Warble in the new year with these eclectic renditions of the perennial classic, “Auld Lang Syne,” performed on theremins.  Why?  Because you know you want to! 

Anyway, I know I did. That’s why earlier today I did a quick web search, found a handful of “Auld Lang Syne” theremin gems and curated the group for your New Year’s listening pleasure. Here’s what I turned up:

This jazzy version:
 

 
This fabulous one:
 

 
This thing of odd, David Lynchian beauty:
 

 
This one, shot from above with singing accompaniment:
 

 
This headless robot playing theremin along with a flautist (really):
 

 
And then there’s this one, which is virtually unlistenable.  Actually, this version doesn’t quite count as it was performed on a KOOKALALY.  It’s what happens when a ukulele and a theremin join forces and, apparently, it was invented by the guy who posted the video: 
 

 
Be safe out there, people.  It’s a strange world. Happy 2014!

Previously on Dangerous Minds:
Drawdio: Turn Almost Anything Into a Theremin
Cats playing a Mini Theremin