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Smash Mouth AOL Transcript #2 (MTV)

MTV Interview Transcript

11.10.1997

11/10 "Walkin' On The Sun" Smash mouth 5:30pm ET (CyberRap)

SMASH MOUTH CHAT
November 10 @ 5:30 p.m. (ET)
In the America Online MTV Arena
(Keyword: mtv)

Smash mouth. You might not have heard the name, but you've definitely heard their hit single "Walkin' On The Sun." It's been plastered all over commercial and college radio stations as well as being a staple video on MTV. The 60's influenced song was actually inspired by the frustrations and anger running rampant around the time of the infamous Rodney King incident. Guitarist Greg Camp reveals, "I was riding my bike through this gnarly area to get to a club and I had these cheesy songs in my head; I was trying to be peaceful when all around me there were mothers on crack with kids in their arms. I know it's not gonna change the world, but it's my attempt."

Smash mouth is probably one of the most open-minded bands when it comes to their sound. "When we formed the band, we didn't have one style of music in mind. We just decided we were going to write songs that feel good to us," explains vocalist Steve Harwell. "Put every style in a blender on high, chop, frappe', whatever you want, mix it together, pour yourself a cup, take a big shot, and that's us."

Joined by bassist Paul De Lisle and drummer Kevin Coleman, Greg and Steve made the journey to Austin, Texas for the MTV Sports and Music Festival, that kicked off Friday, November 7th and ran throughout the weekend on MTV.

Join Smash mouth for a post-festival chat this Monday, November 10th @ 5:30pm. They'll be discussing everything from their current release "Fush Yu Mang" to playing at the Sports and Music Festival. So bring your questions, join us in the MTV Arena on America Online AND see them play live at the MTV Sports and Music Festival all this weekend on MTV!
 
 

MTVRock: Everyone please welcome Steve, Greg, Paul and Kevin, collectively know as Smash mouth to the MTV Arena. Welcome guys!

MTVRock: Smash mouth's hit single - "Walkin' On The Sun" has been plastered all over commercial and college radio stations as well as being a staple video on MTV. The 60's influenced song was actually inspired by the frustrations and anger running rampant around the time of the infamous Rodney King incident. Guitarist Greg Camp reveals, "I was riding my bike through this gnarly area to get to a club and I had these cheesy songs in my head; I was trying to be peaceful when all around me there were mothers on crack with kids in their arms. I know it's not gonna change the world, but it's my attempt." Smash mouth is probably one of the most open-minded bands when it comes to their sound. "When we formed the band, we didn't have one style of music in mind. We just decided we were going to write songs that feel good to us," explains vocalist Steve Harwell. "Put every style in a blender on high, chop, frappe', whatever you want, mix it together, pour yourself a cup, take a big shot, and that's us." Joined by bassist Paul De Lisle and drummer Kevin Coleman, Greg and Steve made the journey to Austin, Texas for the MTV Sports and Music Festival, which kicked off this past weekend. Let's get right into the questions!

MTVRock: NetherWrl asks: First of all, I'd just like to say that you guys kix ass. Second, I wanted to ask: What...how should I put this...inspired you to write your kix ass, totally roxing song "Walkin on the Sun"?

MTVRock: GLoWxGiRL asks: How did you four studly men meet?? (c; Luv Ya All ~GLoW MTVRock: My ZiM Zu asks: why are you called smash mouth? MTVRock: Xarsha13 wants some stats: How old are you guys? MTVRock: Oblivinat asks: what was it like playing at the sports and music festival? MTVRock: Bomohound asks: what are your musical influences? MTVRock: NONE IS 1 asks a question, that we ask of almost anyone who happens through these offices: what do you think about hanson? MTVRock: NJB12 asks: What is the name of your next single? MTVRock: GLoWxGiRL asks: In your song 'Flo', did that really happen to one of you..? Just wondering. MTVRock: Joplintoo asks: Do any of you have Realationship? MTVRock: Tara t21 wants to know about personal habits: what is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? MTVRock: Son of Ab asks: Will your popularity change your music? MTVRock: Seanaz asks: Smashmouth, What can you say to all of us out here who want to start a band of our own? MTVRock: Angels4li asks: How long did you guys play before you were signed to a recording contract? Was this a "garage band" so to speak? MTVRock: Seusser asks: Hi, what were your influences for the songs "Disconnect the Dots" and "Petnames"? MTVRock: GLoWxGiRL asks: I heard that your going to be plaing with U2? Is that true, and what do you think of that? MTVRock: Seanaz asks: What is your next step as musicians? MTVRock: Joplintoo asks: What do u guys look for in a girl? MTVRock: Snyderflo asks: how long does it take to write a song? MTVRock: LazyCat3 asks: What does the album title Fush Yu Mang mean? MTVRock: GLoWxGiRL asks: On AOL they said you were alternative..but I consider you guys ska....what do you Question: consider your self to be?? MTVRock: Muchacha7 asks: Where did you get the idea for that neighbor song? It rox! And I love the Walking on the Sun remixes! Keep up the good work! MTVRock: Snyderflo asks about the horror of music video production: how long does it take to make a music viedo? I hope she gets evicted sometime soon so she knows what it's like to be wrongfully judged. MTVRock: Kiliraqua asks: did anyone take music lessons at any point in there life? MTVRock: WIZTHEKID asks: what does it feel like to be famous? MTVRock: We have time for one last question... ZH12 asks: Hi, Are any of you aliens? MTVRock: Cigarette smoking man was behind it all...course now he's dead....anyhow... Thanks for coming by guys! MTVRock: Or for all the Manhattan chatters, just go take a hit off the subway fumes! And as always, thanks to our audience for their great questions.

Copyright 1997 MTV Networks.
 
 

footnotes:
you know i am so dead tired already. anyway, when i get the chance i'll put in footnotes. i'm not sure why i do this since only anally-retentive dangerously obsessed smash mouth fans will read through them.....(shit, am i one?.....)

bwahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!!!!!

oops, sorry.....
 
 

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