It's very difficult sometimes having bands, you know, when all the members aren't on the same page.

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.

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

Bass players are always the intellectual kind, but nobody knows it.

I felt like I was trailblazing. And that's what I did.

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.

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.