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I'm influenced by all types of music.

I have been long associated with British music. I have favoured it as my alternate music next to American.

I wanted to explore the connections between different kinds of music.

Even the most jingoistic person would have to admit that even American cultural music comes from Europe. That's what classical music is, real European music.

Europe were kind of the first ones to embrace my music; the kids from around the way would come out to my shows and really enjoy it.

In jazz, there is a lot of European influence harmonically.

I always had an appreciation for diverse musical styles.

You don't just have to be influenced by rock, or goth, anymore. It's okay to say, 'My influences are Tin Pan music from Bali and Rihanna.' There are still so many combinations that haven't been done yet.

The arts are very alive in Ireland, so that had its influence on me. But I consider myself European, really.