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Chris Pittman interview with Polands Nightrain Station

Poland's Nightrain Station conducted an interview with none other than Chris Pittman. Here's the full interview

Q-   What were your dreams as a teenager and which of them came true?

cp- i wanted to be a painter, or a writer, …instead i ended up a lowly musician

Q-    How did you join Gn’R?

cp-   we merely fused together musical ideas and concepts,  and it turned out to be this record called Chinese Democracy

Q-    How do you feel when you play shows like Rock am Ring ? What does it mean playing with Gn’R for you? Is it a job, hobby, or just hanging out with friends?

cp-  its really too nebulous to describe to anyone.   words can’t do it.

Q-    Is it possible that we will see you playing bass on some occassion? Are there any other instruments you can play – perhaps the drums?

cp-  On the recordings, ive played a multitude of instruments.  On tour, I’ll do vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, bass  and whatever comes up.   when we do private acoustic party gigs,  i’ll play a triangle or something that is as weird as possible

Q-     Would you like to visit Poland again? What did you like about our country?

cp- would love to return. I didn’t have time to check out much outside of the stadium. drats

Q-    Is there anything you learned from Dizzy Reed?

cp-  Dizzy is always a role model on How to be a Cool human being.

Q-     What’s the best and the worst thing while being on tour with the band?

cp-  the best thing is when the tour ends,  the worst thing is waiting around and not sleeping much

Q-      Do you plan to record another cd with Lusk, Replicants or SexTapes?

cp-  its an uncertain future, and i like that.  for December 2008,  I’m introducing a new band by playing live in los angeles, its called  ‘The Walter Kronkite Trio’   - its a unique concept, and entirely electronic.

Q-    Why, in your opinion, would some people call your style “Super Funky Techno Beats”?

cp-  when i hear the term ‘techno beats’,  i think of House music or Disco.  that music has never inspired me.     i like Super Funky though,  like the groove i wrote in ‘If the World’.   which was actually based in Dub/Reggae

Q-   Is it true that you can perfectly parody / imitate Christopher Walken?

cp-  no, but i can do a good Slim Pickens

Q-    Do you like signing autographs and pose for photos with fans? Do people recognize you often in the streets?

cp-  i prefer to be anonymous,  so i can freely move around and meet people genuinely

Q-     How would you solve the problem with people illegally downloading music from the internet so it would be good for the fans and recording artists as well?

cp-  How would I solve it?
by providing free cell phone service,  free satellite television, free movies ,and free anything that is digital, just like what they do with music.    and just as it has destroyed the Music Industry, and it has, don’t believe anything different,  it would be nice to see the end of the Communications Industry, the Entertainment Industry,  etc. etc.
and then we can all go back to cuddling up next to the fire again with our hand drums and mouth harps

Q-      Do you consider yourself a rich man?

cp-   i would consider myself as broke-ass.   try financing your own independent records, videos, and art and you’ll know what i mean

Q-      Is there anything you would like to say to Polish fans?

cp-  Hi,  how are you

Q-       What question would you like to be asked? Please answer it.

cp-   Am I a spokesman for Guns N Roses?    No,  i am merely doing promo for my band SexTapes and thats why I am currently doing interviews.  Everything that I say should be considered as both true and false.

Q-      What would you say to your fans about your last records (SexTapes and Chinese Democracy).

cp-  go out and buy them.   get vinyl records if you can.  they provide the highest Sonic quality.  think of it as HI-DEF

Thank you for your time and all answers.
Hope to see you soon here in Poland

source: chrispitman.com