(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals- ReynoldBongos–Jim SillowayEngineer- Stymie Seamans The subject matter is a common one for me: the proverbial “is life random or design” question.I tried to create a “hipster” mood and scene. I was thinking of a vibe not unlike some Greenwich Village beatnik cafe in the […]
(Composed and performed by Reynold Philipsek 2008 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) In May, 2008 I went to New York City to play two rather small solo gigs and make an “in-store” appearance at J and R Music (those were still the days of “Record and CD”stores). My friend Irene Trudel at WFMU had a show back then and invited me
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2005 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteBass- Mile ZelenyAccordion- Patrick HarisonRecorded by John Ray Hammond I have always loved the Raymond Chandler detective stories and, of course, Philip Marlowe is the star of those tales. I wrote this piece to reflect that interest. (Which means a 1940’s film noir atmosphere.) There’s something about the harmonic changes
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 In late 2008 I put together a quartet called East Side. We did two albums. The original lineup was myself, Matt, Michael and Clint Hoover on harmonica.It was a good group and was starting to gather a following. I especially like the
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie SeamansVideo by Rene Erickson This piece has Erik Satie (1866-1925) in mind. Satie lived outside Paris in Arcueil. He had a small apartment in a building there (still extant). That building was called “the house with four chimneys”. Satie walked 6.7 miles to central Paris and
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A few years ago director Rene Erickson did a 30 minute documentary about my musical career (such as it is). The film was entered into a few film festivals and did win first place as documentary short at the 2016 Highway 61 Film Festival. If you have not seen it please check it out with link here and let me