What I always try to do is to respond to the song; I've always rebelled against theory.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I don't know anything about music theory at all. Zero. But I don't really need to.
Somebody once asked me what my theory of life was, and I said, 'Don't try.' That fits the writing, too. I don't try; I just type.
Every time I write a song my approach changes.
But when I hear a great song, I can't help but be inspired by it, regardless of whatever genre that song falls under.
Playing music is not really susceptible to theory much. Circumstances affect it so much.
I write music that sounds complex but isn't. I frankly never think in terms of theory.
Being used to scientific terminology and theory it was always natural for me to push this stuff into songs.
It's easy to get next to music theory, especially between your peers and music classes and so forth. You just pay attention. I had a good ear, so I realized that printed music was just about reminding you what to play.
I think my philosophy in music has been to accentuate the positive.
Never abandon a theory that explains something until you have a theory that explains more.