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 Greetings02:39 The Legendary Tape Machine03:06 History of Iconic Records04:01 The Move to Pittsburgh05:49 The Seattle Music Scene07:51 Comparing Studios: The Vault vs. London Bridge11:18 The Art of Record Making18:12 Challenges and Anecdotes36:56 Working with Blind Melon40:03 Shannon's Studio Process and Lost Recordings40:36 Archiving Challenges and Changing Formats41:21 Shannon's Energy and Early Band Days44:45 Nirvana and the Seattle Scene46:22 Live Scene in the Early 90s50:31 Forming a Band and Getting Signed58:41 Challenges of Female-Fronted Bands in the 90s01:03:18 Transition to Electronic Music01:10:04 Offering Remote Studio Services01:13:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDave 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: @davehillismusicFollow The Sonic Road on Instagram & Facebook at: @thesonicroadSubscribe to The Sonic Road Podcast on YouTube & Spotify at: @thesonicroad#davehillis#recordingstudio#recordingengineer#recordproducer#seattlemusicscene#LondonBridgeStudio#PearlJam#AliceInChains#BlindMelon#TempleOfTheDog#chriscornell#eddievedder#mikemccready#stonegossard#Studer#neveconsoles#thevaultrecordingstudio#musicpodcast#thesonicroadpodcast#musicinterviews#ShannonHoon#musiclegends