(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans I have always liked this song because of its “layered” guitars and “swampy” feel which, given its title, is appropriate. Harmonically, it is quite different than many of the things I have done as well, so that sets it apart. (In fact, in keeping with […]
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2003 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteAccordion-Patrick HarisonBass-Mike Zeleny There are several versions of this tune that I have recorded. This is probably the closest to the zeitgeist of the “French musette”. That is mainly due to the addition of violin and accordion. The normal waltz time (3/4) of the typical musette is offset here
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2010 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar and mandolin-ReynoldBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael Bissonnette There are four recordings of this song. One with East Side, one solo guitar, one with Sidewalk Cafe and this one which is the original version of the song. Each of the versions has its own individual merits and all are available online (Apple Music, Youtube
“Sunbeam”(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright and All Rights Reserved, Zino-Reph Music BMI) I wrote and recorded this piece nearly 20 years ago. I did all of the instruments except the violins (local college students) and flute (Don Anderson). This piece was inspired by the Adagio second movement of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. I have always been
I thought I would add a little “track by track” analysis to better explain what I was thinking when I assembled this album. “St. Germain Street” is the name of the Main Street of the hometown of my childhood. Though I have not lived there in nearly 40 years, I still harbor some fond memories of this street. These memories
This should appear in the LA Jazz Scene online publication, but it won’t be until December. When that happens I’ll post a link to the review. Until then, I wanted to share. Reynold D. PhilipsekPicture This Reynold D. Philipsek has always loved overdubbing his guitars to create warm and varied musical landscapes. He began on the guitar when he was
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