about Rick Parnell
Rick Parnell’s music sprouts from the very roots of the Folk-Rock tradition and then subtly suggests a whole new direction. Introspective and captivating, listeners compare Rick Parnell most often to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, though Rick says it’s not fair to suggest he sounds like either. George Harrison, John Lennon and Johnny Cash are also influences that often arise when describing Rick’s vocal and song writing style.
After experiencing an enviable corporate career, Rick Parnell had to acknowledge that his true passion has always been music. In 2008, Rick decided to wade more deeply into composing and performing. With discipline and the persistence of a man whose found his calling, he impressed musician/producer and new found friend Graham Ronne who offered to produce a few demos for him. The success of those first demos and the artistic communication that followed led directly to the completion of his first six-song EP. As a broader audience discovers Rick's music, future projects are taking shape, with new opportunities to reach out.
Though Rick has been drawn to music his entire life, active songwriting really began in 2006. In the summer of that year, with an amateur gig looming, he was challenged by a friend and colleague to create an original song for the charitable event. Buoyed by the enthusiastic response to that endeavor, Rick began a productive period of songwriting that continues without an end in view.
Born in Calgary, the third of six children, Rick grew up on military bases in Ontario, returning to the West only after graduating university. Rick is a life-long learner with no discernible fear for almost any subject. Music has always been a passion, from imitating Louis Armstrong on the radio as a small child, to performing charity gigs while holding down senior management roles.
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GrIndie Award
posted October 6th at 6:58pm
The One Eye Open EP has been awarded a GrIndie for excellence in independent recording for acoustic music.
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The "One Eye Open" EP was awarded a GrIndie for excellence in acoustic recording yesterday from RadioIndy.
October 5th at 3:16pmyeah...we do =) thanx for your concern =)
September 12th at 4:07pmYour music is fantastic..you have a great talent of telling a story in your musics...your lyrics are awesome. I recently started composing and playing as much as possible in 2006. I just joined this site and I look forward to discovering, and listening to artist like yourself. I will definitely keep listening..Great songs!
September 12th at 12:24pmHye Rick =).....its nice to meet you here....waht a nice musics too...nway, we are from Malaysia, and we are new here...do comment on us n our music=)
September 12th at 4:20amHi Rick Thanks for the friendship, your vocals do have that Bob Dylan sound. Great songs , Have a great day Jody
September 9th at 7:54amSounds great Rick...Listening while writing. This place is set up like myspace a little. I guess I will get the hang of it. Thanks for being a friend!
September 2nd at 4:31pmHey Rick - that One Eye Open is a sweet sound. Love the chord structure and the vocal melody. Nice!
August 31st at 8:15pmHi Rick, Thanks for the friend request, it's nice to connect with other musicians from around the world. Great sound!! Beth
August 30th at 1:11pmNice Music Rick!! Family is great.
August 6th at 12:50amDoes sound alot like Bob Dylan. My favorite is "Can't get my Soul". Old fashioned Rock and Roll.
July 24th at 4:10pmI love your music Rick! Good luck....it's a jungle out here. Papa
July 17th at 5:57amVery soothing songs,all the best from a fellow Canucklehead.
June 24th at 4:56am