A chat with Forest Fire

Congratulations on an accomplished new album, ready to conquer the music world?

Thank you very much, hardly!

Where the album was recorded and did the vibe of the location influence the sound on the record?

It was recorded in New York City and PortlandOregon. Hopefully, New York and its wild energy will always be inseparable from the music we make. Oregon, not so much.

Where does the inspiration come from for creating a song? Is there a process or, is every song different?

Every song is different.

The album lasts around 35 minutes. There is double that space on a CD,so was that a de

liberate choice.

None of the musicians I know allow the amount of minutes on a Compact Disc to influence how long there records wind up. But now that you mention it, F8ck it right!? why not just fill 'er up!

How did you all come to choose music as a career and were there other options seriously considered?

No other options were seriously considered.

What attracted you to the Fat Cat Records label and how important do you think it is to have a label rather than go it alone?

I think for a certain person going it alone makes a lot of sense. We did that for awhile, but this time around we wanted the support of a label. Of the labels we were speaking with the people at Fat Cat were the easiest to communicate with & the most persistent. They also have a very attractive and influential back catalog.

For other musicians; have you discovered any new instruments or recording techniques that are new to you lately? (Unless that gives away any trade secrets)

We got a great drum sound for the song Staring At The X by resting a snare drum on the skin of a kick drum laying on it's side. Best drum sound we've been able to get so far.

If you were given the choice of one album from your parent's or a friend's record collection, what would it be?

The White Album.

Finally what words of wisdom can you offer new bands starting out today from your experiences as a band so far?

Stay Tough.