New Music

Butterfly

(Composed and performed by Reynold D.Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) There are several versions of this song which is (by far) my most popular. This is a solo version. There are about four recorded group versions. “Butterfly” is basically a “musette” waltz with an occasional bar of 2/4 added in the main theme. It was inspired by the circuitous […]

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Beatnik Pie

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2010 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Like several “signature” tunes of mine, there are several recorded versions. This is the only solo guitar version. I have had a fascination with beatniks ever since I watched Dobie Gillis on television in the early 1960’s as a little kid. Dobie’s best friend was the bearded beatnik

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Rue Blue

(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2021 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars and bass-reynoldAccordion-Denny MalmbergRecorded by Stymie Seamans So…I recorded a brand new tune on the morning of 5/20/21 and my friend Rene created this video for it. “Rue Blue” is a piece I have been working on the past winter and spring. It was nice to be in a

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Neon City

Below is a link to a brand new tune I wrote and recorded called “Neon City.” The relaxed mood of this piece is probably welcome after this past year of anxiety. Headphones are nice for this one. Stay safe. “Neon City” (composed and performed by Reynold D.Philipsek 2021 copyright) Link: https://youtu.be/lkHyWv9Ohb8 https://youtu.be/lkHyWv9Ohb8

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Laughing Cavalier

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2011 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Back home when I was growing up my mother had a real penchant for all sorts of kitsch and knick-knacks. But she also had purchased several small oval portraits which were small reproductions of works by the “masters.” One such small picture (which hung on my bedroom wall) was a

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Dervish

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) /recording engineer: Stymie Seamans This piece is a little exuberant but a quick 6/8 is pretty buoyant by natural design. This brisk music is supposed to be celebratory and I send it out to all in the sincere hope for a good and healthy 2021. As always, there

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