They are also known for their unique live performances, such as the Caroling and Lullaby tours that bring them into the homes of fans, and theatrical shows like The Traveling Imaginary, which takes place in a circus tent.

The band released two full albums, All Jets Are Gonna Fall Today and Smoke Machine, before splitting in 1994, after which Koster chose to focus his creative efforts on the Music Tapes once more.

A partial concept record, among its themes are the power of television, and the death of 1950s actor George Reeves, who played the superhero Superman, who Koster was entranced with as a child.

Its release was followed by the "House Capsule Tour" in which Julian was joined by fellow Music Tapes members Robbie Cucchiaro and Eric Harris.

Flight Control, The Television Tells Us (which both pre-date 1st Imaginary Symphony For Nomad), as well as a split 7-inch entitled The Music Tapes and Dad, with Dennis Koster, Julian's father and a renowned flamenco guitarist.

Following Music Tapes For Clouds and Tornadoes, the band began work on a tripartite "Third Imaginary Symphony", announcing that "Mary's Voice" would be the first of the three albums.

The band was chosen by Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel to perform at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival that he curated in March 2012 in Minehead, England.

[4] The band also submitted a version of "All Tomorrow's Parties" to the Victor compilation album Rabid Chords 002: Tribute to the Velvet Underground, released in 2000