Tom
& Ed recently sat down for wide ranging interview with Chad Childers
for Westwood One radio, in which they talk about 'Singles 93 - 03,' making
videos, Bob Dylan, and what's coming up next for The Chemical Brothers.
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Tell me a little about this DVD, it’s the music videos right?
So at this point in the career, obviously other than the fact that it’s 10 years in, is there a reason why the greatest hits?
At this point in your career, as you look back, what was the experience like?
I just had a chance to see the golden path video, and I like your little cameo.
What was your experience like from that first video?
The fact that you’ve gotten to the point where it is just cameos in the videos… are you on set for most of the shoot?
For each of you, is there maybe a clip on here that you like the most?
Question
8:
You mentioned that there is some live footage on the DVD. I
read that you’ve taped quite a bit of your concerts, was that always
in line for the DVD or was there another purpose.
I’d like to get into the singles collection now. I love all the songs on there, but as I went through I thought there were more I’d like to see. Was it a tough task for you [to pick]
Was there a determining factor for what went on the bonus disc?
Question
11:
Let’s get into the new tracks a little bit. The first track “The
Golden Path,” is one of my favorite tracks of the year so far. Tell
me a little bit about how you hooked up with the Flaming Lips and Wayne.
I wondered about that track in particular. I know the music comes from you guys, but I wondered how much involvement you had in the lyrics.
I haven’t really heard anything else like it right now. It’s very unique and I like the way it comes across.
You’ve collaborated with numerous vocalists over the years. I wondered if you had someone in mind when you wrote a track or….
I’ve read from your website that Beth Orton was your dream collaborator, and that maybe Bob Dylan is the one person you’d like to work with at some point.
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16:
I
will ask you more about the Dylan thing. I mean why Bob, what makes him
someone you’d like to work with?
Well in the meantime you have k-os. Let’s talk a little about “Get Yourself High” and how you met [him]
“The Golden Path” has done pretty well, would there be interest in putting “Get Yourself High” out as well?
Would you be able to tell me about the video at this point?
Sound’s cool. With all these tracks on here I’d like to give you a chance to talk about some of your personal favorites.
Dig your own hole was really my introduction to your music, as I’m sure it was for a lot of people, considering how big it got here. But listening to some of your older tracks I hear a lot of great stuff on there.
You mentioned the use of samples. I was curious, do you ever go back and recreate the samples yourselves, or do you pretty much stick with the sample the way it is?
That song in particular, “Hey Boy, Hey Girl,” always gave me an old school feel, very 80’s-esque. Is that kinda where that song came from, or did you have a particular sound in mind for that track?
I was kind of curious, for both of you. Is there maybe a favorite record in your collection and maybe one that is a guilty pleasure?
And a guilty pleasure maybe?
Question
26:
A guilty pleasure is something that you really like, but that others might
view as…
And you Tom?
So with that meaning so much to you, what was it like when you actually go the chance to work with Bernard?
I really like the artwork in this collection. I’d like to give you a chance to talk a little about the artwork. Where it came from.
Question
30:
How did The Chemical Brothers basically start?
Question
31:
Looking back at that point in your career, did you think you would be
here?
Looking back over the past decade, are there any favorite moments, or points that you’re particularly proud of?
I wanted to touch on a point that you mentioned earlier about an electronic music group not being thought of on the same level as regular bands. In ’96 or ’97 it seemed that people were getting more airplay and…
You just wanted it out there.
How do you feel about the music scene, the way it is today?
What’s your favorite thing you’re listening to at the moment?
I know earlier in your career you guys did a lot of remixes, but it seems you don’t really have the time now. Is that something you’re thinking about down the road?
You talked about how this singles package rejuvenated the creative juices. Are you guys working on any new music at the moment?
Is it too early in the process to talk about anything you’ve been working on, songs or anything?
Any idea of when you would like to be done, and have the record out there?
A couple more questions I wanted to ask you. Are you still associated with Glint?
I’ve had a chance to see you guys a couple of times and I wondered if you got a feeling of what’s going on in the audience, or are you too caught up…
Do you have a favorite memory from any of your shows, maybe a fan coming up and saying something to you after the show, or a gift you’ve received?
Do you have a memory that goes along with certain tracks, that kind of stands out to you? Not necessarily about making the song, just something that was going on in your mind when you wrote the song or that you kind of associate with it?
We talked about the CD, DVD, and the Kylie remix; and you guys have some dates coming up. Is there anything else on the horizon?
