I was lucky enough to exchange a few words with one of my musical myths... Steve Hackett.
I still enjoy what I do as much as ever! Music ideas come
to me every day and I love to both record and play live. I have many ideas,
both for both the rock and the classical side of my music.
In recent years I've seen you play a couple of
times in my city, Savona. The first time was with the acoustic trio, and last
year with the "electric" band. What is the situation you prefer to
express yourself with music, today?
I enjoy both equally but I’m currently concentrating on
the electric.
After so many years, still you find motivation
and satisfaction during the concerts?
Yes, Iive to play live.
My friend Bernardo Lanzetti spoke me in
enthusiastic terms
about your participation in the album "Cavalli
Cocchi-Lanzetti-Roversi." What have you enjoyed most about that music, and
that kind of experience was with Bernardo?
I enjoyed the album a lot. I think Bernardo is a really
talented guy.
A few days ago you participated at the Prog
Exhibition in Rome. This year I was not there, but I have listened about your
performance and the final jam with Sinclair, Di Cioccio Barre, Collins and
Allcock. On these occasions the audience realizes they have in front of a piece
of rock history, but ... you're aware of what you have been able to create?
It was just a jam, but we enjoyed it and I’m glad the
audience did too. I dream with music all the time and it’s good to be
appreciated.
Can you give any preview to the Italian people
about your news albums or tours in Italy?
I’ll be touring in Italy in the Spring. My new album
‘Beyond the Shrouded Horizon’ is a great success I’m pleased to say. A new live
DVD ‘Fire and Ice’ is about to come out.
If I’ll have the opportunity to partecipate a
another your performance, do you think I can ... shake your hand and take a
picture with you?
Yes, I come out at the end of every show to sign things
and meet people.
Thank you Athos,
Warmest wishes,
Steve
I recorded a following video in Savona. It was July 2010...