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When Your Wife Travels to Italy

by James Filkins

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A few years ago my wife traveled to Italy with her mother. It was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I was invited, but work necessitated that I remain stateside. Although I received regular updates via phone and email, the proverb, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” definitely applied. This tune developed during this time and seemed to express sadness and poignancy more so than wistfulness. I hear it now as the dialogue between two people far apart, perhaps just as much in space as in feeling, depending on the listener’s perspective. This is a result, in large part, of Jess Townsend’s impassioned performance on the violin. Alex Somov’s accordion presents a counterpoint or response to the guitar. A lovely reunion ensued upon my wife’s return.

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released June 9, 2023
James Filkins-Acoustic Guitar,
Jess Townsend-Violin,
Alex Somov- Accordion

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James Filkins Traverse City, Michigan

A guitarist and composer of acoustically melodic instrumental music, infused with moody atmosphere and sonic texture. Utilizing acoustic stringed instruments, primarily guitar, steel stringed, nylon stringed and baritone, as well as percussion, flutes and whistles, his operating philosophy is “a barbaric yawp is better than no yawp at all”. An unfettered fresh water breeze
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