There are people we look up to, like Lady Gaga and what she's built. She's not afraid to own who she is. — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of piano-based rock music like Elton John, Ben Folds, and even Queen. — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
We met because Chad was in one of my classes, and I was looking for someone to write music with. I knew that he… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
I started writing songs when I was real young, when I was 3 years old. The piano spoke to me - I don't remember… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
It's different for every song. But for 'Say Something,' I think it was Chad who had an idea on guitar, and I had an… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
Producers on Broadway approached us with an original script after relaunching ourselves as 'A Great Big World,' and wanted us to write the music.… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
We never thought 'Say Something' would be a holiday song. I'm still surprised that it's resonating at this time of year. Maybe that's why… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
I feel that when Chad is in the room, I can tap into this other thing where music comes from. I don't know. It's… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
When you're listening to the radio, you're hearing dance beats, all the bells and whistles, and 'Say Something' makes you quiet and forces you… — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
Speak louder than the words before you, and give them meaning no one else has found. The role we play is so important. — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
