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ABoF’s Five Pointless Questions with… FUCK ART, LET’S DANCE!
Sometimes we're given the opportunity to work with an immensely talented group of people. FUCK ART, LET'S DANCE! are one of those groups. If ever we were in a gun fight, we'd want FALD there with us, watching our backs, swords drawn, using the power of their minds to deflect the myriad bullets belting towards us at the speed of sound. Not that we'd ever get in a gun fight, but we feel safer knowing that these guys were there. They're also releasing their album, Atlas, on 28th April 2014 via Audiolith
We managed to get one of them to stop exploring the lush German forests for long enough to answer five questions we found written on a napkin inside a forgotten pair of jeans.
1. Using the fairy tale format, tell us how you all met.
Once upon a time these lands were ruled by the iron hands of the dark lord Tedium.
He was a restless tyrant and one of the most cunning manipulators to ever walk this mortal realm. Our most thriving kingdoms tried to oppose the dark lord's rule but all of them ultimately failed in their effort to defeat him. Our people sorrowfully pledged allegiance to his cause in return for not being murdered.
For centuries his cold grip held our lands captive, forcing us to never think as far ahead as we truly wished. Until an expedition of our lands' last bravest warriors returned with the ancient scrolls of vivacity. These ancient scrolls, once long forgotten but retrieved from the depths of the demonic asylum. The ancient scrolls of vivacity unveiled a prophecy. A prophecy which would save us all from our powerless rigour. It foretold the arrival of four courageous heroes, who would purge the dark lord Tedium and his menacing reign. In the years 88 and 89 of the first cycle, these heroes were born. The first of his kind was Nicolas. A soft man of stature who could end a battle between thousands of raging soldiers with just one word. The second of this fellowship was Romerus. A great tactician who would analyse a situation in a blink, always guaranteeing the best outcome.
The third was Timothy. His opponents would stand in fear and awe when they glanced upon his titanic body. The fourth and youngest has been Damian. No one could exceed his swiftness and adaptiveness. They hailed from the land of St.Ellingen, a small village with no great particularities.
Together they created the most valiant army and finally brought justice to the dark lord Tedium.
The state of mental rigour was no more and finally our people can enjoy the merits of living an eclectic, sophisticated and blithe life.
2. Who or what was the defining moment in your life that made you decide to be a musician?
After we finished school we already knew that we wanted to keep on writing and performing our music. We tried going to universities and tried to work part time but we just love music above all else. It's something that has been with us since we were born. The defining moment for me personally was when we were recording our debut album in the studio. At some point I just knew that I want to spend the rest of my life creating music and maybe become a producer myself. None of us can imagine working in an office, sitting there from 9 to 5, going home, repeating this over and over again. We always go out on adventures, meeting new people, expanding our knowledge, seeing the world. We don't want give that up, and we'll try our best to keep this going.
3. If you could pick a superpower what would it be and why?
Telekinesis. Telekinesis is the most overpowered of them all. Imagine being able to lift any object just with a thought in your mind. There are no boundaries to which objects you are able to lift. Anything would be possible. Furthermore, you would have the ability to lift your own body making you able to fly. I've really had this question on my mind for a long time and this power would be the best.
4. In ten years time where do you want to be?
Watching the skyline of a metropolis in my loft while the sun is setting as the city transitions into its nightlife. Packing my things to go on the next tour again, presenting our latest record to the whole world.
5. If you could only play a stranger one of your songs to make a first impression, which track would you choose?
'Hemisphere'. This track got us pumped up so hard, that we instantly forgot about any fears and sorrows.
I remember when I hit the play button and showcased the demo inside our van we went mental. Our drummer was holding his head out the window, while the rest were shouting and laughing.
I remember the van rolling down an empty street. The orange glow of the city at night shining bright. And us. A couple of crazy, young and ambitious bandmates celebrating life. In this moment we realised that we've become a union, a family.
Atlas is released on 28th April 2014 via Audiolith.