@jlondon
music is ever evolving, what has evolved in your music up til today? And what does your music try and achieve?
I am evolving every day. My music is the result of it. And I noticed that many of the songs in this album were particularly different from the ones in the past albums. The songs in this album were touching our nerves in a more intricate way… for healing. This is an age in which we need a universal healing. Healing can only be done with very sensitive concern for the genuiness of the sounds to heal us. Sounds made for preaching or with commercial intent, do not have the right effect for healing. All through the recording, I felt like I was on a tight rope, trying to keep it right. At the same time, I was feeling totally free. I hope the sounds in this album will touch people, open their hearts and help to heal.
@chameleoncloud
Sean mentioned that you freestyled a lot of the lyrics on the new POB record. Had you done this on any previous record?
Yes. I have. But this time, I felt strongly, that I have achieved the ease of doing it now on a higher level. Like a Zen Monk who has meditated for 50 years. Well, a little more than that, in my case.
@chanmoss
which new song(s) give you chills up your spin in the best way? chandler here, we met several years ago through rufus w. hi 
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Oh, hi, Chandler. They all do, in different ways. Each song touches a special chord in my body, and hopefully, in yours, too.
@fayth00
Yoko, what was your inspiration for the new album? what made you make a new one now?
I have not made an album for a few years. The reason being, from after 9/11, I concentrated my mind and body to the effort of IMAGINE PEACE, and activities for it: ONOCHORD, WISH TREE, IMAGINE PEACE TOWER. Sometimes I missed going to the studio to make music, but I thought that can wait. When Sean suggested that I make a record with Chimera Records, I said okay. But since for the longest time I was in a different groove with IMAGINE PEACE – hopping around the world, part of me was not sure if the inspiration will come in like it has in the past. Once I went into the studio, those concerns disappeared immediately. I found my mind being sharper and my delivery being more sensitive than ever.
@mstut8
How large is your music collection and how do you like to listen to it? (Vinyl, CDs, MP3s)?
I just listen to CDs, because that is the simplest thing you can do when you are really busy. And I am. It”s very much like drinking water in a paper cup instead of in a cup made of fine china. The only things I actually listen to are old Indian Indian music and gypsy music all with vocals. I have a special thing about vocals. Those vocals of people who have travelled far in life, take me to mountains and oceans I have never been to.
@DolphinsAMar
Are there any famous musicians out there you would want to work with on a song?
I have always thought of myself as a lone wolf, in terms of composing music. That was partly because all my songs were created with my voice. I liked what I did with my voice, and when I did, i knew it was complete. All I needed was to get musicians to do accompaniments to my voice. But just the other day, I thought I might not mind doing a creative duet with another voice. So who knows.
@RobDrinkenstein
what is your favorite track on the new record and why? thank you.
Just now, I like them all. If I don”t, why would I share them with you?
@FishEgg
do you feel like you”ve come full circle with the release of this album and working with Sean?
I don”t know what you mean by full circle – sounds like you”re talking about the end of the line. I think it is more like we came to the top of the spiral together- to keep spiralling to the future.
@cherry75
Any advice for New Moon?
Pray to the new moon, like ancient people use to do. It will make a difference in your days until the next new moon.
@mhk7
Recently, Japan”s bento culture is remarkably well-developed. Do you know kyaraben?
I don”t. Will be something I will find out on my next trip there.
@artdebogallery
Yoko, do you remember your past lives?
I get an inkling once in awhile. Yes.
@cherry75
Do you still feel John”s presence?
Yes. I think so.
@jonfingas
What was your experience like singing on “Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill?” Nervous at all?
I wasn”t nervous.
@squidyuk
What did you think of Eric Idle”s The Rutles, and in particular the fact that the parody of you was wearing a Nazi uniform?
I”m sure they didn”t mean well to portray me like that. But these are people who would portray the Queen of England as a not so attractive person. I was in good company!
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yoko what does it mean ” I’m in phase 9 now”,( your response to fact you don’t cook but put energy else where) what is is significant about the # 9? Does John’s Revolution #9 share a meaning?
with a handshake in thought.
Lynn Gallen
YOKO, THIS MAN Jacque Fresco’s, HAS DEDICATIED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO A NEW WORLD FOR US TO LIVE IN PEACE, BUT NO ONE IN THE USA WILL LISTEN OR LOOK AT HIS ART AND DREAMS CAUSE OF HIS EDUCATION.” IMAGINE” IS WHAT HE IS ALL ABOUT AND HOPEFULLY WITH YOUR HELP SOMEONE WILL LISTEN TO HIS WONDERFUL AND AMAZING IDEAS! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK OVER HIS WEBSITE AND YOU WILL SEE WHY I FEEL THIS MAN JUST WANTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, JUST AS YOU AND I DO. I LOVE YOU FOR LOVING ALL OF US, AND I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU AND JOHN DO TO SEARCH FOR PEACE FOR ALL OF US!
Thank you so much for answering my question Yoko
Joseph Martin john is a light that will never go out for all you need is love will continue to feed this light
he was a poet, songwriter, composer, a father, a champion for peace but most of all he was just a man. unlike paul m. he could feel and write a…bout pain and longing and reach the depths of dispair and somehow it was beautiful Help i need somebody, so i sing a song of love for julia, mother you had me but i never had you, women you understand the little child inside a man, i was dreaming in the past and my heart was beating fast, if you want money for people with minds that hate all i can tell you brother you’ll have to wait, war is over if you want it, no need for greed or hungar a brotherhood of man,but most of all IN MY LIFE I LOVE YOU MORE
happy birthday john you are loved and i and millions more will miss you
Yoko, your message is beautiful and we still believe in Peace.
Here in South America we fight everyday for our beliefs, our ideals, our peace motives and for the beauty of life.
Sometimes is very hard to swim against the currents, against over consumption, against the media, against the powerful and their money.
But when i saw you and your willpower to keep screaming for peace and love for everyone, i feel alive now and i’ll keep yelling and working to build a better world for us all.
Thank you Yoko. Mata ne!
Felipe Nadeau.
i need your help!…i’m in a big emotional crisis and i don’t think i’m handling too well….
[...] I relation till händelsen med Gloria Emerson är det intressant att läsa Yoko Onos svar på en fråga från RMG_Design på twitter om vad hon tror om de ständigt växande sociala mediernas roll i att skapa ”worldpeace and harmony”. Yoko svarar: [...]
Hello Yoko, thank you for being available. I was at MoMA this past weekend…I screamed and made a wish. Thanks for bringing me full circle…and thank you for your he(art). I will be thinking of you and John tomorrow. Xo jen
Hi Jen! It’s nice that you participated in the scream piece and screamed. Your scream joined all the other screams of that piece performed in MOMA, and is sending out a strong vibration and making a strong statement to the world. love, yoko
Many years ago in NY you and John did a TV show on channel 13 which I attended. I have never heard anything relating to this show. Could you please let me know why.
Love and God Bless
That show still exists as a video and is played once in awhile by the TV station.
My next cd with my poems / music will be dedicated to you and John. This because of the good vibes you’re givin’ to the world. More than thanks, and with lovin’ greetings from The Netherlands,
Jos Witteman
Once again thank you very much for taking the time to answer the questions your much appreciated n loved..cheers, thanks.
Live forever
HI Yoko,
I am doing a write up on Cut Piece. I was wondering what is a message or representation you were trying to say with this piece?
Thanks,
Kallie
There are many layers of statements in that piece. It is not just one. yoko
Thank you for the answers that you shared to me especially about questions related when you were expecting a baby with John.. One of my favorites is you are craving meat and cabbage and about morning sickness.. hope if you don’t mind I could post some questions that was bugging in my head. it is all about Sean when he was not yet born (I mean inside your womb)… again thank you…
Love your response to my query, thank you so much for your work. You’re absolutely right about love.
Yoko, God bless you, love nessus
Yoko, one day I drove through Florida and felt incredibly sad, for no apparent reason, later, I found out Nam June Paik had died, how did you feel on that day? do you remember?
Yes. I felt sad. He was a good friend. yoko
Love your work Yoko !!!
Yoko, do you believe in “an eye for an eye”? those who kill should be killed in return or anything like that?
No. Watch this.
Thank you Yoko for taking the time to answer these questions. Your ideas inspire me.
-Jay