Color Theory is a one-man band created by Brian Hazard that first made its presence known with the sell-out release of Sketches In Grey in 1994. A follow-up release, Tuesday Song, arrived in 1997. In an inspired move, Brian used a series of personal ads to promote the release of Color Theory's last album Perfect Tears in 1999.

Sum up Color Theory in three words

Electronic acoustic romance.

How did you first discover OMD?

My good friend Matt introduced me to a lot of music in my junior high school days, before I really bothered with things like matching my shirt and pants, or blow-drying my hair. We listened to Crush every once in awhile, and I remember being particularly struck by the fact that Andy used profanity! I also fell in love with "Hold You", because it really captured the feel of my relationship with my first girlfriend.

Why did you opt for a jazz-feel on Hold You?

I thought it would be fun to create an electronic jazz trio, and I wasn't about to simply rehash the track. I also considered putting it into an odd time signature, but decided against it for fear that everyone would think it was a Sting recording.

What other artists and music are you into?

David Sylvian, Jimmy Eat World, Brahms, B! Machine, and historically my big three: Depeche Mode, The Cure, The Smiths.

Do you have any other favourite OMD songs?

"Was It Something I Said" - I love the whole Sugar Tax album. It reminds me very much of a trip I had to New York.

What plans have you got for Color Theory in the future?