As far as taping goes, do you feel that being recorded every single time you guys take the stage has any impact whatsoever on the overall live show? Chris has commented previously on the issue of recording a live performance vs. being there and experiencing the moment for what it is. What are your feelings on the subject?

I choose to pay very little attention to that shit unless someone is right up front of the stage taping & acting like HE is the most important part of the show. I think it's great if someone get's a great performance on tape. But, that doesn't effect our performance unless someone makes a fuss. There are times when I feel like people should turn off the recorder because it's too sacred a moment. But the spirits usually take care of that!

Do any chemicals or organic substances play a role in the creative process of MMW, or yourself individually? If yes, which ones?
Rob

Every cell in my body has an effect on what I play how I interact and perceive things. I don't believe you have to artificially alter your state in order to create something beautiful. That is an old myth. I don't think herbs are bad and pot smoking isn't as bad as alcohol.

I'd like to know if there are any performers out there right now that you are really into. Like, who do you go see live and such?
Rob

Usually folkloric African based music. That is a tough question. Right now I am very tied up raising my son. He is someone I'm really into watching right now.

What is the signifigance of the acoustic breakdown at the end of most shows, and when did this tradition first begin?

It is just fun to play acoustic without a PA. This began (with MMW) a couple of years ago but we have done it from the begining when we just hang out leisurely.

What do you do with Chris and John (besides playing music) in your free time for activities and leisure?

We like to swim in Hawaii. draw, cook....

What does "uninvisible" mean, how did the title come about?

Uninvisible is something, someone or a situation that you can't ignore. It started in Hawaii with a few of us using it to describe some very unusual circumstances.

Are you going to do anything with the submissions that didn't make the cut for Drop the Needle?

Maybe.

Do you have any other volumes (2,3,4) for beat records planned for the future?

Yes. I am in the process of releasing Vol.2 this spring.

Jazz is Art. How does that statement take place in your life as a visual and audio artist?
dj BPM

It just take place.

If you had to pick one, would you prefer playing structured songs over improvised jams, or vice versa?
Krusty

I'm not a big fan of preconceived ideas within improvisations. Some people are masters at it. I prefer to create from scratch and if it's really good, play it again and make sure you keep a bit of fresh energy around it.

Do you think differently about beat-and-studio-created-music than you do about the "instrument" music created with MMW?

Not really, it's all music and expression.