Terminal

A song about making the most of your time.

The Second Hand

A song about the need for connections.

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Networking

Inspired by classic uptempo stripped-back rock songs, Misfit Man is one for those who belong on the fringes.

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Misfit Man

On the surface, a song about meeting with someone for a night out. More deeply, it speaks of the wounds collected along a journey to find a soulmate.

Streetwise

Written from the heart, this is a song about those long tiring days that we all endure, working through the day and returning to equal challenges at home.

Don’t Let The Embers Go Out

Once upon a time, I returned from Glastonbury festival and wrote a song. It was about my personal circumstances at the time: I was feeling lost and without direction. My hope was that I would eventually find myself and find a purpose.

A High Place

This song is a bit of fun, based on a period of my life when I was unemployed and annoying everyone. 

The track has swirly guitar, gated 'verb and 80s synth sounds. 

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Theatre Of (Ruined) Dreams

A song written in ire about rich individuals who have a negative influence on society in the pursuit of self-interest, particularly by manipulating public opinion through media.

Caesar

An experimental song, and unless it makes it onto an EP or album, a SoundCloud exclusive! 

Building from a trap-inspired drum pattern, it has a rising bass and a rousing finish at 2 mins. 

The lyrics are observations of modern life in my town, and how I like to walk or run at night.

When The Streets Sleep

A song reflecting on life now that the world is becoming increasingly dangerous. The main message is for all of those who keep us going when times are hard.

End of Days

Written about my dad's life and background. From growing up in Middleton, Greater Manchester, in the 50s and 60s, to joining the Royal Navy, before meeting my mother and finding his home.

The cover art is a picture of the man himself.

Made in Manchester

Studio demo by Freakishly Long Mirrors' original line up of brothers Simon and Robert Debanks with Andrew Hewer and Andrew How. It was recorded in 2007.

01 Together We Stand

02 I Recall

03 Falling Down

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Simon Debanks is an independent artist based near Oxford in the UK. A self-taught singer, guitarist and keyboardist, he has previously written for and performed in bands but now brings his creativity to solo projects.

Simon grew up listening to an eclectic mix of pop and rock, a foundation that will be apparent in his music. Primary influences can be found from the indie music scene of the 90s and the first decade of the new millennium; however, he enjoys modern indie in many flavours, so his sound has developed with a happy mix of the traditional and contemporary.

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