So now I don't have time to practice drums. It's been five years since I've touched the drums.
I've done some music for films and I really enjoy doing it.
I always wanted to get out of Tokyo and in 1977, New York seemed like the most interesting place to visit. I didn't intend to live here- I just wanted to get out and see what was happening. I just happened to stay here then.
I really didn't intend to be a musician when I left Japan.
I got tired of different drum sounds so you buy different effects for more manipulation.
The way I create music is maybe like a painting, to compose in a more visual way. Basically it's the music that I want to hear- that's my inspiration and bottom line. I just try to get ideas from books, movies, paintings.