Phil Parmelee
United States, Michigan, Charlotte
Phil Parmelee
Good Morning, Everyone!
I want to welcome the new members/fans! I REALLY appreciate you all connecting with me in that way!
I posted a couple more songs after my last communication I sure did that backward! I could have let everyone know at that time if I had posted before writing. They both were recorded on a DVD recorder by moi and they were both the last tracks on CDs I recorded for our church (Covenant Life Worship Center) for times when I wouldn't be there to lead worship. They are extended versions of 2 songs that I wrote (Father Of Merices and May the Words of My Mouth) where I worship God with my fingers and "play in the Spirit" as it is called. It was totally unplanned, just free flowing in the moment. I apologize for the low sound of them. (I really should have those remixed at a studio.) But they seem well received despite all that. I thought I should throw everyone a "bone" in the absence of new postings.
I continue to work on the newest song that I heard while sleeping. It is called "I Love To Sing Your Praises) and has become a really fun song to refine. Later in the song, I have a 3-part counterpoint, 3 different melody lines sung pretty much at the same time. (Best example I can think of would have to be Paul McCartney's "Silly Love Songs" which superbly displays that same feature.
I hope all is well with all of you! I extend God's richest blessings on all you wonderful people! Thanks for your continued support!
Phil
Hi, everyone!
As most of you may recall, I asked for prayer about whether it was God's will for me to record another album and I am happy to announce that soon, I will be doing just that! What led me to the decision was a dream I had about a week ago, where a small group of us were all singing a song together. It wasn't until after I awoke that I realized that it was one of the songs I have been tentatively planning to record on the new album. And a few days after that, I awoke with a new song playing in my mind, which I immediately captured on my keyboard. I have the music pretty all well sorted out and have the lyrics as well. It is called "I Love To Sing Your Praises". Anyway, the 2 together within days of each other leads me to believe that the light is green for recording. Also, I have located a recording studio much closer than the one in Flint. (I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael, but 13 minutes away is MUCH less driving than 60 minutes away.) What clinched the deal with the new studio was when I read that he is a minister of music in 2 churches. I know a secular studio could probably do just as good a job, but I just feel that a Christian would know best what the music is all about and what I am shooting for with each song. Perfection is nice, but I feel anointed is even more important.
Everything is in the infancy stage, only in the planning phase, but I am very excited to get the wheels rolling. I strongly appreciate everyone's support and kind words of encouragement. Please keep me and the project in your prayers and I will keep everyone posted on how it is going.
Thanks and God bless!
Phil
Hi, all!
SO sorry for the huge delay in messaging! Funds have been tight and it has taken time to get a bit ahead. I truly appreciate everyone's wonderful words of support! I have saved each and every one of them! They have made a difference in my life.
I ask for prayers going forward, as I begin gathering thoughts and songs for further recording. My heart is to record another contemporary gospel album, but I many more praise and worship songs already at the "ready". I have found a new studio in Flint, Mi. whose proprietor I met here on n1m and I did some recording for copyrights over the summer. (After which, I found that my discography included 103 songs total, all but 17 are gospel songs or choruses. I have recorded 26 of them to date, so there are plenty for me to choose from.) Anyway, please pray for the Lord's direction and leading. I am anxious to get started, yet wanting to wait on the Lord.
I don't remember if I have written since we moved out to the country here in Michigan. We inherited my in-laws house and property and LOVE it out here! It means a 25-mile (one-way) commute for work 4 days a week and my time is somewhat limited by all this, but will do my best to get moving musically once again.
Thanks again for all your kind words and support! I really appreciate all of you!
God bless!
Phil
PS Sorry about the pic with my head cut off. It was more complete before I posted it here, :)
Greetings to all!
This is a long time overdue. I am humbled and thankful for everyone here and want to welcome our newer members. I have actually copied and pasted together all the wonderful comments you have sent. They really do bless and inspire me! Thank you all for those!
I am staying very busy with teaching piano. I currently have about 30 students. Since we moved to the country about a year ago, I commute about 25 miles to do so. (We love it out here! So quiet!)
As far as any further recording, I do have many gospel choruses yet unrecorded. (Probably about 50 of them.) I need to solidify a roster of them into a theme for another album. Off the top of my head, "Holy Spirit, Rise Within Us" would be a prime candidate for recording. Would make a great title track, as well. I know I would need to find a new studio to record in, as the one I used to record both CDs is no longer operational. (My thanks to that studio owner, who recorded and edited all the songs, made wonderful suggestions along the way and became a good friend also.)
Anyway, I hope everyone continues to enjoy my songs. I hope they bring a smile to each face and feeling connection in spirit. God bless one and all and thanks again for the wonderful support!!!
In Christ,
Phil
Hi, all!
I want to thank everyone for their support and kind words! You encourage me more than you know! I am navigating my way through this site and just now upgraded and can upload more songs.....YAY! I will be doing so in the next few days. We are in the process of moving to another city, but I will do my best to keep things moving.
I hope all is well with each and every one of you! God bless you all!
Phil
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About Phil Parmelee
I really should have filled this in years ago! Anyway, my mom and dad played the piano and organ at a church for over 20 years together and while I never took lessons as a child, music was a big part of our lives. I learned to play the organ first, but when I turned 13, our youth group needed a piano player, so my mother showed me the difference and I began to play for the youth group shortly thereafter. After high school graduation and marriage in 1972, we moved to Springfield, Mo. to attend Baptist Bible College. I received my BA in Music Composition in 1978. We moved back to Michigan soon after that and I began teaching piano in 1979 and continued to this day. I have played either piano or organ for churches for a continuous 50 years. Almost of my songs have sprung from either private worship or public worship. I never set out to write songs. They seem to find me instead, often words and music coming simultaneously. My first CD, "I Am Fully Persuaded" (praise and worship) was recorded in 2010 and my second CD, "The Father Knows Best" (contemporary gospel) circa 2016. I haven't recorded since then, but still have many praise and worship songs not yet recorded. And nearing 70 years old and still working, it will take some prayers to get me back into the studio, much as I love recording. (This being written in December 2023.) Anyway, keep me in your prayers. I would really appreciate them! God bless!
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