Solipsism (Collected Works 2006​-​2013)

Solipsism is an archival release of music from Mike Simonetti's tenure as owner of Italians Do It Better Records, spanning from 2006-2013. During that time Mike wrote a lot of music. Some of it was used for films, some for TV commercials, some for fashion shows and he even released a record or two. All songs written and produced by Mike Simonetti in Maplewood, New Jersey between the years 2006 and 2013. Vocals on "The Edge” recorded and performed by Sylvain Al Rig in Paris. Contains elements of the poem "Au bord de la er” by Victor Hugo (1826). Mastered by Josh Bonati in Brooklyn. Cover designed by Branko Vranic in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Cover image: Patricia Simonetti - Bayonne, NJ 1968 on the day of her wedding. Photo by Anita Detto. Special thanks to Mike Sniper and Adam Gerrard for everything (literally). Extra special thanks to Chris Burns for his endless patience. Dedicated to Bayonne. "You have to carry the fire." "I don't know how to.” "Yes, you do.” "Is the fire real? The fire?” "Yes it is.” "Where is it? I don't know where it is.” "Yes you do. It's inside you. It always was there. I can see it.” - Cormac McCarthy license