“Rococo”Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek, copyright Zino-Rephi Music (BMI) “Rococo” is a tune I perform often, both with my small groups and solo. The title stems from the ornamentation-like nature of the melody. The most successful pieces I have composed mostly have one thing in common and that is a certain “inevitability” about them. In other words, they […]
We spend most of our lives becoming. We are all on the quest to “become” the best and most relevant version of ourselves. For me, this becoming has been best exemplified by the music I have written. This music, in it’s purest and most concise form, is the mirror reflection of my becoming. Part of it has been the result
“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
“Gotham”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Phililpsek, copyright 2013 Zino-Rephi Music BMI, All Rights Reserved) A few years ago, I ran across the tragic story of American pianist William Kapell (1922-1953). Kapell was considered the best of the young American pianists when his plane, returning from his tour of Australia, crashed just before landing in San Francisco in October 1953.
“Butterfly”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2008,copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI, all rights reserved) If I have a “hit,” it is probably “Butterfly.” In terms of interest, radio airplay, and downloads it is by far the most played song of mine. I came upon the idea for the song while jogging one day in the wildlife preserve near my house.
“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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