Sam Duckworth is a British musician from Southend-on-Sea, best known as the artist behind Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. He also records under his own name, and two albums appear under that billing: The Mannequin and Amazing Grace.

Solo work

Under the Sam Duckworth name, he releases material distinct from the Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly project. The Mannequin is released in 2011 on Cooking Vinyl, while Amazing Grace follows in 2013 and is self-released through Pledgemusic. The Mannequin is also associated with Mannequin Republic.

Background and style

Duckworth grows up in Southend-on-Sea in the United Kingdom. His work is described as spanning acoustic, indie, indie pop, mellow and folk, although other material under the same name is also associated with ambient, videogame and classical improvisation. His music draws on a wide range of influences, including jazz, ambience and rock.

Working methods

He creates music using Reason 4, with piano improvisations played directly into the program from a keyboard. He then shapes those recordings with effects such as delay and reverb. Ideas for songs and themes often come from simple suggestions from friends and family.

Other artist of the same name

There is also a separate artist called Sam Duckworth who is a teenager from Stockport, England.