From: owner-alanisnews-digest@smoe.org (alanisnews-digest) To: alanisnews-digest@smoe.org Subject: alanisnews-digest V3 #6 Reply-To: alanisnews Sender: owner-alanisnews-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-alanisnews-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk alanisnews-digest Friday, April 20 2001 Volume 03 : Number 006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:53:52 -0400 From: Dustin Shelby Subject: [AlanisNews] Chat Transcript Below is the transcript from the live chat that was held tonight. Although everything went smoothy I think the person choosing which questions to ask Alanis probably could have done a better job. Also, that DishDiva was annoying me with her commentary. Oh well! Here is the transcript: DishDiva : Welcome to MSN Live. Tonight we are pleased to welcome Alanis Morissette to MSN Live. Alanis, it's great to have you here tonight! Alanis_Morissette : Hi! Nice to be here. Hello to everybody out there. DishDiva : We have so many questions, so let's get started! DishDiva : Neberu Asks: (michael) Alanis, how important is "dreamwork" in your life? Does it influence your songwriting significantly? Alanis_Morissette : I work out a lot of my subconscious issues, and journal about it in the morning. So my dreams definitely effect what I write about. DishDiva : musiclover66 Asks: As a Musician in the competitive, sometimes dark business of music, do you ever feel like a member of a lost/lone tribe? Alanis_Morissette : I think the challenge has been integrating the business side of things, where there are a lot of things that I disagree with, and the creative/artistic side. Now to enable both sides of them help me to use both sides of my brain so I enjoy it. It's empowering. DishDiva : Do you consider yourself more left or right brained? Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) Both actually. DishDiva : ChelseyM Asks: Where you nervous giving your speech about Napstar and how were you chosen to do so? Alanis_Morissette : I think they asked several artists and I was not only up for it, but for writing my own speach. I wasn't nervous saying my speach, but to get it all in the 5 minutes that was allowed and getting everything in in that time. DishDiva : For those who haven't heard your opinion about Napster, can you tell us where you stand? Alanis_Morissette : I believe there is going to be a way for Napster or like services will be able to share music, but also so that the artists will be compensated and monitored. I think it's all a good idea, but it needs to be monitored. DishDiva : TimeofTheMonkey Asks: Do you feel that "Jagged Little Pill" pushed you into finding a calm retreat? Alanis_Morissette : I think so, there were a lot of disillusioning moments, and things that I had strived for from youth, I was able to see the fruition, and I was able to tap into my spirituality in a way I hadn't done before. DishDiva : luvcarrie says: Hi Alanis. Do you prefer to be called Alanis as in land or Al-ah-nis? Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) Lan as in Land. It's very Canadian to say it like that and I'm very Canadian. The American way is fine too. DishDiva : wzdum Asks: To Alanis: Being a fellow yogini, I too have--and, still am experiencing major changes in all areas of my life. How has yoga changed you? Alanis_Morissette : It's allowed me to tap back into my physical self and integrate my spiritual, physical, and intellect and find a middle ground for them all. Also I can work muscles that other excercises don't use. DishDiva : Is there one type of Yoga you practice? Alanis_Morissette : I do a Iyengar and Ashtanga DishDiva : peaking of spirituality. You recently traveled to Navajo Nation, Arizona for your Music in High Places Adventure. Tonight! Alanis Morissette chats about the connection between music and spirituality that she discovered during her stay in Navajo Nation, Arizona. http://chat.msn.com/chatroom.asp?rm=onstage DishDiva : RogerDeGrey Asks: Alanis, do you believe that your visit to the Navajo Nation affected the style of music or lyrics that you included on your new album? If so, in what ways? Alanis_Morissette : I think it may have influenced me in subconscious ways, and their way of life is definitely inspired. DishDiva : What did you take away from your adventure in Arizona? Alanis_Morissette : I built a sweatlodge in my back yard. Alanis_Morissette : It's a very personalized, cleansing experience. DishDiva : Still on a philosphical slant here, Giammaria Asks: Alanis, how is the best experience of your life? Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) I don't think there's ever been just one. Alanis_Morissette : I think during my trip to India I was having Conversations with God and I felt it was very pivotal. This was right after the "Jagged Little Pill" tour ended. DishDiva : TandinsGirl Asks: Do you ever plan to release "Sympathetic Character"? Alanis_Morissette : Probably not as a single. DishDiva : JanieRebecca Asks: If you weren't a singer/songwriter/actress, which profession would u choose for yourself and why? Alanis_Morissette : I would be an author and I would be a director and I would be a gardener and a nomadic traveler. DishDiva : What are some of the most amazing places you have traveled to? Alanis_Morissette : Number 1 is India. I love South America, I love Morocco and Israil is pretty incredible as well. DishDiva : worldofdev Asks: Would you ever consider a career as a Canadian Mountie? Alanis_Morissette : Absolutely!!! Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) DishDiva : bunny Asks: In the movie, "Dogma," what was her role? God? Alanis_Morissette : Yes. DishDiva : Nothing like going right for the top. Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) DishDiva : BlazeLuna Asks: Do you miss your television days from when you were younger? Alanis_Morissette : Yeah, I do. A lot of baptism by fire at that time and I do miss it although I would probably do it in a different capacity now. DishDiva : Would you consider going back to TV? Alanis_Morissette : Maybe the odd cameo, but not as a full time career. DishDiva : joshco312 Asks: What is the coolest thing in the world? Alanis_Morissette : (laughs) Seeing somebody and feeling seen. DishDiva : domen1974 Asks: Are there any books you have read lately that you would like to recommend to us? Alanis_Morissette : Definitely any of the "Conversations with God" books. I read Anne Morrow Lindbergh, who just passed away. I've been reading a lot of poetry by Rainer, and Marie Rilke. DishDiva : supposedalanisfan Asks: Alanis, if you were a member of Congress, what sort of bill/resolution would you like to get passed? Kristina Alanis_Morissette : That's going to take an hour to answer, but there's a few issues being addressed. One is the work issue, we need representatives in Congress and need to raise money for that. The other issue is we want to have interactive services online and determine where and when that will happen. Basically we want the right for the services and we need a 3rd Alanis_Morissette : neutral party. Alanis_Morissette : to be the central monitoring factor to see what's going on in the internet like the BMI or ASCAP, so that the money would go directly to the artists. DishDiva : We are talking with Alanis Morissette. Following Alanis Morissette, join us for comedian, Tom Green. We are in moderated mode. If you have a question for Alanis, please whisper your question to Ask_Questions_Live. Alanis_Morissette : One of the most important things is the 7 yr. rule for artists contracts would let the artists have free agency. This is one of the last industries to consider it. DishDiva : LittleAlondra Asks: Do you have something that you always carry with you? Alanis_Morissette : I travel with my teddy bear always. His name is Bere. DishDiva : Was he given to you by someone special? Alanis_Morissette : Yes, me. (laughs) Alanis_Morissette : He helped me through a breakup, so we have some pretty high solidarity factors going on. DishDiva : birdie_wi Asks: What is the one thing that you feel people would be surprised to know about you? Alanis_Morissette : That I don't take anything that seriously, if at all. DishDiva : Which is more you: the quiet spiritual girl or the outgoing party girl? Alanis_Morissette : They're me. They both have equal ground. Alanis_Morissette : I just believe in the concept of freedom in a structure in this realm. DishDiva : AE_Abercrombie231509 Asks: Who has influenced you in your life the most and how have they done so? Alanis_Morissette : I feel I have been influenced by so many people, I don't know if there is just one. DishDiva : kittygirlbecca Asks: Do you ever get nervous before a performance? Alanis_Morissette : I'm very nervous and when I've been performing a lot, I get excited. DishDiva : Do you have any nervous habits? Tonight! Alanis Morissette chats about the connection between music and spirituality that she discovered during her stay in Navajo Nation, Arizona. http://chat.msn.com/chatroom.asp?rm=onstage Alanis_Morissette : Yes. Giggling. (laughs) I laugh a lot when I'm nervous and if I'm really nervous, I chew on things. I have an oral thing going on. DishDiva : As you are now. . . DishDiva : I would have pictured you a twirling the hair kind of girl. . . Alanis_Morissette : I do that too. DishDiva : joananm Asks: Are you vegetarian or vegan? Alanis_Morissette : I tried vegetarianism for a year until I learned I was alergic to soy. Which was a revalotory moment so ultimately I would like to not eat meat. DishDiva : Itwazntme Asks: Did you ever think in your wildest dreams you would be where you are today? Alanis_Morissette : On some levels, not at all, and on another, I had experienced what I'm feeling now. I saw it in my head. I'm very grateful for what I'm experiencing now, but I also think I'm experiencing things that I have manifested from as far back as I can remember. DishDiva : rebelwithoutaclue15 Asks: What is one of your favorite quotes? Alanis_Morissette : I have a funny quote on my fridge "Before you critisize someone, walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." DishDiva : russell2000x Asks: When did you begin performing, and when did you know you were actually going to make it? Alanis_Morissette : I started playing piano when I was 6, dancing at 7, writing songs at 9, and writing poetry when I was younger so I always knew I would express myself through poetry and words. I felt I had made it when I felt I was expressing myself authentically. DishDiva : queencarrie21 Asks: Is it hard to find a man to respect her for her and not because you are a celeb? Alanis_Morissette : There may a challenge in that department the first couple of times I meet someone. Once that feeling disolves, then they become more comfortable with me. DishDiva : Irene120382 Asks: Is it true that you went to a school for very clever people? Alanis_Morissette : I was in the gifted program at the many schools I was in with my twin brother. Alanis_Morissette : The school was a great school and we would get bussed off a couple times a week to go to these "special classes" whatever that means. DishDiva : Did your parents expect you to be a doctor or or lawyer or something else "clever"? Alanis_Morissette : No, I have to say, my parents were very supportive of me being whatever I wanted to be from the time I began. I gave them much appreciation for that. They weren't the kind of parents to say "You can't" they let me go out and do what I wanted to do. DishDiva : Is it ever hard to come up with the passion for a song that you have song over and over and over like "Ironic"? Alanis_Morissette : No. Because I love singing so much. The moment it would be a challenge, I would have to stop singing it. Alanis_Morissette : So if you stop hearing certain songs, you'll know that's happened. (laughs0 DishDiva : Tom_Rocks_My_World Asks: The song "Ironic" is by far my favorite song of yours. What is your favorite song that you perform? Alanis_Morissette : I don't have a favorite overall, but when I'm playing life I have one that is a favorite and then it changes. Right now it's "21 Things I Want in a Lover." Alanis_Morissette : playing live. DishDiva : bellastrong says: Earlier you talked about dreams. Do you have the same dream a lot and do you dream in color? Alanis_Morissette : Yes, I dream in color. I have certain recurring dreams, that you could find in dream books, mostly with what I'm dealing with at the moment. There's a lot of guidance in them for me. DishDiva : MagpieThief Asks: Would you ever say that singing/songwriting was an "exorcism" and if so, does playing live take that to another level? Alanis_Morissette : Absolutely. Writing is incredibly therapeudic, and to do it on stage does take it to a different level. Whether there are 3 or 300,000 in the audience. DishDiva : Muzik_DJ Asks: Alanis, the *Parental Advisory Explict Content* label. Do you think it's a good idea or just lots of bull? Alanis_Morissette : On certain level I think no harm, no foul. I think parents reserve the right to choose CDs they want their 9 yr. old child to listen to. If someone doesn't want their children to listen to my songs because of the lyrics, that's their choice. And if someone if very desirous to listen to my music, they will. DishDiva : Internalfear0 Asks: Politically, are you more radical or conservative? Alanis_Morissette : I'm a Liberal, and I take every case by case and I use my intuition, and I find myself erring on the side of being Liberal. DishDiva : Jordan336 Asks: If you could change your life, would you change it, and if so, how? Comedian Tom Green, yes it's Tom Green!! Live now, here on MSN! Join now, don't miss this! http://chat.msn.com/chatroom.asp?rm=onstage Alanis_Morissette : I always change my life. But as I get older things stay more consistant and my values and beliefs stay the same. I'm still getting it together in relationships and where and how I spend my time that's shifting a little bit. DishDiva : Alanis, the last question tonight comes from who groovetoon Asks: Has your recent journey allowed you to see the inner crossroad, the point where the Ego meets the Soul? Alanis_Morissette : Yes, through looking at each other and ultimately it's my Soul that I go to each time and if I don't get to it, I will shortly thereafter. Alanis_Morissette : Just reminding myself every day it's about who I'm being and why I'm being. Moreso that it's important than what I'm doing. It's more important to know what I'm being at a moment rather than what I'm doing. DishDiva : Alanis, thank you for joining us tonight. I know this is a rare experience, chatting with you online. Any final thoughts as we close out this event? Alanis_Morissette : So much love sent out to everybody, I'll see you sometime! DishDiva : Thanks, Alanis! The new CD is being released when? DishDiva : Great. We'll look out for it. Alanis_Morissette : I'm in the middle of renegotiating with the record company so it would be great if it came out in the next few months. ____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe send a message to alanisnews-request@smoe.org with UNSUBSCRIBE as the body of your message. ____________________________________________________________ If you use information provided by this newsletter please credit AlanisNews as the source by linking to our site. Also help promote AlanisNews and AMFL by linking to our website http://www.neptin.com/alanis ____________________________________________________________ To join the AMFL, the Alanis discussion list, send a message to alanis-request@smoe.org with SUBSCRIBE as the body. ------------------------------ End of alanisnews-digest V3 #6 ******************************