It's understanding the intention of a composer that allows a producer and an arranger to make those moments speak

But I'm not superstitious. I don't really eat dinner before I go on stage, because digesting a lot of food kind of shuts you down. And I try not to get involved in emotional conversations with anyone beforehand either, so I've got a clear head.

Its a combination of melody and lyrics, not one without the other. Its a confluence of these different elements that makes something powerful.

It's understanding the intention of a composer that allows a producer and an arranger to make those moments speak

No matter how great we get with digital formats of instrumentation, nothing really quite duplicates the real thing

I accept that appearance is a big thing in this business. But being around Hollywood and having actor friends and doing music videos, it does make you more aware of how you look. With music videos they send you rough cuts, and in certain frames of me, I just see a nose advert.

I still get butterflies. It's because there's a certain level of responsibility you carry when doing a concert. You've got to sound at least as good as the record.