The Bright Spark of Music - October 2020

Steve with oriental harp
Photo © Jo Hackett

Photo © Jo Hackett

The bright spark of music...

My thanks to everyone for your fantastic response to the new live release, Selling England by the Pound and Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith. I was thrilled to be able to put out a product that brings people as close as possible to the real experience, which we're all missing so much at this tough time...

Right now, when we're unable to fully spread our wings in the outer world, the inner fire burns even brighter and the creative spirit shines through.

Unable to get out there for all the shows I'd planned to do this year, I've thrown myself into months of recording. I've already finished one project which will be announced very soon, and I'm already forging ahead with another... Ideas are flowing and bouncing out of the ether, beckoning me to take on their challenge. As well as Roger and Jo alongside myself, several musicians and singers are involved, mainly remotely. Many of them are from different countries around the world, bringing their own special gifts, expanding the musical universe. I'm also exploring further ways to play some of those wonderful exotic instruments like the Peruvian chirango, Arabian oud and Oriental harp.

Sending out creative, healing vibes to everyone out there, and let's all look forward to the world exploding back into life as soon as possible next year!