“Long Ago, Far Away” (Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1994 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All voices and instruments by Reynold exceptCello parts by Dianne TremaineRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans The last verse of this song states;“The winter wheat will rise and fall,East or West Old Sol sees all” The basic gist of that stanza is that although time will bring great […]
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“Simplicity” (Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals- ReynoldBongos- Jim SillowayEngineer- Stymie Seamans (If the subject heading for this blog seems cryptic, please check out the lyrics at the bottom of this page.) The subject matter is a common one for me: the proverbial “is life random or design” question. I tried
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“Alban’s Bolero”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2011 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteBass-Jeff Brueske This is a real rarity, although there are many pieces I’ve written and recorded that can be put under that category. The basis for the melodic line in this piece is the original 12 tone row (G, Bflat, D, Fsharp, A, C, E, G sharp,
“Last Summer” (Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteSaxophone-Doug HainingRecorded by Stymie Seamans I engaged Lisa Reedy, a jazz record promoter, to hype this album to radio and press. Consequently, it is and is most likely to remain my highest charting record. “Last Summer” reached #8 in Cashbox during the summer of 2012. It
“Melody for Evelyn” (Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2009 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldChromatic harmonica- Clint HooverBass- Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This is a song for my mother Evelyn. My mother lived until the age of 92 which is a good score in the game of life if you ask me. The entire ensemble plays well and sympathetically here which
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(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2021 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars, bass-ReynoldAccordion-Denny Malmberg Recorded by Stymie SeamansVideo by Rene Erickson In French the word “rue” refers to a street, avenue or place. I was attempting to express the musical “picture” of an imaginary and timeless place. I like the idea of insinuating a vague location of time and place. It’s