Thanks to the fantastic folk duo Rusty and Jan for having me on as the first guest for their new radio show featuring Philadelphia music. Catch the interview with some of my featured songs from the new album Catching Leaves, now on YouTube:
We first spoke 10 years ago when my debut album came out. I recently reunited with Patricia Trutescu of Music Historian to discuss my newest album Catching Leaves and what’s changed since our last interview (…a lot!)
You’re invited to sit in on our chat:
“Welcoming Avi back to Music Historian to talk about his journey in completing Catching Leaves seemed fitting. I first invited Avi Wisnia to an interview with me back in January 2012 and featured this interview in a full-length written story. Now, in January 2022, I bring Avi on to a video interview to share the life experiences and changes that have helped color the songs on his album and impact his life and musicianship.
Each musician’s experience with songwriting and composition differs. Performers may choose to allow their music to reflect experiences that have impacted their lives. One of the beauties in listening to an artist’s different albums is noticing the change and evolution of the music between the records. This reflects my experience with listening to Avi Wisnia’s new studio album Catching Leaves.”
Read more at The Music Historian and click to watch the full interview.
Featured in Buzz Music: “Avi Wisnia Reminds Us To Live In The Moment With Catching Leaves”
“Just in time for fall, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist Avi Wisnia releases his sweet-sounding and tender single. Catching Leaves reminds us to live in the moment with sweet hints of jazz and roots. The instrumentals are effortlessly cinematic and well-rounded, allowing us to explore Wisnia’s vast creative abilities.”
Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Avi Wisnia. What a peaceful and refreshing piece you’ve delivered with your recent single, “Catching Leaves.” What inspired you to write this particular song?
I was sitting in one of my favorite parks in South Philly as I was putting this song together. I was experiencing a lot of loss in my life, so I was coming from a very sad and melancholy place. As the breeze picked up, I watched the leaves move and I realized I wanted to write a song that felt and sounded like that. Grasping for inspiration can be a lot like trying to catch leaves in the wind. Catching Leaves is ultimately about chasing inspiration.
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