Eidolon by Nervous Doll Dancing is an album I have had for many years; one I've listened to dozens of times but which still pulls out that sense of beauty and newness for me. Eidolon by Nervous Doll Dancing It was 2013, I had the chance to spend the summer in a study abroad program in Prague. The Prague Fringe Festival was occurring during the first week or so of my time in the city and I tried to attend every musical performance I could. I met Francesca Mountfort at this event. With no prior knowledge of what to expect I was greeted by a cellist on stage, solo, with her instrument and a couple of guitar pedals. I, needless to say, was floored. On her website the tour, of which this performance would be part, is described as having an award winning cinematic show; but for the life of me, I only remember the music. All of the music for this album was composed, produced, or performed by Francesca unless otherwise noted. Eidolon is defined as a phantom or an idol, and this album re