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What is your name and your current position in the band?
Strawberry Fields
Leader, drums, keyboards, composer, producer
How would you categorize the style of the band? And did you ever consider or try playing other styles of music than the one(s) you are playing now?
Rock, with pop and electro and ambient and progressive flavour
I created Collage and Satellite (Prog Rock) and Peter pan (Rock)
What is your latest album and why should people buy it?
Rivers Gone Dry. Listen and decide.
Tell us about the history of the band. More specifically, when was the band formed, how did you meet, and have there been any particular highlights or low points in your career, any crucial events that have taken you where you are today?
The band was formed in 2008. I knew Robin before. Other members are from my second band - satellite. We are a new band - the highlight is the first album.
Was there ever a time when you wondered if your band would remain just a local outfit and never make it in the industry?
No. I got a long term contract with Metal Mind Production for my projects.
Can you share with us one or two of your favourite moments with the band?
Recording of the first album.
How is the writing process in the band?
I write the whole music and Robin The whole Lyrics.
What brought you on the path to becoming a musician? Did you ever consider or take any other paths through life besides music?
The Beatles. That was the reason. I do many things apart of being a musician. Used to be A&R in Sony Musicc Publishing, Event Producer, and many more.
Do you have any idols? If yes, who?
The Beatles.
Do you have any regrets looking back at your career? For example any songs or even full albums that you regret recording? If so, what made you regret it?
Try not regret anything. It's pointless. You got the rest of your life to do new things. Do not waste it regretting the past.
Are there particular songs in your catalogue that the fans love but you're not particular fond of yourself?
I don't like most of my songs.
How important do you rate the lyrical side of your albums?
Lyrics are very important. 50%.
What do you think about the state of the music industry today?
Changes. Looking for new , alternative ways. Achievements in science influences music in so many ways. Changing the music itself . Changing artist and consumers thinking and attitude. I dont know if it is good or bad. Its just happening.
You can observe or take part in it.
What do you think is the best way to fight music piracy?
No idea how to change people's thinking.
 Do you have a life philosophy? If yes, what is it?
Life is beautiful. Enjoy it trying not to harm anyone around.
Can you describe a typical day in your life?
It's too complicated.
What do you like to spend your time with besides music?
With my children.
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened on a tour?
You do not wanna know.
You're heading off to live on a deserted island for a couple of years with your portable entertainment system... Which albums, movies or books would you bring? (Max. 3 of each)
The beatles, Bee gees, genesis, Notting Hill, Blade Runner, Blow up,
Lord Of The Rings, Philip K. Dick (anything), Tove Jansson mummies.
What is your favourite joke?
Don't have any.
Can you tell us about any future plans for you and your band?
New album, gigs.
Added by Steen - 3/6/2009
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