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Dan Simmons
- Christian songwriter/musician
Dan Simmons
- Christian songwriter/musician
» genre:
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Contemporary Christian
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Single Heart
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NEWS
Featured song is "I'll Live For Him"...this is an older song of mine that we recorded about seven years ago...I'm featuring it for awhile because my good friend, Christian brother and singing partner for 25 years, Bob Huston, is the lead vocalist on it...Bob is going through a tough time right now battling cancer and all that that entales (chemo, etc.)...As you listen to his remarkable barotone voice please offer up a prayer on his behalf...it would mean the world to me...Thanks
It's just "good ol' fashioned hi-tech mid-western gospel music"
"firesong" is the songwriting ministry of Dan Simmons
It is Dan's desire to faithfully share that which he has been given. This website will be a sampling of recordings that Dan, along with family and friends, have done over the years. Special thanks go to Dan's cousin Gene Simmons, his singing partner for over 40 years and ministry partner for thirty, his beautiful and talented daughter Amber and the guys of Single Heart (Gene, Bob, Chris, Marty and Tata) who join with him to sing praises to the Lord.
Dan hopes that it is evident to everyone... that though the melodies, styles and singers may change... JESUS has always been and will always be...the Song!
...this music is one simple expression of a very thankful heart.
"firesong" is the songwriting ministry of Dan Simmons
It is Dan's desire to faithfully share that which he has been given. This website will be a sampling of recordings that Dan, along with family and friends, have done over the years. Special thanks go to Dan's cousin Gene Simmons, his singing partner for over 40 years and ministry partner for thirty, his beautiful and talented daughter Amber and the guys of Single Heart (Gene, Bob, Chris, Marty and Tata) who join with him to sing praises to the Lord.
Dan hopes that it is evident to everyone... that though the melodies, styles and singers may change... JESUS has always been and will always be...the Song!
...this music is one simple expression of a very thankful heart.
Why this name?
I've been a professional firefighter for 24 years (now retired)
and a Christian songwriter and musician for 30...thus "firesong". Clever, right?
and a Christian songwriter and musician for 30...thus "firesong". Clever, right?
Do you play live?
I played live for thirty years with three Christian bands...PEACE, Adoration and Single Heart. I currently play with the praise band at my church.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It opens a world wide market for the average non professional musician...that's cool. And lets people like myself share with people all around the world.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure, stranger things have happened (maybe?)
Band History:
"firesong" is not a touring band but rather the works of Dan Simmons. Music on this sight will consist of Dan's solo demos, his daughter Amber's performance of his songs and the band Single Heart (consisting of Dan and Gene Simmons, Bob Huston and Chris Baker) who traveled together for 20 years...
Your influences?
Southern gospel ( Gaither Vocal band, Cathedrals), contemporary Christian ( Steven Curtis Chapman, Phillips Craig and Dean, Casting Crowns etc.)
Favorite non christian artists (The Eagles, Little River Band, The Gatlins)
Favorite non christian artists (The Eagles, Little River Band, The Gatlins)
Favorite spot?
Right where I am
Equipment used:
Yamaha Tyros 2, Line 6 Variax and Pod XT Live, Roland Ax
I record with Cubase Sx and Wavelab 5
I record with Cubase Sx and Wavelab 5
Anything else...?
Jesus said if He was lifted up He would draw all men to Him...I just want to lift Him up and let Him do the drawing...may He be exalted by this website.
Comments
posted on Tue October 6, 2009
Wow! I love the diversity in your music and most of all that it gives praise to our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. : ) Blessings, Cathy
MC Kerley
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posted on Sat July 18, 2009
Love It....
Southern Gospel Music
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commenting Outside the Box
posted on Fri May 8, 2009
Hey just wanted to stop by and say I can not get away from this song. When in other places I am talking or thinking about walking outside the box like Jesus I sometimes ;link to this song. Hope that is ok. Once again I can not get away from this write, perfect under the sun!
ThomasDayton
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commenting Spirit Song
posted on Sat May 2, 2009
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Dan,
What a wonderful song again
You are just a great lyricist, composer and singer. This song of love is so anointed and glorifies Jesus.
Thank you for bringing this joy and treasure to my late evening here in Finland!
Lea
What a wonderful song again
You are just a great lyricist, composer and singer. This song of love is so anointed and glorifies Jesus.
Thank you for bringing this joy and treasure to my late evening here in Finland!
Lea
Hospital Choir in Helsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
commenting Outside the Box
posted on Tue February 17, 2009
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Cool.
commenting Dream the Dreams (live version)
posted on Mon January 26, 2009
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Dan,
I love this song...great lyrics, wonderful melody and anointed vocals!
Wow, thank you again. Letīs dream faith dreams with Jesus - again!! He is so faithful and everything is possible with Him!
God bless you!
Lea
I love this song...great lyrics, wonderful melody and anointed vocals!
Wow, thank you again. Letīs dream faith dreams with Jesus - again!! He is so faithful and everything is possible with Him!
God bless you!
Lea
Hospital Choir in Helsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
posted on Tue December 23, 2008
Dan, I love listening to your stuff. Every song is blessed.
No glory is ours, but all glory belongs to the one who has saved us from ourselves: Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Larry~
No glory is ours, but all glory belongs to the one who has saved us from ourselves: Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Larry~
Larry Douglas McFarland
http://soundclick.com/larrydouglasmcfarland
http://soundclick.com/larrydouglasmcfarland
commenting Glory to God in the Highest
posted on Sat December 13, 2008
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Thanks for this beautful song !
Peace
Peace
commenting Lead Me On
posted on Sun November 30, 2008
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Amen...Well done Indeed
Damascus Road Blues Band
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posted on Wed November 19, 2008
Hello Friend... I just put a new blues song on my music page. Please check it out and let me know what you think, OK?
Thanks
DB
Thanks
DB
Doug Brushell
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http://soundclick.com/dougbrushell
commenting Outside the Box
posted on Sun November 16, 2008
Dear Dan,
Another Wonderful Song with a Great Beat.
It makes me want to listen and sway with the music!
Sincerely,
Heleana Maria
Another Wonderful Song with a Great Beat.
It makes me want to listen and sway with the music!
Sincerely,
Heleana Maria
Heleana Maria
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http://soundclick.com/heleanamaria
commenting Warriors
posted on Mon October 13, 2008
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Dan,
what an anointed, encouraging song...great, great lyrics, wow!
We need this song in this dark world, in this dark night - Jesus is our Hero, our Warrior, our Victor and because He is on our side, weīll never be defeated. I love this song! Itīs so amazing how a song in minor key can be so victorious!
With blessings, Lea
what an anointed, encouraging song...great, great lyrics, wow!
We need this song in this dark world, in this dark night - Jesus is our Hero, our Warrior, our Victor and because He is on our side, weīll never be defeated. I love this song! Itīs so amazing how a song in minor key can be so victorious!
With blessings, Lea
Hospital Choir in Helsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki
posted on Tue September 23, 2008
But it should have been me... God has blessed me right out of my pants with your writing
this on. I take my laptop along with me when I go to the Stand Down... put
on "It Should Have Been Me"... then like a good and patient fisherman I slowly cast and reel and I wait.
As the participating Veterans pass around the Chaplain's station they stop listen, get
convicted, get delivered, and get going in God's plan and not theirs. your song
has brought at least 19 men, women, Veterans, and one old Chaplain back
into line. Praise God for this song and the order you were directed to put
it and them in. I just wanted you to know it is one of the most liked by
all who listen to our station TSM RADIO. I am listening to "But It Should
have been me" and tears will come up well over and the only thing that will
come out of my mouth will be Thank You Jesus. sometime I am a total block
head but your song has brought me back to where I belong, in relationship
with Him. Thank you for pulling me up out of my dispair and setting me on
the road again. One of the blessing that you get from God for this is;
Father because of this song-writer and his listening to you have I been set
back in line with Your plan and not mine, I will redouble all that I do to
pull as many as possible from ole' slew foot's grasp.
God loves the likes of you you know
Chaplain Chris
SPC Garrett's Dad
USCOC_Chaplain@Military.com
Tried to Email you but it bounced.
this on. I take my laptop along with me when I go to the Stand Down... put
on "It Should Have Been Me"... then like a good and patient fisherman I slowly cast and reel and I wait.
As the participating Veterans pass around the Chaplain's station they stop listen, get
convicted, get delivered, and get going in God's plan and not theirs. your song
has brought at least 19 men, women, Veterans, and one old Chaplain back
into line. Praise God for this song and the order you were directed to put
it and them in. I just wanted you to know it is one of the most liked by
all who listen to our station TSM RADIO. I am listening to "But It Should
have been me" and tears will come up well over and the only thing that will
come out of my mouth will be Thank You Jesus. sometime I am a total block
head but your song has brought me back to where I belong, in relationship
with Him. Thank you for pulling me up out of my dispair and setting me on
the road again. One of the blessing that you get from God for this is;
Father because of this song-writer and his listening to you have I been set
back in line with Your plan and not mine, I will redouble all that I do to
pull as many as possible from ole' slew foot's grasp.
God loves the likes of you you know
Chaplain Chris
SPC Garrett's Dad
USCOC_Chaplain@Military.com
Tried to Email you but it bounced.
commenting Outside the Box
posted on Sun September 21, 2008
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Hey Dan, I love the country funk of this song, production and vocals are as usual top notch.
You are no doubt one of the best composers I have heard.
ART
You are no doubt one of the best composers I have heard.
ART
Art Elswick
http://soundclick.com/artelswick
http://soundclick.com/artelswick
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Stopped by to listen... lifting a prayer for Bob.
Many Blessings,
ang
http://soundclick.com/angelflowermusic