautiful woman.

[its_aj]

The theremin is like an opera singer, singing but with a sort of eerie but beautiful voice. And this is the most beautiful theremin music I've ever heard, bravo!

[txmoney]

I have to admit, I’ve never seen such an instrument. This was...magical.

[cromagxx]

wow!!... to hit exactly the notes and under a controlled expression? a
theremin is like a wild horse and she made the wild horse dance!! wow
again!! never seen such a clean and accurate performance with such an
unruly instrument!

[saibgarciamorales]

Escuche esto por primera vez con mis audífonos que privan del sonido externo, jamás olvidare esta experiencia en mi vida, no me imagino esto en vivo como debió haber sido, sinceramente espectacular.

[ginkzgz]

I'm a black man, I fell in love with Ennio music when I first saw the good The bad and the ugly. Beautiful music, comforting to My soul ❤.

[brantmyers]

It's a beautiful, haunting sound. She makes it look easy, but apparently it is not. She is Very Talented!! Love it❤

[davidjack]

The level of physical control required to keep in tune is amazing, and she manages it perfectly - Superb

[oldfarthacks]

Lovely lady, lovely song, lovely sound. That instrument is a nightmare to play and yet she makes it look easy. Thank you for the tune.

[marinaguy]

Thank you, Ennio Morricone, for writing this beautiful piece of music. Thank you, Katica and the Gyór Philharmonic for recording this splendid performance.

[MarkZing]

One of the loveliest theremin performances I've ever heard.

[geraldwagner]

RIP Ennio! The Theremin fits perfectly to the song.

[destinationdarren]

WHOA! This was playing in the background and I just stopped everything, said "whoa" and ran to my computer to see what this was. Gorgeous theremin playing and WHAT an orchestra. Bravo & thank-you!