EP7. Dave Hillis Discusses Working with/ Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Blind Melon, & Temple Of The Dog During the Grunge explosion of Early Nineties & More.

In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, Dave Hillis, a renowned multi-platinum producer and recording engineer, recounts his journey in the music industry. 

The discussion revolves around his work with iconic bands such as Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Blind Melon, and Temple of The Dog.

 Hillis delves into the history of the famous London Bridge tape machine, his experiences at London Bridge Studios during the grunge era, and his transition to The Vault in Pittsburgh.

 He also shares insights into recording techniques, the evolution of music production technology, and his current projects in electronic music. 

The conversation provides an in-depth look into the art of record-making and the importance of collaboration in the creative process.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

02:39 The Legendary Tape Machine

03:06 History of Iconic Records

04:01 The Move to Pittsburgh

05:49 The Seattle Music Scene

07:51 Comparing Studios: The Vault vs. London Bridge

11:18 The Art of Record Making

18:12 Challenges and Anecdotes

36:56 Working with Blind Melon

40:03 Shannon's Studio Process and Lost Recordings

40:36 Archiving Challenges and Changing Formats

41:21 Shannon's Energy and Early Band Days

44:45 Nirvana and the Seattle Scene

46:22 Live Scene in the Early 90s

50:31 Forming a Band and Getting Signed

58:41 Challenges of Female-Fronted Bands in the 90s

01:03:18 Transition to Electronic Music

01:10:04 Offering Remote Studio Services

01:13:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Dave Hillis offers mixing, mastering and recording services through The Vault Recording Studio, and Independently. To get in contact with Dave to make the record of your dreams, reach out to him through a direct message on Instagram or Facebook at: @davehillismusic

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