A few years before Rene Erickson put together the documentary, “A Life Well Played,” which details my life and musical career (such as it is), he did this short film as a sort of preparation. This little film was early enough in the process for me that I had (and still have) a hard time looking at this one. Rene […]
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(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2000 Zino-Rephi Muisc BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin- Gary SchulteAccordion- Patrick HarisonBass-Mike Zeleny Raymond Chandler’s fictional detective Philip Marlowe is a favorite of mine. On several occasions, I have tried to convey the “film noir” vibe. The latest being “Neon City” and one piece (“Hong Kong Harry”) I even wrote a hard-boiled detective narrative. I am sucker
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2007 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) There are pieces you write, record, and forget. This is one of them. But listening to it again I remember clearly what I was aiming at. There is another “Sunflower” that I wrote, which is totally different. That one is blues in fact. Yes, I reused a title.
(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2021 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars and bass-reynoldAccordion-Denny MalmbergRecorded by Stymie Seamans So…I recorded a brand new tune on the morning of 5/20/21 and my friend Rene created this video for it. “Rue Blue” is a piece I have been working on the past winter and spring. It was nice to be in a
“Fairground Ghosts/Major Variation”(Composed and performed by Reynold D.Philipsek copyright 2015 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans This is a tough one to play and not just because of the fast bits in the second part. I think the overall idea is fine with this one but it’s not always fun getting that far over your skis though it’s a little
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans I wrote this song about 20 years ago. I did one small group version on the “25” album. This is the 2011 solo version. Incidentally, as many know I perform regularly with the trio also called Sidewalk Cafe and we will be playing this coming