Life is Short (Stay Awake)
(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1995, 2024 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)
Guitars, vocals and keyboards-Reynold
Drums-John Hammond
Bass-Luke Kramer
Recorded by Stymie Seamans
Video produced by Rene Erickson
This video is about one year old though the song and recording are from the archives. I am at a point where prospecting my back catalog seems like a good idea. Especially the more obscure tracks that, in my opinion, deserve more attention and could use a new listening.
I was barely forty years old when I wrote these, which now seem, somewhat prescient lyrics. The sentiment and message is even more timely now at my current vintage. By this stage in my life I’ve learned a lot and I’m still learning. As author Joseph Heller said, “I have learned so many things I never wanted to know.” But there are some useful things learned as well.
(Headphones help)
Stay well.
Be kind.
Love,
Reyn