All of the compositions are named after places I’ve lived or spent some significant time in and at. The root of my belonging and identity lies in Berlin. The bear is the sign of Berlin and I have therefore chosen BÄR to be the name that ties all these places together. On a personal note - after deciding on the album title, I came across 6 wild bears in 2 weeks during my travels which seemed like a strong sign that I had chosen the right name. The album only came together for me after placing each composition with the right name and finding that red thread that connects them all. I have challenged myself and my band tremendously with these pieces and am thrilled to share them with the world finally.