Like much of the duo's work, "Olson" features a "warped" analog sound created through deliberate misuse of technology, such as recording to degraded magnetic tape.
According to the duo, "Olson" is the surname of a family they know. Boards of Canada - Olson
Theories on its key vary. Some identify it as E Lydian , while others suggest F Major with a non-diatonic ♭VII chord. The core chords are typically played as E♭, F, and C major . Like much of the duo's work, "Olson" features
While the brothers are secretive about their gear, fans and analysts often associate this sound with the Yamaha CS-80 or Roland SH-101 . Like much of the duo's work
