(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2007, 2024 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans My mother (Evelyn) often used a very unique expression when something shocked or astonished her. In those situations she would exclaim, “Holy Fright”. I heard her use that phrase often growing up. Flash forward many years. My mother lived to be 92 years old […]
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(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recorded by Stymie Seamans 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer had such an effect on me that in my early thirties I decided to go to art school part time to learn how to paint with oils. After two years I realized that as a painter I was merely
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1993 and 2024 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All voices and instruments by ReynoldRecorded by Stymie Seamans and David Kent at Paisley Park StudiosMastered by Bernie GrundmanVideo by Rene Erickson I still really believe in this song though the response to it over the thirty plus years of its existence has been sparing. I clearly
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals- ReynoldBongos–Jim SillowayEngineer- Stymie Seamans The subject matter is a common one for me: the proverbial “is life random or design” question.I tried to create a “hipster” mood and scene. I was thinking of a vibe not unlike some Greenwich Village beatnik cafe in the
(Composed and performed by Reynold Philipsek 2008 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) In May, 2008 I went to New York City to play two rather small solo gigs and make an “in-store” appearance at J and R Music (those were still the days of “Record and CD”stores). My friend Irene Trudel at WFMU had a show back then and invited me
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2005 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteBass- Mile ZelenyAccordion- Patrick HarisonRecorded by John Ray Hammond I have always loved the Raymond Chandler detective stories and, of course, Philip Marlowe is the star of those tales. I wrote this piece to reflect that interest. (Which means a 1940’s film noir atmosphere.) There’s something about the harmonic changes