I wrote a lot of software to do various kinds of special things, and I loved the idea of composing pieces in an electronic studio.

I didn't want my music to be seen as examples of an electronic culture; I just wanted them to be thought of as pieces of music.

I've had a lot of fun writing percussion music. It feels quite similar to writing computer music. But I found myself in the role of choreographer in a way, worrying about physical movement and such.

My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise.

If the music has a logic of its own - as I think my music has - an open-minded listener will apprehend and understand.

I noticed things in my computer music that were getting old, and I started to figure out that this has to do with the way the listener interacts with music.

I think you'll find a significant number of people who decide not to enter competitions because their music just won't fit in that world.

I don't think there's something that you have to 'get' with my music. It tends toward the dramatic side rather than the narrative.

I don't think of my music as being about something.

I've been really fortunate to have Bridge Records interested in publishing my music for the past 25 years. Most of my music is available in their catalog.

It's very interesting for me to listen to music with my wife. She's not a musician but she very often makes comments about pieces in ways that are similar to what I'm thinking.

They’re scared of the other kind of love. The one which lacks hurt, but pains after awhile.

May you find a sacred strength to fulfill our dreams in the coming year.

Everything was fine, would continue to be fine, would eventually get even better as long as the supermarket did not slip.

The only permission, the only validation, and the only opinion that matters in our quest for greatness is our own.

When you're tired, sleep. Don't watch stupid tv or play games on your phone. Sleep, and then get up early, and do the stuff you hope you'll be known for after you die.

We need to remake the Democratic party. We need to remake America.

Do what makes you happy. Keep it simple. Do the research. Work hard. Look ahead.

Ministry in no way is a privilege...it is the core of the Christian life. No Christian is a Christian without being a minister.

You know, it's never easy to understand why I do what I do. For other people, I mean.

I'm still learnin'. I pick up something from every performer I watch.