Originally a duo formed in the early '80s by Andrew McKenzie and Chris Watson (with the third part of the 'trio' being a fictional scientist named Dr. Edward Moolenbeek), since late 1987 The Hafler Trio became the solo project of McKenzie (although often working with guest artists) with a strong focus on the absurd and multimedia work, recordings often having carefully and elaborately designed packaging. Chris Watson went on to a critically regarded career as a field recording artist and sound engineer.