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

And frankly, when I made that record, hit songs were not what I was trying to achieve.

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

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

I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing.

A real foolproof way to do it is play your stuff by hook or by crook and build up a grass roots following

Simon Hale, the British arranger, does all string and wood arrangements on my records