SoundClick artist: firesong - Good old-fashioned hi-tech mid-western Gospel music (a little bit country and a little bit rock and

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.

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?

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 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

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.

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heleanamaria

commenting Glory in the Highest

posted on Wed December 2, 2009

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Hi Dan and Amber,
You both Blend So Well! This Song Made me Smile!
This is Such a Beautful Gift to Jesus and His people!

Blessings, and Merry Christmas!
Heleana Maria or HM

Heleana Maria
http://soundclick.com/heleanamaria

Lea A

commenting Glory in the Highest

posted on Wed December 2, 2009

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Dan!
Wow, what a wonderful Christmas song this is! I love the message - your are so good in telling the story. Your voices, Ambers and yours, sound awesome together and your arrangement is high quality again. And what the most important, this song has a wonderful, sweet anointing. I love the song!
Thanking Jesus for you, Dan and Amber,
Lea

Hospital Choir in Helsinki
http://soundclick.com/hospitalchoirinhelsinki

randyandmarcy98

commenting Warriors

posted on Tue December 1, 2009

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So professional, so powerful! I really, really like this a lot! Bless you!!

Marcy White
http://soundclick.com/marcywhite

angela dittmar

posted on Fri October 9, 2009

Hi Dan
Stopped by to listen... lifting a prayer for Bob.

Many Blessings,
ang

angel flower music
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kaspco

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
http://soundclick.com/MCKerley

Southern Gospel Music

posted on Sat July 18, 2009

Love It....

Southern Gospel Music
http://soundclick.com/southerngospelmusic

ThomasDayton

commenting Outside the Box

posted on Fri May 8, 2009

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Not sure if I voted on the song as far as rating. Doing that now with the comment I bought it and it is my theme song very much. Put into words how I am believing at this time and before, and hope to believe into eternity!

ThomasDayton
http://soundclick.com/thomasdayton

Lea A

commenting Spirit Song

posted on Sat May 2, 2009

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Dan,
What a wonderful song again smile :)

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

rwfranz

commenting Outside the Box

posted on Tue February 17, 2009

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Cool.

Lea A

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. Let´s 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

larry mcfarland

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~

Larry Douglas McFarland
http://soundclick.com/larrydouglasmcfarland

dani72

commenting Glory to God in the Highest

posted on Sat December 13, 2008

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Thanks for this beautful song !
Peace

Tweakdaddy

commenting Lead Me On