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silverchair in the MTV Arena on AOL 2/10/97
MTVixen : Welcome to the MTV Arena this event with Silverchair. The
members of Silverchair are here to chat about their recent album, "Freak
Show," and about how rock stardom is treating them. Welcome, Daniel,
Chris, and Ben.
BENxGx : G'day
BENxGx : Hello, is anyone there??
DANIELxJx : Hi I'm Daniel
CHRISxJx : chris here
BENxGx : questions please
BENxGx : are there any people around?
MTVixen : Okay this audience has their work cut out for them: they have
some qustions for ya so here we go:
MTVog : SOsheeran asks:
Question : Daniel, why are you wearing make-up now?
DANIELxJx : Cause it's the cool thing to do. (JOKE)
MTVog : Mizty asks:
Question : WHO WAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU GUYS FOR THIS ALBUM? 2.
DID YOU USE ANY PF THE SONGS NOT USED IN FROGSTOMP FOR FREAKSHOW?
BENxGx : Led Zep
MTVog : 3. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WRITE?
DANIELxJx : probably Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath who we have been
listening to since we were 11 years old
BENxGx : Anything really.
MTVixen : We are chatting with Silverchair.....
BENxGx : Hi Mom.
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair:
MTVixen : Daniel Johns (vocals/guitar),
MTVixen : Chris Joannou (bass),
MTVixen : and Ben Gillies (drums).
BENxGx : Thanks.
MTVixen : DesiredFX asks,
Question : What is it like hanging with Dave Navarro? Do you like the way
he plays guitar?
BENxGx : Dave's cool and he's a good guitarist.
DANIELxJx : Dave is cool. He plays guitar rather well.
CHRISxJx : Dave's cool . . .
DANIELxJx : I mean rather
MTVog : AiLENGrl1 asks:
Question : how do you guys feel about women or girls in rock and do you
like any girl bands?
BENxGx : Does anyone want a date?
BENxGx : Girl and guy bands both rock.
BENxGx : Does anyone want a date?
MTVog : This is for everyone-
MTVog : a little seasonal humor- MissNirva asks:
Question : Which would you prefer for valentine's day?? cat of nine tails
(you like to be abused) or a nice thoughtful gift?
DANIELxJx : A cat of nine tails please
BENxGx : Cat of nine tails please.
BENxGx : I like it kinky.
CHRISxJx : nice gift's just fine
MTVog : Silvrfrg1 asks:
Question : WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS OF EITHER ALBUM?
CHRISxJx : dunno yet . . . have to play 'em a bit more
BENxGx : No Association and anything heavy
DANIELxJx : I like all songs on the second album equally. There are few
songs on the
BENxGx : Come on, someone want a dtea?
DANIELxJx : old album which I don't particularly like
BENxGx : i meant date
DANIELxJx : Ben
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair are our guests here in the MTV Arena!
MTVixen : Crckhed asks:
Question : If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
DANIELxJx : Ben's got a fixation with females me and Chris are trying to
hold him back but he's an ANIMAL!!!!
BENxGx : Leave me alone, Johnsie.
CHRISxJx : so far so good.
BENxGx : I would've put a song on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack.
DANIELxJx : I wouldn't
MTVog : Ashtart30 asks:
Question : what city haven't you been to that you'd like to go to?
BENxGx : Leave me alone, Johnsie.
DANIELxJx : Sorry Ben
DANIELxJx : I love you
BENxGx : We'd like to go to all cities. We just don't have the time --
but we'll get there one day.
BENxGx : I'm not joking. Does anyone want a date?
DANIELxJx : I don't whether I would like to go there because I haven't
seen them yet.
CHRISxJx : calgooliae (Australia)
MTVog : Cleo75 asks:
Question : whats the weirdest fan letter you ever recieved?
BENxGx : Is Argyle Doren out there?
DANIELxJx : there is many
BENxGx : Can't remember any weird fan mail.
CHRISxJx : a heap of weird stuff -- "what hand do ya wipe yer bum with?"
BENxGx : But I can remember a weird question in an interview: A guy
asked me if I ever got a boner in a classroom.
MTVixen : Planethck asks:
Question : So like, do you watch Beavis and Butthead?
BENxGx : Yes, definitely.
DANIELxJx : Yeah
CHRISxJx : definately -- one of the best cartoon shows
MTVog : TOKEN3 asks:
Question : i got tthe movie outakes and mistakes and when you guys were
playing slave in argentina it looks like ben got a tattoo did he? Anyone
else?
DANIELxJx : Rugrats kicks ass
BENxGx : Would anyone like to go the movies with me on a date?
BENxGx : Please?
BENxGx : No
CHRISxJx : covers his butt -- and it looks GREAT
BENxGx : It's just magic marker
MTVixen : Silver156 asks:
Question : Have you guys ever considered doind an Unplugged with MTV?
BENxGx : Don't know, haven't been asked.
BENxGx : Maybe later on.
CHRISxJx : not just yet
DANIELxJx : Yeah we have considered it, but we're not doing it yet b/c we
are tired.
MTVixen : To ask members of Silverchair a question, click the "Interact"
MTVixen : button on your screen and send it.
BENxGx : No one likes me
MTVixen : Mind you, only the most creative and wacky questions will be
put forth to the band, so put some brain into it (or some keen humor)!
BENxGx : No one wants to go on a date with me
BENxGx : I'm so upset
MTVog : Slvrchair asks:
Question : do u giys think your going to be doing this band stuff to much
longer or do u think
DANIELxJx : Thats Right Ben
MTVog : your gonna move onto other careers you might want to pursue?
DANIELxJx : Maybe
BENxGx : Shut up Daniel. Leave me alone. I'm sorry I can't get dates
like you.
DANIELxJx : Soon I we going otu for dinner so I hope we won't be doing it
much longer
CHRISxJx : yeah -- in the near futur i'll get a job
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair:
MTVixen : Daniel Johns (vocals/guitar),
MTVixen : Chris Joannou (bass),
MTVixen : and Ben Gillies (drums).
MTVog : Elsie 520 asks:
Question : Daniel, did your parents give you any trouble about getting
your eyebrow pierced, it looks awesome, by the way!: )
BENxGx : Slvrchair-- Don't know, you can't really tell.
DANIELxJx : Dear Ben, I have never been on a date in my life. What you are
talking about
BENxGx : Bullshit, you lying bastard.
DANIELxJx : Except for last night
MTVixen : DArcy1450 asks:
Question : DOES DANIEL PLAN ON GETTING ANYTHING ELSE PIERCED?
BENxGx : My penis is pierced.
BENxGx : Just joking
DANIELxJx : Maybe I already have
MTVog : Nenosorac asks:
Question : What other bands do you listen to?
BENxGx : Helmet, Tool, Korn, Prodigy, Led Zep, NIN, Minor Threat,
anything heavy really.
DANIELxJx : Lots of different stuff. Lately I have been listening to DRI,
TSOL, And all the usual cool
CHRISxJx : Deftones, Free, Backmarket
DANIELxJx : stuff
MTVog : MunkyG1rl asks:
Question : Whats the strangest pick-up line you guys have heard so far?
BENxGx : What's an angel like you doing so far from heaven?
DANIELxJx : It's never happened
DANIELxJx : except for last night
MTVog : RollerBT asks:
Question : How do other bands treat you, since you are so young (but very
talented)?
DANIELxJx : We have been treated well by every band we have met
BENxGx : Treated as an equal. They don't care how old we are, which
is good.
CHRISxJx : the bands we've met have been cool & willing to talk & hang out
MTVog : LSD SK8ER asks:
Question : CAN YOU ASK THEM WHO MADE UP THE NAME SILVERCHAIR,PLEASE.
DANIELxJx : I can't even remember
BENxGx : MTVog-- Look, if there's anyone writing in wanting a date, can
you put them through, please?
CHRISxJx : we thought of it 'cause we needed a name desperately
MTVog : They all want dates, Ben- you would be too overworked!
BENxGx : Silverchair is a combination of two songs.
MTVixen : LlamaSlvr asks:
Question : would you ever do a show naked?
BENxGx : MTVog- Just one or two.
DANIELxJx : I already have for a bet
CHRISxJx : did one last night in my dream . . .
BENxGx : I'd do a show naked.
BENxGx : Was it a wet dream, Chris?
DANIELxJx : Maybe tomorrow night
MTVixen : Beckers13 asks:
Question : Ben, wanna go see Beavis and Buttheat Do America with me?
BENxGx : Definitely.
BENxGx : How old are you?
MTVog : DANIELLOV wants to know:
Question : Daniel whats your favorite video game??
BENxGx : What's your address?
DANIELxJx : Anything with killing
BENxGx : dthtdthtdhbtr
MTVog : Phisimiji asks:
Question : Who would you most like to tour with?
BENxGx : The original members of Led Zeppelin.
CHRISxJx : if possible
MTVog : FirebirdP asks:
Question : What advice do you guys have for a talented, young band trying
to get noticed?
CHRISxJx : do everything that you can to get noticed . . .
BENxGx : Don't worry about what people say about you.
BENxGx : Play as many original songs as possible.
MTVixen : See Silverchair on tour:
MTVixen : Feb 11 - NYC
MTVixen : Feb 13 - Cleveland
MTVixen : Feb 14 - St. Louis
MTVixen : Feb 16 - Chicago
MTVixen : Feb 18 - Detroit
MTVixen : Feb 20 - Boston
MTVixen : Feb 21 - Wash. DC
MTVixen : Feb 22 - Philadelphia
MTVixen : Feb 24 - L.A.
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair are our guests here in the MTV Arena!
MTVog : COKIE CAK asks:
Question : If you could brake the law in anyway and get away with it,
what would you do?
BENxGx : Hello to the 1795 people talking to us, and thanks for being here!
BENxGx : Steal ten million dollars!!!!
CHRISxJx : join Ronny Biggs on another train robbery
MTVixen : Slave1979 asks:
Question : Are you guys planning on making movie appearances like so many
musicians have?
BENxGx : Only if it's in a very, very violent movie and I'm the guy who
kills everyone.
CHRISxJx : if we did , we would be the worst actors ever . . .
BENxGx : We're shit actors, don't worry about it.
MTVog : ROOSKER asks:
Question : do you guys spend all your time singing & writing songs? do
you ever have time for just hanging out, watching tv & stuff?
BENxGx : We have time for all that stuff.
CHRISxJx : yeah we hang out , surf the beach, cause trouble . . .
MTVixen : Welcome back onstage Daniel
MTVixen : Girlly 09 asks:
Question : Have any of you scored yet?????
DANIELxJx : Hi I love Sweep
BENxGx : You are violating the Gillies cybersystem networks
BENxGx : just kidding
BENxGx : No
CHRISxJx : no.
DANIELxJx : no
BENxGx : What does "scored" mean? Remember, we're Australian.
MTVog : M1ssYMe asks:
Question : of all three of you who is the weirdist, wildist, and most
perverted?
BENxGx : Not me.
DANIELxJx : Ben is the wildest and most perverted
CHRISxJx : ben: leader of all wildness
DANIELxJx : but he is very cool
BENxGx : Give me a break, guys.
DANIELxJx : It's a compliment babe!
BENxGx : You guys are wild.
DANIELxJx : Yeah thanks Ben
DANIELxJx : Your alright
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybersystem network
MTVixen : FunDip4 asks:
Question : Did you guys know that people online claim to be you?
BENxGx : No, we didn't know.
DANIELxJx : Well they're not b/c we don't usually do this stuff
CHRISxJx : no but it couldn't be us because i can't use it . . .
BENxGx : Yeah, don't even believe this
DANIELxJx : Don't believe anything you read on the internet, it's usually
made up
MTVog : That date you want could be right here, Ben-
MTVog : KRISTA386 asks:
Question : I was wondering do you ever have trouble with crazy fans at
the concerts?oh and by the way us girls cant help it ! you guys are too
hot!
BENxGx : Do you want a date?
BENxGx : I'm looking for a date in New York at the moment.
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybersystem network.
MTVixen : Grungeboy asks:
Question : I really dig you guys alot but...I was wondering if you
realized if you realized the riff in "Leave Me Out" is exactly the same as
Black Sabath's "Sweat Leaf" and the riff in "Slave" is the same riff as
Mad Season's "I don't Know Anything?" Can you explain?
DANIELxJx : Not exactly the same but we know its similar
BENxGx : We didn't know, it's a coincidence
BENxGx : It wasn't on purpose. Sorry.
DANIELxJx : We're happy to sound like Black Sabbath anyway
CHRISxJx : we apolagize greatly for the inconvenience
MTVixen : Zazzzzz asks:
Question : daniel, i saw on a web page that u got MARRIED.......is it
true? (i doubt it, but, hey)
BENxGx : I'm married.
DANIELxJx : It's not true
BENxGx : No I'm not. Anyone want a date?
DANIELxJx : Do you know that the Velvet Undergroud song "Sweet Jane" is
the same chord progression as a million songs. Just thought I'd add that I
am not angry.
DANIELxJx : leave me alone
MTVog : Tower42 asks:
Question : I know you guys are big Tool fans... what yall think of the
new album?
BENxGx : What's wrong, Daniel?
DANIELxJx : It's just as cool as their others
CHRISxJx : it's kickass -
BENxGx : I love the new album.
BENxGx : What's wrong, Daniel?