Producers on Broadway approached us with an original script after relaunching ourselves as 'A Great Big World,' and wanted us to write the music. They asked us to make the music we would sing if we could, and so we… — 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 it's working so well - it balances out all the joy. — Ian Axel Copy Share Image
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
