Formed in reaction to Special Machine. The idea being that no-one in the band really knew what they were doing but they were sick of all their friends recording all the time. Jeb wasn't allowed to play any instruments. Jason was actually a musician but that was let slide. Some claim Magnum Opus was a turning point in the history of Bloomington 1996 music.

Jason Yoder- voice, guitars, bass, drums. Brian Kimberling- guitar, voice. Marco Tuttle- Drums, Voice. Jeb Banner- misc. noise, producer (if such a term could be used).