(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2020 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans “Butterfly” is basically a “musette” waltz with an occasional bar of 2/4 added in the main theme. It was inspired by the circuitous flight of a monarch butterfly that I observed during my daily jog in the nearby woods. Monarch butterflies are associated in some […]
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-Reynold, violin-Gary Schulte, bass-Mike Zeleny,accordion-Patrick Harison Engineer-John Hammond There are several recorded versions of this song including a solo guitar version but I like this one because it seems the closest to my original intention. It stands up as a recorded artifact on its own and is not just an
(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 2003 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteAccordion-Patrick HarisonBass-Mike Zeleny There are several versions of this tune that I have recorded. This is probably the closest to the zeitgeist of the “French musette”. That is mainly due to the addition of violin and accordion. The normal waltz time (3/4) of the typical musette is offset here
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2004 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI All Rights Reserved) More than ten years ago I came up with the idea for “Butterfly” while jogging in the woods near my house. I watched the circuitous fight of a Monarch butterfly and the idea of the melody and mixing bars of 3/4 with one 2/4 bar
“Butterfly”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2008,copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI, all rights reserved) If I have a “hit,” it is probably “Butterfly.” In terms of interest, radio airplay, and downloads it is by far the most played song of mine. I came upon the idea for the song while jogging one day in the wildlife preserve near my house.