Announcing Holly Jones’ Sixth Album: “craeyola” – Out July 18
We are thrilled to announce that acclaimed pianist and composer Holly Jones is set to release her brand new, sixth album, craeyola, on all major streaming platforms on July 18!
Following the success of her previous works, Holly’s latest album promises to take listeners on an evocative journey through the stages of social development, all expressed through her signature solo piano style. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Holly’s music for the first time, “craeyola” is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet beauty of growing up.
Mark your calendars, follow Holly on your favorite streaming service, and get ready to experience a moving, musical narrative unlike any other.
Liner Notes for “craeyola”
‘craeyola’ is a contemporary exploration into the often poignant stages of social development, expressed through solo piano.
It begins when we are newborns in ‘the sunshine days,’ in which we are the apple of our parent’s eyes and can do no wrong, then continues to year two when we are working it out through lots of scribbles with ‘craeyola.’ We then go out on a limb with a touch of attitude with ‘hopscotch,’ and grow into our more formative years where challenges start to creep in as we begin to think for ourselves.
‘thirteen’ is a transitional piece, depicting that often confusing and unsteady time, taking us to romance’s first blush with our ‘first dance,’ followed by swift heartbreak when we read more into it than there was with ‘i thought you loved me,’ introducing us to our first ever moment of real darkness in this otherwise, vividly charmed life.
Introspection begins with the shock and emptiness of ‘in the bleak,’ then taking one day at a time (could be coined “12 steps for teenagers”) in ‘equilibrium,’ and then ultimately ‘into the woods,’ where we courageously settle in with our thoughts, surrounded by the gentle compassion of nature.
‘bittersweet’ is that salt/sugar experience of true discernment for the very first time, in which we are beginning to appreciate everything about our past, even the bitter pain, and see it through the lens of gratitude.
Finally, ultimately, around the age of 18 or 19, we have developed the maturity to start stepping into our life, equipped with those foundational life lessons that now give us that confidence, the beginnings of our “chutzpah” with ‘smiling on the inside.’
craeyola~eleven pieces telling our stories through the piano.
Stay tuned for more updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and exclusive content as we count down to the release of “craeyola”!