DAMON DOWNS – Back from the brink !.................I started writing songs, seriously around ten years ago.
Although my initial musical grounding was heavily influenced by Metal and Rock Music, I like to think I have matured into the type of songwriter who’s style is almost impossible to catagorise.
I’ve always placed a strong emphasis on melody and my personal lyrics are often entwined in subliminal paraphrase which leaves the songs completely open to the interpretation of the listener..................Influences range from artists as diverse as Incubus to Damien Rice – Metallica to Ryan Adams – Stevie Wonder to Prefab Sprout...............It doesn’t really matter where we all come from musically. The message’s can be the same whichever genre you listen to or prefer – so why restrict yourself to any particular kind of delivery – A great song is a great song whether it’s Motorhead or Simon and Garfunkel “....................I had previously gone out under the moniker IFLY and it was a hugely important learning curve in my development as a writer- however after taking myself away to Northumberland for a soul searching break I came home with a bunch of songs and went straight into the studio to record THE RETREAT – the debut album under the name MONSKI................
Since then I have had songs coming out of me every waking hour and even in my sleep....................I now have some fantasic friends and musicians to help create the sound and feel I want, for that I am forever in there debt......
These new songs are to be encompassed in my latest work – hopefully early into the new year and I am excited to be taking my songs out live again with a renewed verve..........................
Anyone wishing to find out more or indeed just stop by to say hello can do so by logging on to www.monskitunes.com or www.myspace.com/dsdowns
I always try to personally get back to everyone...........
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