We got sad news that Alexander Julien, the mastermind of Montreal (Canada) based melogaze/ambient act Vision Eternel, passed away on 14 May. Those who are familiar with Vision Eternel, know that Alex's music is based on nostalgia, emotion and heartbreak. He experienced a lot of anguish in his short 37 years and was often overcome by it. He translated this pain into his music. His idea of making concept albums showed his talent as well as his dedication to leaving a legacy of music that told the story of love and heartache. He will be missed by all those who loved him.
Rain Frances, his spouse, wrote an obituary on her blog, you can read it over HERE, and here's an excerpt: "Alex was misunderstood by many, admittedly by me on several occasions. But he had a heart of gold. He struggled with his emotions, most of the time stuck in heartbreaking nostalgia. But he was smart, and very resourceful. He taught me so much. He loved me, he loved his dogs and cats, and he loved music. His album “For Farewell Of Nostalgia” was written for me and dedicated to me. It was so touching. When I listen to this album, tears of love and appreciation well in my eyes. Alex was never comfortable with the instant gratification society that we all live in, how noisy and crowded the world was; he liked life at a slower pace. He spent a lot of time researching and documenting films, bands and his favorite actors. He was generous with his time – creating Wikipedia pages for those he loved and respected so that they would never be forgotten. He often pondered that he just didn’t belong in this modern world."
Terra Relicta extends its condolences to his family, friends, and all who loved him. In our archive (old website), you can find an interview that we did with Alex in 2020. Link
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