JUNEAUREVOIR features all cello, all the time. The compositions dance from piece to piece in an almost whimsical manner, but the emotional resonance of the songs is apparent. The timbre of the cello dominates the drive of the album, layers build and create thick harmonies, textures collide. “I’ve been wanting to make this album for a long, long time. Even before I got myself schooled classically, I would write instrumentals. There is something about being freed from words that allows a song to take the listener where they want to go. I consciously tried to keep these songs compact, and listenable. I think that my own capabilities came into play, but also, I like the idea that pop sensibilities can lend a hand to the world of modern composition. I think there is room for any such influence. I don’t personally think it matters, if you like the music. One of my favorite composers is Dvorak, who was able to take folk songs and turn them into rich, complex pieces that are just... amazing to listen to. I think there will be many more albums like this to come. I enjoyed it as a respite and a refuge from my other music. I love the cello so much, and could basically endlessly put pieces together for it.” User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.