(“Up Town” composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) I last posted/sent out the track “Up Town.” This short film is about that song’s creation. This video was culled from the 2016 documentary “A Life Well Played,” which Rene Erickson directed. It is essentially a collection of outtakes that were assembled into a new and …
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2016 copyright Zino-Rephi Music)Guitars-ReynoldPiano-Gregg InhoferBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteTracking engineer-Stymie SeamansMix engineer-Adam TuckerMasterering-Greg ReiersonProducer-Rene Erickson This song and recording served as the centerpiece for the documentary “A Life Well Played,” which can be viewed in its 30-minute entirety at reynold.com. Long-time friends like Gregg, Matt, and Michael make this recording have special significance for me. While I …
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zion- Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer: Stymie SeamansReynold: guitarMatt Senjem: bassMichael Bissonnette: percussionDoug Haining: sax I hope 2023 is going well for you. Winter puts me in mind of summer so I thought of this tune. When Clint Hoover (harmonica) left for Pittsburgh I was left with a few tunes I planned …
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2011 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Engineer:Stymie Seamans This is a link to a somewhat convoluted minor blues that I played on acoustic guitar. It is a sort of tribute to Miles and John Coltrane or (even more) Jack Mc Duff, Groove Holmes, and Jimmy Smith. But because of the acoustic guitars, you might have …
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2017 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldKeys-Gregg InhoferRecorded by Stymie Seamans This is one of my favorite pieces and recordings. The harmony was intended to “open up” like a flower, ergo the title. It is also a sort of exercise in minimalism which I like very much. In my opinion, the harmonic progression is still …
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals- ReynoldPercussion-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 because of the somewhat ponderous lyric. I was thinking of a vibe, not unlike …