I Like to Make Music that has a Heart - Steve Feltham

How and when did you start on your musical journey?
I was lying in bed one night when I was around 12-13 years old and I heard someone outside my window, walking down the sidewalk playing Neil Young’s “Needle and the Damage Done”. I was totally hooked on the acoustic guitar. I really didn’t start playing piano until much later. Like most musicians, I began recording on analog 4 track and then progressed to doing all my tracking on PC and MAC.

What kind of music do you like to make? How would you describe your music?
Music that has a heart. I would describe it as Art, Rock, Folk, and Spiritual, coming from God, the source, or whatever you’d like to call it.

Who is your musical inspiration?
I have many inspirations. To mention a few: Neil Young, Van Morrison, John Lennon, Pink Floyd...but I think it was when I heard Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon”, I thought what an amazing guitar player and beautiful songwriter.

How do you distinguish yourself from others?
I’m not the most technical of musicians, but I do play with depth and lots of feeling. I don’t think my songwriting follows traditional ways of writing either.

Tell us more about your album on Guitarati. What is the inspiration behind the album?
The inspirations are the same for all; Love. Whether it is for your child, your beloved, or the world in which we live. I just play it my own way.

Do you write your own songs?
Yes.

Which is your favorite song from your album? What is the story behind it?
I think ‘In Dreams” is my song celebrating this realm of relativity in which we live and realizing that we are after all, spiritual beings having a Human experience. Nick Drake had an influence there as well with ‘From the Morning” and Neil Young’s ‘It’s a Dream”.

Are you working on a new album?
No, I just work by the song.

What is a day like in the life of a musician?
I would like to consider myself a songwriter first and musician second. Ideas come in many ways and different forms. When I receive them, I like to write them down and then find a melody to flow with them. It’s kind of like putting a puzzle together. Although it sounds easy, coming up with the right words can be a daunting task at times. Keeping them simple so that they will be understood by all, regardless of what age they may be, is what I strive for.

Any parting shot?
This is such a great avenue for getting your music out there to be heard by all. I understand that music is a very subjective thing and everyone who has access to this site and others like it will find something they’ll enjoy listening to. There’s so many independent musicians out there that people never hear because there not on the radio. This is a great place to discover that.