Connection is what one is after in probably most media, but certainly in film, which is an immersive medium.

I don't generally find myself listening to the music of a film unless there's something awfully wrong with it.

A carefree quality is a whole aspect of life that I will never understand. I don't think I have ever been carefree and can't see the pleasure of it.

I have always loved Scottish music - all sorts of Celtic, Gaelic music.

Death is always around the corner, but often our society gives it inordinate help.

I'm one of those people who is actually inspired by a deadline. I might not sleep for many days on end, it may not be good for my health, but it definitely helps.

I write music to please myself. Hopefully the director's enjoying it too.