No Nothing

(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 1998 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Vocal, guitars, drums and harmonica by ReynoldBass by Luke KramerRecorded by Stymie Seamans My favorite writer (by far) is humorist S. J. Perelman (1904-1979). In another life I will (perhaps) become a writer of that sort. I have written a few songs where I attempt to be “funny” and “No Nothing” […]

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Kiki

Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2015 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans “Kiki” was the name of our beloved female Lhasa Apso. She lived to eighteen years and four months, which is a long life for a dog. This tune is for her and it tries to depict the innocent playfulness of a high-spirited dog. I went into

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July

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2000 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitars, bass, vocal-ReynoldPercussion and engineer-John (J.R.) HammondViolins-Karen Dahl, David Haugen I have recorded a few versions of this song including vocal and solo guitar. This is the original recorded more than 20 years ago. I still play this song on gigs.  I was in a “Wes Montgomery” phase

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Imagine That

(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 1998 copyright)Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans This is the fourth and final song I am sending out from the “House of Curiosities” album. As I have stated before that project was an attempt to tell a story in song. Though in the whole the project didn’t fully succeed I do like some of these

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Welcome

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1995 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitars, vocals-ReynoldKeyboards, bass-Gregg InhoferDrums-Jon NiefeldRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans In 1995 I attempted to write a sort of “musical”. It was called “House of Curiosities.” As a musical play, it was not so great but some of the tracks from it are very nice. Especially this one. “Welcome” was obviously

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Odds and Ends

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1995 copyright Zino-Rephi MusicBMI)Guitars, vocals- ReynoldDrums-JR HammondBass-Luke KramerCello-Ellen GibsonBrass-Zane SchaeferRecorded by-Stymie Seamans Fade in on another storyIt’s hard to place the place and timeA side street on a Saturday morningOff the beaten track you’ll find A world you never knew beforeYou window shop and take your timeLike destiny you’re led right to the

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