Happy music doesn't tend to move me much

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

I did a song, "Court and Spark," for a Joni Mitchell tribute album that's yet to see the light of day. So she's someone I'd like to do something with, sure. I worked with the great guitar player Bill Frisell on Phantom Moon - that was fun. I'm such a fan; he's amazing.

If I were to do this over I'd play a lot more shows before I made a record

When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.

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

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