I was looking for questions to ask Van Hunt for a Q&A and im asking VH fans from the org to help out. What do orgers want to know?

Thanks
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what was your inspiration during the recording of on the jungle floor?

I'm no help. I was right next to him and couldn't think of a thing...

What was it like being on stage with Sly at the Grammy's? And did he get a chance to say anything to him? And I hate to ask this one, but I will....has he ever met Prince?

Meloh you're the man..you're the only cat I know that can pull this off!! (Rap to ya' on "My Space"

Any plans for a European tour?

what I have so far I want to get some of these out tonight..


Q. From what I've read your family played an integral part in your musical upbringing. What feedback have family members given you on your music?

Q.What was your inspiration during the recording of On The Jungle Floor?

Q. How did the band influence the sound of On The Jungle Floor

Q. I have heard you mention Sly Stone many times as an influence. What was the song or album that cemented you as a Sly fan.

Q.What was it like being on stage with Sly at the Grammy's? Did you get a chance to speak with him?

Q.A few of your fans from Prince.org want to know if you have ever met one of your other musical heroes, Prince.

Q.Do you see yourself doing any Double albums in the future?

Q. What artist would you like to work with in the future?

Q. Seeing that Randy Jackson is your manager, can we look forward to an American Idol appearance? ( hee hee )… is that a tacky question orgers?

Q. It was nice to hear you rock out on this album a bit more than the last. I also notice that other black rock acts like Lenny Kravitz don't really get a lot of support on stations like B.E.T and black radio. Do you think that with the success of artist such as yourself and Outkast, this may change someday?

Q. Fans want to know do you have any plans for a European tour at this point?

do you plan to not be a boring ,non playing, guitar holding, no STAGE PRESENCE singer for the rest of your career ???
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prettymansson said:

Q.do you plan to not be a boring ,non playing, guitar holding, no STAGE PRESENCE singer that put out a better album than Prince this year for the rest of your career ???
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Ask him if he is related to the canned pudding.

thanks for the suggestions.

I probably shouldn't make it too long.

thanks again

Those are all the things he'll be prepared for. But good to ask.
Ask the human stuff too.

Ask what his most creative time is...does he work best an night?...is he very disciplined when it comes to writing or does he let the writing dictate? see if he'll elaborate on the process.

Ask what he does to unwind...non music. Play ball? Pool? hike? watch TV? See if he'll admit to watching Desperate Houswives or something.

Don't ask this one but I really want to know why he's wearing those pants he's been wearing. O.k ask that too.

What happened to Wendy on the new album?

This is not necessarily for him if anybody knows the answer but what are the names of the band members?

Ask him: How do you feel about the term "Neo Soul" and why does it tend to have such a negative stigma to it more so than any other music genre title?

StoneCrib said:

Good one.

He'll probably answer: It does?

JackieBlue said:

He answers that here ... on the clip.

anon said:

Meloh9 said:

lawd have mercy !!

anon said:

Thanks. I'm guilty of watching the clip but skimming through to watch the performances. I'll pay attention next time.

anon said:

seriously tho, it does?

Moonwalkbjrain said:

Yeah, some Neo Soul cats dont like that term.

well here it is..

sorry I didn't get a few of those questions in, I wanted to get it out while I was given the ok.. didn't want to take too long








Q. From what I've read your family played an integral part in your musical upbringing. What feedback have family members given you on your music?

A. Most of the feedback has to do with entrepreneurial enterprises (smile)...in the beginning they helped me find courage in my singing. Since I feel that's the weakest part of my package. I work harder on it than I do anything else. And, they're obsessed with keeping the music dirty and funky...me, too.

Q. What instrument did you learn to play first?

A. Drums, saxophone (7 and 8 respectively)

Q.What was your inspiration during the recording of On The Jungle Floor?

A. To keep people (and the money) from fuckin' it up. I succeeded on most levels. But, it's a new struggle everyday.

Q. How did the band influence the sound of On The Jungle Floor

A. Well, they definitely made it looser. And, they brought some creativity to the arrangements...things that I never would've thought of.

Q. I have heard you mention Sly Stone many times as an influence. What was the song or album that cemented you as a Sly fan.

A.For 10 years all I listened to was 'Riot' and 'Fresh'. But, then I got into 'Small Talk' and 'High On You'-('mother beautiful' and 'can't strain my brain', 'wishful thinkin', 'that's lovin you', etc.) those songs are really what made me a fanatic. It legitimized everything I wanted to do that people said couldn't be done.

Q.What was it like being on stage with Sly at the Grammy's? Did you get a chance to speak with him?

A.It was surreal, exciting and beyond words, really. I didn't speak to him. But, I did have the chance.

Q. A few of your fans from Prince.org want to know if you have ever met one of your other musical heroes, Prince.

A. Oh yeah. After my release party in LA, he invited me to his house to jam. It turned out to be us just playing some of our songs for him and a few friends. But, it was wonderful. He was very cordial. He told me that he really liked what he heard. Which was certainly kind of heady. I don't think we ever came down from that even while we were on Jay Leno the next day.

Q. Do you see yourself doing any double albums in the future?

A. I don't see it. But, this album could've been a double album. I write almost everyday. Were 8 songs into the 3rd record.

Q. What artist would you like to work with ?

A. D'angelo, Fantasia, David Bowie, Count Bass d, Devin the dude, The White Stripes (but, when I say work with, I mean anything from writing a song together, playing tambourine, to sitting on the couch with my mouth shut and cell phone off while they play songs for me; and, I just nod in appreciation).

Q. Seeing that Randy Jackson is your manager, can we look forward to an American Idol appearance?

A. ...maybe

It was good to hear you rock out a bit more this time than on the last album. I also notice that other black rock acts like Lenny Kravitz don't really get a lot of support on stations like B.E.T and black radio. Do you think that with the success of contemporary artist such as yourself and Outkast, this may change someday?

No.

Q. If I am correct you have done some acting in the past, any plans to pursue a acting career?

A. No, Ive only acted a fool. Acting is for people who have the desire and the gift to do it as well as Marlon Brando. I have neither.

Q. What music have you been really getting into these days?

A. Same as always. Monk, Pryor, Kuti and Funkadelic

Q. Fans want to know if you have any plans for a European tour at this point?

A. Oh yeah. Were coming over in July.

Q. Where do you hope to see Van Hunt in the next ten years?

A. Two more records, a few more friends and a better wine collection

Q. Is there anything that you want to let your devote fans/future fans know that are reading this?

A. Please go buy my album, support the arts, culture and never lay your head where your grandmama been sittin all day.

Thanks for the interview and the music. And thanks for helping keep the art and craft of it all stay alive.

thank you, potna...sincerely.


I also posted as a blog on myspace...

http://blog.myspace.com/i...indicate=1

Meloh9 said:

Thank you Meloh9

I so like his answer to my question , now I just hope he comes to a nice city at a time when I can go

StoneCrib said:

why not?

Moonwalkbjrain said:

Because they claim it hurts their sales and that it falsely claims that their soul music is NEW and not like the old soul music.

StoneCrib said:

ohhh ok

Thank you Meloh! You da' man!

SPYZFAN1 said: