Reggae hr: Your music is described as „Cinematic Ambient Soundscape“, so can you tell us more about this genre?
Theo (FDO): Future Dub Orchestra music is a combination of sound System Culture, Dub, Electronica, & Film Music. Growing up in Bristol was a melting pot of cultures, & the influence of music in the city is a massive part of my DNA.

Reggae hr: What was the crucial moment that stimulated you becoming a producer?
Theo (FDO): The crucial moment for me recording at the famous coach house studios in Bristol, were Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead recorded, gave me the opportunity to hone my skills in song writing & musicianship, creating my sound as a producer. This was a pivotal moment in my musical career to this day.

Reggae hr: Does your inspiration come in a heat of a moment, or do you prefer to carefully plan your projects?
Theo (FDO): Inspiration comes to me at any given moment, from a sound, an observation in life in general, a conversation, things I see on a daily basis to a memory or moments in time, to what's going on in the world.

Reggae hr: Are you familiar with the Croatian audience of this genre?
Theo (FDO): I have heard & see amazing things about Croatian culture, & know the love & appetite you have for great music & open to except new & old genres. & the growing festival scene. FDO would to be invited to experience a Croatian audience.

Reggae hr: If you're not, tell us what can we expect from you guys?
Theo (FDO): You can expect heavyweight sounds from Cinematic Dub, Electronica D&B collective. Great live show pulsating break beats, dub soundscapes.

Reggae hr: What's the most positive story that you can tell us from your performances?
Theo (FDO): FDO have been really lucky performing with some great audience, recently we did a show in London with Roni Size & represent, & Roni & his band loved our performance, Roni being from Bristol also meant a lot.

Reggae hr: Do you know some of the artists from the ex-yu scene?
Theo (FDO): Not really.

Reggae hr: During your musical work, who did you cooperate with and who would you like to cooperate with in future?
Theo (FDO): No collaboration at present, but always open if the vibe is right.

Reggae hr: Tell us spomething more about Future Dub Orchestra.
Theo (FDO): Future Dub Orchestra is always moving their sound forward but always keeping their roots in Dub, Electronica, & sound system culture, & not afraid to experiment. Music is an emotion, a feeling a lasting memory. Future Dub Orchestra is determined to move music forward.

Foto: S Lyall for Future Orchestra Productions