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#711663 04/02/22 08:19 AM
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Hey guys...it was 15 years ago I retired from professional firefighting to become a full time pastor...I went from putting out fires to trying to start them in one fell swoop...the song I'm sharing is the first song I wrote after that move and my first solo recording (I had always had the comfort of leaning on other voices)...it's simple lyrically but captured my heart at the time...these are the original vocals but BiaB has helped me settle into the style I wanted for the song...this song is probably why I call my music "firesong"

This Fire
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Good song! I really like your vocal, great vibrato, tone, and passion.

Nicely done!

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Qualty song, quality delivery, great vocal, and a really ideal mix.


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I love this song... Great writing and delivery.
Heartfelt music.


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Thanks Dave, AudioTrack and bloc-head...glad you guys enjoyed the song...I appreciate your comments and encouragement...Dan


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Beautiful song and beautiful voice!

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Very nicely done, Firesong! You have a very nice voice and this production suits it well to be sure.

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Rob and Marie and Dewey...thanks to you all for your gracious comments...Dan


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Beautiful vocal and lyric. Love when your harmonies kick in. Well done


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Super vocal and outstanding lyrics

Great backing band

What's not to love!

Loved it.


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Suddenly I realized how many proctologists are on the road.

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As usual, nice voice and pleasant arrangement. Good write as well.

Sort of a Glenn Yarbrough vibe with the arrangement and vibrato. laugh


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Hello Dan,
God blessed you with a wonderful voice.
Good song. Love the harmony. Reminds me of the Gatlin Brothers.
Josie

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Great song, great delivery, great message. I really look forward to hearing your songs ... this one filled all expectations!

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Mario, David, Josie and Brad...thanks so much guys for your kind comments...they are very much appreciated...Dan


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Wow, I really like that "putting out fires to trying to start them," Dan. And I really like this song, too. Vocals have that high level of passion that grabs the listener. You sing with such conviction and authority; you must be a terrific pastor.


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Very nice! Very well put together.

Your lyrics and passionate vocals go well with the country backing tracks.

As a fiddle player, I love the fiddle backing from RealTrack 1753. Guess I'll have to check that out!


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You have a nice, mellow band to accompany your smooth vocal.

The song's arrangement builds like a slow burning fire and the ending is very good.

What a fine first song to celebrate your transition from firefighter to pastor!

Well done,

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Hey Marty, Bryan and Janice and Bud...thanks so much for your kind comments...Dan


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Nicely done. Good strong vocal
I am reminded of Marty Robbins again.

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