‘Ideas come to me all the time, but I get true inspiration from playing. Be it drums, guitar, bass, keys, messing around with plugins and samplers, or various other instruments I have lying around in my studio.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘Ideas come to me all the time, but I get true inspiration from playing. Be it drums, guitar, bass, keys, messing around with plugins and samplers, or various other instruments I have lying around in my studio.’
I went to see E.T. back in the 1980’s and was so enthralled, enchanted and moved by the music that I had to find out more.
I write in a range of genres but I think I bring certain traits to all of them. I’ve always been drawn to complexity in rhythm and harmony, without abandoning tonality or meter entirely.
Recognise opportunities when they present themselves and work hard to make a success of them. Develop a thick skin and don’t be precious about your work (especially in commercial, film and television Music!) Be versatile, sociable and likeable and someone people want to work with!