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FEATURE:
Parker V releases music video
Event Reminder
May 9: For mental health week, join
the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
a simple candle outside your home to
u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
(approximately 5:10 am).
Spencer Richards (Srvent) filming Parker Van De Spiegle's music video for his song Safe Tonight. photo submitted
by Shaylyn Thornton potential video. Pentecostal Church in Edson as well as a
The two spoke on the phone and Richards variety of outdoor locations. The shoot took
With the help of local artist and took the time to listen to some of Parker's approximately 4.5 hours.
videographer Spencer Richards, also known music. "I was impressed by his attitude and The pair spoke about working with each
as Srvent, 12 year old Parker Van De Spiegle creative drive," he said. "I was also very other. "Working with Srvent was amazing,"
has released his first music video for his moved by his song, which he wrote in said Parker. "He is so professional but fun so
single Safe Tonight. remembrance of Parker Martin, a young boy I was never intimidated."
The song was written about the loss of a who tragically passed away in the Edson "[Parker is] a bright, genuine, and
young friend. It explores the theme of community." hardworking creative person with a big
dealing with loss and finding peace. The decision to work on a music video heart," said Richards. "I really hope people
A previous article stated that the song was together was made. The project marked are moved by his song and can use it to
first played at the young friend's funeral, Richards' second time directing a video for process loss in their own lives."
however Safe Tonight actually debuted at another artist, however Richards has also The video was released on Parker's
Parker's Jammin' for the Food Bank, a previously created 19 videos of his own YouTube and social media on December 6.
charity concert held by Parker and his music.
family. Both artists have struggled with their music
during COVID. There are very few, if any,
Parker has heard positive things about his opportunities to perform live as they would Have
song and the effect it has had on people.
"One man at my dad's work hugged me and normally. Parker misses his Jammin' concerts
thanked me because listening to my song and being able to raise funds for charitable a safe
helped him through the loss of his baby," organizations.
said Parker. "This was my hope with my business has seen a loss of 80% of his client and
Richards' videography and production
music. To bring people hope and healing."
After releasing Safe Tonight earlier this work for December, with people nervous to
year, Parker and his mom, Pam, started to meet up despite him legally being able to joyful
consider how else they could share his song. work by appointment with a mask.
After seeing Richards' work as Srvent on Even with the challenges, the pair were Christmas...
social media and discovering he was also a able to come together to create the Safe
videographer, Pam approached him about a Tonight video. It was filmed at Bethel
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Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 2020 MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 PAGE 15
FEATURE:
Parker V releases music video
Event Reminder
May 9: For mental health week, join
the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
a simple candle outside your home to
u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
(approximately 5:10 am).
Spencer Richards (Srvent) filming Parker Van De Spiegle's music video for his song Safe Tonight. photo submitted
by Shaylyn Thornton potential video. Pentecostal Church in Edson as well as a
The two spoke on the phone and Richards variety of outdoor locations. The shoot took
With the help of local artist and took the time to listen to some of Parker's approximately 4.5 hours.
videographer Spencer Richards, also known music. "I was impressed by his attitude and The pair spoke about working with each
as Srvent, 12 year old Parker Van De Spiegle creative drive," he said. "I was also very other. "Working with Srvent was amazing,"
has released his first music video for his moved by his song, which he wrote in said Parker. "He is so professional but fun so
single Safe Tonight. remembrance of Parker Martin, a young boy I was never intimidated."
The song was written about the loss of a who tragically passed away in the Edson "[Parker is] a bright, genuine, and
young friend. It explores the theme of community." hardworking creative person with a big
dealing with loss and finding peace. The decision to work on a music video heart," said Richards. "I really hope people
A previous article stated that the song was together was made. The project marked are moved by his song and can use it to
first played at the young friend's funeral, Richards' second time directing a video for process loss in their own lives."
however Safe Tonight actually debuted at another artist, however Richards has also The video was released on Parker's
Parker's Jammin' for the Food Bank, a previously created 19 videos of his own YouTube and social media on December 6.
charity concert held by Parker and his music.
family. Both artists have struggled with their music
during COVID. There are very few, if any,
Parker has heard positive things about his opportunities to perform live as they would Have
song and the effect it has had on people.
"One man at my dad's work hugged me and normally. Parker misses his Jammin' concerts
thanked me because listening to my song and being able to raise funds for charitable a safe
helped him through the loss of his baby," organizations.
said Parker. "This was my hope with my business has seen a loss of 80% of his client and
Richards' videography and production
music. To bring people hope and healing."
After releasing Safe Tonight earlier this work for December, with people nervous to
year, Parker and his mom, Pam, started to meet up despite him legally being able to joyful
consider how else they could share his song. work by appointment with a mask.
After seeing Richards' work as Srvent on Even with the challenges, the pair were Christmas...
social media and discovering he was also a able to come together to create the Safe
videographer, Pam approached him about a Tonight video. It was filmed at Bethel
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