In order to have a TV series, you have to have a good idea for the story.
I would sing myself with a tambura and just regular a cappella singing and practicing. I did that around 1973 and 1974, and I finally developed my own style of singing.
Initially, when I was making the bagpipes and reed instruments, it was different from the other instruments. In terms of sound itself, it may not be different, but in performing with it, it was a necessity to build it if I was going to perform and make scores with it. By making the instruments, it helped me compose the way I want.
I wasn't so interested in merchandising through CD or whatever form. I wasn't really so aggressive about promoting my own work. I had my recordings from the past, but I never thought someone was interested in releasing it.
I remember, in elementary school, being asked what my father does and not knowing how to answer. When I asked my mom what I should say next time, she replied, "Just say he's self-employed. " I love that.
Most of my music is improvisation, and composition is improvisation. Even if I have a score, it is improvisation.
I don't think I differentiate between composition and improvisation. Improvisation could be a large part of a composition.
I've always understood money; it's not a big mystical thing to me.
Politics is about a lot more than winning and losing. I think politics at its best is about compromise, shades of grey and about issues.
The incident with Dawn hadn't been one of my finer moments. I honestly hadn't expected to break any bones when I shoved her into a tree. Still, the incident had given me a dangerous reputation. The story had gained legendary status, and I liked to imagine that it was still being told around campfires late at night. Judging by the look on the girl's face, it was.
Don't forget that birds with broken wings walking on the ground were once flying high up in the sky.