An interview with Eight Arms AKA Förebilden

Eight Arms (right) and interviewer (left) For the benefit of all non-Swedes among our readership: an interview with Förebilden in English! As the interview is held in English, the artist is referred to as Eight Arms . Why? The explanation is found somewhere in the text below. Is Eight Arms a group or an individual? Yes. We are an individual. Is the artist Eight Arms identical to Förebilden? No. Different names. In all other respects the same. How many musicians make up Eight Arms? None. I would not call myself a musician. Why did you choose the name Eight Arms? I have eight arms. Who plays the drums on your recordings? The computer. I tell it what to play. Do you write the songs yourself? Yes, but sometimes I unconsciously borrow melodies or phrases from others. Sometimes I borrow from myself. Do you perform live? I don’t, and I however much you try to coax me into it, I won’t. There is no reason so don't ask. What instruments do you play? Whatever is at hand, with equ...