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Erik Simon

About Me

Since graduating from Michigan State University Erik Simon has been writing and performing with bands in the East Lansing Michigan area since the late 1990's. First with the metal outfit Question the Question then serving as the main creative force in the Alt Rock group Porno Jazz and it’s offshoot Backseat Experience between 2002 and 2007. Erik also worked for a time as an sound engineer and producer at a studio in Lansing Michigan. After the mutual decision to end Backseat Experience in spring of 2007 he decided to step out on his own. What is on this page is a sampling of songs Erik wrote in an attempt to express what he has experienced in his travels and as a musician trying to reconcile his artistic ambitions with the world around him. Inspired by the people he has encountered, even if it was only for a brief moment, he is trying paint a picture of America as he has seen it.However Erik really hates writing about himself in the third person so he will never do this again.

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Member Since: 22/03/2007
Band Members: Erik Simon
You Belong in Brooklyn
Down to earth and hard working, you're a true New Yorker.
And although you may be turning into a yuppie, you never forget your roots. Where Should Your Inner New Yorker Live?
Influences: Sunny Day Real Estate, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Red House Painters, Roger Waters, The Replacements, Def Leppard, Smashing Pumpkins
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Artifact

ArtifactGlowing like a beaconI can't avert my gazeDrawing me like never beforeThe beauty of your faceLost in sarcasmMy advances all fall shortTo risk my ego nowI'm not sure I can affordLike a masterpi...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:08:00 GMT

New Song

Here are the lyrics to the newest song postedFear of LoveI feel a tremor in my bonesWhen you look me in the eyeThe Brief caress of your soft skinIt's our passion we belieFear of the consequence of Mix...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:56:00 GMT

The Psychology of Art and Popular Culture

It is my intention to not only provide music on this page but also try and explain my philosophies here as well. My songs that are posted here are based on my experiences trying to make a living as a ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Lyrics

Here are the Lyrics to the songs posted.If the falls gonna kill youIt can be scary sometimesVenturing into the unknownTry and stake your claimIn this world of reality TV ShowsIf the falls what's gonna...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:46:00 GMT