The final movement, 'No More Walls', expresses a hopeful message against division, incorporating Mexican folk music and a performance aspect where orchestra members form a human wall.

I commissioned Sergio Assad to write a piece titled 'The Walls' for solo guitar and guitar orchestra, which portrays four historic barriers: the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, the Berlin Wall, and the Israeli West Bank Barrier.

The music of 'The Walls' allows for emotional expression and interpretation, creating a space for listeners to engage with the themes of division and unity without explicit political statements.

In the second movement titled 'Hadrian's Wall', Sergio Assad evokes the Roman essence with a sound reminiscent of a Ben Hur soundtrack, incorporating elements that imitate bagpipe music.

The fourth movement, 'West Bank Wall', features an evocative Arabic theme and incorporates Jewish melodies, highlighting the complex cultural narratives surrounding the wall.

Sergio Assad immerses himself in the cultural context of his compositions, studying traditional music and instruments, such as the PIPA, to authentically capture their essence in his work.

When I was making 'El Mariachi', I didn't speak Spanish, which added an inspiring layer to the story of creating a film in a language I didn't know.

Currently, I'm working on a solo guitar piece inspired by Joni Mitchell, and another piece for Aniello Desiderio that draws from Italian opera.

I recently wrote a chamber piece for John Williams that includes two guitars, violin, double bass, and percussion, which has been performed multiple times.