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Interview : Mia from Fork

When and how was your band created?
Fork was created in March1996 when four people met over a cup of tea.

Where is the name of the band coming from?
Fork was the best name out of many bad suggestions. Maybe it has got something with a
tuningfork to do..

What musicians or artists did have a major influence in your life / work?
U2 and Robbie Williams as an example. Any artist with a great sense of show.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a musician in Finland?
The positive is that we support each other, the negative side is the economy situation. it is very hard to make any money in this business in Finland.

How could you define your style of music?
We sing a cappella but we feel a lot closer to any rockband than to a traditional a cappellagroup.

During the years how has your musical style changed?
We have became more brave in the repertoare, and are not afraid of challenges.

How do explain these changes?
After several years of rehearsing we have developed both our voices and the technique.

What are topics you treat in your songs?
We pick our songs out of their style, not the lyrics.

What is your favorite song in your repertoire and why?
U2:s Beautiful day because it is a great challenge to make it sound good in an a cappellaversion.

Do you actually prefer performing your music live or in a studio?
Live.

During the process of making a song, what is the moment that you prefer?
When one of the members find the ultimate voice for a song.

A stupid question but... what is among all the songs you've been listening in your life the BEST song?
Bohemian rhapsody.

What is your opinion, as a musician, regarding internet?
It is a good why to communicate with the rest of the world and getting information on what is going on.

MWhat are your projects?
Making a new record and touring outside Finland.

What "image" do you have of French music?
Beautiful and fragile, some great chansons.

Is there one French song that you prefer? If so, what song is it?
Je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaff.

Interview by Vincent Lefrançois - 2006