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KatKat Posts: 4,922
edited August 2008 in The Porch
Hey Jammers,

The rumors are TRUE! Jeff has a solo project coming out next month. Full
details will be announced soon. In the meantime, here’s your chance to ask
him about the project yourself. Submit questions on this thread that you would
like answered before Thursday, August 28th, and the top 30 will be chosen and answered by Jeff himself. :)

Be creative and remember, only questions about Jeff’s record will make the final cut - so keep this thread for the questions.
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  • over bendsover bends Posts: 1,568
    Oooo... exciting...

    "What were the challenges of mapping together a solo record as opposed to the usual creation process that takes place in a full band experience?"
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  • iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    Do you play all the instruments yourself?
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    What inspired you as you were creating this album?

    And why has the name of the album been changed from aTONEment to just TONE? I really like the play on words of the former.
    :)
  • dave grolschdave grolsch Posts: 730
    who are the other muscians?
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    what, if any, artist or bands influenced this project?
  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    Wil you be playing any shows in support of it?
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • OmahaJammerOmahaJammer Posts: 261
    Are there any plans at all for you to tour in support of this record? If so, you can crash at my place in Omaha. My wife will make you delicious breakfast burritos in the morning....and I will help.
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  • LizardkingLizardking Posts: 936
    Did you do artwork for it yourself?
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  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    Being a member of Pearl Jam must be plentyful rewarding, how does it feel to break away and do something on your own?
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  • jeremyjeremy Posts: 409
    has 'tone' any similarities with any pj album?
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  • LizardkingLizardking Posts: 936
    Will you release CD in South? Or are you going to make them suffer?
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  • adam42381adam42381 Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,515
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  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Which bass(es) did you use to record (and write) the songs on this album? What was the inspiration behind these songs and instrument selection?
  • MrsOakleyMrsOakley Posts: 181
    Jeff, assuming I'm right, from what I've seen of the cover, it's Icarus after flying too close to the sun. Usually, that myth is a parable for arrogance, which I don't associate with you at all! What's the story behind your artwork for this?
    "Over the dirt, we soar,
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  • zootownzootown Posts: 666
    How about a show at the Wilma or someplace here in Missoula Jeff, maybe a fundraiser-type thing?
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  • PJFAN13PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    This is awesome, thanks Jeff!
    Can't wait to pick this gem up - my question would be:

    Will you be utilizing 12 string, fretless and and upright basses on this new album?

    You are awesome Jeff - keep up the super work!
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  • satansbedbugssatansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,412
    Ok, Here goes nothing ........

    " Jeff, Being as though you are a magnificent bass player to say the least, Is this solo project going to be a variation of that specific type of sound ( Bass )? Or will the main focus be on other things such as vocals, percussion, lead, rythem , or a mix of everything? "


    ex. We all know that Tool and Sublime are examples of a " bassy" kind of music sound....... ty

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  • gobrowns19gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    iamica wrote:
    Do you play all the instruments yourself?

    Great question. I'll take it a step further-

    Do you play all the instruments yourself, and will any songs have any other artists contributing to the writing credits? Also, will we be expecting moving music and lyrics such as 'Other Side'?
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  • ladygooddivaladygooddiva Posts: 4,169
    sice when you had to idea to do this record ?
    and how you guys came together ?
  • into the jaminto the jam Posts: 54
    Is there any contribution of Pearl Jam member? (besides you)
  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    Jeff:

    There was an old photo of you with a 70's GTO or some other car of the sorts, with the engine open and a condenser mic hanging over it. Can we expect some other innovative experimental sounds on this record?

    Thanks

    -Seth
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  • Marcus MaximusMarcus Maximus Posts: 282
    Yo Jeff who produced the new cd and what were your recording techniques in the recording process did you use analogue or digital? thanks
    Speaking as a child of the 90's
  • dangerboydangerboy Posts: 1,569
    are any of these songs you presented to pearl jam, but weren't included on any album?


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  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    Jeff, one more question:

    Out of the 12 or so years of working on this, was there one main bass rig that kept giving you the sound you desired or were you consistantly changing it up depending on your mood towards the song when it came time to recording.

    Thanks again

    -Seth
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  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
    Do you plan on touring in support of this, and if so who would be in your live band?
  • BorisTheSpiderBorisTheSpider Posts: 16
    Did you write all of the lyrics on this record on your own, or was there collaboration with another artist/artists?
  • boogiemanboogieman Posts: 49
    Were there any particular musical influences that contributed to your development of the songs or your style in general? (and will the big fuzzy hat ever make a comeback? )
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  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    Why did you change the album name from "aTONEment" to "Tone"? I thought "aTONEment" was so creative.

    Also, do you plan on touring in support of this album? If you do, PLEASE come to the south- Florida and/or Georgia would be grand! :)

    I know that Robbie Robb's group, Tribe After Tribe, just had an album released, but will we ever see a Three Fish reunion?

    What ever happened to the Starting Lineup Action figures that you used to put on top of your amp back in the 90's? I know the reason why you stopped putting them up there (people started stealing them- I believe in Orlando, FL was the first one stolen :( ) But what happened to them?

    How would you describe the sound of this album?
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  • JP2026766JP2026766 Posts: 1,125
    Doing an album without the band, do you approach it in a different way or not, and why? Did you find this process more challenging since you didn't have their creative inputs as much, or less challenging because you didn't have any possible conflicting viewpoints of theirs to deal with?

    Thanks, keep rockin!

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  • TreeJumper3TreeJumper3 Posts: 4
    Let's get serious here. Clearly the most important question is will the awesome hat(s) ever come back and/or did you wear it and use their secret powers in the recording process?

    http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/rock/gl/images/thumb/b/b5/Jeff_Ament.jpg/200px-Jeff_Ament.jpg

    very much looking forward to the album, sir Jeff.
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