Who is the Fireman?
He does not wish to be known at this time, here is some things about his latest lp, "RUSHES".
"Rushes" is a journey into dreams, a meditative state somewhere between sleep and sensuality, excitement and peace.
There are eight tracks on the album, ranging in lenght from 1:45 to 12:51, beginning with "Watercolor Guitars" a beautiful acoustic guitar mantra setting the tone for the rest of the album.
Recently the Fireman granted a short interview here is some of it:
He was asked what inspired the Fireman to record the new album. The Fireman answered in his typical cryptic fashion;"Night Skies, Flowing Streams and Whipped Creamed fire extinguishers."
What is the Fireman's musical bent?
"Hidden in the rushes the fireman smootheshis hose daily."
What about the symbolism of the naked Ms. Lewis on the sleeve?
"She is an Ancient mystery, and for of those of you who are intersted we do not have her phone number."
Will the Fireman ever perform live?
"Depends on seasonal cycles."
How do you like other contempory rock or techno artists like Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, or Nine Inch Nails?
"We like Prodigy for breakfeast, Marilyn Manson for tea, and Nine Inch Nails for bedtime"
How do you classify your music?
"Ambient dreams in Rainbow arches describes the circles of the Fireman"
How many instruments were used in making Rushes?
"Countless Numbers"
I want to know why Palo Verde has a name, it is in Spanish?
"Palo Verde is a green tree found where no tree grow"
Are the sounds of the horses on Paulo Verde taped from your horses?
"They are owned by no one"
How did the Fireman get his nickname?
"The Fireman is no nickname-simply a warm place in the head"
What would you consider the best listening conditions for the new music?
"Best conditions vary from planet to planet"
A clue to the new direction? Can we expect more of the same?
"More of the same would involve less of the rest."
Is it your intention for the music to be played when people relax and what is influenced by you?
"News of cosmic relaxation influence all decisions made by the burning man"
Does the sentence "The Fireman is no mason" use and anagram to say "The Fireman is soon man"
"No, no sam,it ain't no anagram."
The Fireman closed the interview about the Fireman's spirits after such trying times
"The Fireman's belly is clear and facing toward a bright future."
and added this
"The Fireman Loves You"
