(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2018 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars and mandolin-ReynoldPercussion-Michael BissonnetteAcoustic bass-Matt SenjemRecorded by Stymie Seamans This is one of my “signature” tunes and has been a staple of the live performance set along with “Butterfly,” “Sans Souci,” “July,” “Astoria,” and “Beatnik Pie” for some time. I am joined on this recording by Matt and Michael, […]
(Written, arranged and orchestrated by Reynold D. Philipsek 1995 copyright)Guitars, vocals-ReynoldDrums-JR HammondBass-Luke KramerCello-Ellen GilsonHorns-Zane SchaeferEngineers-Stymie Seamans and JR Hammond In 1995, I tried to write something akin to a “musical” called “House of Curiosities.” I wrote all of the tunes and assembled them on an album in 1995 by that name attempting to create a storyline narrative. This tune is
(Composed and performed my Reynold D. Philipsek Zino-Rephi Music copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved)Recorded by Stymie Seamans I first came across the term “Pavane” through my interest in Maurice Ravel. Both Ravel and his teacher Gabriel Faure wrote pieces based on this older form. In general, my preference for so-called “classical” music is that music which emanates from France and
(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 by Reynold D. Philipsek 2009 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldChromatic harmonica- Clint HooverBass- Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This is a song for my mother, Evelyn. My mother lived until the age of 92 which is a good score in the game of life if you ask me. My mother was very interested in music and it was her
(Composed, arranged and orchestrated by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2023 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All instruments played by Reynold exceptBass clarinet and alto flute by Allen L. AsmusRecorded by Stymie SeamansVideo production by Rene Erickson(Recorded September 20, 2023) I try to write something everyday. This practice is sort of like a meditation. But having written (and recorded) about 250 pieces, it’s hard