(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2023 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All instruments by Reynold exceptdrums and percussion by Jay EpsteinRecorded by Stymie Seamans In early October, 2023 the harmonic progression for this piece just sort of “arrived.” This is always a good sign. The matching melody came about quickly thereafter. I was thinking of the “Spanish Steps” in Rome […]
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Recorded by Stymie Seamans I have always liked this song because of its “layered” guitars and “swampy” feel which, given its title, is appropriate. This “layering” can make the location of the “one” elusive which also amuses me. Harmonically it is quite different than many of the things
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2018 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars- reynoldaccordion_Denny MalmbergRecorded by Stymie Seamans The word “matka” means mother in Polish and Czech. I was in the mood to write a “folkish” melody one day, I guess, when I came up with this. Or at least my idea of a “folkish” melody but then everything about the musical process
(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
(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1993 re-released and mastered 2012)Reynold-lots of guitars, bass, knee slap horse hooves, wooden “train flute,” whoops and hollers, tambourineRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This song originally came out in 1993 and I re-released it on the “Last Summer” album in 2012. On all of the more successful “solo” recordings, my friend Stymie Seamans was
Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2012 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer:Stymie Seamans Since the mid-1990’s, I have been interested in the “Nuevo Tango” of composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). The Piazzolla tango is known for its insistent 3-3-2 rhythm. Other elements are some Bach-like arpeggiated chords and even Bartok-like harmony mingle with the distinctly Argentinian music