I remember when you guys were very young and the newest sensations and pop darlings.
MuzikMan: I remember when you guys were very young and the newest sensations and pop darlings. I have to say that after listening to your latest live release Best of Hanson Live and Electric, it certainly gives me a different impression of who you are, or who you have become as a band. Besides a great new album that has gained the respect and adulation of music lovers everywhere, what has changed since you first started?…
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26 - Shark
Maria to Booey: "Soon, you may have nobody to play with but yourself."
...and you can bet he'll be fantasizing about Zac.
PS: Hanson rocks.
27 - Bob A. Booey
Shark's such a yenta :) That's what you get for being all emotional and artsy and crap.
That was funny, me accidentally calling that broad "Nancy" -- unintentional comedy.
Funnygirl obviously wants me, in the Biblical sense. But I don't want any "love at first sight" thing happening, Funnygirl, because you'll join the rest of America and want to marry me. And you'll want Hanson at the wedding I'll never agree to. And that just won't do because I'll want Zac instead to be my blushing bride.
That is all.
28 - Funnygirl
Who you calling Nancy? Read the posts. There does seem to be a nancy here, but it sure ain't me!
That is too funny Maria!
Come on Bob, bogus "one of the funniest writers in America" who do you write your "funny uncle" crap for?
I have visions of you Bob, not in the Biblical sense, of you sitting in the basement of the science building with the other cyber nerds just getting your rocks off. "Look, hardyharhar, I called them all yentas, snort...."
29 - Bob A. Booey
Hey, get it right. It's the accountancy department building! We're way cooler than that. They cheer me on like my personal cheering section.
I'm nobody's Uncle. I'm like the rebel cousin who's at reform school.
Would I be less of a nancy and less of a cyber-nerd if I listened to this "music" you speak of?
That is all.
30 - Maria
In response to:
'Would I be less of a nancy and less of a cyber-nerd if I listened to this "music" you speak of?'
I don't think anybody here knows the answer to that. Check with a mental health professional if there is a problem.
If you listened to the music, you might have something interesting to say, and that would certainly help the conversation around here.
31 - Amy
Thankyou for doing this interviw. It's nice to see questions based on the music. Hanson are all about music. I love the music they make. I've been a fan for 8 yeas this month. I'm an adult Hanson fan. Keep up the great job guys. I wish you continued success in all you do. God bless you all!!!
32 - Funnygirl
Maria, have you had an opportunity to hear the band live during this last tour? I did and I was blown away. I'm hoping this new CD can convey the charisma that this amazing band has onstage. I especially loved their new take on some of their classic tunes. For example, their funky version of the song Speechless from MON was phenominal. I also loved their Radiohead and U2 covers. They are truly underrated artists. But their time has finally come I believe.
33 - Maria
FunnyGirl: Yes, I saw them in June, in New Jersey. I wish I had gotten to see them at Mayfest, when they played with Leon Russell! Did you know that they're going to be on the Jimmy Kimmel show this Tuesday night? Rumor has it that they're going to play Underneath, which is one of my favorite songs.
34 - Bob A. Booey
I hope that mean, awful Jimmy Kimmel doesn't try to make any jokes at their expense about "Mmmbop" and looking like little girls.
That is all.
35 - Funnygirl
Thanks Maria! I didn't know that. I really like that song as well. I was really excited to learn that they wrote it with Matthew Sweet. He's another one of my favorite artists. I read an article about Matthew and spoke of his writing experience with Hanson and he gave them loads of kudos, said they were incredibly talented and amazing to work with.
36 - danascully
Thanks, did not know they would be on the Kimmel show! Bob, I'm not worried about him making jokes like yours ... last time I watched Kimmel, he was funny.
(ba dum bum)
37 - danascully
Maria, I was at the NJ show too, which was excellent. are you going to any upcoming shows? I just convinced two of my boneheaded friends to go with me to the DC show at the 930 club. It should be interesting.
38 - Maria
Danascully, that's great that you're bringing people to the 930 Club Show!! If all works out, I'm hoping to get to that show as well. Who knows, maybe we'll get to meet each other! :-)
39 - Smilepunk
Thanks sooo much for the awesome interview! Hanson truly are one of a kind! I have been a fan since May of '97 and have seen them in concert 3 times. Each time i saw them they rocked! Hanson truly are about the music and are amazing :D I hope others well read your interview with them and realize Hanson are here to stay and will continue to amaze us :) Hanson Rocks! Take Care!
40 - Valerya
i love hanson so muchhhhhhh!!!!!!!
Valerya
from. Brasil
41 - Victoria
Hey I really liked the interview. I think your asked really great questions. I'm really excited about the new album and I can't wait till it comes out. Hanson is so talented, and they only continue to get better.
The MUSIC lives!!!!
42 - Luke Keely
For those of you who don’t know I was and still am fan of Hanson. It has been already eight years since I first heard their hit single MMMBOP and got instantly addicted. I wasn’t able to get the words of the song out of my mind and soon I was proud owner of their first album “Middle of Nowhere “â€" it actually was my first CD ever as few days ago I got Sony Play station console from my mother and finally had something not only to play games, but and to listen to music. I can definitely say that the music of Hanson enchanted my life. I made a lot of new friends (mostly girls, but that is understandable…). Because of Hanson I developed an interest in English and even learned how to use Internet. Pretty much they were the reason for my decision to attend a high school at the USA. I could feel many pages just describing the impact their music had on my life.
Here is the place where I must mention that for about 5 years I was mostly listening to techno music and like many teenagers got a taste of the rave culture with all the pluses and minuses of it. During the past 2 â€" 3 years I wasn’t listening to the music of Hanson frequently â€" actually the occasions were pretty rare. Recently I got their new album “Live and electric â€" the best of Hanson “. When I heard it I felt shocked â€" it is a bit hard to explain , but somehow their music refreshed so many of my memories â€" when I listen to it I feel like 14 y.o â€" not because the music is childish â€" it is actually great energetic rock â€" but I feel like before , when I got addicted to them. The time has passed and many things are different now â€" Taylor is married, he even has children â€" the band has its own independent label and encourages people to believe that music can be made without the demanding huge corporations.
43 - Angel McGaha
I want hanson to come to my house for my 16th birth day.[Deleted. It's just so not a good idea to put your contact info here, sorry. Comments Editor] Ask for Angel.So this is Isaac Hanson,And Taylor Hanson,and Zachary Hanson.Thank you.Love yall .Love Angel McGaha.
44 - Dawn
Hanson are great and i love there music they have gained more rythem in to there songs over the years but i think they are better now and they difined the word music because how good they are i am so in to bands that can play there own instuments it is so cool.
I am learning how to play bass because it is my ambission to play bass guitar 4 some one some day.
Hanson are the best !!!!!!!!!!!
45 - Ren
Hello!I realy like your music...
I realy believe that all your alboums are great...
You are funny but first of all good at your work!
The point is that at Greece is difficult to found your alboum.I can't buy from internet for many reasons,but the point is that I can't found you at the music stores anymore...Why????
46 - K Dizzle
You guys don't even write about the music except for the good few of you. You act like freaking toddlers. I am 15 and I am more mature tha you. I have been listening to them since I could pick up a drumstick. Zac has been a big influence in my life. He is pretty much my role model. And yes, I am a girl. People used to make fun of me because I listened to Hanson. Here's what I say, " I grew up on these guys and that's not gonna change. GET USED TO IT!"