Za Frûmi Interview

Hi folks, I've put together an interview for Za Frûmi. Do you have any questions you'd like to add before it gets sent off?

Za Frûmi are a long standing presence on Radio Rivendell. Formed in 2000, they share the same label, Waerloga Records, as the Radio Rivendell compilations, and many of the other musicians you hear on the radio player. Thanks for taking the time to be interviewed!

What initially gave you the idea to form Za Frûmi? The concept certainly is very unique, with the mix you threw together never being used before.

Can you give the listeners a quick breakdown of the story told in the 3 CDs known as the Za Frûmi Saga?

There are plenty of Tolkien inspired acts around that focus on the Free Peoples of Middle Earth, why did you choose Orcs and Goblins?

You use Black Speech in the dialogue of your tracks. Was much of this randomly thrown together, or have you devised the bones of the language? Tolkien didn't give you much to get started with, huh.

Apart from the works of JRRT, have any other fantasy realms inspired you?

You use many samples in your pieces, how did you go about collecting these?

You are based in Sweden. Has the landscape of this country inspired the atmosphere of your music?

Have any other composers or bands inspired your work?

Za Frûmi also has a series of albums known as the Legends series. These are described as being Dark Ambient. What made you decide to venture away from the path to Mordor?

Can you give us a description of each of the Legends CDs?

Personally, I find your music is great to write or roleplay to. Did you have these activities in mind when making your music?

Now it's crunch time. Which did you enjoy creating the most? The Saga or Legends?

I hear you are very busy with numerous side projects. How do you find the time to keep creating?

Are there any new releases forthcoming from Za Frûmi?

Any tips for prospective musicians out there?

Finally, the obligatory daft question. If you could live in any fantasy realm as any creature, what would it be, and why?

You can follow Za Frûmi on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/zafrumi , on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Za-Fr%C3%BBmi/129523492680?sk=wall and purchase their albums from Waerloga http://www.waerloga.com/zafrumi/index.htm

I always like to ask where the band name came from and if it means anything

I would like to ask them if a new saga-cd is planned. Would be fine

Good questions! I will add them. Daimonion, do you mean a new saga completely, or another one from the orcish series?

Posted by Lilu OlnathronGood questions! I will add them. Daimonion, do you mean a new saga completely, or another one from the orcish series?

I mean a new one from the orcish series.

But another good question would be if a completely new series is planned.

Thanks!

Okay, here's V2...

Za Frûmi are a long standing presence on Radio Rivendell. Formed in 2000, they share the same label, Waerloga Records, as the Radio Rivendell compilations, and many of the other musicians you hear on the radio player. Thanks for taking the time to be interviewed!

What initially gave you the idea to form Za Frûmi? The concept certainly is very unique, with the mix you threw together never being used before.

Can you give the listeners a quick breakdown of the story told in the 3 CDs known as the Za Frûmi Saga?

There are plenty of Tolkien inspired acts around that focus on the Free Peoples of Middle Earth, why did you choose Orcs and Goblins?

You use Black Speech in the dialogue of your tracks. Was much of this randomly thrown together, or have you devised the bones of the language? Tolkien didn't give you much to get started with, huh.

Can you tell us what "Za Frûmi" literally means? Something in Orcish, I take it!

Apart from the works of JRRT, have any other fantasy realms inspired you?

You use many samples in your pieces, how did you go about collecting these?

You are based in Sweden. Has the landscape of this country inspired the atmosphere of your music?

I understand that one of the Simons has moved to the USA. Does this make the creative process more difficult?

Have any other composers or bands inspired your work?

Za Frûmi also has a series of albums known as the Legends series. These are described as being Dark Ambient. What made you decide to venture away from the path to Mordor?

Can you give us a description of each of the Legends CDs?

Personally, I find your music is great to write or roleplay to. Did you have these activities in mind when making your music?

Now it's crunch time. Which did you enjoy creating the most? The Saga or Legends?

I hear you are very busy with numerous side projects. How do you find the time to keep creating?

Have you considered producing a fourth CD to the Za Frûmi saga? Or maybe even beginning a new one with different characters?

Are there any new releases forthcoming from Za Frûmi?

Any tips for prospective musicians out there?

Finally, the obligatory daft question. If you could live in any fantasy realm as any creature, what would it be, and why?

You can follow Za Frûmi on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/zafrumi , on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Za-Fr%C3%BBmi/129523492680?sk=wall and purchase their albums from Waerloga http://www.waerloga.com/zafrumi/index.htm

If you have any additional questions, please can you post them here by the end of Saturday 11th February? Thanks.

What do you say to the haters who don't understand the orcish mentality?

Have you ever performed something Za Frûmi-related for a live audience?

Do you have any unusual hobbies or pets?

(Hopefully these questions aren't too dumb)

There's a saying that there are no dumb questions, just dumb answers. ^^

Posted by Szczepan the RedThere's a saying that there are no dumb questions, just dumb answers. ^^

Well said! I'll get those questions added then we can send the interview off!

Interview sent off to the dark mountain!

Superb! I just have to hope it doesn't get eaten...