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Post by Mikey on Jan 6, 2011 12:03:24 GMT -5
Hey everyone, post your questions for Jonas here! Past, present, or future - whatever you want to know! He'll try to answer them today.
*EDIT* And he DID answer today! :-) Answers posted below!
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Post by joseluisaob on Jan 6, 2011 13:18:27 GMT -5
My Questions:
Which songs from the new album will you perform on tour? What happened with "All night long" (please release it , it's sooo good) Are you going to re release the golden ratio with new songs? Will the tour stop in Spain? Which song is going to be the second single?
Thanks
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Post by ekixman on Jan 6, 2011 15:28:37 GMT -5
Hi Jonas,
Will you ever record "Sparks from a fire" for a new album or B-side? I love this song andI think it must have been re-recorded with Clara and Julia
Thanks for those 20 years of good music ;-)
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Post by albert on Jan 6, 2011 16:42:33 GMT -5
Mine:
First off, "The Golden Ratio" is a brilliant album! Clara and Julia's voices are so different from one another, but when they come together, they create something totally unique! They are a wonderful addition to the Ace of Base family. “Black Sea”, and “One Day” are my favorites!!! We now have Ace of Base (you, Ulf, and now Clara and Julia), and we have Jenny, who's also doing her own thing. This inevitably spotlights one missing individual, Malin. She's in a category all her own. Would she ever consider going the solo route as well, perhaps going independent, as to not have to deal with record execs, etc. I know you can't speak for her, but you could possibly have a sense as to if music is still a part of her life. Jonas, you're incredible! Keep writing the amazing tunes! They're invaluable! Much success in 2011!
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Post by Mikey on Jan 6, 2011 16:47:50 GMT -5
I'll ask a couple too, hmm.
Are there any Ace Of Base songs that you don't like, or that you can't stand?
Will you write again with Birthe?
If YOU could have picked the single choices for Da Capo (including songs that were never released/didn't make it to the album), what would you pick?
HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS FROM MY MOM! (hahaha)
How old were you when you first started actually writing music?
What was the first song you actually got produced into a final product, and how old were you?
What are the instruments that you can play?
Did you take music lessons, or are you self taught?
Are your kids musically inclined?
What's your favorite song you've made in your career, of any band/artist/etc?
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Post by enigma on Jan 6, 2011 17:04:45 GMT -5
1. What inspires you to create your music? 2. What do you see as beautiful, not just with music, but all around you as well? 3. Does the creation of your lyrics translate into the kind of person you are? 4. Do you look at the world differently and try to create what you wish the world was like?
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Post by nikki on Jan 6, 2011 17:39:05 GMT -5
What is your favorite AOB memory from the past?
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Post by Vampire Aurora on Jan 6, 2011 17:43:02 GMT -5
Hello Jonas Are there any demo songs you wanted on any AOB album? If you had the chance to go back in time and redo an album which one would it be and why? What artists would you like to work with for a song?
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Post by elio on Jan 6, 2011 17:54:03 GMT -5
Hi jonas! I'm Elio From Venezuela. Once again, thank you very much for such a great album. It feels so good to still have new songs from you after many years! You have answered me before on facebook but I will take this new opportunity to make some other questions. Hope you don't mind (it's a bit long ). 1) ¿For how long do you expect Clara and Julia are going to be part of ace of base? ... Me and some other fans have the worry that clara is really young and may want to release a solo in the future and leave Ace of base too. 2) ¿Are the record companies satisfied with the results of the new album so far? ¿and are you satisfied? ...I would like to see you in higher chart positions but I guess it will take more hard work as this is like a new beggining after so many years withouth a physical release. 3) ¿What would happen if the golden ratio doesn't cover the record companies expectatives? Will you still release another album? 4) Again i'll have to ask about it: ¿Was the release of A4U video in colour cancelled? I like the black and white video but I think it would be more atractive in color when I first saw it, so when you announced than it exists I was so excited!! 5) ¿It is true that you are planning to do a commercial DVD of live shows? Finally I need to add this request: - Please release All night long and let it play (the one we heard in the youtube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJ9LvgKiMc)! Acers are so eager to hear it! By the way, it was so nice to read you got a new drummer! I was the one who ask you before why not playing more instruments live hehe ;D Have a nice day and thank you very very much for your kindness and taking your time to read our questions. Greetings from Venezuela
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Post by Mikey on Jan 6, 2011 22:18:34 GMT -5
JONAS' REPLIES, IN THE CHATBOX:
Joseluisaob; Don´t know but 20% something will be new. ANL will be released somehow/somewhere. Perhaps TGR with some new songs , we will rec some new stuff in end of Jan so let´s see! We will come to Spain if someone invites us for promo or gigs. I love Spain and have a house in the Alicanteregion. It looks like it will be Blah, I ve just asked the management the same. Universal is doing a new cut of the song at the moment but I havn´t heard anything yet. -Jonas
Albert; I doubt that, but music was allways interesting and even now. Thanx for your nice comments!
Mikey; WTNOTG I don´t like much.. I´ve done some songs with Birthe and yes why not. DC first version as first single a OD as second followed by BM and then an earlier version of HD 15 years It depends what you mean with a final product, " Dance the Autobeat now "(vocodersong) and the rest instrumental was the first and I thinkI was 22 years old. Piano and guitarr My father leart me how to play guitarr and my grandmother the basics on piano My doughter Julia sings very good and play guitarr
Enigma; 1 all things but I wrote the most and best when I´m not supposed to write. 2 Small smiling children. 3 I think and hope so. 4 Musicwise I think the world need more fun and uplifting music.
Nikki; When we were inSydtirol in Italy. It´s an autonome province of Italy where they are germanspeaking. It used to belong to Austria but they have wineyeards up on the alps and the buildings are very" rural " and old and painted with paintings allover. The people are so friendly and we had a good time there with the band with lots of laughs!
Vampire Aurora; 1 I think NGL should have been on Flowers and there are lots of demos.. Jennys "Emanuel" is very beautiful and the best she has dony harmonywise. 2 I would have put the REAL " YAI" on The Bridge and of course master it properly.. How it sounds on the album if not even close... I would also redo most of DC with less people having their say. Not happy with the productions there for sure. 3 It would be nice to work with Sissor Sisters for example,somehow I think we share some kind of musical background. Cool people, and seams to be fun!!
Elio; 1 I guess for a long time. 2 They are not happy "yet" but they see the album as a "sleeper" that works after some time... No I would have released the album with a clubtour in aug-sep and do more press early and together with the TV-campaigne. The RC said we should wait... 3 I want to release albums in a MUCH higher pace then we have done historicly. Once a year!! 4 Yes I guess they wait for more countries to release the album properly soon. 5 Perhaps in the future ANL; somehow somewhere..
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Post by sun on Jan 15, 2011 10:47:23 GMT -5
It is so cool that Jonas answered so many questions!!! Mikey: will Jonas answer more questions?
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Post by Mikey on Jan 15, 2011 10:53:22 GMT -5
Yes, Jonas said he'd like to answer more.
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Post by ekixman on Jan 15, 2011 14:56:22 GMT -5
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Post by Mikey on Jan 15, 2011 16:27:14 GMT -5
Next time I see him in the chat, I'll ask him for you Ekixman.
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