Background
Daniel grew up in a Pentecostal Christian home, and was soon involved in praise/worship at his church.
Daniel grew up in a Pentecostal Christian home, and was soon involved in praise/worship at his church.
Daniel"s father, David was a lead singer and guitarist in African multi-racial rock band, Hawk (aka "Jo"burg Hawk"). His family toured the world as part of a family music ministry. Ornellas is sibling to sister and musician/singer, Beshara Ornellas.
Ornellas has recorded with Out of Eden and BarlowGirl and has played in Grammy nominee Paul Colman’s band on the “All God"s Children” tour and has toured with esteemed worship songwriter, Brenton Brown.
Ornellas with Tree63, has performed at events like Y.C Edmonton, Billy Graham’s New York crusade and Harvest Crusade. Daniel has played bass for with Tenth Avenue North, Gungor, Tim Hughes, Paul Baloche, Vicky Beeching, Matt Maher, One Sonic society, Don Poythress, Jason Mizelle, Barlow Girl, Out of Eden, Sarah Reeves, Sarah Macintosh, Paul Colman, The Hymnals.
Daniel is Currently dean of students for Chartered Management Institute academy www.joincmi.com
Since 2011, Daniel has produced and written songs for five independent artists featuring a number of renowned singers and musicians (for details see long bio) Corby Louisiana Croix – ‘about face’, Neil Higgins – ‘noise’, Jeremy Ellis – ‘the worship project, Hannah Jeter ‘morning light and Beshara – night and day. Daniel has taught bass master classes and worship seminars at a number of conferences.
Christian musician Summitt (Content Management System) Worship leader magazine conference Breakforth Canada Calvery chapel worship conference Engage
John Ellis — vocals, guitar, piano
Darryl Swart — drums
Daniel Ornellas — bass
Ben Showalter — drums
Scotty Murray — guitar
Daniel Ornellas — bass Lead vocal.