”Listen to as many people as possible, and don’t try and stylise yourself on one person”: Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris gives advice to young musicians and songwriters

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris imparts songwriting wisdom and shares advice to musicians trying to find their own sound

Iron Maiden‘s Steve Harris has shared advice to young songwriters and fellow bassists, outlining the importance of carving out your own sound.

While speaking on the Scars and Guitars podcast, the legendary bass-slinger was asked if there was a “compelling event” in his life that changed or shaped the way he approaches songwriting. 

In response, Harris notes how he tends to not reflect on his songs, nor the reason why he might have written them. He says, (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar): “I’ve never really analyzed it like that or thought like that. I just write as I feel at the time. That’s why any album that we do, Maiden or whatever, it’s just a statement of where you are at that point in time.”