Because of my Buddhist practice, I'm never lacking for inspiration
And frankly, when I made that record, hit songs were not what I was trying to achieve.
I got a publishing deal with BMG, they were supportive, and some money to record demos
I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit
When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.
So, once I've written a song, you know, I'm pretty happy with what the song is on its own terms.