(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zino-Rephi Music)’Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans I was listening to some Debussy one day and a certain melodic shape or fragment stuck with me and this piece resulted. An “etude” is a composition built on a technical motive but played for its artistic values. I also gravitate toward a “continuity of line” concept […]
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2016 copyright Zino-Rephi Music)Guitars-ReynoldPiano-Gregg InhoferBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteTracking engineer-Stymie SeamansMix engineer-Adam TuckerMasterering-Greg ReiersonProducer-Rene Erickson We’re coming up on the sixth anniversary of the studio recording of this song, which was used as the main theme for the documentary “A Life Well Played.” Take care. Stay safe.Link below: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DFOg7L0IOJ8
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2022 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans This small piece is intended to bring a little “sun, warmth, and light” into these somewhat dark times. The song more or less came to me spontaneously on Sunday afternoon May 1, 2022. I jotted it down and later demoed it on the morning of
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-ReynoldSax parts- Doug HainingBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer: Stymie Seamans It’s hard to believe this recording is now ten years old. Incidentally, I have quite a few gigs booked with Matt and Michael this summer and you can find them at reynold.com under the Shows tab. I arranged the
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2020 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) This is the first song I wrote during this period of Covid in March 2020. The piece has an interesting origin. I recorded it on my iPhone. This, of course, is not an ideal way of capturing a song but will suffice as a way to preserve an
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans For some listeners very acquainted with Chopin you might be able to spot a fragment from his “Barcarolle.” I use this fragment to create the piece. I feel an affinity for Chopin as I have Polish ancestry (my grandmother was born there) and I am
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