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Early Pilot Roots
- John Roderick learned to fly young and bonded with his father through small planes, which shaped his fascination with flight.
- He describes the visceral charge when a plane's nose lifts and his desire not to be anxious about flying.
The Power Of Dawning Realization
- Roderick was drawn to disasters where victims realize they're doomed while still alive, and that dawning realization captivated him.
- He imagined astronauts calmly performing duties while internally processing the horror of imminent loss.
Instant Songs And Late Piano Lessons
- Roderick sometimes composes a whole song in an hour when a first line sparks the piece unexpectedly.
- He learned piano late and embraced Seattle's anti-overlearning attitude to keep authenticity in his music.