Steen Rylander Perspective on The View from Above

We are excited to share Steen Rylander's new track "The View from Above"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Steen Rylander to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "The View from Above". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Steen Rylander anything!

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

I was early inspired by Rock band then (1970, 1980 and on) Like Black Sabbath, Led Zepelin, Jimi Hendrix.

Later on Pink floyd, King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Mike Oldfield.

Today I make music as it comes into me head. Rock Pop but with a Rhythmic approach.

I am not a Great drummer or Instrumentalist but I know what I like and feel for.

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

I started as a drummer and this was my primary instrument in bands.

But learned to play other instruments as well and early i started to make songs on a taperecorder, never relased.

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

I am an old man making music since I was 15 on and off.

I went on retirment for my primary job and since then I have released many albums.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

When I was young, I love playing drums.

Espacially when i was out playing for people.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Alternative Rock Pop

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

Yes, I am developing all the time.

I learn every day.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

No, I am not able to perform my music.

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?

Answer:

I actually has no favorite artist.

I try not to copy anybody.

i like to listen to many artist and there is a lot of talented musician out there.

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Answer:

Easy listning.

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

No for the same reason I am not able to perform.

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

Actually 2 songs In the 80's I made a song together with my good friend Nuller I started to play together with when i was 15, then called 'Walking down memory lane', Never relased.

Sadly he died i age of 33.

I had this on my 8 track tape recorder.

I relased this in the album 'By Sparkling Strings' Where i copied the tracks into my computer and transfered into midi.

It is Nuller playing the Basadn guitars. I play all the other instruments.

Now it is called 'Mausoleum Of Memories', I would have give millions to have him still in my life.

The other song is called 'Soul Of Sensitivity' Expression of my feeling at that time.

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

I cannot answer that stupid question, sorry

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?

Answer:

Feel good

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

Answer:

Work a daily job for more that 45 years.

Which mediums of art do you most identify with?

Answer:

No one, sorry.

I don't seek fame.

What is the most significant lesson you've learned through being an artist?

Answer:

Be yourself. If you like what you are doing, somebody in the world also will.

Do you have one main reason driving you to continue making music?

Answer:

I love putting a song together. And will do it to the end.

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

I am not seeking fame. I love when people like my music and listning to it. That give me a good feeling.

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