“Sailor” This album was recorded in 1973. It is now considered a sort of “minor classic” in a genre loosely called “Prog Rock.” I don’t really know how to feel about the record now. It is so long ago and I was a much different player at this early stage. I occasionally see the album for sale from various rare […]
“Gotham”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Phililpsek, copyright 2013 Zino-Rephi Music BMI, All Rights Reserved) A few years ago, I ran across the tragic story of American pianist William Kapell (1922-1953). Kapell was considered the best of the young American pianists when his plane, returning from his tour of Australia, crashed just before landing in San Francisco in October 1953.
“Butterfly”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2008,copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI, all rights reserved) If I have a “hit,” it is probably “Butterfly.” In terms of interest, radio airplay, and downloads it is by far the most played song of mine. I came upon the idea for the song while jogging one day in the wildlife preserve near my house.
“Nuages” and “Sans Souci”(Live radio solo guitar performance New York by Reynold D. Philipsek)2008 copyright All Rights Reserved A few years ago my friend in NYC, and WFMU radio show host, Irene Trudel asked me to appear on a live broadcast from a club called Barbes in Brooklyn. We also taped an interview at WNYC for later broadcast.I played two
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“Johnny Appleseed”(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek)2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music (BMI) all rights reserved On the “Simplicity” album I included a few vocal tunes, which have been a rare event in recent years for me. The idea behind the song deals primarily with the concept of leaving some small legacy which is the goal of most musician and artists
“Dark Eyes”Traditional Russian Folk SongPerformed by Reynold D. Philipsek2015 copyright “Dark Eyes” is literally the first song I ever learned. I was probably about ten years old. The song was in the Nick Monoloff book my guitar teacher used (he did not use the Mel Bay method). My grandfather, who also played guitar, also knew this tune as many Eastern