Daniel Childs

Why do I write?

I write music for the confused.  For the ones who struggle to fit in with this twisted society.  I write music for the people who know they’re not perfect, and for the people who wrestle with life as they lay in bed at night wishing they could sleep.  I write music for the seekers of God, for the sufferers, and for the guy who can never get the girl he loves to look his way.  I write music for the tired, the frightened, the brave, the failures, the rejected, and the sarcastic citizens of the world.  

How is it that my music is geared toward these types of people?  It’s simple… it’s because this describes me.  I write songs to express myself, and to talk about things that I can’t actually talk about.  Every song I write has a window to some aspect of my mind or heart within it, and is an expression of the things I believe and feel.

In 2010, I recorded an independent album called “Wisdom for Fools”, with the intent of releasing it.  However, I didn’t release it, because without warning, a five-month diversion of my course interrupted my life as I made an eventually regretted move to Florida to take a job that I was not suited for.

I now have good news, though!  As a gesture toward getting everyone excited about new music projects I am working on, I have released “Wisdom For Fools” for download on my website at www.danielchilds.com!

This is a Pop album, and I believe it to be a very good one.  The songs are written thoughtfully, and cover a vast variety of subject matter from my heart.  

Though I classify this music as “Pop”, this album does, however, fit within the genre of Christian music as well because many of the songs have Christian lyrics and meanings.

Most of “Wisdom For Fools” was recorded at my house in Franklin, and some of it was recorded at the church I worked at in Florida.  The guitars on the album were played by myself as well as Cameron Childs.  I played bass and keyboards, as well as did all the vocals.

So, I write this blog entry to pursued you to go to danielchilds.com today and download “Wisdom For Fools” in the online store!  I believe this album will bless you, that the songs will encourage you, and that it’s fun to listen to.

Also in the online store, you can buy “Wisdom for Fools” t-shirts and hoodies.

Above: music video for “Until You Do”, a song from the “Wisdom For Fools” album.

As for future music projects:

I’m already working on two other albums, which is why I strategically released “Wisdom for Fools” at this time in order to get everyone excited about the new music I’m working on, which is sounding even better!

One of the new projects I’m working on is a Christian project called “Carry Me”, and I’m almost finished recording it.  It is sounding better than anything I’ve ever worked on before, and I’m excited about releasing it and selling it at concerts.

I am also in early writing stages for a brand new completely Pop album.  I consider myself more of an Alternative / Pop artist at heart, because when writing Christian music, you have to write within certain perimeters.  With me, there’s simply more to the story.  I have more words about life to share.  And when writing Pop music, I am free to write about whatever I want, including Christian meanings.  And am free to sound however I want.

So, be on the lookout for these future projects!

I want you all to know that I appreciate you, your friendship, and your support of my music.  I encourage you to download “Wisdom For Fools” today and enjoy it!

May God bless you and keep you in His divine care!

- Daniel Childs

“My ship crashed, and I found through my defeat

There is wisdom for fools like me.”