I didnt ask to save rock, I dont even like rock that much.

For each film, you try to create a whole world sonically, having a sense of identity through instruments used, or recording techniques.

Frankly, I have always dreaded writing - there always seemed to be pain involved, unpleasant self-examination and a lot of fear.

I thought I'd reached the bottom a few times, but then I'd realise there was another 30 floors of despair below that.

I've got a canvas, I've got a scene, let’s fill that with sound.

To me, rock music was never meant to be safe. I think there needs to be an element of intrigue, mystery, subversiveness. Your parents should hate it.

To switch right into creativity usually takes a bit of time, and this came up right at that juncture where I thought, okay, here's an opportunity to work with somebody I really respect in a new medium.