I really like sometimes to do action pictures; I get a really big kick out of doing those.

When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.

I think I've done more recording in the past 10 years than most people, but it's all been directed toward film composing and soundtracks. Just the same, it's been great.

You can disseminate your art, and it's all such easy access now. The upside to it is that more people are creating than ever before.

I live a different way today. I have a family, and they are a priority for me. These days, I no longer wake up in the morning and worry if my bass is tuned properly and practice for hours and hours on end. I don't perform as much, but when I do, there's such magic to working in front of a live audience.

The point is, technology has empowered so many musicians, you know?

I don't think a guy that really has no understanding about people, or has no interest in understanding people would make a good film composer.