Chat 04/19/99: NOTE: The participants in this Xperience in Truth were as follows: Morris Hayes L4OA: - The Collective InJoy! It starts.... L4OA :  greetings Morris :  sup L4OA :  Let's start... L4OA :  What is ur favorite joint on the upcoming CD, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic? Morris :  let's c... Morris :  there r new things constantly rolling Morris :  so there could b changes... u know bruh Morris :  :O) L4OA :  What do U listen 2 when not "working"? Morris :  not working... do ppl do that? L4OA :  :-) Morris :  well... Morris :  lots of sly... Morris :  james Morris :  larry g. Morris :  da man... L4OA :  So u would call them ur influences? Morris :  yes Morris :  eye'm redoing one of da man's tracks right now. Morris :  there r lots of things... Morris :  that u can find if u listen L4OA :  Can u tell us the title? Morris :  "Soft & Wet" Morris :  so funky Morris :  lead lines... Morris :  synth bass L4OA :  What has been the greatest technology advancement in.... L4OA :  synths & how has that helped u in ur playing? Morris :  mostly MIDI Morris :  it allows u 2 do many things at 1nce L4OA :  Digital processors or analog? :) Morris :  both L4OA :  great mix Morris :  indeed Morris :  full spectrum L4OA :  Going through ur massive catalog of solos thruout... L4OA :  ur jammin with - what would u say... L4OA :  was ur nastiest/most fun jam? Morris :  there r a few that come 2 mind... Morris :  ... days of wild/thank u... Morris :  gett off Morris :  come on Morris :  lots L4OA :  Haven't heard "lots" yet :) Morris :  :O) L4OA :  going on Days Of Wild being mentioned... L4OA :  what is ur favorite unreleased joint? Morris :  hmmm... eye will have 2 think about the unreleased one L4OA :  Is there anyone that u would love 2 do production work... L4OA :  that u haven't already? and y? Morris :  eye like busta rhymes Morris :  he's got the other vibe rolling Morris :  he sees visually L4OA :  Does he use any live musicians tho? sounds like samples Morris :  that's where we come in. Morris :  eye like lenny k. Morris :  he's a lot of fun Morris :  he likes 2 jam L4OA :  Funky with a positive message, Lenny and the NPG r a good team Morris :  positive yes L4OA :  Would like 2 c u all work with kirk franklin some time ;) Morris :  eye like kirk as well, good message L4OA :  Have u done any work with Peter Gabriel in the past? Morris :  no, but he is wonderful sonicly Morris :  he asked me 2 his studio in London 1nce Morris :  "Security" is one of my favorites of his L4OA :  What does being part of The New Power Generation mean 2 u? Morris :  being able 2 express myself fully as a musician... Morris :  and creative person Morris :  no barriers Morris :  that's the thing eye love the most.. Morris :  ... not being regulated by styles Morris :  we do all L4OA :  Any plans on releasing a solo album... Morris :  at some point L4OA :  What has been the hardest song 2 "master"? Morris :  master... interesting Morris :  it really just becomes my interpretation... Morris :  as he who wrote it is the master. Morris :  eye am in care of it, Morris :  a stewart if u will Morris :  :O) L4OA :  Did u play in any bands (or do studio work with any1) b4 the npg? Morris :  the time Morris :  mazarati Morris :  carmen electra L4OA :  mazarati? wow Morris :  that is why eye moved 2 mpls in the beginning L4OA :  so much fun u must have :) Morris :  2 much Morris :  if there is such a thing L4OA :  How did u ever hook up with Paisley Park peeps in the 1st place? Morris :  my manager, at the time, managed Paisley Park operations back in the late 80's Morris :  which he would let me come out 2 check things out. Morris :  so eye worked on different projects around Morris :  that eye could, Morris :  production assistant L4OA :  Sounds like a dream gig :) Morris :  a dream indeed L4OA :  What makes U laugh? & on the flip, what makes u upset? Morris :  there is laughter in almost everything Morris :  ignorance makes me mad... when eye get mad Morris :  not 2 often :O). L4OA :  R u a vegetarian? Morris :  no Morris :  working on it Morris :  phasing out bad things L4OA :  4 moral purposes or health? Morris :  healthwise L4OA :  If u had to give all ur time & $ to one charity... L4OA :  what cause would it b? Morris :  eye have strong feelings 4 battered women Morris :  and kids L4OA :  Do u have many talks with about religion? Morris :  yes Morris :  it always is a chance 4 discovery, Morris :  in4mation L4OA :  Would u say u practiced any organized religion at the moment? Morris :  spirituality more than religious Morris :  eye was brought up baptist L4OA :  Have u been 2 the Kingdom Hall with Larry and Tina? Morris :  yes Morris :  it was cool Morris :  nice ppl Morris :  made u feel welcome L4OA :  Ever think of designing ur own keyboard? Morris :  :O) Morris :  lots of times L4OA :  It sounds like u guys hang out 2gether quite a bit... L4OA :  what do u do 2 relax? Morris :  as funny as it may seem... Morris :  eye am relaxed when eye do music Morris :  eye don't go 2 the lakes much Morris :  or stuff like that L4OA :  Ever fall asleep? L4OA :  playing piano? Morris :  fall down perhaps Morris :  don't need much sleep... only at the movies L4OA :  ok, so what was the last movie u didn't sleep thru? Morris :  Life Morris :  eye left early L4OA :  y? Morris :  had 2 go and really do sumpin' cool Morris :  eye saw the ending at the beginning of the movie L4OA :  At the beginning? lol L4OA :  Didn't u work with Martin Lawrence? Morris :  eye did a soundtrack 4 one of Martin's films Morris :  You So Crazy Morris :  they mis-spelled my name tho... Morris :  'thomas hayes' Morris :  can u believe that?! Morris :  thomas of all thangs Morris :  like andy L4OA :  Were u pleased 2 c some of ur work on unreleased jams come out on Crystal Ball? Morris :  very happy Morris :  so many tunes L4OA :  What is ur fondest memory of those jams? Morris :  eye really liked "Strays Of The World" L4OA :  y? Morris :  eye remember The Artist came back from Paris with that track... Morris :  4 us 2 learn, and eye thought... wow! that is complex, Morris :  it will be a challenge. Morris :  it was so cool when we got it 2gether, Morris :  then the lyrics were the bomb L4OA :  What would u consider the most difficult song 2 learn so far? Morris :  "Strays" was one L4OA :  Morris, is it cool 2 discuss ur new home that u r building? Morris :  sure L4OA :  What is it like? Morris :  hmmm Morris :  it is a dream 2 start a new phase of life Morris :  this house will be... Morris :  the music shangra-li. Morris :  the basement will be the new studio, Morris :  it will b state of the art Morris :  and hopefully The Artist will want 2 come and jam there L4OA :  Any specific computer/software u use? Morris :  eye use "non-empire" computers Morris :  :O) Morris :  eye am a Mac man L4OA :  What's the funniest thing that has happened on tour... L4OA :  over the years? Morris :  funniest Morris :  hmmmm Morris :  we left Kirk behind in another city... Morris :  bcuz some1 was in his bunk and we thought it was him Morris :  it was my friend Jack L4OA :  Any comments on 's legendary bandleader temperament? Morris :  like any1, some days r better than others... but Morris :  the only time things can get not so cool is Morris :  when things aren't right Morris :  he always wants 2 be perfect in per4mance L4OA :  What r ur views on Larry's talent? Morris :  Larry is so amazing Morris :  he trips me out Morris :  first 2 b who he is, he could really trip Morris :  but he is one of the KOOLEST cats eye know 4 real Morris :  that's always the same cool brotha. Morris :  never have eye seen him un-Larry-like Morris :  :O) L4OA :  So r u working on Rave and the old stuff at the same time these days? Morris :  yes Morris :  programming new sounds Morris :  new colors L4OA :  So the new versions r gonna b rather different? Morris :  we always try 4 a different vibe as we go along Morris :  so eye think so L4OA :  Sounds cool :) Morris :  is cool L4OA :  U would know :) L4OA :  Did u get studio time with Chaka Khan? Morris :  eye hung out while she was cutting vocals... truly amazing Morris :  this is why eye love this gig Morris :  so many "real" greats L4OA :  How do u feel about Larry and Chaka staying independent, L4OA :  with The Artist, do u think they r taking a risk? Morris :  it is always risky 2 do something new or different Morris :  but if no1 does it, it won't become realized Morris :  we do the same old things then. Morris :  if that's what u like... cool L4OA :  We like - but how many out there get a chance 2 like? Morris :  not many, but there r many who pass up Morris :  an opportunity 2 do ground-breaking things... Morris :  but play it safe 2 keep the loot L4OA :  True L4OA :  "Vicious cycle", as someone said Morris :  true L4OA :  Do u find other artists awakening 2 the fact L4OA :  that they should OWN their master recordings? L4OA :  Lloyd-Webber just bought back his :) Morris :  there is a lot of things that artists r aware of now Morris :  but some1 had 2 make a move. Morris :  think about when u thought about doing something, Morris :  but when a person jumped in the... Morris :  water with his/her clothes on, u went in L4OA :  The recent special on TLC was a clear showing on L4OA :  how artists r gettin jooked... L4OA :  sell 10 million & how many pennies 2 show? Morris :  yes Morris :  eye love where eye am at this time in music history L4OA :  How so? Morris :  the record will tell the tale of the movements Morris :  in the music biz revolution Morris :  Master P Morris :  The Artist Morris :  others like them L4OA :  How do u feel about MP3, 4 xample? Morris :  eye embrace technology, as long as it doesn't infringe on others. Morris :  it is like anything else, u have 2 use ur better judgement. Morris :  eye don't steal from ppl cause eye don't think it's right Morris :  that was taught 2 me by my parents L4OA :  Right - but copying is so easy with a computer, L4OA :  many don't realize how wrong it is Morris :  eye make copies of CDs myself Morris :  but not 2 sell, Morris :  2 protect my originals L4OA :  everytime eye pick up a recording lesson book, lately, L4OA :  eye see an article about "The Artist" or Paisley Park L4OA :  because he changed the rules so much in the studio on how things are done L4OA :  and made them work... How and what did u learn from his recording abilities? Morris :  eye have learned many things from bruh... Morris :  one is 2 try things in an unconventional way Morris :  flip things Morris :  play a horn the way a guitar player would sometime Morris :  or vice-versa L4OA :  Like playing a bass the way a drummer would? :) Morris :  u got it L4OA :  Can u play other instruments? Morris :  eye have a drum set Morris :  eye am working on it Morris :  v-drums L4OA :  There's this program, "Virtual Drummer", 4 the Mac :) Morris :  eye have it Morris :  but haven't used it yet... got kirk? Morris :  :O) L4OA :  Speaking of virtual, how do u feel about sampling vs. playing? Morris :  again eye embrace technology, but u must have Morris :  the fundamental ability 2 play Morris :  2 me Morris :  some don't and make lots of $, but that means nothing 2 me. Morris :  eye respect larry Morris :  aretha Morris :  chaka Morris :  da man Morris :  tommy b. Morris :  the list goes on & on L4OA :  U think ppl who don't play can't b real artists? Morris :  eye like ppl who play Morris :  they hold my attention Morris :  when eye go 2 see shows Morris :  track shows bore me Morris :  sync shows bore me Morris :  eye am spoiled L4OA :  :) L4OA :  How do u feel about some of the new cats like D'Angelo & Tony Rich? Morris :  eye like them both L4OA :  Any musicians left u haven't jammed with yet whom u would love 2 get the chance? Morris :  hmmmm Morris :  wow let me think Morris :  Greg Phillinganes Morris :  probably killed his last name Morris :  :O0 Morris :  he is a keyboard legend Morris :  nice cat 2 Morris :  worked on the Vibe show L4OA :  What's ur favorite solo in a song that u play? Morris :  "Dorothy Parker" Morris :  organ solo Morris :  the mode is cool that we r in L4OA :  Did u decide on that favorite unreleased joint? :) Morris :  a new track the man just finished Morris :  the other day Morris :  crazy funky L4OA :  Title? or iz it on the hush? Morris :  hush L4OA :  Cool :) Morris :  it starts with an "S" Morris :  2 be honest eye don't know how he spells it L4OA :  now that is a good answer :) Morris :  :O) Morris :  by the way... Morris :  u cats r truly phat on this web site! L4OA :  Thank u :) good inspiration Morris :  it's the best-est in the east & westest L4OA :  Well allright :) L4OA :  So Morris, any inside info on Mayte and 's marriage ? Morris :  it's all good as far as eye know L4OA :  Cool Morris :  eye haven't seen anything on cspan L4OA :  lol L4OA :  Ppl r just curious after their announcement. Morris :  eye c L4OA :  Seen their crib in spain? Morris :  yes, it is off da hook! Morris :  eye told them 2 just let me run necked thru the yard. Morris :  they said no. Morris :  eye don't know y, eye run really fast L4OA :  LOL "got 2 b free" Morris :  u know. Morris :  well gang... Morris :  eye must go 2 work now L4OA :  Thank u very much 4 ur time, Morris Morris :  u r wilkommen! L4OA :  It was greatly appreciated Morris :  peace! Morris :  2 all