(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2010 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans I have never played this song in a live performance. Not because I don’t like it but just because that is the way it goes with some tunes. I do have a certain affection for this quirky little jaunt. I remember that the improv solo […]
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D.Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) There are several versions of this song which is (by far) my most popular. This is a solo version. There are about four recorded group versions. “Butterfly” is basically a “musette” waltz with an occasional bar of 2/4 added in the main theme. It was inspired by the circuitous
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1988 Zino-Rephi Music BMI all rights reserved)Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans/video by Airburst Entertainment/Rene Erickson After not listening to this recording for over 30 years, a friend of mine steered my attention back to it. Hearing it again made me realize that, although the music is quite different than what I have been doing
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(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2017 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldKeys-Gregg InhoferRecording engineer-Stymie SeamansVideo created by J.R. Hammond The idea of this piece was to depict the opening of a flower by “opening” up the harmony as the song evolves. This remains one of my favorite tunes. I often try to create visual images with musical ideas. I always thought that
(“Up Town” composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Cast of Characters:Reynold-guitarGregg Inhofer-pianoMatt Senjem-bassMichael Bissonnette-percussionStymie Seamans-recording engineer (Stymie Studio)Adam Tucker-mix engineer (Signaturetone Recording)Greg Reierson-mastering engineer (Rare Form Mastering) This video was culled from the 2016 documentary “A Life Well Played” which was directed by Rene Erickson. It is essentially a collection of outtakes that were
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(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2003 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldFlute-Al AsmusBass- Jeff EngholmRecording engineer- John Hammond Al Asmus, Jeff Engholm and I had a trio for about one year at the turn of the millennium. We did one album that drifted into obscurity called “Three Piece Suite”. I have the utmost respect for those two musicians. The trio