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hollinger · 01-18-2002, 01:23 AM

Does anyone have knowledge of the name of the"weird" sound effect instrument used in the theme song and also used for Martin's levitation finger? I'm wondering if it was the Ondes Martenot which was the first electronic keyboard invented in 1928!

jharison · 01-22-2002, 02:58 PM

Here is the information which is featured on my website:

According to the book "TV’s Biggest Hits" (Schirmer Books, 1996), a musical instrument, a combination of a thermin and ondes martinet was used to provide the sounds which accompanied the Martian's antennae rising or when he used his levitation powers. This same instrument's sounds were incorporated into parts of George Greeley's musical scores as well.

Hope this helps.
Jh harison

My MFM website has a page on the history of the series:

http://members.tripod.com/~jhh_2/HISTORY.htm

01-18-2002, 01:23 AM	#1
hollinger Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Posts: 1	Instrument used in theme song Does anyone have knowledge of the name of the"weird" sound effect instrument used in the theme song and also used for Martin's levitation finger? I'm wondering if it was the Ondes Martenot which was the first electronic keyboard invented in 1928!

01-22-2002, 02:58 PM	#2
jharison Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 25, 2000 Posts: 95	Here is the information which is featured on my website: According to the book "TV’s Biggest Hits" (Schirmer Books, 1996), a musical instrument, a combination of a thermin and ondes martinet was used to provide the sounds which accompanied the Martian's antennae rising or when he used his levitation powers. This same instrument's sounds were incorporated into parts of George Greeley's musical scores as well. Hope this helps. Jh harison My MFM website has a page on the history of the series: http://members.tripod.com/~jhh_2/HISTORY.htm