MTVixen : Welcome to the MTV Arena this event with Silverchair. The
members of Silverchair are here to chat about their recent album, "Freak
Show," and about how rock stardom is treating them. Welcome, Daniel,
Chris, and Ben. BENxGx : G'day 
BENxGx : Hello, is anyone there?? 
DANIELxJx : Hi I'm Daniel 
CHRISxJx : chris here 
BENxGx : questions please 
BENxGx : are there any people around? 
MTVixen : Okay this audience has their work cut out for them: they have
some qustions for ya so here we go: 
MTVog : SOsheeran asks: Question : Daniel, why are you wearing make-up
now? 
DANIELxJx : Cause it's the cool thing to do. (JOKE)
MTVog : Mizty asks: WHO WAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU
GUYS FOR THIS ALBUM? 2. DID YOU USE ANY PF THE SONGS NOT
USED IN FROGSTOMP FOR FREAKSHOW?
BENxGx : Led Zep 
MTVog : 3. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WRITE? 
DANIELxJx : probably Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath who we have been
listening to since we were 11 years old 
BENxGx : Anything really.
MTVixen : We are chatting with Silverchair..... 
BENxGx : Hi Mom. 
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair: 
MTVixen : Daniel Johns (vocals/guitar), 
MTVixen : Chris Joannou (bass), 
MTVixen : and Ben Gillies (drums). 
BENxGx : Thanks. 
MTVixen : DesiredFX asks, 
MTVixen : What is it like hanging with Dave Navarro? Do you like the way
he plays guitar? 
BENxGx : Dave's cool and he's a good guitarist. 
DANIELxJx : Dave is cool. He plays guitar rather well. 
CHRISxJx : Dave's cool . . . 
DANIELxJx : I mean rather
MTVog : AiLENGrl1 asks: Question : how do you guys feel about women or
girls in rock and do you like any girl bands? 
BENxGx : Does anyone want a date? 
BENxGx : Girl and guy bands both rock. 
BENxGx : Does anyone want a date? 
MTVog : This is for everyone- 
MTVog : a little seasonal humor- MissNirva asks: Question : Which would
you prefer for valentine's day?? cat of nine tails (you like to be abused) or a
nice thoughtful gift? 
DANIELxJx : A cat of nine tails please 
BENxGx : Cat of nine tails please. 
BENxGx : I like it kinky. 
CHRISxJx : nice gift's just fine
MTVog : Silvrfrg1 asks: 
MTVog : WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS OF EITHER ALBUM? 
CHRISxJx : dunno yet . . . have to play 'em a bit more 
BENxGx : No Association and anything heavy 
DANIELxJx : I like all songs on the second album equally. There are few
songs on the 
BENxGx : Come on, someone want a dtea? 
DANIELxJx : old album which I don't particularly like 
BENxGx : i meant date 
DANIELxJx : Ben
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair are our guests here in the MTV
Arena! 
MTVixen : Crckhed asks: Question : If you could go back and change one
thing what would it be? 
DANIELxJx : Ben's got a fixation with females me and Chris are trying to
hold him back but he's an ANIMAL!!!! 
BENxGx : Leave me alone, Johnsie. 
CHRISxJx : so far so good. 
BENxGx : I would've put a song on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. 
DANIELxJx : I wouldn't 
MTVog : Ashtart30 asks: what city haven't you been to that you'd like to go
to? 
BENxGx : Leave me alone, Johnsie. 
DANIELxJx : Sorry Ben 
DANIELxJx : I love you 
BENxGx : We'd like to go to all cities. We just don't have the time - but we'll
get there one day.
BENxGx : I'm not joking. Does anyone want a date? DANIELxJx : I don't
whether I would like to go there because I haven't seen them yet. 
CHRISxJx : calgooliae (Australia) 
MTVog : Cleo75 asks: whats the weirdest fan letter you ever recieved? 
BENxGx : Is Argyle Doren out there? 
DANIELxJx : there is many 
BENxGx : Can't remember any weird fan mail. 
CHRISxJx : a heap of weird stuff -- "what hand do ya wipe yer bum with?" 
BENxGx : But I can remember a weird question in an interview: A guy asked
me if I ever got a boner in a classroom.
MTVixen : Planethck asks: 
Question : So like, do you watch Beavis and Butthead? 
BENxGx : Yes, definitely. 
DANIELxJx : Yeah 
CHRISxJx : definately -- one of the best cartoon shows 
MTVog : TOKEN3 asks: i got tthe movie outakes and mistakes and when you
guys were playing slave in argentina it looks like ben got a tattoo did he?
Anyone else? 
DANIELxJx : Rugrats kicks ass 
BENxGx : Would anyone like to go the movies with me on a date? 
BENxGx : Please? 
BENxGx : No 
CHRISxJx : covers his butt -- and it looks GREAT 
BENxGx : It's just magic marker 
MTVixen : Silver156 asks: 
Question : Have you guys ever considered doing an Unplugged with MTV? 
BENxGx : Don't know, haven't been asked. 
BENxGx : Maybe later on. 
CHRISxJx : not just yet 
DANIELxJx : Yeah we have considered it, but we're not doing it yet b/c we
are tired.
MTVixen : To ask members of Silverchair a question, click the "Interact"
button on your screen and send it. 
BENxGx : No one likes me 
MTVixen : Mind you, only the most creative and wacky questions will be put
forth to the band, so put some brain into it (or some keen humor)! 
BENxGx : No one wants to go on a date with me 
BENxGx : I'm so upset 
MTVog : Slvrchair asks: do u giys think your going to be doing this band
stuff to much longer or do u think 
DANIELxJx : Thats Right Ben 
MTVog : your gonna move onto other careers you might want to pursue? 
DANIELxJx : Maybe 
BENxGx : Shut up Daniel. Leave me alone. I'm sorry I can't get dates like
you. 
DANIELxJx : Soon I we going otu for dinner so I hope we won't be doing it
much longer 
CHRISxJx : yeah -- in the near futur i'll get a job
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair: 
MTVixen : Daniel Johns (vocals/guitar), 
MTVixen : Chris Joannou (bass), 
MTVixen : and Ben Gillies (drums). 
MTVog : Elsie 520 asks: Question : Daniel, did your parents give you any
trouble about getting your eyebrow pierced, it looks awesome, by the way!: ) 
BENxGx : Slvrchair-- Don't know, you can't really tell. 
DANIELxJx : Dear Ben, I have never been on a date in my life. What you are
talking about 
BENxGx : Bullshit, you lying bastard. 
DANIELxJx : Except for last night
MTVixen : DArcy1450 asks: Question : DOES DANIEL PLAN ON GETTING
ANYTHING ELSE PIERCED? 
BENxGx : My penis is pierced. 
BENxGx : Just joking 
DANIELxJx : Maybe I already have 
MTVog : Nenosorac asks: What other bands do you listen to? 
BENxGx : Helmet, Tool, Korn, Prodigy, Led Zep, NIN, Minor Threat,
anything heavy really. 
DANIELxJx : Lots of different stuff. Lately I have been listening to DRI,
TSOL, And all the usual cool 
CHRISxJx : Deftones, Free, Backmarket 
DANIELxJx : stuff 
MTVog : MunkyG1rl asks: Whats the strangest pick-up line you guys have
heard so far? 
BENxGx : What's an angel like you doing so far from heaven? 
DANIELxJx : It's never happened 
DANIELxJx : except for last night 
MTVog : RollerBT asks: Question : How do other bands treat you, since you
are so young (but very talented)? 
DANIELxJx : We have been treated well by every band we have met 
BENxGx : Treated as an equal. They don't care how old we are, which is 
good. 
CHRISxJx : the bands we've met have been cool & willing to talk & hang 
out
MTVog : LSD SK8ER asks: CAN YOU ASK THEM WHO MADE UP THE
NAME SILVERCHAIR,PLEASE. 
DANIELxJx : I can't even remember 
BENxGx : MTVog-- Look, if there's anyone writing in wanting a date, can
you put them through, please? 
CHRISxJx : we thought of it 'cause we needed a name desperately 
MTVog : They all want dates, Ben- you would be too overworked! 
BENxGx : Silverchair is a combination of two songs. 
MTVixen : LlamaSlvr asks: Question : would you ever do a show naked? 
BENxGx : MTVog- Just one or two. 
DANIELxJx : I already have for a bet 
CHRISxJx : did one last night in my dream . . 
BENxGx : I'd do a show naked. 
BENxGx : Was it a wet dream, Chris? 
DANIELxJx : Maybe tomorrow night 
MTVixen : Beckers13 asks: Question : Ben, wanna go see Beavis and Buttheat
Do America with me? 
BENxGx : Definitely. 
BENxGx : How old are you? 
MTVog : DANIELLOV wants to know: Daniel whats your favorite video
game?? 
BENxGx : What's your address? 
DANIELxJx : Anything with killing 
BENxGx : dthtdthtdhbtr 
MTVog : Phisimiji asks: Who would you most like to tour with? 
BENxGx : The original members of Led Zeppelin. 
CHRISxJx : if possible 
MTVog : FirebirdP asks: What advice do you guys have for a talented, young
band trying to get noticed? 
CHRISxJx : do everything that you can to get noticed . . . 
BENxGx : Don't worry about what people say about you. 
BENxGx : Play as many original songs as possible.
MTVixen : The members of Silverchair are our guests here in the MTV 
Arena! 
MTVog : COKIE CAK asks: If you could brake the law in anyway and get
away with it, what would you do? 
BENxGx : Hello to the 1795 people talking to us, and thanks for being here! 
BENxGx : Steal ten million dollars!!!! 
CHRISxJx : join Ronny Biggs on another train robbery
MTVixen : Slave1979 asks: Question : Are you guys planning on making
movie appearances like so many musicians have? 
BENxGx : Only if it's in a very, very violent movie and I'm the guy who kills
everyone. 
CHRISxJx : if we did , we would be the worst actors ever . . . 
BENxGx : We're shit actors, don't worry about it. 
MTVog : ROOSKER asks: do you guys spend all your time singing & writing
songs? do you ever have time for just hanging out, watching tv & stuff? 
BENxGx : We have time for all that stuff. 
CHRISxJx : yeah we hang out , surf the beach, cause trouble . . . 
MTVixen : Welcome back onstage Daniel 
MTVixen : Girlly 09 asks: Question : Have any of you scored yet????? 
DANIELxJx : Hi I love Sweep 
BENxGx : You are violating the Gillies cybersystem networks BENxGx : just
kidding 
BENxGx : No 
CHRISxJx : no. 
DANIELxJx : no 
BENxGx : What does "scored" mean? Remember, we're Australian. 
MTVog : M1ssYMe asks: of all three of you who is the weirdist, wildist, and
most perverted? 
BENxGx : Not me. 
DANIELxJx : Ben is the wildest and most perverted 
CHRISxJx : ben: leader of all wildness 
DANIELxJx : but he is very cool 
BENxGx : Give me a break, guys. 
DANIELxJx : It's a compliment babe! 
BENxGx : You guys are wild. 
DANIELxJx : Yeah thanks Ben 
DANIELxJx : Your alright 
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybersystem network 
MTVixen : FunDip4 asks: Question : Did you guys know that people online
claim to be you? 
BENxGx : No, we didn't know. 
DANIELxJx : Well they're not b/c we don't usually do this stuff 
CHRISxJx : no but it couldn't be us because i can't use it . . . 
BENxGx : Yeah, don't even believe this 
DANIELxJx : Don't believe anything you read on the internet, it's usually
made up 
MTVog : That date you want could be right here, Ben- 
MTVog : KRISTA386 asks: Question : I was wondering do you ever have
trouble with crazy fans at the concerts?oh and by the way us girls cant help it
! you guys are too hot! 
BENxGx : Do you want a date? 
BENxGx : I'm looking for a date in New York at the moment. 
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybersystem network. 
MTVixen : Grungeboy asks, 
MTVixen : I really dig you guys alot but...I was wondering if you realized if
you realized the riff in "Leave Me Out" is exactly the same as Black Sabath's
"Sweat Leaf" and the riff in "Slave" is the same riff as Mad Season's "I don't
Know Anything?" Can you explain? 
DANIELxJx : Not exactly the same but we know its similar 
BENxGx : We didn't know, it's a coincidence 
BENxGx : It wasn't on purpose. Sorry. 
DANIELxJx : We're happy to sound like Black Sabbath anyway 
CHRISxJx : we apolagize greatly for the inconvenience 
MTVixen : Zazzzzz asks: Question : daniel, i saw on a web page that u got
MARRIED.......is it true? (i doubt it, but, hey) 
BENxGx : I'm married. 
DANIELxJx : It's not true 
BENxGx : No I'm not. Anyone want a date? 
DANIELxJx : Do you know that the Velvet Undergroud song "Sweet Jane" is
the same chord progression as a million songs. Just thought I'd add that I am
not angry. 
DANIELxJx : leave me alone 
MTVog : Tower42 asks: I know you guys are big Tool fans... what yall think
of the new album? 
BENxGx : What's wrong, Daniel? 
DANIELxJx : It's just as cool as their others 
CHRISxJx : it's kickass - 
BENxGx : I love the new album. 
BENxGx : What's wrong, Daniel? 
DANIELxJx : nothing leave me alone I am tired 
BENxGx : Are you upset? 
DANIELxJx : stop picking on me. I feel bad 
BENxGx : Why do you feel bad? 
MTVog : Skeeter16 asks: How do your parents feel about your success? 
BENxGx : They're supportive of what we have achieved. 
CHRISxJx : could someone please get Ben a date? -- he's gettin' frisky. 
DANIELxJx : they are very supportive of what we have achieved 
DANIELxJx : I am ignoring you Ben 
BENxGx : Thanks, Chris. At least someone's on my side. 
DANIELxJx : I'm on your side Ben 
MTVixen : Smile943 says Comment : Ben- i want 2 go on a date with u, where
at? 
BENxGx : How old are you? 
BENxGx : Come on!!! 
BENxGx : What city are you in? 
MTVixen : Frogfreak asks, 
MTVixen : Daniel are you the only person that plays guitar in your recording
session? Sometimes the album sounds more complex than your live shows? 
BENxGx : Come to the gig in the city that you live in, and we'll catch up. 
BENxGx : Comment I love you 
MTVixen : Okay audience this is your final chance to ask Silverchair a
GOOD question so click INTERACT now 
DANIELxJx : I play more than one guitar track on the album. We like to
keep things simple live. 
MTVixen : Maggie15 asks: Question : Where did you get the idea for the
Abuse Me video? 
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybersystem network. 
DANIELxJx : The Gillies cybersystem network sucks! 
BENxGx : It was mainly thought up by the dude who directed it. 
CHRISxJx : a guy called Nick Eagan -- swapped ideas w/him 
MTVog : Shelly234 asks: What would you do if the world was gonna end in
10 min? 
BENxGx : Go on a quick date with you. 
DANIELxJx : Go for a jog 
CHRISxJx : sit and hang on tight . . . 
DANIELxJx : if I was out of bed 
DANIELxJx : thats a lie I wouldn't go for a jog. I would stay in bed and get
an extra 10 minutes sleep 
MTVog : ILUVZEP asks: what's with you guys and cold sore cream? it's in 2
songs 
BENxGx : We get cold sores all over our bodies. 
DANIELxJx : I had an obsession that week 
DANIELxJx : I am sorry 
BENxGx : Like EVERYWHERE! 
DANIELxJx : Maybe you do Ben 
CHRISxJx : WE HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM W/IT -- IT JUST TASTES
SOOO GOOD. 
DANIELxJx : it's probably Herpes 
BENxGx : John Watson is the coolest guy in the world.
MTVixen : Pjm002 asks: Question : Ben, would you ever dress up like a girl? 
DANIELxJx : I would 
DANIELxJx : I have 
BENxGx : I have before and I'll do it again. 
BENxGx : I'm in touch with my feminine side. 
MTVog : SuperFly asks: How is the crowd different in Aust. than in USA 
BENxGx : This is the John Watson cybernet system. 
BENxGx : They mosh differently. 
CHRISxJx : US crowds are more rowdy . . . 
DANIELxJx : what's mosh Ben? 
BENxGx : Shut up Daniel. 
DANIELxJx : Just curious 
MTVixen : RSimandl asks: 
BENxGx : Thanks Mom for my dry bum. Question : Do you guys have any
good luck charms? 
BENxGx : My smelly shoes. 
CHRISxJx : i have a pet rock 
BENxGx : This is the John Watson cybernet system. 
DANIELxJx : They're not good luck for me 
BENxGx : John Watson rocks 
BENxGx : The spliffs are re-forming 
BENxGx : The Spliffs rock 
MTVixen : GAKK22 asks: Question : DO YOU PREFER PATTIES OR
LINKS IN SAUSAGES?? 
BENxGx : Links 
DANIELxJx : I don't eat meat 
BENxGx : And I've got an inny bellybutton. 
CHRISxJx : sausages on the BBQ kick ass!!! 
MTVog : Silver796 asks: Whats the most embarrasing thing to happen to you
on stage? 
BENxGx : This is the John Watson cybernet system. 
DANIELxJx : I can't think of anything 
BENxGx : Can't think of anything. I'm sure something will happen soon. 
CHRISxJx : went to spit -- and spat on m'self 
BENxGx : Inny bellybuttons rule!!!] 
BENxGx : This is the Gillies cybernet system.
MTVixen : Baker602 asks: Question : when is their birthdays? 
DANIELxJx : In April 
BENxGx : 24th of October 1979. 
CHRISxJx : nov. 10th 
BENxGx : Send me a present if you feel the need.
MTVixen : For the final question tonight, from TrickTUNE: Question : If you
could have any super power what would it be? 
DANIELxJx : to be able to sleep whenever I want 
CHRISxJx : the best one -- whatever that would be 
BENxGx : X-ray vision. 
DANIELxJx : Goodbye and good night. Peace Love & Harmony 
CHRISxJx : bye -- thanks for your time . . .. 
DANIELxJx : Happy Valentines day!!!! 
MTVixen : Thanks to the members of Silverchair (Daniel, Ben & Chris) for
joining us here in the MTV Arena. 
DANIELxJx : bye 
BENxGx : Thank you everybody for coming. You're all the best. 
BENxGx : I love you all. 
BENxGx : Good night. 
MTVixen : And thanks to our audience for their questions, and participation.
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