“Imagine That”
(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 1995 and 2026 copyright)
Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans
More than 20 years ago, I intended to do a completely solo A Capella (all vocal) album. This can be tedious because the multi-tracking of one person doing all the vocal parts is a real labor, not to mention all the planning. (I actually only recorded three songs this way before realizing what an overwhelming task I had put in front of me. The other two extant tracks on CD are “Invisible Man” and “That Used To Be Me”).
On this recording there are four backing vocal parts each triple-tracked and a lead vocal. (With click/fingersnaps that makes 14 tracks).
The lyrics (below) lay out a message I’ve been pretty consistent about. Not too heavy but essential, I think.
“Imagine That”
(Philipsek)
If your room is gloomy and your household’s bleak
Then there’s a place you should visit down on Uncommon Street
When you feel like a small boat that’s been lost out at sea
Then set yourself a new course with a sense of history
Imagine That
A mind can be a garden or a mind can be a dump
And you can take in this whole museum once you get off that rump
If you wanna make a Hollywood Epic out of your little life
You’ve need to a keep a sharp eye to best frame these times
Imagine That
Look around, think about it for a moment
We’re just lucky to be part of the parade
You’ll appreciate your place in time when you see the collection
Of all the cool junk that history’s made
We’re all Walt Disney
We’re all Picasso
So just grab a paint brush before you grow
All mean and ornery
Long-faced and sad
This has got to be the best life you’ve ever had
Imagine That
Be kind.
Love,
Reyn