“Basically, I'm a melodic writer.” — Henry Mancini Quote

Basically, I'm a melodic writer.

I've done entire scores for I don't know how many films and series. I never kept track; I suppose it's up in the hundreds.

I've always been a dreamer.

The most immediately gratifying thing about my work is conducting a large orchestra. But the long range payoff is composing because you've written something and it's there forever.

I play a very streamlined piano.

Melodic songs that people can relate to has always been our thing.

You have to follow every melodic line, every emotional idea, or you don't get your money's worth.

I was more of a melodic player. Angus was more into the rock world. Straightaway, I said this is how we should do it. It was never a brotherly squabble but the opposite, because we just wanted to do good as a band.

When I did my rock band, I pined for a more soulful sound. I wanted music that was very melodic and blues-based.

I always liked music that was melodic, but that had something a bit more wonky and odd going on too.