picture this – available soon by reynold d. philipsek For the past two years (while I was engaged with the filming and distribution of the “A Life Well Played” documentary), I was also busy putting together an album of what I could accurately call a true distillation of my musical oeuvre. This entailed not only the development of new pieces, […]
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picture this by reynold d. philipsek For the past two years (while I was engaged with the filming and distribution of the “A Life Well Played” documentary), I was also busy putting together an album of what I could accurately call a true distillation of my musical oeuvre. This entailed not only the development of new pieces, but the remodeling
The June 25 documentary screening/concert was very successful and well attended. I thank all those who came out. I also want to thank the musicians Matt Senjem, Michael Bissonnette, Gregg Inhofer and Gary Schulte. Now I will turn my attention to enjoying the summer and putting the finishing touches on the new album I have been assembling for the past
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“Chrysanthemum” (Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek, guitars played by Reynold, and keys by Gregg Inhofer) I recently was looking through the many discarded song ideas that I have written down and strewn about in assorted stacks when one caught my eye. It was dated 5/14/10. Since Spring is upon us the idea of re-working a piece about a
Bohemian Flats (written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek) Bohemian Flats, also known as Little Bohemia, was the informal name given a residential area of Minneapolis in the late 19th century. The area was the low lying river terrace on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The area was named “Bohemian Flats” because of a high percentage of eastern
“Neon City”(Written and performed by Reynold Philipsek)2017 copyrightRecently my 16 year old niece told me that her favorite song of mine was “Amber Dawn.” This surprised me on several levels. First of all, I am surprised that any of my nieces or nephews listen to my music, much less have a favorite piece. Secondly, “Amber Dawn” is a relatively obscure