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 was influenced by the odd quality inherent in dreams and asked their listeners to send in tapes describing their own, examples of which can be heard in the final track of Black Foliage and the OTC-BSN collaborative LP.
The members of The Olivia Tremor Control embarked on a variety of different projects before and after the band broke up. Eric Harris released a record under the name Frosted Ambassador and later two CD-R releases under his own name on Cloud Recordings, the label founded by Fernandes and Hart in the wake of OTC's demise. Pete Erchick released two records, Individualized Shirts and Special Fanfare For Anything, under the name Pipes You See, Pipes You Don't. Bill Doss followed OTC by putting out records as The Sunshine Fix, a name he had used years before. The Sunshine Fix has evolved from a recording project to a formal working band. Hart's post-OTC project, Circulatory System, has taken a similar route. The self-titled 2001 LP continued the melding together of pop and experimental traditions the OTC had worked on and won high accolades from the press. While the follow-up is still in the works, the band continues to play live shows in Athens and occasionally elsewhere.
In 2005, the Olivia Tremor Control temporarily reunited, solely for live shows, at the behest of the All Tomorrow's Parties festival. They appeared at a UK version of the festival, preceded by warm-up shows in Athens and London; that summer, they again played Athens, at the Orange Twin Conservation Community, as well as gigs in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and L.A.
In May 2009, Will Hart said in an interview that the band had recently re-entered the recording studio: "We've got two songs for the next Olivia record, in my opinion. They're on Bill's hard drive."
In March 2011, Elf Power drummer Derek Almstead confirmed that he was engineering and playing percussion on the new record and that new material would be debuted at All Tomorrows' Parties later in the year. In addition to this, they have released a song titled "North Term Reality" under Olivia Tremor Control for AUX Vol. 2.
On August 30, 2011, the band premiered a new song, "The Game You Play is In Your Head Parts 1, 2 &3" and announced they planned to have a new album out later in 2011. Tour dates for Winter 2011 were also announced.
The death of Bill Doss was announced on July 31, 2012.
Memories of Jacqueline 1906
The Olivia Tremor Control Lyrics
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the only way we know
where you going to?
i've thought of the best of times, jacqueline 1906
the skyline
storms and rainy thoughts, no time for shelter
but remember the best of times
with our themes of liberation
conquer all that we can
conquer all that we can
conquer all that we can
planet disaster, no time for shelter
but remember the best of times, jacqueline 1906
The song Memories of Jacqueline 1906 by The Olivia Tremor Control is a beautiful ode to nostalgia and the memories that we cherish. The lyrics suggest that life is like a journey, and we all have a destination, but the only way we know how to get there is by constantly moving forward. The singer is asking where we're going while reflecting on the beautiful memories of the past, specifically in Jacqueline in the year 1906, possibly referring to a historical figure, a place, or a personal memory.
The lyrics also speak about the stormy and rainy times in life, but in the end, it's the good memories that keep us going. The singer encourages us to break free from the monotony of life and explore our themes of liberation or whatever it is that we are passionate about. The lines "conquer all that we can" repeated towards the end, is a call to action to make the most of our lives and leave no stone unturned. The mention of "planet disaster" could be seen as a warning to treasure every moment we have on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
the way we go
The direction we take in life
the only way we know
The only way we know to move forward
where you going to?
Asking where the listener is headed in life
i've thought of the best of times, jacqueline 1906
Reflecting on a specific moment in time that was memorable and positive
the skyline
The horizon, usually represented by the line where the sky meets the land
storms and rainy thoughts, no time for shelter
Difficult emotions and experiences that are overwhelming and seemingly without respite
but remember the best of times
In the midst of challenging situations, hold onto positive memories to retain optimism
right now is when we break the static
Currently is an opportunity to make a change from the status quo
with our themes of liberation
Using the concept of freedom and autonomy as a guiding principle for change
conquer all that we can
Overcoming obstacles and making the most out of any opportunity for growth
planet disaster, no time for shelter
Describing the world as a chaotic and inhospitable place
but remember the best of times, jacqueline 1906
In the midst of turmoil, recall specific moments of joy and positivity to recenter oneself
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.