A Wonderful World

Wise John

"One of the most creative, unique, and bold debut statements from an up and coming artist in recent memory." - Cody Conard (bigtakeover.com)

After a turbulent year of illness, romantic trouble, and failed career aspirations, I was beached in Orange County, California. My life was full of beautiful things and I was miserable. Enter A Wonderful

"One of the most creative, unique, and bold debut statements from an up and coming artist in recent memory." - Cody Conard (bigtakeover.com)

After a turbulent year of illness, romantic trouble, and failed career aspirations, I was beached in Orange County, California. My life was full of beautiful things and I was miserable. Enter A Wonderful World...

"...[Mixes] the jaunty theatricality of McCartney and Elton John with the alternative edge of more modern rockers...Expertly crafted." - Jon C. Ireson (music-news.com)

"...Really extraordinary. Some songs raw and live and solo, in a lonely pandemic kind of way. Some full and crashing and euphoric. It’s a gorgeous album…truly gorgeous." - Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros (NoHoArtsDistrict.com)

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Won't Somebody Let This Caged Bird Fly? 2:09

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Leaving LA 3:07

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Always Be The King 3:43

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Let Me Dance 2:40

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Wonderful World 2:17

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Fall of Rome 4:24

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Pretending To Sleep 3:23

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Last Night 2:44

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Me and My Piano 2:11

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Borderline 2:55

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Podcast and Radio Interviews

Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community: Making Sense of “A Wonderful World” Gone Mad through Music
Wise John, a local musician, and singer-songwriter, chats about his recent album, “A Wonderful World.” He discusses the challenges of being a musician when it feels as though the world is ending. Wise John talks about his upbringing and love of music and the process of creating an album amidst the pandemic. He shares the poetic themes and inspiration for many songs on the album.

CamerataCast Ep. 23: Wise John
Good afternoon creators! Andres here with another episode of the cast, featuring indie singer-songwriter Wise John! John is an incredibly inspired artist with a wide range of musical influences--we delve into the songwriting process, stories of mutual friends, and our views on the world at large. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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Praise For The Album

"Musically, “A Wonderful World” is really extraordinary. Some songs raw and live and solo, in a lonely pandemic kind of way. Some full and crashing and euphoric. It’s a gorgeous album…truly gorgeous."
- Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArtsDistrict.com

"Wise John's debut is expertly crafted, a tribute to a talented player and thoughtful production. He takes the listener on a tour of his world, the friction between the perfection of his surroundings and his own personal troubles. Any dark or ugly parts are glossed over by his effortlessly smooth playing. Certainly a metaphor for the world he portrays."
- Jon C. Ireson, Music-News.com

"He slips in and out of different styles with stunning ease, from the psychedelic mini opera “Always Be the King” to the theatrical noir on “The Fall of Rome,” to “Wonderful World,” which could have passed for an old jazz standard if not for the wonderfully witty and satirical lyrics."
- Cody Conard, Big Takeover

"A beautifully laid-out journey that should be listened to from beginning to end."
- Jamie Parmenter, Vinyl Chapters

"[Pretending to Sleep] might sound exactly like a song [Todd] Rundgren produced for [Harry] Nilsson, but it never saw the light of the day."
- Ljubinko Zivkovic, Echoes and Dust

"It’s fresh and all original. Reminds me of a young Billy Joel."
- Sherryl Craig, Nashville Music Guide

"The album’s title track, ‘Wonderful World’, might see him at his very best...when the album dilutes to focus solely on the man and his primary instrument, it flourishes in panoramic beauty, showcasing an imperfect, passionate human heart for all who care to observe it."
- Jonathan Frahm, For Folks Sake

"[Let Me Dance] quite a ruckus to spill drinks to, hit the dance floor, and make it happen in a three-piece as though this really were the Roaring 20’s"
- Deuce, breakingandentering.com

"“Always Be the King” is a rousing rocker...Mellow vocals and piano-laden lushness...and Electric Light Orchestra-esque hook construction"
- Mike Mineo, Obscure Sounds

"The instrumental majesty on display [in Fall of Rome] is akin to Queen’s dramatic vocal work and melodies."
Barra Ó Súilleabháin, Headstuff.org

"flavors of Queen…a grand album, impressively put together”
- Randall Radic, tattoo.com

"...inventive hooks and musicianship. He often combines a raw feel and a polished, even musical theatre-ish approach in the same song."
- Anya M Wassenburg, Arts and Culture Maven

"John sure knows how to mix a ballad and a rocker"
- Ralph Greco, Short And Sweet NYC