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.
Wind
Observe & Control Lyrics
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I find it quite peculiar
Everything she says
Makes me feel really old
She thinks I'm getting weak
I find it quite amusing
Wasn't she the one
Wasn't she the one
Supposed to nurture me?
All the things I've said and done
The things I've seen
the things I've lost and found
And the wind cries out my name
I think I've lost I think I've won
All the things I've said and done
The things I've seen
They've pushed me to the ground
And the wind cries out my name
To think I've lost though I have won
But then again I run
I find it quite peculiar
Everything she says makes me feel really cold
I tried to tell her but
I found it quite peculiar
That she seems reluctant
To her dreams and fears
Everything she says
Just fills my eyes with tears
The song "Wind" by Observe & Control is about the complexities and contradictions in a romantic relationship that has turned sour. The song features a narrator who is running away from a partner who he once loved but now can't stand. The first verse speaks about how the partner thinks he has become weak, and this amuses him because it's her that is supposed to be nurturing him. The singer feels that the partner is trying to control him while he wants to be free, which creates a paradox between their desires. The chorus is about the singer's experiences and emotions, how he has lost and found many things and regardless, the wind still cries out his name. The second verse is about the singer trying to express his feelings to the partner, but she doesn't want to listen. This leads to him feeling cold and the things she says only make him shed tears.
Line by Line Meaning
And then again I run
I keep running away from my problems and fears.
I find it quite peculiar
It's strange and ironic.
Everything she says
Her words have a big impact on me.
Makes me feel really old
I feel like I'm losing my youth.
She thinks I'm getting weak
She thinks I'm not handling things very well.
I find it quite amusing
I think it's funny.
Wasn't she the one
She told me to do something.
Who told me to be free?
She advised me to be independent.
Wasn't she the one
She had a responsibility.
Supposed to nurture me?
To give me care and encouragement.
All the things I've said and done
My past experiences.
The things I've seen
The sights I have witnessed.
the things I've lost and found
My life's ups and downs.
And the wind cries out my name
The natural elements reflect my emotions.
I think I've lost I think I've won
I'm unsure if I'm successful or not.
They've pushed me to the ground
They have brought me down.
To think I've lost though I have won
I have gained something but also lost something.
I tried to tell her but
I attempted to communicate with her.
I found it quite peculiar
It seemed odd to me.
That she seems reluctant
She appears hesitant and uncertain.
To her dreams and fears
To confront her hopes and anxieties.
Everything she says
Her words influence me greatly.
Just fills my eyes with tears
It brings me to tears.
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Michael Gangadeen
I'm amazed that 30 years ago, you were able to put the pieces together recognizing the significance of the behavior of that 10 pointer. While you were figuring this out, I was sitting in a tree on a couple of 2 x 4s in a monoculture of hardwoods located in the Catskills wondering how the deer could see me when they snorted 50 yards away through the dense canopy. We had no idea about scent, playing the wind and the only time we heard the word "thermals" was what we wore on those cold autumn mornings. You and your contemporaries do a great job in educating the rest of us about the super abilities of these amazing animals. Keep up the good work.
Matt Swisher
Personally all my biggest bow bucks are morning hunts in early October where I knew where they bedded and knew where they fed and found access and a stand on the route. Plus I can’t imagine sitting out those beautiful early October mornings where all my scouting pays off and I can add to the puzzle by watching deer go about the morning routines. Great insight on this video
Jason Ross
Great video! The lessons we learn where we were so close and the visions of these giant bucks getting away is what haunts me!! Thanks for your efforts to make others better hunters Don!
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Luke G
Thanks for the video. You have a real talent for cutting through the bs and explaining things in a simplified manner. Good luck this fall.
Logun
Probably the most educational deer hunting video I’ve seen so far, thanks!
Stihl_joking
This is the first video I have ever watched that I really learned something about wind direction I live in North Ga and the wind is all over the place here but my family has some farm land in northern Illinois I will be bow hunten next month this definitely helped tremendously! Thank you don!! And happy hunten!!
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Kapper Outdoors Modern homestead
Love your diligence. In the USMC they taught us attention to detail... Very much the same with mature bucks!! Love your experience!
Eric Tanner
This is one of my fav ones you have done yet! Thanks for the time you put into this!