“Sans Souci” (Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2004 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) There are four different versions of this tune on recordings. This happens to be one of two solo versions, with the other version being from a live radio broadcast. This is the version even I forgot about until I was happily reminded of it when it […]
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsekcopyright 2007 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) The title means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” I learned this admirable phrase in Italy quite a few years ago. Generally speaking, Italians are people who have a healthy attitude about such things. The idea here musically was to try to find a quaint and easy melody to match
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) For some listeners very acquainted with Chopin you might be able to spot a fragment from his “Barcarolle.” I use this fragment to create the piece. I feel an affinity for Chopin and Slavic composers in general as I have Polish ancestry (my grandmother was born there). I
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2011 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Sending out good vibes to all. This is a link to a minor blues that, although I did on acoustic, is a sort of Tribute Miles and John Coltrane. I want to also send out some positive energy to Pat Martino who has been ill, though holding his
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2000 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldHarmonica-Clint HooverBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans Just wanted to pass on a little music for the week. Since it will be quite a while until there are gigs again, this is my way of sharing some music and, after all, that is what I was put on this planet to do,
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2007) Guitar, vocal-ReynoldBass-Matt Senjem I have recorded three versions of this song. I have done this with several songs of mine. This is justifiable in my mind. After all, Django recorded several versions of “Nuages” and “Manoir.” This is the only existing vocal version of “Someday Maybe.” I had high hopes for this song and