My first two records were more energetic; Phantom Moon is subtle, quiet; so these various reactions are just something I expected

But I can't really say there is too much modern music that I'm blown away by at this moment

I'd have these weird experiences where I'd just be walking down the street with this chord progression in my head, this happened more than a few times, and I'd walk home and find a fax in my machine and it would match the music in my head

I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit

I think my Buddhist practice has a profound influence on my life and encompasses my creative projects

Lately I've been a workaholic. I'm in the studio all the time and I've helped to produce a couple of artists

So, once I've written a song, you know, I'm pretty happy with what the song is on its own terms.