In a way, yes, because I was starting something fresh, and it was something totally independent.

While there used to be one or two Pops orchestras, now there are all kinds of European orchestras that suddenly look upon this as a golden wand that can enable them to make money recording this music.

I also work with the regular orchestras in Munich, Germany and other similar orchestras.

I think my favorite experience is whatever I'm doing now.

Symphonic orchestras have almost become a glut in the market.

You can tell by the applause: There's perfunctory applause, there's light applause, and then there's real applause. When it's right, applause sounds like vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce.

I started off as a studio pianist in Hollywood.