SEA OF SERENITY: THE VERY BEST OF RICK SPARKS, VOLUME 2 (2023 ALBUM)
Greenville, SC (9/15/23) - I'm so happy to announce the release of Sea of Serenity: The Very Best of Rick Sparks, Volume 2 ! It's available now from all major services, including Amazon Music, Apple/iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. CLICK TO LISTEN
Sea of Serenity features 14 of my best songs from the last 5 years and includes 3 new songs: Sea of Serenity, Mother Nature's Son (from The Beatles' White Album) and the classic hymn, Nearer My God to Thee. Replenish your spirit today with the beauty and peace of Sea of Serenity: The Very Best of Rick Sparks, Vol. 2.
SEA OF SERENITY (2023 SINGLE)
Greenville, SC (9/1/23) - We're excited to announce the release of Sea of Serenity, our new single from the forthcoming album, Sea of Serenity: The Very Best of Rick Sparks, Vol. 2 ! CLICK TO LISTEN
With the approach of autumn, Sea of Serenity is my farewell to summer, sand & sea. Featuring the laid-back vibe of slow electric guitar arpeggios combined with quiet voices, flute and strings, Sea of Serenity provides a soothing refuge of tranquility and replenishment. Unwind to the memory of summer nights and ocean breezes with Sea of Serenity.
Sea of Serenity is available now for streaming/download from all major services, including Amazon Music, Apple/iTunes and Spotify. The single is represented to the media by Stacey and Ed Bonk at LAZZ Promotions, (905)470-1230, lazzpromotions@lazzpromotions.com.
NIGHTSONG: LOVE SONGS & LULLABIES (2023 ALBUM)
Greenville, SC (5/1/23) - ASCAP pianist/composer Rick Sparks has released Nightsong: Love Songs & Lullabies, his 9th studio album since 2014. Rick describes the album's 10 songs as “nocturnal music of beauty and spirituality, intimacy and renewal." Nightsong features 4 new originals and 6 cover songs from iconic artists including Phil Collins, Sting and Paul McCartney. CLICK TO LISTEN
Using mostly neoclassical arrangements, Rick recorded Nightsong in his home studio between January and March 2023. With a runtime of 49 minutes, the album features neoclassical instrumentation (piano, flute, strings, bells) as well as angelic voices and synthesizer pads. The result is a lovely tapestry of inspiring, transcendent music of healing and peace.
The nocturnal theme of the album was prompted by a verse from Job 35:10 ("God my Maker gives songs in the night.") According to Rick, ”I tried with Nightsong to convey the intimacy of listening to music at night, a feeling both of solitude and spirituality.”
Reviews of Rick's music include “Timeless… enchanting.” -Blue Wolf Reviews; “Superb… rich and rewarding.” -BT Fasmer, New Age Guide; “Simply great new-age music… immerse yourself in these sounds.” -Buzz Music; “Graceful and stunningly beautiful.” -Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com.
Nightsong: Love Songs & Lullabies is available now for streaming and download from all major online services, with CDs available from Amazon. The album is represented to the media by Stacey and Ed Bonk at LAZZ Promotions, (905)470-1230, lazzpromotions@lazzpromotions.com. More information is available from Rick's music website, www.ricksparksmusic.net.
WHAT'LL I DO (2023 single)
Greenville, SC (1/30/23) - In celebration of romantic love this Valentine's Day and every day, we're excited to announce the release of the lullaby single, What'll I Do, available now from all major digital outlets. CLICK TO LISTEN
Written a hundred years ago by legendary American composer Irving Berlin, What'll I Do laments the loss of true love. It's been a favorite of mine since I first heard it in Robert Redford's 1974 movie, The Great Gatsby.
Arranged as a lullaby, What'll I Do is my first single and advance release from the album, Nightsong: Lullabies & Love Songs, coming May 1st. Enjoy!
Greenville, SC (9/1/23) - We're excited to announce the release of Sea of Serenity, our new single from the forthcoming album, Sea of Serenity: The Very Best of Rick Sparks, Vol. 2 ! 
Greenville, SC (5/1/23) - ASCAP pianist/composer Rick Sparks has released Nightsong: Love Songs & Lullabies, his 9th studio album since 2014. Rick describes the album's 10 songs as “nocturnal music of beauty and spirituality, intimacy and renewal." Nightsong features 4 new originals and 6 cover songs from iconic artists including Phil Collins, Sting and Paul McCartney. 
Greenville, SC (1/30/23) - In celebration of romantic love this Valentine's Day and every day, we're excited to announce the release of the lullaby single, What'll I Do, available now from all major digital outlets.