February 2019

Up Town

“Up Town”Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Guitar-reynoldKeys- Gregg InhoferBass- Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael Bissonnette The director of the documentary “A Life Well Played” asked me to write a song especially for use in the film. He wanted to show the development of a tune from writing, rehearsing, and recording. I was working on a song called “October” […]

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Chrysanthemum Thoughts

“Chrysanthemum” (Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek, 2018 copyright)Guitars-reynoldKeyboards-Gregg Inhofer I wanted to write a piece that simulated the blooming of a flower. This was best achieved (I reckoned) by harmonies that would grow or “bloom.” The harmony does owe some to the influence of Wayne Shorter, who is a master at this sort of thing. It is a bit difficult

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December

“December”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek) I did not grow up in a house where classical music was listened to. I came to that music on my own. My first exposure was to more modern composers like Ravel, Bartok, and Stravinsky. I then sort of worked myself backward in time. Along the way I discovered Chopin. Chopin resonated with

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Through Rose Colored Glasses

“Through Rose Colored Glasses”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright) For the past several years I have been attempting to expand my solo guitar repertoire. One of the things I wrote for this endeavor was this song “Through Rose Colored Glasses.” The main line of the piece is slightly reminiscent of Chopin’s riff from his “Barcarolle.” I also

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