Simon the Magpie is an experimental [[tinkerer]] who alters existing musical instruments to make original sound qualities. Many of his instruments, especially his early ones utilize electronic devices and toys using [[circuit bending]]. He often does this as an experiment to see what will happen. He has garnered a large youtube audience enthusiastic about his experiments, which are often humorous and absurd. 

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===Magpie Pirates=== 
Simon is also the founder of a social group called the Magpie Pirates for the promotion of circuit bending. 

===Instruments===

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Simon has a very interesting position on this wiki in that no instruments are fully made by him, but the originality in his instruments comes from the alterations and experiments he makes on existing instruments. His youtube channel details extensive experiments, often absurd, that investigate the types of sounds possible when existing instruments are altered. 

===Notes===
Youtube channel ((https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonTheMagpie/videos)) \\
bandcamp ((https://simonthemagpie.bandcamp.com)) \\
Website ((http://www.magpieplace.com/))\\
Magpie Pirates website ((https://www.magpiepirates.com/)) \\