When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.

- Duncan Sheik

But I can't really say there is too much modern music that I'm blown away by at this moment

- Duncan Sheik

I feel fortunate about being able to make the music I want to make and getting away with it

- Duncan Sheik

I think my Buddhist practice has a profound influence on my life and encompasses my creative projects

- Duncan Sheik

I certainly wouldn't say that my life is a disaster, but there have been moments where I've felt like that

- Duncan Sheik

I got a publishing deal with BMG, they were supportive, and some money to record demos

- Duncan Sheik

I privilege the music over the lyrics

- Duncan Sheik

Simon Hale, the British arranger, does all string and wood arrangements on my records

- Duncan Sheik

I'd have these weird experiences where I'd just be walking down the street with this chord progression in my head, this happened more than a few time…

- Duncan Sheik