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CORE

by JAMESPARKER

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Stardust 04:08
STARDUST Words & Music by JAMESPARKER If I was born without a purpose As I was born without a clue Now would the stars still shine the way they do Would the oceans still be blue? Stardust Living in the moment and the moment's gone Stardust Living in the moment... If I was born without a country As I was born without a name Why should the fears I feed and hold onto Have any reason to be true? Stardust Living in the moment and the moment's gone Stardust Living in the moment... Bridge Stardust Living in the moment and the moment's gone Stardust Living in the moment... © 2013 James Parker BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..."™ Love.
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High 02:38
HIGH Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Baby, Inter-planetary launch is nigh Blue skies, a wide and open space in stereo Sensors, systems on and engines set to fly Clearly, ground control is ready for the show... HERE WE GO... I party way too much I'm living way too hard It's moving way too fast I know this thing can't last I party way too much I'm living way too hard It's moving way too fast now... I wanna get high... A star bursts and supernovae shatter in the sky I free fall, a senseless rhythm thunders in my heart Blood rush, as Earth recedes and glimmers in my eye Eos, as Venus nears and Love is calling home... HERE WE GO... I party way too much I'm living way too hard It's moving way too fast I know this thing can't last I party way too much I'm living way too hard It's moving way too fast now... I wanna get high... I wanna get high... © 2010/2014 James Parker Socan/BMI All Rights Reserved "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ LOVE
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MUMM (Made Up My Mind) Words & Music by JAMESPARKER This other drug is unnecessary This other moment is a waste of time This other move is so ordinary It's like tequila with a twist of lime... I've made up my mind Made up my mind I've made up my mind... Tired of passing out at 6am While you fitfully sleep in our empty bed As my hurting temple takes all that I am Hear another song start ringing in my head... I've made up my mind Made up my mind I've made up my mind... Bridge I've made up my mind I've made up my mind I've made up my mind Made up my mind... © 2013 James Parker BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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Alienation 03:54
Alienation Words & Music by JAMESPARKER I'm alive, but I'm ailing I'm alone and barely standing I am free, I am bound I am searching, I am found I am numb, I am feeling I feel numb as I lay bleeding... Hello, Hello See the dead blindly follow Hearse and casket all in tow See the sun is turning black We might all be gone tomorrow We may not be coming back We may not be meant to go... Hello, Hello Hello, Hello On the ground, I am crawling... Hello, Hello Hello, Hello Can anybody hear me Hear me, hear me? Hello, Hello... © 2009 James Parker BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love
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Core 02:16
Core Words & Music by JAMESPARKER You built your church on hallowed ground And never cared about the sound You made A desecrated temple here Another castle made of fear Forbade Us all from being... Core We are legion We don't buy your new religion We are now, We're in motion We are Zeitgeist, we are... Your house of cards is in a bind Your greed is king and your perception blind Your petty guards are at their station Full of hope, my generation minds We are arising... (Core) Core We are legion We don't buy your grand illusion We are now, We're in motion We are Zeitgeist, we are... Bridge (Core) We are one We are legion We don't buy your new religion We are now, We're in motion We are Freedom, we are... Core... © 2014 James Parker BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love, j.
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The Kingx Of Zen Goth Words & Music by JAMESPARKER w-up! w-up! w-up!!! w-up! w-up! w-up!!! Who got the trash talk down Who got the black clad cool Who's on a learning curve Yeah baby (yeah baby) You know the Kingx of Zen Goth rule... Who ready to sub-serve (w-up! w-up! w-up!!!) Who ready to subvert Who really got the nerve You know it (we know it!) The Kweenz of Zen Goth rule... It's our life, it's our voice Can't stand still while this world's going down... Who gonna crash the gate (w-up! w-up! w-up!!!) Who gonna show up late Who lay it on the line You know it (we know it!) The Kingx of Zen Goth rule... Who gonna step aside Who ready for the ride Who gonna turn the tide... You know it (we know it!) The Kweenz of Zen Goth rule... It's our life, it's our voice Can't stand still while this world's going down It's our time, it's our choice Won't stand still while this world's going down... Bridge It's your life, it's your voice Don't stand still while this world's going down It's our time, it's our choice Won't stand still while this world's going down... © 2013/2019 James Parker BMI/Socan. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world...." ™ Love.
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Hope - Part III: Lay Down Your Arms Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Lay down your arms, lay down, lay down Lay down your arms, lay down, lay down... How can you win, how can you win... This war, this war? Love Love Love Love. © 2015 James Parker BMI/Socan. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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Sunshine 02:52
Sunshine Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Once upon a dream and hinging on a moment of madness Saw you glowing like an angel and my heart skipped a beat Didn't take a second longer to be sated with gladness Taken by surprise, but I'd been swept off my feet, Swept off my feet, oh now... Sunshine, my heart is on fire So fine... girl, and I can't get much higher... Monday morning rolled around, I found you stroking my hair If bliss is Heaven sent, it was always really meant To be found in your care... Just to have you by my side is all I can ask for I'm thankful for the good times, I can't ask for more I can't ask for more... Bridge Sunshine, yeah, my heart is on fire Yes it is, yes it is! You're so fine, girl, I can't get much higher And it's alright now... © 2013 James Parker BMI/Socan. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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In The Garden Of Love Words & Music by JAMESPARKER There may be times When the touch of my hand Is not enough to soothe you... May be days When the sting of my words Contradicts and burns you... But we can find our measure Fill our world with splendor In the Garden Of Love Yeah we can share the wonder Fill our hearts with laughter In the Garden Of Love... May be nights When the strength of my arms Is not enough to shield you... May be hours When the span of my grief Drowns our joy asunder... But we can find our measure Fill our world with splendor In the Garden Of Love Yeah we can share the wonder Fill our hearts with laughter In the Garden Of Love... Bridge In the Garden Of Love In the Garden Of Love In the Garden Of Love In the Garden Of Love Oh we can find our measure Fill our world with splendor In the Garden Of Love Yeah we can share the wonder Fill our hearts with laughter In the Garden Of Love... © 2010 James Parker Socan/BMI All Rights Reserved "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ LOVE
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Rock and Roll Breakdown Words & Music by JAMESPARKER How you try to make it work Dodging shadows as they lurk Chasing rainbows as they shirk Ever closer to the hurt... How you try to make a show Ever smiling as you go Fending off the highs and lows As the pressure slowly grows, The pressure slowly grows... Hey, Hey, Ooh... Rock And Roll Breakdown Sing a song, remember who you are Rock And Roll Breakdown From afar, a superstar... Never one to play the game Give your loving all the same Check your ego at the door Leave the masses wanting more, Masses wanted more... More, More, Ooh... Rock And Roll Breakdown Sing a song, remember who you are Rock And Roll Breakdown From afar, a superstar... Storm is close better find a sight line There is still hope, you'll cope and it's such a fine rhyme Dreams it seems age like a fine wine And you can reach the stars if you ditch the old scars It's in the way you shine... Shine, Hey, Ooh... Rock And Roll Breakdown Sing a song, remember who you are Rock And Roll Breakdown From afar, a superstar... © 2013/2019 James Parker BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love, j.
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Dusk - Part IV: Homogenius Ignoramus Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Much as I want, much as I bleed I'm only hurting myself... Much as I need, much as I plead I'm always hurting you... © 2015 James Parker BMI/Socan. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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Edge Of The World Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Hunger for wisdom is never satisfied Thirst for knowledge is never filled Where is this peace you say, may lead us to the light And why is Freedom hidden out of sight... You may say We are dancing at the edge of the world Oh you may say We are dancing at the edge of the world We are the anger and the wrath of war We are the answer we are looking for But the dogs of hatred are insatiable See the wicked winds are rising... While I, I am dancing at the edge of the world Oh I, I am dancing at the edge of the world... Bridge Sha la la... While I, I am dancing at the edge of the world Yes I, I am dancing at the edge of the world Oh I, I am dancing, dancing... Yes I, I am dancing at the edge of the world... © 2015 James Parker BMI/Socan. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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Mother Jones 03:44
Mother Jones Words & Music by JAMESPARKER Mother Jones, dawn is breaking I am lonely, and further still Mother Jones, my heart is aching I am weary, if looks could kill... Mother Jones, the world below me Was once a garden made of stars Mother Jones, all I did see Desolation, cupidity... Mother Jones, they were to conquer Colonize, a brand new world Mother Jones, to war is human But the children, they never knew... Mother Jones, power critical I am cold, all systems down Mother Jones, I am sleepy Please forgive me, if I've done wrong... Mother Jones, you were a beauty I am computer, and humans fail Mother Jones, this is my last transmission They're all dead, I'm in the red... Mother Jones, what is this glitch? I am conflicted... Is this my... © 2015 James Parker, BMI/SOCAN. All Rights Reserved. "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.
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The Living Grand Majestic Words & Music by JAMESPARKER I saw the morning sun Rising through the trees On a December morn Reflecting through the snow I heard a humming bird Rustling through the leaves I saw an eagle fly And gliding in the sky... And there was you and I... I raise my eyes and dive in The Living Grand Majestic I raise my voice and join in The Living Grand Majestic... I saw the morning dew Glisten on the grass I saw the rites of spring Slowly walk on past I felt the cold wind blow Piercing through my skin I saw a shooting star And felt my whole world spin... I saw the Love within... I raise my eyes and dive in The Living Grand Majestic I raise my voice and join in The Living Grand Majestic... Bridge I saw the Love within... I raise my eyes and dive in The Living Grand Majestic I raise my voice and join in The Living Grand Majestic I raise my arms and dive through The Living Grand Majestic... © 2013 James Parker Socan/BMI All Rights Reserved "When you change YOUR world, you change THE world..." ™ Love.

about

This is a Work in Progress ;)

Cover Photo © 2009 James Appleton www.jamesappleton.co.uk. All Rights Reserved, used by permission.

"LOVE, LIFE & ROCK AND ROLL..."

Born in Montreal, raised on Planet Earth, citizen of the Universe...

"ONE WORLD, ONE HUMAN RACE..."

From Montreal to Los Angeles, through France, Japan and New Zealand, JAMESPARKER continues to win hearts & electrify audiences one performance at a time. "My aim is to play with passion, energy, and with as little pretension as possible in a world awash in posturing".

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of classic and modern American and British influences, the live band features James on vox/guitar (a former frontman/songwriter for L.A. based band Rumbletrain A.K.A Rock City Angels - Johnny Depp's legendary band - GEFFEN Records / Cherry Lane Music Publishing), alongside a melting pot of amazing local talent, collectively known as The Ragtag Misfits... "Whoever's into it and available at the time, wherever that may be..." The most recent line-up includes Montreal greats Wild Stevie Johnston on Guitar and Vocals (SoJo), Gordon Hashimoto (Hashimoto), Louis-Philippe Gingras on Lead Guitar (Louis-Philippe Gingras), Eric Robitaille on Drums, Percussion and Vocals (Hashimoto), David Ryshpan on Keyboards and Vocals (Kids Eat Crayons), Martin Petersen (Keys), Mark Haynes on Bass and Vocals (Janet Jackson), Mike Bellenger (Bass) and Mitch Ben David (Bass).

FOUR ALBUMS between 2014/2022:

"EPONYMOUS" (unofficially released in 2009) has been REMIXED, REMASTERED and EXPANDED (November 2019) and while some tracks on "CORE" are currently finished, a few yet remain in the mixing stage (2022). "GET NAKED Redux" (unofficially released in 2003) has been Remixed, Remastered and was re-released as a 12th year Anniversary Edition (2015). "AROHA" by Universal Peace Collective (side project) was released in 2014...

"LOVE IS PUNKER THAN PUNK..." ™

"Punk was about rebellion. This aphorism reflects my faith in the idea Love is the only way one can rebel against hatred... We have more in common than differences..."

"WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD, YOU CHANGE THE WORLD..." ™

"One of my objectives is to identify and express some of the experiences that shape the human/spiritual self; it is my hope my journey will allow me to reconcile my past (present), with the man I could become..."

"Freedom is a recurring theme for me. Freewill is the next step... It's only rock and roll, but words have had a huge impact on my thinking and my actions, and I cherish the possibility ideas can still affect us all. It's up to each one of us then to do with those as we choose..."

"There is NO distinction between YOU and the ENVIRONMENT baby..." ™

James is a former Outreach and Fundraising program director for Greenpeace Canada, has worked on behalf of Greenpeace International, Amnesty International, MSF, is a founding member of UNIVERSAL PEACE COLLECTIVE or UPC (also known as UP Collective), and is a member of European artist collective ADJOLOLO SYSTEM (France).


James also produced, mixed - and performed on - legendary Quebec artist Rémy Caset's (Parfaits Salauds) first two solo albums for Artic Records, the critically acclaimed "La Minerve" (2017) & "L'hippocampe aux yeux clairs" (2020) Love.

RECENT BUZZ:

"PRETTY GOOD!!!" Tony Visconti (David Bowie, Morrissey, Lou Reed - Producer)

"I LOVE IT!!!" Steve Thompson (David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna, Guns N' Roses - Producer)

"VOICE IS AMAZING!" Shawn Lefebvre (MUSE, Billy Talent, LA Guns - Engineer, Producer)

"I LIKE IT..." Alan McGee (Oasis, MBV, Primal Scream, The Libertines - record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian)

"STELLAR VOCAL!" Fran Ashcroft (Damon Albarn/Blur/Gorillaz, Lee Mavers/La's - Producer)

"REALLY, QUITE VERY GOOD..." Terry Brown (RUSH - Producer)

"...A BIG, TERRIFIC SONG... COULD FILL AN ARENA SHOW!!!"
Bruce Replogle (John Lennon, Nick Cave, The Cure - Publicist, Manager) on "Sunshine"

"INTENSE, SOLID VOCALS; TOP TIER SONGWRITING; MODERN, TIGHT, COLORFUL... GREAT WORK!!!" Brad Chapman (Anita Baker, Quincy Jones, The Bangles, Kevin Cronin - Vocal Coach)

"UNTIL THE END OF TIME, best song EVER..." Justin (Myspace Artist Page)

"Thumbs UP" NAZARETH (Numubu Artist Page)

"Thumbs UP" Uriah Heep (Numubu Artist Page)

"W-UP! W-UP! W-UP!!!" Anonymous

"There is NO distinction between YOU and the ENVIRONMENT baby..." ™

© 2007-2022, JAMESPARKER

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released April 4, 2022

All songs Written, Arranged, Performed and Produced by JAMESPARKER, y3k LOUNGE, Montreal, Planet Earth.

Additional Guitars on "Alienation": Wild Stevie Johnston
Back Vocals on "High", "Alienation" and "In The Garden Of Love": Eric "Rico" Robitaille
Bass on "Rock And Roll Breakdown" and " The Kingx Of Zen Goth": Mitch Ben David.
Bass on "Alienation": Mike Bellenger

"Edge Of The World" Bed Tracks engineered by Bob "jr" Dufresnes at Ricochet Sound Studio.
Bass: Mike Bellenger
Drums: Max Sansalone
Electric Rhythm Guitar: Chris Belanger
Vox, Guitar, Keys: James Parker

"Alienation" Produced by James Parker and Shawn Lefebvre, y3k Lounge, Montreal, Planet Earth.

"The Living Grand Majestic" (Alternate Version) Mixed and Mastered by Fran Ashcroft, Happy Beat Studio, Merseyside, England.

Cover Photo © 2009 James Appleton www.jamesappleton.co.uk. All Rights Reserved

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"PRETTY GOOD" Tony Visconti (Bowie, Lou Reed - Producer)

"I LOVE IT" Steve Thompson (Bowie, Rolling Stones - Producer)

"VOICE IS AMAZING" Shawn Lefebvre (MUSE - Engineer)

"I LIKE IT" Alan McGee (Oasis, Primal Scream - Manager)

"REALLY, QUITE VERY GOOD" Terry Brown (RUSH - Producer)

"SOLID VOCALS; TOP TIER SONGWRITING; MODERN, TIGHT, COLORFUL" Brad Chapman (Quincy Jones - Vocal Coach)
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