Yay, a question! :-)

>>Why is it, that every now and then, when I listen to Wolgemut I have sudden strong urge for seals :)

Seals? Maybe it is a regional thing, personally I get an urge for burritos! Does this have something to do with a particular song? ;-) Maybe I should write a seal dance!

I wonder what "urges" other people have when they listen to Wolgemut?

Servus Nanna

The offer still stands, feel free to post your questions here!

/Micha
www.wolgemut.net

:-) Funny you should mention Lilies. I've been discussing the idea with the group and I think at least one or two of us might be free to hang out and finally enjoy an event! What do you think about Wolgemut light?

Other than that we're still working on our fall schedule (some promoters can be really slow to respond) so keep an eye on the schedule and I'll be sure to post updates.

Cheers

/Micha

Hello Dark Gypsy,

You wrote...

Q: "Are you guys single?"
A: At the moment we are in various stages of singleness. :-)

Q: "How far does the Wolgemuts travel? Out of US?"
A: We'll travel as far as we have to! Technically I live in Sweden, but many of the newest members are from the US and we have had members from many different countries.

Q: "I also would like to know what you guys listen to while on the road or do you guys just play on the music you portray?"
A: I'll send out a survey to the group and see what they come up with.

Servus

/Micha

Hey Constance :-)

You asked...
"Do you ever see yourself or your group making a CD with modern instrumentation - whether strictly modern instrumentation, or modern (amped?) mixed with historical instruments?"

Funny you should ask. We just performed an experimental concert at Pennsic under the title of "Wolgemutations" which mixed all of our eclectic acoustic instruments with electric guitar, bass, wind synth, loops and drum set. In addition to being very, VERY fun it was a great chance to try out some ideas that I've been thinking about for years. I enjoyed it very much and would like to perform the program again in the future.

One concern I do have is the problem with confusing the audience if the sound becomes too modern and "un-wolgemut" so I'm considering the idea of creating an entirely unique group title and identity for the project. Any suggestions?

Cheers

/Micha

Ooh, ooh! *raises hand* Can I take this one?!?

The EP I mentioned earlier, Pannoptico "Project", is such an album (mixed modern and early instruments), in case you don't have it. It was lead by original Wolgemut member Stefan Plonske and also featured Micha on three of the four tracks (my copy is signed by both!) :-)

I have no idea if it's still available in any way, but any Wolgemutant would no doubt love it. It's sort of an electricified Wolgemut, with the last track actually being a "clubmix" of the first track. Very cool - your feet will REFUSE to stay still!

Okay now i feel dumber even asking the question, it says how to pronounce it on your profile...lolol. But i won!! HA! So yea disregard the previous ? Never said i was bright... :P

Lose? Who took German? Me.

Yeah, more questions.

Fireblast asked...

"1) I noticed at the faire this year there was a video camera set up, could this mean a Wolgemut Dvd in the future?"
The video camera is how we monitor ourselves. I like to video several show in a row (especially when working with new material) and then have a review session. It's a great way to get some much needed feedback on the performance ("the camera doesn't lie").

I've considered releasing a DVD in the past, but when we do it will most likely be of a concert recording in an indoor venue where the quality of lighting and sound will be best. I also have plans for some music videos for next year and am working with a very talented director.

"2) have you considered getting King Henry on the stage and making him sing while you do a Wolgemut version of Herman's Hermits "I'm Henry VIII' at mdrf ?"
LOL, this is a great idea. No, we've never had the pleasure of performing with King Harry, but he has always been a lot of fun to have visit our shows. I'll run the idea by him for next year!

"3) some of the intruments Wolgemut and other Ren musicians use aren't exactly in wide use today, how did you learn to play them?"
I was fortunate enough to have access to some similar instruments during my University days. For the most part I'm self taught on the Bagpipe and Rauschpfeiffe (I did ask people a lot of questions when I first started) and as for the other members they've picked up their skills in a similar way.

"4) when coming into the States do you ever get odd looks from those TSA agents when they open your suitcase and find the Polar Bear Garb?"
Oddly enough no :) The instruments, however, always seem to raise eyebrows. Last year, when traveling from Sweden to London, I arrived early in the morning at Heathrow, and while going through security I was asked to pull out my fiddle. They didn't believe that it was real instrument. So I had to play a song for them right there in the security line. I think they were bored, but they did clap. :)

Cheers for the questions Fireblast, next....

/Micha

Hello Anna,

Thanks for the question (and welcome to Wolgemutants). Unfortunately, the weather was against us last year during the "wolgemutations" concert and so there were several technical problems with the sound. I've seen some video that was posted by fans on YouTube and I know that Thomas of Lynvander Productions took some nice clips as well.

www.lynnvander.com

Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to do another "wolgemutations" show (or something bigger) this year.

Servus

/Micha