Meet Danny
From the time he was very small, Danny showed a special talent and passion for music. A singer from the start, Danny wouldn’t stop humming to eat his cereal in the morning. He learned to play the piano, and then the saxophone. In his teenage years, he discovered the acoustic guitar and began songwriting.
Featured Songs
“Silent Cry”
Danny used music to express his hopes and joys as well as his fears and sorrows, sometimes juxtaposed in the same song. One of Danny’s songs “Silent Cry” was written shortly after the Tsunami of December 2004 and his pathology report which occurred within a day of it. It tells of pain but speaks of hope, which symbolized Danny’s life. Before Danny’s second brain surgery, we recorded Dannys singing and playing his guitar to it, accompanied by a bass player.
“Waiting On An Angel”
Danny loved to sing and play his guitar to Ben Harper’s song "Waiting On An Angel.”
This was one of the songs that was recorded in early 2006 with Josquin des Pres accompanying him on the base.
Years later, we had the beautiful voice of Heatherlyn added to this recording and played it with some photos at Danny’s Tenth Anniversary.
Danny Updates
Featured Videos
Danny singing and playing his guitar to his song Mountain’s Edge with an interpretative dance choreographed by Jean Isaacs Artistic Director of San Diego Dance Theater.
Danny Riley practicing his favorite song, Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (recorded in Big Sur in June 2007 by his mother, capturing his love of music). Danny did not know he was being filmed.
Enjoy a beautiful slideshow put together by his father Frank Riley, set to one of Danny’s most impactful songs “Through Their Eyes.”
Featured Photos
A Thank You from Danny
when i speak these words my tongue gets tied and my knees buckle.
you’re oh so kind! where can a tribute begin to commend you for all
the troubles and thoughts you’ve spent on such a distant cause and for my sake,
ill always remember and always take,
you with me in my heart.
Danny Riley Tree Planting Ceremony. After Danny died, surrounded by family and friends, we planted a tree in loving memory of him. December 27, 2008 Chula Vista, CA