Sean Danielsen Explained

Sean Danielsen
Birth Name:Sean Julian Danielsen
Birth Date:1982 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:California, United States[1]
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Years Active:1994–present
Label:Bieler Bros., eOne, EMI, F.O.F. Label Group, Lava Records, Pavement Entertainment, Throwback Records, Two Disciples Entertainment
Associated Acts:He Is Legend, Nina Storey, Smile Empty Soul, World Fire Brigade

Sean Julian Danielsen (born February 14, 1982)[2] is an American musician and artistic painter,[3] [4] [5] best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of American rock bands Smile Empty Soul[6] and World Fire Brigade.[7] In addition to creating one studio album[8] and three independent extended play albums,[9] Danielsen has also collaborated on Noise Refinery (West One Music) compilation album Anger Management with former He Is Legend rhythm guitarist Mitchell Ray Marlow.[10] [11]

History

Early years

As the son of Jerry Danielsen, recording artist[12] and owner of Busy Signal Studios,[13] Danielsen was born in California. In the three years leading up to his tenth birthday,[1] Danielsen lived in the midst of a desolate summer camp in Maine.[1] After performing in his first rock band at age 11,[6] Danielsen moved to California midway through his teens to live with his father.[14]

Music career

Smile Empty Soul

Shortly after moving across the country, Danielsen met percussionist Derek Gledhill and bassist Ryan Martin while attending neighboring high schools in Santa Clarita, California. It was through this partnership in 1998[6] that alternative rock band Smile Empty Soul was formed.[15] Shortly after releasing their gold certified eponymous album[16] in early 2003,[17] Danielsen performed on and helped compose "My Father's Daughter", which was released as a track[18] on American rock vocalist Nina Storey's fifth studio album 24 Off the Board.[19]

World Fire Brigade

In 2009,[20] Danielsen formed rock band World Fire Brigade with Brett Scallions of American rock band Fuel.[7] After working with former Shinedown bassist Brad Stewart, the band recruited music producer Eddie Wohl to play keyboard for the band. On August 28, 2012, debut album Spreading My Wings, featuring Candiria percussionist Ken Schalk, in addition to guitarists Mike McCready and Rob Caggiano was released via FrostByte Media.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

Solo career

Enjoy the Process

On 16 April 2013,[26] [27] Danielsen released his first solo album, Enjoy the Process.[9] The EP, produced by Eddie Wohl, featured six acoustic tracks.[9] The songs used on the album were described by the singer as delicate, low key songs that are best accompanied by light guitar and diverge from tunes typically performed by his first major label band. After publishing the EP, PureGrainAudio.com released a free copy of "The Breaks", the first song on the album.[28]

Anger Management

Between the publishing of his first two albums, he worked with former He Is Legend guitarist Mitchell Ray Marlow on "Away" and "Best in You", two songs featured on Anger Management, a compilation album released on February 27, 2014, by West One Music.[29]

Food Chain (EP)

Danielsen's second solo album, entitled Food Chain, featured a full band and was recorded in Babylon Studios in Van Nuys, California. Released in November 2014, the album gave Danielsen more flexibility in the music he was able to play.[9] [30] [31]

During late 2014[9] and early 2015, the vocalist toured the United States[32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] in support of his second EP.[38]

In September 2015, Danielsen stated that he plans to publish his next solo EP in late 2016.[39]

Product of Isolation

In October 2016, Danielsen posted on his Facebook page, that in January 2017, he planned to release Product of Isolation, his first full-length solo studio album.[40] Early the following month, the singer announced that 13 January 2017 is the planned release date for that work.[41]

Mind Control to Steal the Soul

In March 2017, the guitarist announced that he plans to release Mind Control to Steal the Soul, his third solo EP, some time in July of that year.[42] The following month, Danielsen announced the release date as well as potential song titles.[43]

The Best of Sean Danielsen Solo

In February 2019, the singer released a compilation album entitled The Best of Sean Danielsen Solo,[44] with The Best of Sean Danielsen Solo Material, Vol. 2[45] arriving two months later.[46]

Discography

Solo career

World Fire Brigade

Contributions

Smile Empty Soul

Albums

Extended play albums

Contributions

Personal life

In July 2013, he began selling his own paintings via Facebook.[5]

In June 2016, he married his long time partner, that he had been in a relationship with since 2005.[69]

For his entire music career, he has used Schecter electric and acoustic guitars. He also cited Jerry Cantrell and Kim Thayil as his favorite guitarists.[70] Sean recently has switched from Schecter to Dean and no longer uses Schecter. Sean is an official artist of Dean as per Dean's official website.[71]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sean Danielsen . Ffrf.org . November 13, 2018.
  2. Web site: Music for Media. Westonemusic.com. December 8, 2014.
  3. Web site: Take Aim: Amy Sciarretto vs. Smile Empty Soul's Sean Danielsen. Artistdirect.com. May 12, 2015.
  4. Web site: Smile Empty Soul Members Talk New Album 'Chemicals,' Touring + More. Loudwire.com. December 26, 2013 . May 12, 2015.
  5. Web site: Sean Danielsen. Facebook.com. May 12, 2015.
  6. Web site: Smile Empty Soul. Artistdirect.com. December 8, 2014. January 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150124041436/http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/smile-empty-soul/2569641. dead.
  7. Web site: Pearl Jam, Anthrax Members Guest on World Fire Brigade Debut - Blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. June 4, 2012 . December 16, 2014.
  8. Web site: SMILE EMPTY SOUL Announce Release Of Rarities Album; Singer / Guitarist SEAN DANIELSEN's Product of Isolation Out Now. Bravewords.com. April 22, 2017.
  9. Web site: Smile Empty Soul singer to play solo concert. Joplin Globe. November 21, 2014 . December 8, 2014.
  10. Web site: Spotify. Spotify.com. December 8, 2014.
  11. Web site: Spotify. Spotify.com. December 8, 2014.
  12. Web site: Jerry Danielsen – Discography – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 16, 2014.
  13. Web site: Jerry Danielsen. May 13, 2014. BlogTalkRadio.com. December 17, 2014.
  14. Web site: Smile Empty Soul Say Put Down That Bottle And Watch The News. https://web.archive.org/web/20140809124125/http://www.mtv.com/news/1473239/smile-empty-soul-say-put-down-that-bottle-and-watch-the-news/. dead. August 9, 2014. MTV News. December 8, 2014.
  15. Web site: Smile Empty Soul Members Talk New Album 'Chemicals,' Touring + More. Loudwire.com. December 26, 2013 . December 16, 2014.
  16. Web site: Smile Empty Soul kicks off summer tour Thursday in Las Vegas. Christa Emmer. AXS. December 17, 2014.
  17. Web site: Smile Empty Soul – Smile Empty Soul – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic. Johnny Loftus. AllMusic. December 17, 2014.
  18. Web site: 24 Off the Board – Nina Storey – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 17, 2014.
  19. Web site: Nina Storey – Discography – AllMusic. Linda Seida. AllMusic. December 17, 2014.
  20. Web site: World Fire Brigade Debut Album Features Guest Spots From Pearl Jam + Anthrax Members. Loudwire.com. June 4, 2012 . December 20, 2014.
  21. Web site: Fuel to play free acoustic show at Hollywood Casino Toledo – Toledo Free Press. Toledofreepress.com. December 8, 2014.
  22. Web site: WORLD FIRE BRIGADE Spreading My Wings cd. PlanetMosh.com. November 19, 2012 . December 8, 2014.
  23. Web site: Fuel Singer Brett Scallions on Fronting Hard Rock Band World Fire Brigade. Noisecreep.com. September 13, 2012 . December 8, 2014.
  24. Web site: Spreading My Wings – World Fire Brigade – Release Credits – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 8, 2014.
  25. Web site: Fuel and Smile Empty Soul Supergroup World Fire Brigade Set Debut ::World Fire Brigade New. Antimusic.com. December 8, 2014.
  26. Web site: iTunes - Music - Enjoy the Process - EP by Sean Danielsen. iTunes. April 16, 2013 . January 9, 2015.
  27. Web site: SEAN DANIELSEN – Weed, Jesus, Country Douche Bags and Fake Assholes – Screamer Magazine. Screamer Magazine. November 26, 2014 . December 8, 2014.
  28. Web site: Sean Danielsen - "The Breaks" [Free Song Download] « Audio ]. PureGrainAudio.com. Chris Gonda. January 9, 2015.
  29. Web site: Sean Danielsen – Music on Google Play. Play.google.com. December 20, 2014.
  30. Web site: Sean Danielsen's 'Food Chain' – Food Industry Today. IPD Group. Food.einnews.com. December 8, 2014.
  31. Web site: SEAN DANIELSEN - Food Chain - Screamer Magazine. Screamer Magazine. October 28, 2014 . January 9, 2015.
  32. Web site: Sean Danielsen's 'Food Chain'. Pollstar.com. December 8, 2014.
  33. Web site: Sean Danielsen - "Food Chain" [Exclusive Free Song Download] « Audio « PureGrainAudio.com]. Chris Gonda. Puregrainaudio.com. 23 January 2015.
  34. Web site: Sean Danielsen - Mobile Uploads - Facebook. Facebook.com. April 14, 2015.
  35. Web site: "Here's the first round of confirmed dates for my upcoming "spring 2015 solo acoustic tour"!!! I'll still be adding more though". Facebook.com. March 28, 2015.
  36. Web site: Sean Danielsen (of Smile Empty Soul) & Opus (of Dead By Wednesday) w/ Lost Elysium, Seven Faces, Letterbox, & Avius Me - Facebook. Facebook.com. March 12, 2015.
  37. Web site: Pepper"s Productions Present - Sean Danielsen from Smile Empty Soul - Facebook. Facebook.com. March 12, 2015.
  38. Web site: "2015 Summer solo acoustic tour kicks off next week!!!". Facebook.com. July 22, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  39. Web site: Spending a little time on this beautiful Arkansas day refining the new songs for the upcoming Smile Empty Soul EP(spring of 2016), and my next solo EP(Fall of 2016). Getting excited for Smile to go into the studio in Los Angeles California next month!!!. Facebook.com. September 12, 2015.
  40. Web site: Sean Danielsen - Timeline . Facebook . 2016-10-02.
  41. Web site: Sean Danielsen - Timeline - Facebook. Facebook.com. November 6, 2016.
  42. Web site: Sean Danielsen - I'm happy to announce I've finished... . Facebook.com . 2017-03-28.
  43. Web site: Sean Danielsen. Facebook.com. April 22, 2017.
  44. Web site: The Best of Sean Danielsen Solo Material by Smile Empty Soul on Amazon Music - Amazon.com. Amazon.com.
  45. Web site: The Best of Sean Danielsen Solo Material, Vol. 2. May 11, 2019. Open.spotify.com.
  46. Web site: Smile Empty Soul. Open.spotify.com. May 11, 2019.
  47. Web site: Interview - Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul - Music Interview - Hard Rock Interview . Crypticrock.com. April 4, 2014 . January 2, 2015.
  48. Web site: Smile Empty Soul's Sean Danielsen - 850 Music & Entertainment. 850 Music & Entertainment. October 18, 2013 . January 2, 2015.
  49. Web site: The Stage for Music + Culture – Arena. arena.com. December 20, 2014.
  50. Web site: Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul Premieres New Song, "Rescue Me". Revolvermag.com. January 2, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150302025944/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/sean-danielsen-of-smile-empty-soul-premieres-new-song-rescue-me.html. March 2, 2015. mdy-all.
  51. Web site: Daily Updates - Sean Danielsen: Food Chain. Currentland.com. January 2, 2015.
  52. Web site: Melodic Net - Sean Danielsen - Mind Control to Steal the Soul - EP . Melodic.net . 2017-07-21 . 2019-05-11.
  53. Web site: World Fire Brigade – Discography – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 20, 2014.
  54. Web site: My Father's Daughter – Nina Storey – Listen, Appearances, Song Review – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 8, 2014.
  55. Web site: Jerry Danielsen - Looking. YouTube. January 25, 2015.
  56. Web site: Deaf Ears - Jerry Danielsen - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic. AllMusic. January 25, 2015.
  57. Web site: Various Artists: Anger Management – Music on Google Play. Play.google.com. December 20, 2014.
  58. Web site: KNAC.COM - News - DEAD BY WEDNESDAY Premiere 'Live Again' Video. Knac.com. April 22, 2017.
  59. Re-released in 2008 and again in 2010 as More Anxiety.
  60. Web site: Smile Empty Soul – Discography – AllMusic. Johnny Loftus. AllMusic. December 20, 2014.
  61. Web site: Smile Empty Soul. www.facebook.com.
  62. Web site: SMILE EMPTY SOUL "Black Pilled" album pre-order | smileemptymusic . Mrafia1.wixsite.com . 2021-10-12.
  63. Web site: Grooveshark. Grooveshark.com. December 20, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140329002832/http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/B+Sides+EP/7511082. March 29, 2014. mdy-all.
  64. Web site: B-Sides. Musixmatch.com. December 20, 2014.
  65. Web site: Sean Danielsen. www.facebook.com.
  66. Web site: Sean Danielsen. www.facebook.com. Sep 4, 2020.
  67. Web site: The Punisher: The Album – Various Artists – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic. AllMusic. December 22, 2014.
  68. Web site: Spider-Man 2 [Original Soundtrack] – Danny Elfman – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic]. James Christopher Monger. AllMusic. December 22, 2014.
  69. Web site: Sean Danielsen Interview: His New Marriage, Expanding Smile Empty Soul's Fanbase. August 25, 2016. YouTube.
  70. Web site: Smile Empty Soul's Sean Danielsen: "Our Songs Have Elements of Anger That Live On". Caleb. Haley. February 13, 2014. Phoenixnewtimes.com.
  71. Web site: Sean Danielsen | Dean Guitars. www.deanguitars.com.

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