I think there is quite a continuity over my 25 years of doing music, and I'm always trying to break away from it.

For me, the work begins with a rough cut of the film. I can't do much with the script. I've tried to write music to a script prior to seeing the film, but I've found it turns out to be a waste of time.

I actually don't see that strong of a connection between my background as a rock 'n roller and my early films. In a way I think your musical identity in film work is determined by the jobs that come your way.

If I had kids, I don't think I would recommend they pursue a career in music.

I don't like to write any music to a script. Experience has taught me that's generally a waste of time.

Composers are in some ways the last frontier of musician that gets a paycheck for their musical services.

I've always been very left of center and the radio never had much diversity and film did.