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Doug Sparks Music

On The Way Up

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Member Since: 4/7/2006
Band Members: I've been very fortunate to co-write songs with a number of talented writers. These include Melanie Bomar, Robert Thomas Kuhlmann, C.J, Robert Curtis, Lois Blaisch and Andrew Gold. I've also worked with some amazing vocalist, including Melanie Bomar, Kat Parsons, Jennifer Nash, Andrew Gold, and Julie Delgados. Last but not least, I have to mention some awesome musicians and arrangers...Joe Milton, W.V. Malpede, Rene Reyes, and Andrew Gold. The band name I came up with is "NoVanGogh". Why that name you ask? Well on the one hand it's kinda tongue-in-cheek. Let's just say we have an ear for music :-) And I like the way it sounds. "NoVanGogh" is a conceptional band whose lineup varies from performance to performance, yet there's always a common thread to the music and performances. More or less the same concept as the Plastic Ono Band. Those of you familiar with John Lennon's work will know what I'm referring to. Let me it clear...LOL...I'm not comparing us with John Lennon or the Plastic Ono Band, but the concept is the same. There you have it ladies and gentleman...I present to you "NoVanGogh".
Influences: To name a few....Beatles, Laura Nyro, Jackie DeShannon, Paul Simon, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Motown writers, Brill Building writers (Carole King, Neil Sedaka, etc), Bob Dylan, and so and so on......
Sounds Like: Sounds like everyone and no one at the same time.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

I Own This Time (Lyrics for New Song)

I Own This Time   Words and Music by Doug Sparks and Melanie Bomar   There was a time when I believed these things just happened to me The reason why is just a mystery   Some folks ar...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:36:00 PST

Wake Up Im Gone - New Song

Wake Up I’m Gone Words and Music by Doug Sparks and Melanie Bomar As you get up and stumble out of bedYou rub your eyes and try to clear your head  Suddenly,like a slap on the faceThe st...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:46:00 PST

Find My Wings - New Song

Find My Wings   Words and Music by Melanie Bomar and Doug Sparks   They’re back there I’m everywhere not where I want to beI had so much ahead back then but it’s a blur t...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:56:00 PST

New songs and new singers

Hey Everyone,  I’m excited about several  new developments and I thought I would share them with you.   First, I’m working on several brand new songs with my friend Me...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:27:00 PST

One Step Closer

Check out Melanie Bomar's peformance of our new song "One Step Closer".  I'm very excited about this song and pleased with how it all came together.  Of course being the perfectionist that a...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:38:00 PST

I Found You

I Found You   I reached out Across the miles Through the vastness of time To find you How did I know Who I was looking for You're here now Inside my arms So close to my heart I have you How co...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:42:00 PST

No Other Word

  I've carried this feeling a long time nowI wanted so much to tell youbut I didn't really know howAfraid to say I love youDon't want to scare you awayThe right words don't come easyAnd I don't k...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:39:00 PST

A Part of You

A Part Of You   It's been a while Since I've seen your smile And heard the soothing sound of your voice But even so My mind doesn't want to let you go So I keep on playing it back On and on even...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:29:00 PST

Without My Heart

These are actually song lyrics...but sorta poetry too :-) Without My Heart   Does it really matter what I doIf everything I'm doing is untrue I find my life just imitates artThere's just no mean...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:26:00 PST

One Step Closer - Lyrics for New Song

One Step Closer Words and Music by Doug Sparks, Melanie Bomar, and Scott B. Bomar So much idle conversation You try not to give too much awayLately there's subtle hesitationIn the way you touch and th...
Posted by Doug Sparks Music on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:14:00 PST