~ Ask Jeff Ament about Tone here ~

TreeJumper3

http://www.pearl-jam.com/pictures/jeff/pjjeffgt.jpg

over bends

Jeff, for how long were the songs on the album brewing in your head? Is this the work of a few years or the culmination of your entire career?

Red Burrito

Jeff, has this solo project carried a constant theme through the 12 year process, or did it evolve as you yourself evolved in the last 12 years?

aspoonfulweighsaton

With Metallica already announcing that their new album has "The Unforgiven III" on it, will we be seeing "Sweet Lew II: The Rebound" anytime soon?

LineOneMightyFine

Why has Pilate faded into the ether? Will it ever return to your setlists?

pj14

i always wished i could play. my question is will you do a show in chicago? also would u play at mikes ccfa benefit in seattle at the showbox next spring please? i cant wait to hear your solo stuff. i missed you alot-i miss 3 fish you all were so talented! i cant wait to hear the new stuff. take care and peace ox

skyeriverwinter

Was the music for this solo project compiled over your whole career or has it been just over the past few years? In your own words describe the tone and texture of this work. Was it drawn from mountain tops or cities? Is it dark (as Mike McCready says your music is) or is it lighter and fun?

Steve Dunne

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

With Metallica already announcing that their new album has "The Unforgiven III" on it, will we be seeing "Sweet Lew II: The Rebound" anytime soon?

aw man that cracked me right the hell up!!! nice one!!!

pjtradeking

Question....

It is no secret that all musicians are always writing and jotting down ideas. That said, were the songs on this record written specifically for THIS project knowing someday it would happen, or are some of them old Pearl Jam or Three Fish ideas that either never caught on, or have been retooled over the years?

Follow up....How much singing do you do on the record lead/backup?

Thanks......Scott

Steve Dunne

Hello Jeff,

Congrats on the new project and thanks for sharing!

How has over 15 years of being 'on the road' influenced your songwriting/lyrics in this solo effort?

Thanks,

Steve

muppet

Hey Jeff

Is a dream a lie if it don't come true...or is it something worse?

elwayvedder

What was it like working and Performing with any of the King's X members? Any plans in the future to get them to perform with you/PJ again maybe as an opener? They would be a real treat and a good education for those PJ fans unfamiliar with them!

If you do a solo tour to promote your album, will you skip Philly like Ed did? (Sorry Ed, I just cant believe Philly didnt get a solo gig)

assasin

why did the album take so long to complete? Do you have a personal favorite song on the album?

thunderDAN

A/s/l

Hubmann2513

We all know that you're quite the talented bassist, but did you use this project to really emphasize your talents on the bass? Or did you use it to expand your musical/songwriting abilities?

Brain Of E

Hey Jeff, my question is: Is this a project that you are going to promote heavily? You know, singles, tour, music videos, etc. Or is ot something you're just glad it's finally being released?

dunkman

as a talented bassist and with such magical finger action did you ever entertain the other guys in the studio with a totally rocking but ultimately anatomically accurate version of Incy Wincy Spider?

locked

adam42381 wrote:

When was the last time that you stole somebody's basketball?

LMAO!

or stole someone's pot for counterfeit tickets?

Drop The Leash 10

thunderDAN wrote:

A/s/l

HAHAHAHAHAHAHH that was funny

electronblue

why didn't you give us fans a clue about this project?

btw.. the album cover AND the title rocks!!...~

ScottZeagle

Will the skate parks in the area determine where you will tour? If so, Tampa has a lot to offer, including the newest park in the area, the Ghetto Skate Park - http://www.ghettoskateboards.com

Come on down and I will give you a free tour!!!

LukinFan

How many different hats were worn in the process of recording TONE?

soldier.of.love

Hi Jeff,

What were your intentions for your solo record? Were you influenced by the political situation in your country or the impending election?

Thanks!
Norman

vedderman

The instrumental versions of "The Only Cloud In The Sky" and "The Forest" (credited as "Forest Is My Church") that were featured on "Immagine In Cornice" DVD (the scene on skating/eddie with his daughter on the bus) sounded very Pearl Jam-ish to me.

Hello from Slovenia and come back again!

electronblue

LukinFan wrote:

How many different hats were worn in the process of recording TONE?

Sunshower

Thanks. Coming out of lurk mode just for this... :-)

In the past you've mentioned non-musical influences that have inspired you, or impacted on your work, from Sufi philosophy, to Henry Miller, Rilke or Hemingway's work. Which other artistic (social, political, etc) references have influenced you, or inspired you, most recently? Do you feel these influences are present in your solo album?

raindog80

Ciao Jeff!

After reading the tracklist of "Tone", two titles in particular caught our attention: "The Only Cloud In The Sky" and "The Forest". The first one (we believe) was credited on "Immagine In Cornice" DVD as an instrumental track, just like "The Forest Is My Church" (which is, we believe, the working title for "The Forest"... isn't it??).

What kind of inner creative process made those two tracks featured on that DVD become two songs on your first solo record?

Best regards,
http://www.pearljamonline.it

rasty10

Hi Jeff,
What is the biggest challenge you faced while making a solo record that may not be as difficult with a group effort?
Thanks,
Rasto

justam

Will you sing or will it be entirely instrumental?

LONGRD

Red Burrito wrote:

Jeff, has this solo project carried a constant theme through the 12 year process, or did it evolve as you yourself evolved in the last 12 years?

Somewhat of a related question:

Can you (Jeff) give us a quick breakdown of what songs were written in the earlier stages and which were written in the latter years?