I read that you are scheduled to appear in a future Channel 4 documentary about disabled musicians around the UK, do you know when this will be filmed? And how excited are you to appear on this? From what I know, they're still filming it at present. It should be airing on Channel 4 within the next coming months. They're performing around the UK at festivals right now so it may not be long. Funnily enough I wasn't initially going to be featured as I told the organisers that due to conflicting schedules I wouldn't be able to play any of the festival dates, but Charles Hazelwood (Paracorchestra Composer) wanted to see me play anyway, so I accepted his kind offer and performed a couple of musical pieces for him. Hopefully it makes the final cut of the documentary.
Who inspires you most musically? My favourite Artists/Bands, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Tom Petty, Jack White, Noel Gallagher, Ayumi Hamasaki, The Police, Yes, Pink Floyd, Rush, U2, Coldplay, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Van Halen, Radiohead, Prince, Metallica, Michael Angelo Batio and Billy Sherwood.
How does it feel to be a very inspirational figure yourself? I feel honoured to inspire others, not just musicians. It's flattering in all honesty to hear from people that say my music and performances inspire them. Before the summer whilst playing around London I had a gentleman approach me and asked if he could take a picture of me playing guitar with one hand, so that he could show, and I quote, "his lazy fucking bastard children what hard work and dedication looks like without holding a fucking xbox controller". It was certainly one of the most random and notable moments regarding ever being able to inspire anyone. One I'll gladly remember well.
How would you describe your style? UltraViolet, Man!
What are you currently working on? I've just uploaded 'Spectrum', a five part song onto SoundCloud.com as a free download for a limited time. It's mainly keys and guitar, with a rather cosmic vibe. Spectrum will also be featured in full on my forthcoming EP, Lightning Of The Moon, which will contain both vocal and instrumental songs that have a 'soundtrack' feel to them. You can check out some of those songs on my YouTube Channel, UltraVioletMan1984.
What are your plans for the future? Finishing LOTM, continuing to produce music for potential TV programmes and commercials, along with independent movies, performing live and hopefully collaborating with some talented vocalists/musicians in the coming months.