The Danielson Famile is a band that plays a quirky blend of Indie pop and gospel music. The members of the band are Daniel Smith and his siblings Megan Smith (Megan Slaboda), David Smith, Rachel Smith (Rachel Galloway), Andrew Smith, wife Elin K. Smith, and friend Chris X. Smith (Chris Palladino). Recently, Sufjan Stevens has joined the band as an adopted member of the family, playing banjo on the album "Brother is to Son" and touring with them when possible. Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Secretly Canadian is an American record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. ... Daniel Smith is a musician and producer of a blend of Indie pop and gospel music. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... For the genre of Christian-themed music, see gospel music. ... Daniel Smith is a musician and producer of a blend of Indie pop and gospel music. ... Sufjan (SOOF-yon) Stevens (born July 1, 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, Michigan. ...

Biography

In Daniel Smith's final year at Rutgers University, he experienced a spiritual reawakening and decided to create music. The album "A Prayer for Every Hour" was submitted as his thesis and received an A. While their lyrical content is unabashedly Christian, the Famile has nevertheless received strong press and support from the mainstream audience due to their musical inventiveness. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is the largest institution for higher education in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. ...

Even though Daniel wrote many of their songs 6 years ago, the family shies away from copious rehearsing. These songs are intentionally integrated with a creative, improvisational quality they couldn't practice if they tried: songs dependent on the interaction of the moment, the spirit, and the rediscovery of sounds and patterns made by people who know each other very well.^[1]

As demonstrated on the "Tri-Danielson" albums, there are two other facets to the Danielson sound other than the "Famile":

• Brother Daniel: Daniel's "solo act", featuring sparser arrangements and meditative lyrics. Featured on "Brother is to Son."
• Danielsonship: incorporates several guest musicians and a large choir, and has a slightly harder edge than the other incarnations.

In 2001, they signed to Secretly Canadian, leaving their label Tooth & Nail for one with more sylistic similarties. They are also associated with the label Sounds Familyre. Secretly Canadian is an American record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. ... Tooth and Nail is also the name of an album by Dokken. ...

The Danielson Famile is also known for their contributions to the christian hip-hop group Soul-Junk. Soul-Junk is an experimental hip hop group from San Diego, California. ...

Recently, they have worked with Deerhoof, Sufjan Stevens, Sereena Maneesh, Leopulde and Half-handed Cloud.^[2] Deerhoof. ... Sufjan (SOOF-yon) Stevens (born July 1, 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, Michigan. ... Half-handed Cloud is a band from Berkeley, California. ...

There's no hard distinction between their music and visuals (costumes, graphics). "One enters your heart through your eyes, one through your ears," says Daniel. Daniel also makes a line of "Danny Goodys"--blinders, pillowcases, patches along the same themes as Danielson, and he and Rachel are collaborating on a children's story.

From Clarksboro, New Jersey but 15 minutes from Philadelphia, is still worlds away from any kind of open-mindedness. "I was threatened a lot as a teenanger," recalls Daniel. Before Danielson, he spent time in a performance art/noise band formed as a reaction to the environment of this farm town. Now, their shared history as a family is the foundation of their art, and also their home. Danielson now exist to make one smile and feel comforted.^[3]

Members

• Daniel Smith
• Megan Smith (Megan Slaboda)
• David Smith
• Rachel Smith (Rachel Galloway)
• Andrew Smith
• Elin K. Smith
• Chris X. Smith (Chris Palladino)

Daniel Smith is a musician and producer of a blend of Indie pop and gospel music. ...

Discography

Danielson Famile

Full Length Albums

• A Prayer for Every Hour (1995, Tooth and Nail Records)
• Tell Another Joke at the Ol' Choppin' Block (1997, Tooth and Nail Records)
• Tri-Danielson!!! (Alpha) (1998, Tooth and Nail Records)
• Tri-Danielson!!! (Omega) (1998, Tooth and Nail Records)
• Fetch the Compass Kids (2001, Secretly Canadian)
• Ships (early 2006, Secretly Canadian)

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EPs

• Insound Tour Support Series with Soul Junk (1999, Insound)

12 inch vinyls

• Tri-Danielson!!! (Alpha/Omega) (1999, Secretly Canadian)

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Singles (7 inch vinyls)

• Dry Goods, Dry Power/Left-Handed Smoker Shifter (2006, Sounds Familyre)
• When It Comes To You I'm Lazy/Goody, Goody (2006, Kill Rock Stars)
• I'm Slow But I'm Sloppy/Did I Step On Your Remix (2006, Anticon Records)

Singles (CDs)

• Flip Flop Flim Flam (2001, Flue Vog)

Compilation appearances

• Better Than the Beatles: A Tribute to the Shaggs (2001) Track: "Who are Parents?"
• Dimension Mix: A Tribute to Bruce Haack (2005) Track: "Nothing to do"

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Brother Danielson

Full Length Abums

• Brother is to Son (2004, Secretly Canadian)

Secretly Canadian is an American record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. ...

Singles (7 inch vinyls)

• The Kid/Five Stars and Two Thumbs Up (2003, Secretly Canadian)

Secretly Canadian is an American record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. ...

Movies

• "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?" DVD (2006)
• "Danielson: a Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise HERE)" (2006)

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External links

• Danielson - Official Site
• SoundsFamilyre - Official Site
• Secretly Canadian - Official Site
• Danielson: A Family Movie
• Interview with Bro. Danielson