I have ideas for songs all the time, but musical ideas, like melodies, really come out when I'm in nature.

I have ideas for songs all the time, but musical ideas, like melodies, really come out when I'm in nature.

I used to want to be fully observational, but I'm just not that kind of writer. My process always changes depending on how, when, and where inspiration stiles me.

I think for me to do a traditional sitting meditation I would really have to spend a couple weeks working at it. The only way I know how to efficiently, effectively meditate is by walking in nature.

If I hear a really good song it's like, oh man, I want to write a song that good. But the urge to create mostly comes from nature, weather and I think it just effects me.

People really respond to the songs when I play them in concert. Every song comes from a different place emotionally or from a different headspace.

Pain is a part of life. It's certainly part of my creative process.