“Paint Your Own World”
(Composed, arranged and orchestrated by Reynold. D. Philipsek 2023 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)
Guitars and vocals-Reynold
Drums-Jon Niefeld
Bass-Luke Kramer
Trombones, cornets- Zane Schaefer
Recorded by Stymie Seamans
Video production by Rene Erickson
From the beginning and recurring 5/4 riff and through all of the other permutations I think the energy of this track is lifted by all of the players but drummer Jon Niefeld is especially noteworthy. I seriously considered re-releasing this track as a “single”last summer. That’s how much I like this recording.
The lyric’s focus is a subject I’ve been hovering around for decades. Basically, my idea is that we are all, in the end, ultimately responsible for our own fulfillment. In the lyric I even extend that concept to the afterlife or the “great unknown”.
I believe that in our constant struggle against entropy we must constantly reinvent ourselves and find an individual and unique personal road to “heaven”. This often requires courage and bravery is not my personal strong suit but, nonetheless, it needs to be summoned. These are, as Shelby Foote would say, “the conditions of the tournament.”
(Headphones help.)
Be kind.
Love,
Reyn