April 2019

Sailor

“Sailor” This album was recorded in 1973. It is now considered a sort of “minor classic” in a genre loosely called “Prog Rock.” I don’t really know how to feel about the record now. It is so long ago and I was a much different player at this early stage. I occasionally see the album for sale from various rare […]

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Gotham

“Gotham”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Phililpsek, copyright 2013 Zino-Rephi Music BMI, All Rights Reserved) A few years ago, I ran across the tragic story of American pianist William Kapell (1922-1953). Kapell was considered the best of the young American pianists when his plane, returning from his tour of Australia, crashed just before landing in San Francisco in October 1953.

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Butterfly

“Butterfly”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2008,copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI, all rights reserved) If I have a “hit,” it is probably “Butterfly.” In terms of interest, radio airplay, and downloads it is by far the most played song of mine. I came upon the idea for the song while jogging one day in the wildlife preserve near my house.

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