Ancient Faith Presents Interview Pascha Dawn.
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media at Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Graham Sparkman, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer whose new album, Pascha Dawn, debuts March 18, 2024.
Vintage 1956 Rickenbacker 400 Combo "Tulip Shape" Review
For this review, I sat down with my father to discuss how he became an avid vintage Rickenbacker guitar collector. At the heart of this episode I review his original 1956 Rickenbacker 400 Combo "Tulip Shape". This is the same make and model that first introduced John Lennon to Rickenbacker guitars!
Setting up a vintage
eco-chamber!
I decided to take advantage of a recent remodeling of our garage, and turn the space into a vintage eco-chamber! The unique reverb from this experiment will be heard on my forthcoming single release!
1974 UREI (Universal Audio) "MOD ONE" Console Review
This is a review of the worlds only (to my knowledge ) fully restored Universal Audio 1974 "UREI MOD ONE" CONSOLE, with a custom modified, and integrated UA Apollo interface!
My Review of a1980 vintage Electro Harmonix "Deluxe Memory Man"
This is a review of my dad's 1980, vintage Electro Harmonix "Deluxe Memory Man" And how it changed music history!
Music Video
“Landslide” Cover
I Had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Katie Ferrara and Warren Huart on this classic Fleetwood Mac cover of “Landslide”! I contributed backing harmony vocals. I also mixed and mastered the entire session.
Katie Ferrara- Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Warren Huart- Electric Guitar, Bass, Production
Graham Sparkman- Harmony Vocals, Percussion, Mixing/Mastering Engineer
NEW MUSIC UPDATE!
In this video, I discuss two new full length albums that I'm currently working on. I also introduce some of the new musicians and vocalist that are on board for these new projects!
"Welcome O Christ"
Music Video (With Lyrics)
Artist: Graham Sparkman
Song: "Welcome O Christ" (Serbian Christmas Carol)
Album: Nativity Fire
“WE ARE ONE”
MUSIC VIDEO
Daraa Tribes, Zegro Band & Lala Tamar!!
I was so happy to be apart of this production! Big thanks to Ady Parzentny and Warren Huart!! I had the wonderful opportunity to mix this song for artists Daraa Tribes, Zegro Band & Lala Tamar. Recorded by Ady Parzentny in Morocco! I produced this video to go along with my new mix.
The Magic of Tape Speed
In this video I discus my history with tape recordings. I also demonstrate the creative ways to use tape speed in musical ways on my new early 70s TEAC 1230 reel-to-reel tape machine. I plan to use this lovely gear on my new ambient instrumental project. Stay tuned for more details…
ONE MICROPHONE,
3 GENERATIONS!
The "RCA 74B Jr. Velocity".
In this video, I explain how this classic, vintage RCA microphone has been used in my family for three generations! You'll get to hear a recording my grandfather made with this mic back in 1949, and compare that to a recording I made with the same mic, 71 years later! You'll also get to see how I mix this vintage microphone with a modern DAW set up.
"There Was a Path"
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Artist: Graham Sparkman
Song: "There Was a Path"
Album: Nativity Fire
Filmed at "Twelve Holy Apostles" Greek Orthodox Church in Duluth, Minnesota.
Videographer: Nehemiah Sliwoski