Aaron on The Wandering Wolf
This past Monday, Aaron sat down with WHY? frontman, Yoni Wolf, to record a lengthy and thoughtful interview for Yoni's podcast "The Wandering Wolf." Here is the write up from WHY?'s website:
Episode 74- Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou). Yoni and Aaron meet up for a get-to-know-you talk backstage at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia before WHY? soundcheck. They discuss remaining autonomous within a relationship vs. giving yourself over, reaching towards monastic tendencies, spirituality, Aaron's unique blend of Judaism/Christianity/Sufi Islam, they get meta and talk about the talk they are having, Aaron's musical roots, being a non-exclusively Christian band in a Christian hardcore scene, writing, and the record making process.
We were really excited that this was able to happen as Yoni's music has been some of our favorite music for the past several years. If you don't know about it. Do yourself a favor and listen any of the following records: Hymie's Basement, Elephant Eyelash, Alopecia, and WHY?'s newest album, Mumps, Etc.
I’m curious what Aaron has to say to the grace teachings of Joseph Prince, who has been sort of a modern day Paul in the revelations that God has brought to him. Admittedly, you have to get into his meatier teachings to get past the mega-church biases which may deter many thoughtful people. Anyhow, if this comment benefits you in anyway. Because, the Christian faith has some serious poison in the well. I feel this pertains to portions of the interview and I’m passing it along as it’s been important to me.
Definitely good to hear some of the philosophical/theological thoughts that go into making the music. I think I’ve been stuck making assumptions about Aaron’s beliefs based on a lyric here or there, or the label the band is signed to, which really isn’t reliable at all. I don’t know why it’s so important to me to know where these guys stand, maybe it’s the evangelist in me. Either way, I definitely appreciate the interview and hearing from the man himself.
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