{"id":78674,"date":"2022-11-11T12:33:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T11:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=78674"},"modified":"2022-11-11T12:33:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T11:33:41","slug":"dream-weaver-christian-parker-speaks-to-us-about-his-latest-single-his-dreams-and-what-lays-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2022\/11\/dream-weaver-christian-parker-speaks-to-us-about-his-latest-single-his-dreams-and-what-lays-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream Weaver: Christian Parker Speaks To Us About His Latest Single, His Dreams, And What Lays Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Earlier this month we reviewed Christian Parker’s single, ‘Dream Catcher<\/a>‘. A beautiful track with a gorgeous video to match, it’s the latest in a series of stunning singles released by Parker, including ‘Diamond Sailor<\/a>‘, which we wrote about in July. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Parker’s songs are deep and well-considered, causing the listener to think and rethink about what the song actually means to them on a personal level. Such a multi-layered approach to songwriting suggested that the artist himself would be equally interesting and compelling, and so when we asked Christian Parker a few questions recently, we weren’t disappointed with his answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ethereal-ness of ‘Dream Catcher’ feels like a dream itself. Mystical and mesmerizing. How did you come up with the concept for the lyric video? What are your own dreams like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDream Catcher\u201d was the first song written in the spring of 2020, during the start of the pandemic. The lyric video was created by Morgan Elliott, Ridge 44 Productions. I explained to him the way I would like the video to feel and flow. The landscape is beautiful and has a spiritual or mystical vibe.\u00a0 In our subconscious mind we know what our heart desires, but the struggle is giving ourselves permission to choose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, dreams are to be understood even if they are scary, confusing, strange, or beautiful. I think we can learn from our dreams and writing songs can be inspired by them. Sometimes when I dream, I am a younger version of myself and then realize it was 20 years ago! Is this time travel? Probably not, but whatever I was doing in the dream is what I pay attention to, for it is probably something I desired or wished I have done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To quote your song, “If the world were yours to give away, would you know how?” What would be your wish for the world? What changes would you make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I wrote “If the world were yours to give away, would you know how?”, I was facing a medical concern. It was personal and thankfully everything was alright.\u00a0 It was clear that I would give everything away to just be healthy and with my family.\u00a0 It was the catalyst for \u201cDream Catcher\u201d, and it seemed universal for all of us.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I could change anything in this world it would be bringing our children to the faith. Growing up Christian was not looked down upon when I was a child. In today\u2019s world people of faith can be ridiculed and judged. In many ways the foundation of the family structure has been redefined. I would change the laws and allow morality to be taught in schools, if it was not forced on children but the option to explore it would be accepted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You call yourself the “watchman on the wall”. Could you please explain what you mean by this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a songwriter, I am always listening to what people say. Listening is key to writing. Life can be hard, and things do not always turn out the way we planned. I try to write about life\u2019s challenges as well as when we overcome them. It\u2019s all content for me, just pay attention to a phrase or a line in a movie.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the songwriting process like for you? Do you have a melody first, or lyrics, or do they all come at once?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time I work on melody and write the lyric around it. I really don\u2019t sit down and write a complete song and then try to find a melody to fit. Generally, it\u2019s all at once.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a favourite musical instrument brand, and if so, what is it and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a real fan of Fender electric guitars and vintage amps, for acoustic guitar Martin is my preferred brand. I also like Rickenbacker electrics and own a 12-string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s next for Christian Parker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am currently working on a Byrd\u2019s Tribute Album which will be released in 2023. They have been an inspiration for many writers for decades and I am honored to be part of it. We have an incredible line up of musicians and have some exciting original players featured on this incredible album. Once it is released, I will be working on another solo album which I have already started.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the lyric video for \u2018Dream Catcher\u2019 below and find out more about Christian Parker and his music online on his official\u00a0website<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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