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For those in technology centers with an interest in cellular telephony,
Another interesting project George Antheil was involved in was the
invention of spread spectrum radio, which is the basis of all modern cel
phone systems. The co-inventor of this technology was actress Hedy
Lamarr (also allegedly the first movie star to appear naked on film).
Here is a more detailed description of their work and patent:
http://www.inventionconvention.com/americasinventor/dec97issue/section2.html
Eric Siegel wrote:
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> Hello, all:
>
> Two friends of mine, Paul Lehrman and Eric Singer, created an
> incredible robotic performance of one of the infamous and rumoured
> landmarks of 20th century music, Ballet Mechanique, composed by George
> Antheil in the early part of the 20th century for 16 player pianos,
> sirens, air plane propellers, and assorted percussion. The story of
> the composition of the piece and its failure to launch as originally
> conceived is recounted in a movie done by Paul. Among other things,
> the music was not performable using the technology available to
> Antheil at the time, but Paul and Eric collaborated to create a
> robotic version (untouched by human hands)
>
> In any case, Paul and Eric made it work through a huge amount of
> effort and it was performed to great publicity and audiences as part
> of the National Gallery of Art's Dada exhibition as well as other
> performances in New England and San Francisco.
>
> They are now looking for science center venues that might be
> interested in hosting this experience, which really got rave reviews
> in Washington and in other performances they have done. Without going
> into details, it is not outrageously expensive or complex by any
> means. Here is their web site, which includes press and a video clip.
> http://www.antheil.org/NGA/
>
> I have no commercial interest in this, and no other involvement than
> my friendship with and respect for Paul and Eric, and my interest in
> having this work continue to be seen.
>
>
> Eric Siegel
> Executive VP
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> NY Hall of Science
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