Biography
Observe & Control was created by Tom Cohen (aka Gnuth) in 2002, in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Originally formed under the name of Xanthippe, the project's current name is inspired
by the works of French philosopher Michel Foucault.
The band is, in reality, a one man project, with Tom composing, singing and producing
the songs while the Lyrics are written by Iris Idelson.
In "Utopia", O&C have attempted to merge together danceable melodies with thought-provoking concepts.
The album may be viewed as homage to the rise and fall of utopian
projects and their impact on the individuals who partook in them.
In his music, Tom is inspired by various genres and artists, from Skinny Puppy and Assemblage 23,
to Frank Zappa, the Residents and the Beatles.
These eclectic inspirations, along with Tom's own musical vision, come together to form the unique sound, that is Observe and Control.
Observe and Control have become known for their live performances, and have supported and performed
with such giants such as Apoptygma Berserk and Das Ich.
During live performances, Tom is accompanied by two additional musicians and his own guitar playing,
so as to achieve the sound that has become characteristic of O&C.
During its brief history, O&C has remixed tracks for some of the leading EBM and alternative acts today,
such as Matrix, Regenerator, Sero.Overdose, Namnambulu and F.O.D.
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