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Hey guys...this is a song that is special to me...it's one of the few that my son, Ian and I have shared together on...I've always liked our first rendition but the track was made completely with keyboards and lacked some realism and feeling...so I restyled it and came up with a different (and better) feel for the piece IMO...it's a song for the church...so, if you do...thanks for listening.

Voice of Their Cry
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Wow Dan. I can see why it's so special to you. That's pretty cool that you've got recordings with yourself and both your daughter and your son. Sure liked that chorus, congratulations on another well written song and the production was outstanding - again.

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Beautiful song and performance. Easy to understand its special value to you. Harmonies are superb.


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Absolutely superb vocals a huge sound.

A really well written song.

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Is there anyone in your family that is not a talented musician?

Great song, powerful vocals from both you and your son.

The powerful backing vocals fondly remind me of the song In a Lifetime by Clannad (featuring Bono).

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Hi Firesong,

Promising song. Needs more light and shade e.g. another instrument in verse 2, lead breaks and more work.

Good luck with this song.

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Hi Dan and Ian
What a great song
Perfectly sung by both of you
The song structure is very well done
I like the solo at the end and then the chorus again.
It is so well done. Very good
Has made joy to listen
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The Simmons household sounds like such a pleasant and talented place. Yes, Dan, this song is very special for many reasons. Add your son to the memory and the smile broadens. Vocals and mix are spot-on as always. Man, there is such feeling coming through those vocals. Inspirational!!


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That's just beautiful...and the chorus is something special with its wonderful harmonies.
And the structure, especially with another chorus after the solo, really works well.


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Dan,
Wow, that`s a stellar lead vocal ( and beautiful harmonies) on a powerful song!
The passionate chorus gave me goosebumps.
Great work by a very talented family.

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Dan, you and your son just hit a major league home run.

Outstanding vocals and lead guitar.
Super chord progression.
Outstanding mix.
Another winner my friend

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Dan & Ian,

Well written.

A very nice "subtle" production.

Gorgeous vocals and harmonies. Well recorded and well mixed.

Nice solo - simple and very melodic - what a solo ought to be.

A good listen.

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Boy Dan you have a talented family. Awesome vocals and harmonies. I can see how this song is special to you. You must be so proud of him. Well done


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Hey this sounds really great Dan. Very uplifting.

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Dan,

Thats a cool chord progression going on in the verses. It really sets the mood for the melancholy feel of the track! The chorus comes in so powerfully! The accompaniment is sparse but oh so effective! Your vocals are perfect and processed pro all the way! What a great song! Man everything you post keeps raising the bar higher and higher! I love the guitar solo played on the keyboard, it sounds great! Your son really stepped up to the plate and delivered also! You're a great musical family!

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My sincere thanks for all of the thoughts and comments from all of the great contributors to this post concerning "Voice of Their Cry"...best regards...Dan


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You and your son sound great together and we know you must be proud to have your son singing with you ... and your daughter as we recently heard.

Good performances, band, lyric, arrangement and mix. Epic all the way around.

BTW, what is the source of the drums? They sounded good and the build with them on the chorus was effective.

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