A Classical Circus

A Classical Circus (Pizz Strings W/ Beat, Comedy Theme)

Lyrics by John Goodwin who co-wrote a song on the Crazy Heart Soundtrack called "Hold On You" from the film released in 2010.  In a cosmic irony, his Dad was my pediatrician Dr. Marvin Goodwin.  I always heard this one playing during the credits at the end of movie.  i went for a Leslie effect with my "Flanker" pedal which is just an old purple boss flanger pedal with the flange turned off.  Black '83 Fender Strat Elite through a Lab Series L11 & 1 x 12" Marshall speaker in a KK audio cabinet.

Songs In The Key Of X

Misunderstanding

Mostly written by Dante; some musical offerings from me to his vibe of taking the listener on a journey.

Storyland

Another soulful Dante vibe; middle section Fretless bass melodic solo reminded my publisher of a whale...oh well....no accounting for taste.  Steve Perry would sing the heck out of this one.....just listen to the end notes......

Make Believe

Slide Guitar:  Rich Hyland

This is my romantic way of asking to be friends with benefits.  Cuz the non-romantic way doesn't usually work.  Lyric idea started back in high school.  

Produced, Mixed and Played by DP

One Or The Other (demo)

Words and Music by Eric Phillips.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante.  Song about living the house!  Grandma's 1969 Camaro pictured.  Song may have been used in an exercise video

Take A Ride

Words by Dante Marchi, Music by Eric Phillips.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante.  Originally written for the Psychedelic Furs.  '83 Fender Strat Elite through the Lab L11 & 1 x 12 30 watt cream back celestian speaker

So Close

Words by Ron Day and Music by Eric Phillips.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante.  Bass '73 Fender Fretless, Acoustic Guitar Guild D-40, Drums by Alesis with brush hit snare.  Intro drums some cheap Roland machine I used on the 4 track demo.

Dragonfly

Words and Music by Eric Phillips.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante.  Written for my oldest son Shane when he was around 2 regarding my fears of not being able to provide for him (plus the image of a farmer at a well on Seasame Street).  Music is similar to Julian Lennon's song "Saltwater" co-written, I believe, with Mark Spiro, one of my favorite songwriters of all time.  I was probably a bit too influenced by their song but this one stands on its own well.  Sent it to Nashville in 1992 and it was rejected for being "too folky."  Probably would be a good current country song now.

Well Runs Dry

Words and Music by Eric Phillips.  Written simply for the times I could not or did not want to get out of bed.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante.  12 string acoustic Ovation originally given to me by my good friend and band mate, Matt Shumway, '78 Fender Tele & '83 Fender Elite Strat through the Lab L11 & full Marshall cab with my '73 Fender Jazz Fretless Bass featured prominently in the mix.  Can't remember where I recorded it but have a vague flashback of being in some canyon in Hollywood in a turn of the century house basement with Adats.

Won't Get Out Of Bed

Written with Don Henley in mind with Cheap Trick influences.  Not sure where recorded.  Words by Scott Cross (don't know where he is) and Music by Eric Phillips.  All instruments by Eric Phillips. Vocals by Dante. Many electric guitars were used on this one; borrowed 12 string electric Rickenbacher, '78 Fender Tele, '83 Fender Elite Strat through a Lab Series L11 and 1 x 12" 30 watt cream back Celestian speaker.  Bass probably a Music Man (can't remember even what color, prob white). Oh, & Roger Linn on Drum machine! 

Over My Head

​Rhys Michael Phillips is a composer & singer/songwriter. Possessing natural "perfect pitch" paired with a classical & jazz trained background, his primary love is piano though his skill set includes guitar, bass, and cello. Marrying his intuitive playing abilities on multiple instruments along with his meticulous orchestral understanding and application, Rhys’ innovative and unique scoring talents translate to a rich portfolio of custom curated music for film, TV, commercials, games, apps, and special projects. Most recently, Rhys composed his “Twilight Tones: Relaxing Rhodes” piano album for Calm, the #1 meditation & sleep app.

A Classical Circus (Pizz Strings W/ Beat, Comedy Theme)

Rhys Michael Phillips

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