This clip is compiled from outtakes from the documentary “A Life Well Played.” I think it may be of interest to some as it is meant to show the entire process from writing a song, to rehearsing, recording, mixing and mastering. It never made the final cut of the documentary but was included as an “extra” on the DVD. I […]
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(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2015 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans “Kiki” was the name of our female Lhasa Apso. She lived to eighteen years and four months which is a long life for a dog. This tune is for her and it tries to depict the innocent playfulness of a high-spirited dog. We now have a
“Saturday” (Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2000 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldAcoustic Bass-Jeff EngholmRecording engineer-JR Hammond This song always puts me in mind of a regular Saturday afternoon gig I had with Sidewalk Cafe (a trio I still perform with). The gig was at the Midtown Global Market on Lake Street in Mpls. We had that gig for quite a few
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2017 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldKeys-Gregg InhoferRecorded by Stymie Seamans Many years ago a favorite high school teacher of mine told me about the ancient Latin maxim “ars est celare artem” which means the “art is to conceal the art.” That made a big impression on me. Later as my path as a musician
(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2020 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) All voices and instruments by Reynold except drums by Beth VarelaRecorded by Stymie Seamans It is very unusual for me to write a song from such a personal viewpoint. I feel more comfortable when I take a more generalized point of view. That is not to say that
(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2011 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Engineer:Stymie Seamans Hope everyone is well. This is a link to a minor blues that although I recorded it on acoustic guitar is a sort of Tribute Miles and John Coltrane. The recent demise of my friend and mentor Pat Martino (he passed on November 1) puts me in