SUNDANCECHANNEL.COM’s Voices on the Election brings you 10 Questions with Pete Yorn

SUNDANCECHANNEL.COM’s Voices on the Election brings you 10 Questions with Pete Yorn

Singer, Songwriter and Rocker Provides Answers to 10 Political Questions

“Voices on the Election” is a series of political blogs and exclusive content that provides an independent look at the election on sundancechannel.com.

“Voices on the Election” includes interviews with celebrities and musicians, and this week features “10 Questions With Pete Yorn.” Having been featured in Rolling Stone magazine and USA Today, Yorn is not stranger to the spotlight. His music have been in original soundtracks for films, and has been actively touring since his last release. In this featured interview, Yorn answers 10 political questions such as What’s your favorite political movie? and What role do you feel art plays in politics?

Who was the first political candidate you were excited to vote for and why? and What issues would you like to see politicians focus more on?

Check out Pete Yorn’s full interview here

Peter Yorn
Posted October 20, 2008 05:00PM
From the beginning of his career, singer/songwriter/rocker Pete Yorn [www.peteyorn.com] has been the topic of numerous critical accolades. Having been Featured in Rolling Stone magazine and USA Today, Yorn is no stranger to the spotlight. His music has been included in original soundtracks for a number of films, including “Orange County” (2001), “Spider-Man” (2002) and “Shrek 2″ (2004). He has also toured actively since the release of musicforthemorningafter and shared bills with the Foo Fighters, Semisonic, Coldplay, REM, and others.

Currently, Yorn is in the studio working on his new record.

1. What’s your favorite political movie?

DOWNFALL (der untergang 2004) directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.

2. What role do you feel art plays in politics?

politics itself is an art form…one can not exist without the other… great art and personal expression can be easily regarded as politics. either way, some one or some group is making a statement in an attempt to sway public opinion on some matter or to stand for what they believe in. Art and politics are a reflection of the times.

3. What do you think is the biggest issue for the next generation of Americans?

weening off PDA’s and slowing down

4. Who was the first political candidate you were excited to vote for and why?

although i was too young…i really loved ron reagan…he had great hair.

5. What factors are important to you in choosing a president?

less talk more action

6. What issues would you like to see politicians focus more on?

social security, environment, health, spirit, smart defense

7. Which issues would you like to see politicians focus less on?

mudslinging and blame

8. Which candidate’s initiatives do you feel better address environmental concerns?

i’ll tell you in 4 years

9. This is your soapbox – shout it out! What do you need to get off your chest?

Get out and vote…you’ve earned it. however…..after election day..life goes on…what you gonna do?

10. Do you have any recommended links, books or movies so people can learn More about the issues you care about?

Extra Credit: Fill in the blank. _________ for change.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for a change.