ReviewFix Magazine did a nice interview of me last week. We talked about creative process and Every Heart One Love
On creative process:
"The process in a session is always different. Sometimes my co-writers and I will spend some time at the beginning of the session just talking about what’s going on in our lives and write a song based on that. Other times, I’ll bring in an idea–a title, a theme, or a melody, or my co-writer will bring in an idea they really want to write that day. Sometimes we’re writing for a specific pitch or brief for a TV show or ad campaign. Sometimes we’ll start writing an idea and end up veering off on a second idea we discover in the process of trying to write the first idea. There are so many ways a song can reveal itself and come into being. That’s one of the things I love about songwriting. There’s a big element of magic, mystery and chance involved."
On the inspiration behind the songs:
"One of the things I try to do as a songwriter and artist is to create songs that help lift people up; to combat negativity with hope and optimism. And help us remember that we’re all one family living on one planet. The lyrics often start as encouragement or reminders I need to hear myself. I write the words I want and need to hear to help me deal with my own anxieties, doubts, fear and negativity. Or, I picture a friend or family member going through a hard time, and write them words of encouragement. My hope is that my songs can provide some type of comfort in these strange times–some peace or freedom or joy or catharsis–to help get us through."