A Lifelong Love of Music

My mother was a very keen music fan. Even in my pre-school years I remember listening to her records with her on her tiny Hi-Fi set. She collected 45 RPM 7 inch singles. In those days the “singles” had picture sleeves which added to the fascination for me. Her favorites were Hank Williams (Senior, that is, not his less talented […]

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Chrysanthemum

“Chrysanthemum” (Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek, guitars played by Reynold, and keys by Gregg Inhofer) I recently was looking through the many discarded song ideas that I have written down and strewn about in assorted stacks when one caught my eye. It was dated 5/14/10. Since Spring is upon us the idea of re-working a piece about a

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Bohemian Flats

Bohemian Flats (written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek) Bohemian Flats, also known as Little Bohemia, was the informal name given a residential area of Minneapolis in the late 19th century. The area was the low lying river terrace on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The area was named “Bohemian Flats” because of a high percentage of eastern

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Neon City

“Neon City”(Written and performed by Reynold Philipsek)2017 copyrightRecently my 16 year old niece told me that her favorite song of mine was “Amber Dawn.” This surprised me on several levels. First of all, I am surprised that any of my nieces or nephews listen to my music, much less have a favorite piece. Secondly, “Amber Dawn” is a relatively obscure

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