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Athens, Georgia, USA (1994 – 2000, 2009 – 2005, 2005 – present)
The Olivia Tremor Control was an Athens, Georgia, USA psychedelic rock band in the mid- to late 1990s which, along with The Apples in Stereo and Neutral Milk Hotel, was one of the three original Elephant 6 projects. The band was founded by the remnants of the group Synthetic Flying Machine (Jeff Mangum, Bill Doss, and Will Cullen Hart) in 1994 and disbanded in early 2000. The band reunited in 2009
The band’s distinct sound is a mixture of Doss and Hart’s experimental tendencies. This chemistry is evident in their albums given that some tracks are 2-3 minute pop songs, while others are electro-acoustic collages ranging in length from 2 seconds to 10 minutes, and differing in content from vibrant horns to near silence. Furthermore, the band released a record of experimental electro-acoustic music, The Late Music, Volume One, under the name The Black Swan Network, in 1997. Another Black Swan Network release, a 7” EP on the Happy Happy Birthday to Me label, appeared in 2000, though it did not feature Bill Doss. In October 1997, a “collaborative” LP between The Olivia Tremor Control and The Black Swan Network was released, originally as a tour-only item, and later put out as a CD by Flydaddy, which gave the record the title, The Olivia Tremor Control Vs. The Black Swan Network,’ though the band had never wanted the record to be named as such.
The band’s distinct sound is a mixture of Doss and Hart’s experimental tendencies. This chemistry is evident in their albums given that some tracks are 2-3 minute pop songs, while others are electro-acoustic collages ranging in length from 2 seconds to 10 minutes, and differing in content from vibrant horns to near silence. Furthermore, the band released a record of experimental electro-acoustic music, The Late Music, Volume One, under the name The Black Swan Network, in 1997. Another Black Swan Network release, a 7” EP on the Happy Happy Birthday to Me label, appeared in 2000, though it did not feature Bill Doss. In October 1997, a “collaborative” LP between The Olivia Tremor Control and The Black Swan Network was released, originally as a tour-only item, and later put out as a CD by Flydaddy, which gave the record the title, The Olivia Tremor Control Vs. The Black Swan Network,’ though the band had never wanted the record to be named as such.
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Dusk at Cubist Castle
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Black Foliage: Animation Music
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maquinas wrote:
i despise indie but this is sooo weed-friendly...
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Dumbangel wrote:
I've just purchased the Dust At Cubist Castle remastered vinyl. Fantastic album.
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Lowbacca wrote:
check out their version of the beach boys' SMiLE classic DO YOU LIKE WORMS
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ummanturkoglu wrote:
come to turkey
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KeatonXZX wrote:
>2009 – 2005 – present
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zioNata wrote:
"2009 – 2005" mind. blown [6]
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BarackFlowbama wrote:
When they're not busy realizing and exploring concepts and doing other art school music bullshit, they make some pretty great tunes.
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rella987 wrote:
holy fck the song Hideway is just wonderful
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Nakkinak wrote:
the Beatles and Beach Boys retarded lovechild [2]
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fcksofcknhgh wrote:
boring
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rajaal1977 wrote:
Plus a healthy dose of The Bonzo Dog Band.
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rajaal1977 wrote:
A recently discovered band. I like what I'm hearing.
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matt_white wrote:
the Beatles and Beach Boys retarded lovechild
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mcdeece wrote:
How have a never listened to this yet? Black Foliage was wayy better than i expected.
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GreenKamo wrote:
Black Foliage and Cubist Castle have such amazing atmosphere. Listening to them feels like I'm visiting a physical place.
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Enokii wrote:
if i can find it I will buy it
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KingKawaii wrote:
Anyone get the new Black Foliage remaster vinyl? Probably buying it soon.
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naotas_forehead wrote:
"2009 – 2005" mind. blown [5]
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Plaumtothashizz wrote:
v probably because it's hideway, not hideaway
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Psychedalex77 wrote:
why isn't hideaway in the top tracks?
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Mar
7
ATP Presents: Olivia Tremor Control + The See See
Cargo, London, United Kingdom
38 going
21 shouts
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Mar
9
ATP curated by Jeff Mangum
Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, United Kingdom
419 going
286 shouts
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Apr
27
Austin Psych Fest 5
TBD, Austin, United States
87 going
21 shouts
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