I was 17 and just learning what high fidelity was, what good sound was, and learning the mechanics of tape machines. It was a real education, going right from the consumer end to the record factory.

In Russia we had to have special visas in our passports, and when we had to show our passports at the Kremlin gates, we realized that, Oh my God, we're actually playing in THE Kremlin!

I had the honor of speaking with Asimov. The album ended up being something not directly related to Asimov, but related instead to the concept of the power of robotics.

Audiophiles don't use their equipment to listen to your music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment.

Folk rock was my real roots. I did a few gigs as a folk artist, in the style of Fairport Convention.

I'm delighted about the track's success in the sports world, but the frustrating thing is, I don't think I got rich on it. The labels and publishers did very cheap deals on our songs.

I try to find a way that the other guy hasn't thought of using a sound or a sample.