I've been wanting to do a Christmas song for forever.
I could never write a proper party song.
I love the idea of waking up to a song. It could be any song.
I'll never forget, I was talking to the singer in one of the heavier rock bands I was in, and it was like a screaming band, and I was like, 'Man, why don't we make a song that's like 'Let's Celebrate!.'
Sometimes you just want to write a party song.
When I'm in my normal mood, music drips from my fingers.
Sing it not in mournful numbers.
Music is my soul and I can easily say, it is the secret of my youth.
the bird sings as if to say that delight is easy, for those who desire it
Softly the loud peal dies, In passing winds it drowns, But breathes, like perfect joys, Tender tones.
They're always so serious, the orchestras, you know? It's always a fun contrast of that song and the genre of music. And me.
The music is the message, the message is the music. So that's my little ministry that the Big Man upstairs gave to me - a little ministry called love and happiness.
Where would I be without Johann Strauss's beautiful 'Blue Danube?' Without this piece of music I wouldn't be the man I am today. It's a tune that brings out the emotion in everyone and makes them want to waltz.
I wanted to write a happy song. I didn't know how.
