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Memories of the Outdoor Theatre Days

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“Spaghetti Western”(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1993 re-released and mastered 2012)Reynold-lots of guitars, bass, knee-slap “horse gallop”, wooden “train flute”, whoops and hollers, tambourine, “gunshots”Recording engineer and co-producer-Stymie Seamans  My original memories of “spaghetti western” films (like the Clint Eastwood mid to late 1960’s variety) emanates from taking friends in my 56” Ford to the “Ten High” […]

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Cityscape

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“Neon City”  (Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2020 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans Video by Rene Erickson I had envisioned a slow motion film noir theme and very modern urban cityscape. The shape of the progression and the slightly angular melody take it to that general mood. The music does have a sort of “cinematic” feel

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End of Summer Notes

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“Remember the Sun” (Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2011 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All voices and instruments by ReynoldRecording engineer: Stymie Seamans Greetings. I hate to see summer end. For my entire life this one season I love so much always seems to fly by. This year was no exception. Such is life. (I do like the month of October

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All I’ll Say

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(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1993 and 2023 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All vocals and instruments by ReynoldRecorded at Paisley Park (2/28/93) and engineered by Stymie Seamans and David KentMastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering Some years ago, I hit on the idea of a song where the protagonist is a supposed “stoic type.” He (the guy in the song) slowly

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Some Joyous Noise

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“Pubs of London”(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1994 and 2025 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Voices, guitars and all instruments by Reynold exceptDrums by Steve Read SmithBass by Luke KramerTrombones by Zane SchaeferRecording Engineer:Stymie Seamans This song is literally a recitation of London pub names lifted from the London phone book. At the time when this song was written, I

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