When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to read more

When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to retain his amateur status. It is the thought of just such a listener that excites the composer in me.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what read more

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.

[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.

Each song, you're telling a story and acting.

Each song, you're telling a story and acting.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.

The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more read more

The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more than just my songs.

Without music, life is a journey through a desert.

Without music, life is a journey through a desert.

I need drama in my life to keep making music.

I need drama in my life to keep making music.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.