We were all little kids once. The older we get, the more distant and elusive that little character becomes. As we navigate life, we accumulate layers of external influences, habits, beliefs, fears, and self-doubt. Our inner child is weighed down by the heavy demands and responsibilities of modern life. Sometimes, we get very confused about ourselves, failing to see through all of those layers. But deep inside lies something small yet profound: our most authentic selves.

This album features original piano compositions that I wrote between the ages of 12 and 16, presented in their raw and unedited form. “Big little,” perfectly imperfect, invites listeners to look within and reconnect with their own childhood dreams and aspirations. There is so much that child has yet to say – we just need to listen. Together, youthful spirit and mature perspective will unlock our fullest potential!

"In my first public album, Burst of Being, I aim to symbolize the relentlessness of life in the world around us. Life is a fundamental force of the universe, and every living thing struggles to survive in this vast cosmic relay. Everything strives to be. Life is ancient, rooting deep in all of us. Looking at a tree in my backyard, I couldn’t help but notice how much we, as humans, actually have in common with trees. Its unique form is shaped by decades of co-emergence with its neighbors and the environment, preceded by millions of years of evolution. There is a story in every curve, branch, and scar on the bark. A story of survival, a story of being – it is what we all share."

– George