Catching Up With Etty Farrell

phenobarb_bambalam · Post by **phenobarb_bambalam** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:54 am

I must admit to being a little perturbed by all of this. The happy little post count next to my name will show that I am not a hugely active part of this community and that will inevitably will mean that I have little license to comment on this particular matter, but I think the grief Naked and Disfigured is receiving is pretty sad.

I read here, and I am grateful for the information that's been shared in this interview, but some of what's come out really does make me bristle. I want to know as much as everyone else in the die-hard Jane's Addiction community what might be going on, but why on earth is Etty spokesperson on matters relating to Jane's Addiction?? If she's being interviewed as a 'member' of Satellite Party, then full steam ahead with that. If she is being interviewed as Perry's wife, fine...full steam ahead with dinner party stories etc. But delving into stuff like contents of the boxset (as well as other aspects of JA-related issues ) just seems bizarre to me, especially as she really doesn't seem to know much about what's being addressed. That's not my assessment or opinion on what she's said, it's just pretty clear from her responses that there's a lack of clarity there. Obviously, she is married to man and will have opinions, and yes this is a forum for talking....but either speak with authority (in every sense of the word), or keep that sort of thing private. I can't think of (m)any instances where an artist's spouse has spoken in this way about their work, so is it really much of a surprise when there's some flack?

What it boils down to is that it just seems odd that a musician's wife is assuming the role of spokesperson for him in this way. Part of me just chalks it up to yet another quirk and as Jane's Addiction/Perry Farrell fan, lord knows we've all had our fair share of those. The main things is that we're (almost) all so desperate for word that we lap it up no matter where it comes from, but that doesn't make the situation any more comfortable. I fully get the Yoko comment and whilst it may not be pleasant, it really doesn't seem to me to be out of hand - if that sort of thing warrants 'warnings' in these parts, that really undermines what I think is a really valuable site. It's an opinion shared, another country heard from....it's not slinging mud like mud is slung elsewhere.

And even if it was...so what? Is the need for censorship really than great? Are well all so sensitive that we must cover our eyes at, let's say... the sight of three partially clothed adults on an album cover? If so, give me a white album cover now and be done with it.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:22 am

phenobarb_bambalam wrote:I must admit to being a little perturbed by all of this. The happy little post count next to my name will show that I am not a hugely active part of this community and that will inevitably will mean that I have little license to comment on this particular matter, but I think the grief Naked and Disfigured is receiving is pretty sad.

Welcome to the site phenobarb_bambalam.
Sorry to read that my interview with Etty has you perturbed.
As for the grief Naked and Disfigured is receiving all I can say is I'm not to happy about either side of it.
I don't think anyone should be disrespected and that goes for Naked and Disfigured, Etty, you, me or anyone else that posts on this site.

phenobarb_bambalam wrote:I read here, and I am grateful for the information that's been shared in this interview, but some of what's come out really does make me bristle. I want to know as much as everyone else in the die-hard Jane's Addiction community what might be going on, but why on earth is Etty spokesperson on matters relating to Jane's Addiction?? If she's being interviewed as a 'member' of Satellite Party, then full steam ahead with that. If she is being interviewed as Perry's wife, fine...full steam ahead with dinner party stories etc. But delving into stuff like contents of the boxset (as well as other aspects of JA-related issues ) just seems bizarre to me, especially as she really doesn't seem to know much about what's being addressed. That's not my assessment or opinion on what she's said, it's just pretty clear from her responses that there's a lack of clarity there. Obviously, she is married to man and will have opinions, and yes this is a forum for talking....but either speak with authority (in every sense of the word), or keep that sort of thing private. I can't think of (m)any instances where an artist's spouse has spoken in this way about their work, so is it really much of a surprise when there's some flack?

Etty is Perry's wife and band mate in Satellite Party.
She's in a position to know things and as a friend to this site was willing to chat with me.
She's not a spokesperson for Jane's Addiction but...
She knows Perry did a directors commentary for GIFT back in December.
She knows about the Jane's Addiction outtake Cling To You because it was written about / for her.
She knows that there are no plans for a Jane's Addiction reunion anytime soon because obviously she's married to the bands lead singer.
She knows about the Classic Girl track and the reels because she was there on the tour bus and backstage when I talked to Perry about it and offered it to him.
I could go on but I think you get my point.

phenobarb_bambalam wrote:What it boils down to is that it just seems odd that a musician's wife is assuming the role of spokesperson for him in this way. Part of me just chalks it up to yet another quirk and as Jane's Addiction/Perry Farrell fan, lord knows we've all had our fair share of those. The main things is that we're (almost) all so desperate for word that we lap it up no matter where it comes from, but that doesn't make the situation any more comfortable. I fully get the Yoko comment and whilst it may not be pleasant, it really doesn't seem to me to be out of hand - if that sort of thing warrants 'warnings' in these parts, that really undermines what I think is a really valuable site. It's an opinion shared, another country heard from....it's not slinging mud like mud is slung elsewhere.

I don't think she's taking on a role as spokesperson per say.
I asked her if she would be willing to do an interview to clear up some rumors and speculation.
She agreed and that's what I'm trying to do with this interview.
I think I've been crystal clear on the Yoko crap.
Sorry but it won't be tolerated.

phenobarb_bambalam wrote:And even if it was...so what? Is the need for censorship really than great? Are well all so sensitive that we must cover our eyes at, let's say... the sight of three partially clothed adults on an album cover? If so, give me a white album cover now and be done with it.

I haven't censored anyone in this instance.
All I've done is ask that people be treated with respect and that obviously includes Etty and Perry.
Do you really think either of them are going to be in a hurry to chat with me again anytime soon when the result is them being treated this way?
I think your comparison is flawed by the way but I'm to tired to get into that now.

I hope you'll reserve your opinion on this interview until I've posted it all.
If I could spend more time transcribing it and less time defending it I'd get it done a lot sooner.

nexis · Post by **nexis** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:10 am

Do you really think either of them are going to be in a hurry to chat with me again anytime soon when the result is them being treated this way?

I second what NS said in the above quote. Maybe thats what these people want?
Phenobarb's & disfigured (possibly the same person registered with two accounts?) obviously do not respect Etty. This is not the proper forum for you to vent your jealousy and discontent. Please take it elsewhere.

phenobarb_bambalam · Post by **phenobarb_bambalam** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:24 pm

Good Lord - I am a little flummoxed by the fall out here. There certainly was no disrespect intended towards Etty or anyone else - what I was expressing was confusion about the avenue for the information, not questioning its source or veracity. I have no agenda or axe to grind. If offence has been caused by my last post on a personal level, then I apologise.

The analogy with album cover, whilst flawed and obviously excessive, it was an exaggeration to make a point - the intent really wasn't for it to be taken literally.

And lastly, though I am reluctant to even dignify the comment about multiple profiles for the same person....life really is too short for that sort of thing. This username has been on Jane's Addiction forums for the best part of a decade, going back to one-percent.com. Not once have I entered into a pissing contest in that time and uttered harsh words towards anyone - I have nothing to hide behind, nor is there jealousy or discontent to take elsewhere.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:16 pm

phenobarb_bambalam wrote:Good Lord - I am a little flummoxed by the fall out here. There certainly was no disrespect intended towards Etty or anyone else - what I was expressing was confusion about the avenue for the information, not questioning its source or veracity. I have no agenda or axe to grind. If offence has been caused by my last post on a personal level, then I apologise.

The analogy with album cover, whilst flawed and obviously excessive, it was an exaggeration to make a point - the intent really wasn't for it to be taken literally.

And lastly, though I am reluctant to even dignify the comment about multiple profiles for the same person....life really is too short for that sort of thing. This username has been on Jane's Addiction forums for the best part of a decade, going back to one-percent.com. Not once have I entered into a pissing contest in that time and uttered harsh words towards anyone - I have nothing to hide behind, nor is there jealousy or discontent to take elsewhere.

phenobarb_bambalam, I actually had to look up the definition of flummoxed.
It says:

flummox - be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"

I really don't get what's a mystery or bewildering here.
I'll say it one last time the Yoko comments are unacceptable. Period!

I have no problem with the rest of what you posted as it seems to be in the constructive criticism vain.

I really appreciate that you have decided to apologize.
I'm sure if you read Etty and Perry's posts you understand the fallout from those comments.

As for what nexis wrote he and several others here have been angered by the disrespectful comments towards Etty.
They appreciate the fact that Etty and Perry choose to grace this site and would like to see that continue.
As would I.
Which is why I've implemented some posting guidelines for this site.
http://www.perryfarrell.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=529

j1h6 · Post by **j1h6** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:18 pm

any chance we can get the rest of the inverview, sans the drama?

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:24 pm

j1h6 wrote:any chance we can get the rest of the interview, sans the drama?

I'm all for that.
I should have another segment up later today.
I'm actually working on it now.
Thanks for your interest.

j1h6 · Post by **j1h6** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:37 pm

cool, and don't sweat it man, keep up the great work you do on this site. Thanks for taking your OWN personal time for interviews, gallieries, news, etc...

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:36 pm

OK let's get back to the interview.
This question was from one of the members of the site nexis.

Mike: I’ve got… I started a thread here for some questions from some of the members of the site here. I’m going to… a few of them we’ve kind of touched base on already but I’m just going to go through them. I know some of them aren’t directly to you but you being Perry’s wife you would maybe know.

Etty: I’ll do my best.

Mike: OK. One of the questions is, “Is Perry still fond of his earlier roots of influence in music that being afrobeat, hippie acoustic, Jamaican Dub, and Eastern world music?”

Etty: Fond of it meaning does he still listen to it or proud of it? I’m not quite sure I know…

Mike: Fond of it does he still listen to it? I guess.

Etty: I don’t think as much as he used to. I think as with everything else in life your taste in music changes and I think influences come in and out. I think he’s more into like break beats and house. More slanted towards them than the eastern influence stuff because I haven’t heard that being played in a while.

Mike Currently what’s getting a lot of play at the Farrell household?

Etty: Currently what’s getting a lot of play in the Farrell household is a lot of our own stuff because that’s what we’ve been working on.

Mike: OK.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:12 pm

Moving right along here's another question from nexis.

Mike: This guy his name is nexis he also wanted to know “Have you and Perry ever been to the "Burning Man" festival? If so, can you tell us about your experience(s) there?”

Etty: I personally have not. Perry however has been there I think twice. I think he’s deejayed both times at the Burning Man festival. He had a great time and I think he’s always looking to go back. I‘m not so fond of it, it’s not what I’m comfortable with. I’m not a big… (Laughing) you know… able to sleep in a tent surrounded by a bunch of people who have not showered in days it’s not quite what I’m comfortable with. And it’s not… you know that culture which is more of the dreads and you know, it’s not quite my scene and so I previously have not been to it. Everybody that’s been to it says it’s a lot of fun.

Mike: I’ve never been myself but it looks like it could be a lot of fun.

Etty: Yeah if that’s your scene like everybody is on ecstasy and doing drugs.

Mike I’m not into that so much but just roaming around in the dessert listening to music…

Etty: Roaming around naked with other people that you don’t need to see naked.

Mike: (Laughing) Yeah there’s some you’ve got to cover your eyes I’m sure.

Etty: Yeah it’s always the people that you don’t want to see naked that are running around showing it all to the world.

Mike: (Laughing) Ooh man!