A newly uncovered voice memo of Avicii provides another intimate glimpse into the creativity and kindness of the late EDM icon.
The genius of Avicii is echoing louder than ever amid the success of Netflix’s documentary I’m Tim, which has led to his posthumous resurgence on the Billboard charts. Now, a voice memo shared by songwriter Jonas Wallin has arrived to rekindle that studio magic.
The recording from Jonas Wallin, who is credited as a co-writer on Avicii’s songs “City Lights” and “Somewhere in Stockholm,” reveals a moment of pure creativity with the legendary producer at LA’s Henson Studios. The unearthed audio captures the pair working out an idea on the piano, showcasing Avicii’s laser-focused approach to crafting melodies.
“To him, it didn’t matter who was waiting in the other room when he was into a melody or a musical idea,” Wallin recalled. “His whole focus and world revolved around that little piece of music in that moment.”
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Wallin’s story underscores Avicii’s relentless passion and his empathy as a collaborator. “He stayed to help me set up my equipment so I could record by the piano,” Wallin said, describing the DJ as “a kind soul.”
The songwriter also shared a humorous memory from the session, when Avicii casually mentioned needing to leave to see “Chris.” Wallin assumed he meant a sound engineer—until Coldplay’s Chris Martin walked into the room.
“It’s safe to say I was a little shocked,” Wallin joked, marveling at Avicii’s humility and focus even with music royalty waiting nearby.
Listen to Wallin’s full recording below.
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