Globalization means we have to re-examine some of our ideas, and look at ideas from other countries, from other cultures, and open ourselves to them. And that's not comfortable for the average person.

I've been curious ever since I was a little kid.

The value of music is not dazzling yourself and others with technique.

Music is not the only reason that I practice Buddhism anymore because it has affected my whole life.

I'm one of the people who was a pioneer in encouraging musicians, early in the game, to get interested in technology, and now all the musicians are getting into it.

The thing that we possess, that machines don't, is the ability to exhibit wisdom.

Of course, it's not the technique that makes the music; it's the sensitivity of the musician and his ability to be able to fuse his life with the rhythm of the times. This is the essence of music.