I think of myself as experimenting with different ways of structuring pieces. A lot of it has to do with the computer, of course.

I've had a lot of fun writing percussion music. It feels quite similar to writing computer music. But I found myself in the role of choreographer in a way, worrying about physical movement and such.

I was hired for a really excellent academic job early in my life; I was twenty-five when I started at Princeton and I got tenure early on. I really didn't deserve this; I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

I didn't want my music to be seen as examples of an electronic culture; I just wanted them to be thought of as pieces of music.

It's always a thrill for me to see new versions of my pieces on YouTube.

My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise.

I think you'll find a significant number of people who decide not to enter competitions because their music just won't fit in that world.