“Sailor” This album was recorded in 1973. It is now considered a sort of “minor classic” in a genre loosely called “Prog Rock.” I don’t really know how to feel about the record now. It is so long ago and I was a much different player at this early stage. I occasionally see the album for sale from various rare […]
“Nuages” and “Sans Souci”(Live radio solo guitar performance New York by Reynold D. Philipsek)2008 copyright All Rights Reserved A few years ago my friend in NYC, and WFMU radio show host, Irene Trudel asked me to appear on a live broadcast from a club called Barbes in Brooklyn. We also taped an interview at WNYC for later broadcast.I played two
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“Johnny Appleseed”(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek)2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music (BMI) all rights reserved On the “Simplicity” album I included a few vocal tunes, which have been a rare event in recent years for me. The idea behind the song deals primarily with the concept of leaving some small legacy which is the goal of most musician and artists
“Chartreuse”Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek2015 copyright All Rights Reserved Every morning by 8:00 A. M, I have my coffee and start one hour of practice. The very first piece I play each day is “Chartreuse.” It just seems to be a pleasant way to start the day. I don’t often practice scales and arpeggios anymore but I did
“Up Town”Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Guitar-reynoldKeys- Gregg InhoferBass- Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael Bissonnette The director of the documentary “A Life Well Played” asked me to write a song especially for use in the film. He wanted to show the development of a tune from writing, rehearsing, and recording. I was working on a song called “October”
“Silesian Mist” (Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2018 copyright) Guitar and mandolin – reynold, Acoustic bass – Matt Senjem, Percussion- Michael Bissonnette My family’s roots are in Eastern Europe. My paternal origins are in Opole (Poland) in Upper Silesia. I tried to honor this heritage with this piece of music. The main theme is in 11/4 and serves as a