Theremin

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!