I try not to make any boundaries. I try to let all art influence me.

One important thing, just being a film composer in general, is to have a great respect for the art that you're working on - a great respect for the film and a great respect for the filmmakers.

I'm interested in finding sounds and ideas that help bring the audience into the world that we [moviemakes] are all trying to create. Sometimes that's with synthesizers, and sometimes that's with French horns. I love using all of them, depending on the scenario.

That's what I love about film scoring. Every situation is new. Every show is a new adventure.

What I love about film scoring is that all the answers are in the story. You just need to get in tune with the story and realize it musically.

For me, when I watch something without music, I'm instantly thinking, "Okay, what am I going to do here? How am I going to convey this?" I take notes and really think about that.

I try not to make any boundaries. I try to let all art influence me.