(Composed and performed by Reynold D Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This is an odd little piece. They say Prokofiev kept a notebook with “tidbits” of ideas and when he began to compose a piece (like the Third Piano Concerto) he would consult this notebook when he got stuck. He then would find a “tidbit” that would […]
(Composed by Django Reinhardt) Guitars-Reynold This is a very well known Django composition that is played by nearly all of those musicians who play “gypsy jazz.” The title approximately means “sweet atmosphere.” As I have stated before I am not keen on recording cover songs but I also have to admit that my association with Django’s music has brought more
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2010 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans My childhood television memory of “beatniks” comes from the Sid Caesar show. Sid played a beatnik/bebop musician that is being interviewed by Carl Reiner. Reiner asks Sid, “how many guys in your band?” Sid answers, “we have four cats in the combo. One on piano, one
(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 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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