(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2018 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars- reynoldaccordion_Denny MalmbergRecorded by Stymie Seamans The word “matka” means mother in Polish and Czech. I was in the mood to write a “folkish” melody one day, I guess, when I came up with this. Or at least my idea of a “folkish” melody but then everything about the musical process …
(Composed and performed my Reynold D. Philipsek Zino-Rephi Music copyright 2018)Recoded by Stymie Seamans I first came across the term “Pavane” through my interest in Maurice Ravel. Both Ravel and his teacher Gabriel Faure wrote pieces based on this older form. In general, my preference for so-called “classical” music is that music which emanates from France and Russia. The definition …
(Composed, arranged and orchestrated by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2023 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All instruments played by Reynold exceptBass clarinet and alto flute by Allen L. AsmusRecorded by Stymie SeamansVideo production by Rene Erickson(Recorded September 20, 2023) I try to write something everyday. This practice is sort of like a meditation. But having written (and recorded) about 250 pieces it’s hard …
(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1993 re-released and mastered 2012)Reynold-lots of guitars, bass, knee slap horse hooves, wooden “train flute,” whoops and hollers, tambourineRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This song originally came out in 1993 and I re-released it on the “Last Summer” album in 2012. On all of the more successful “solo” recordings, my friend Stymie Seamans was …
Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2012 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer:Stymie Seamans Since the mid-1990’s, I have been interested in the “Nuevo Tango” of composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). The Piazzolla tango is known for its insistent 3-3-2 rhythm. Other elements are some Bach-like arpeggiated chords and even Bartok-like harmony mingle with the distinctly Argentinian music …
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2007 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldBass-Jeff EngholmRecording engineer: JR Hammond Over the years, I have played many gigs in East Hennepin or the nearby North-East Minneapolis area. So, that terrain has a certain vibe for me. For many of those years, we had a weekly gig at The Times Bar in East Hennepin. This type of …