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Alice In Chains had toured the world with the release of their massively successful sophomore album Dirt. By the time they returned to Seattle, however, two big changes had occurred. The band parted ways with their original bassist Mike Starr and they were unexpectedly evicted from their home. Fortunately, guitarist Jerry Cantrell had booked time with engineer Toby Wright during their tour under the guise of collaborating on new material. Unbeknownst to Wright, the band had nothing. After spending the last few years in front of high-watt amplifiers, ⁠Alice In Chains⁠ felt they desperately needed a palette cleanser. They moved into London Bridge Studio with a few acoustic guitars and their newest member Mike Inez (ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to see what they were capable of creating together. Although they had no intentions of writing a new record, Alice In Chains⁠⁠ emerged with Jar Of Flies: an emotional half-hour packed with rich vocal harmonies and diverse instrumentation combined with the band's classic grit. This week on Riff Worship the guys dote on Alice In Chains⁠⁠, discuss the instabilities before and after this release, and attempt to answer the question: "Does Jar Of Flies⁠ have riffs?" Recommendations: Lamp of Murmuur - Saturnian Bloodstorm Panopticon - The Rime of Memory IV and The Strange Band - Hang Dog Full Of Hell and Nothing - When No Birds Sang Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean - Consumed by the Vitriol of Life The Pogues - If I Should Fall from Grace with God Chelsea Wolfe - "Tunnel Lights" Pest Control - Don't Test the Pest For all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion891 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WONC.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=8529ae1e880d442c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

[00:02:13] Exploring Seattle's local makers.[00:05:22] The history behind London Bridge Studios.[00:08:01] The London Bridge sound.[00:12:31] Rock and roll influence.[00:16:29] Local musicians in Washington.[00:19:13] Recording and releasing music.[00:22:10] Painting and creativity in music.[00:26:58] Painting as therapeutic during pandemic.[00:30:11] A spontaneous trip to Seattle. The pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of musicians and those in the entertainment industry. Some musicians have found solace in their art, using it as a means of expression during these challenging times. However, for others, the pandemic has brought about deep depression as their livelihoods have been drastically affected. The cancellation of shows, the inability to rehearse with bandmates, and the loss of revenue have all contributed to the mental health challenges faced by musicians and those working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. This episode highlights the contrasting experiences, with some individuals finding inspiration in their art while others struggle with the changes brought about by the pandemic. Overall, the pandemic has had a significant and dual effect on the mental health of musicians and those in the entertainment industry, leading to both creative expression and emotional challenges.The episode focuses on the presence and importance of makers and creatives in the United States. The host emphasizes that many people tend to overlook the numerous artisans, craftsmen, photographers, musicians, and makers of all sorts in America, opting instead to buy products from major online retailers. The host highlights the historical significance of makers in America, dating back to the Industrial Revolution and even earlier, and emphasizes their contribution to the country's economy.Furthermore, the episode explores the concept of being a "creative" and delves into the comfort level and self-consciousness that individuals may experience when identifying themselves as such. The guest shares their own creative process and mentions their interest in reading books as a hobby.Additionally, the episode delves into the role of a producer in the music industry. The guest emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the individuality of the artist they work with, rather than imposing a signature sound or style on them. They stress the need to help the artist become the best version of themselves and fully understand their artistic identity.Lastly, the episode briefly discusses the concept of "magic" in the context of a recording studio. The guest describes it as an intangible moment when everyone in the studio feels a connection and realizes that they have stumbled upon something special. This moment of magic can occur during playback, in the moment of recording, or even when listening back to a finished record later on.The transcript highlights the roller coaster nature of the pandemic for musicians. The speaker mentions that they are currently under a mask mandate again, indicating the fluctuation between periods of reopening and closures. This inconsistency in restrictions and regulations has made it challenging for musicians to navigate and find stability. Some musicians have been inspired to write songs and express themselves during these challenging times, while others have experienced deep depression and a significant shift in their livelihoods. The transcript also touches on the mental health challenges faced by musicians and those in the entertainment industry, as well as the loss of revenue due to canceled shows and the impact on production managers and operations roles. Overall, the transcript suggests that the roller coaster nature of the pandemic has had a significant impact on musicians and their ability to find stability in their careers.The episode expands on the presence of makers and artisans in the United States. It highlights the fact that many people tend to overlook the craftsmanship and creativity that exists within the country, opting instead to buy from major online retailers. The host emphasizes that America has a long history of makers, and there are thousands of artisans, craftsmen, photographers, musicians, and creatives who contribute to the country's economy.Furthermore, the episode explores the idea of labeling oneself as a creative and the comfort level associated with it. The conversation between the host and the guest delves into their creative processes and hobbies outside of their main artistic pursuits. The guest mentions reading as a hobby, emphasizing the importance of books and the pleasure of flipping through their pages. The host also mentions painting as a therapeutic activity, which they had done before but rediscovered during the pandemic.Additionally, the episode discusses the challenges faced by artisans in maintaining their craft. The guest talks about their studio's equipment, specifically a piece that was built in 1974 and is difficult to maintain due to the scarcity of certain parts. They highlight the importance of expertise in preserving the integrity of the equipment and the unique sound it produces.Overall, the episode highlights the presence and importance of makers and artisans in the United States, their creative processes and hobbies, and the challenges they face in maintaining their craft.In the episode, the guest discusses how engaging in creative outlets, particularly painting, can be therapeutic during difficult times. They mention that painting was a source of therapy for them during the pandemic. They also attribute their passion for painting to their bandmate, Kate, who is a true artist. The guest explains that while painting was always something they did on the side, mainly for album artwork or other auxiliary purposes, it became a significant outlet for them during the pandemic. This highlights the idea that engaging in creative activities, such as painting, can provide comfort and healing during challenging times.Additionally, the guest and the host discuss the labeling of oneself as a creative and the associated comfort level. The guest mentions feeling self-conscious about identifying as a painter, suggesting that there may be a stigma or pressure associated with being labeled as a creative. This conversation suggests that individuals may have different perceptions of themselves as artists or creatives, and these perceptions can influence their engagement with creative outlets.Overall, the episode highlights the therapeutic benefits of engaging in creative activities, particularly painting, during difficult times. It also explores the influence of other artists in inspiring and encouraging individuals to pursue their creative passions.

David Hudson joins Bakko as they break down the 2 EP's from Alice In Chains, Sap & Jar Of Flies. Sap is the second studio EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on February 4, 1992, through Columbia Records. Sap is mostly acoustic and marks the first time that guitarist Jerry Cantrell sings lead vocals in an Alice in Chains release, with the song "Brother". The EP was produced by Alice in Chains and Rick Parashar and features guest vocals by Ann Wilson of the band Heart, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Mark Arm of Mudhoney. The track "Got Me Wrong" became a hit two years later after being featured on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Clerks. On January 14, 1994, Sap was certified gold by the RIAA for the sale of more than 500,000 copies. Jar of Flies is the third studio EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on January 25, 1994, through Columbia Records. This is Alice in Chains' second acoustic EP, preceded by 1992's Sap, and it is the first EP in music history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the first week sales exceeding 141,000 copies in the United States. The self-produced EP was written and recorded over the course of just one week at the London Bridge Studio in Seattle. The tracks "No Excuses", "I Stay Away" and "Don't Follow" were released as singles to promote the album. Jar of Flies was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1995: Best Recording Package and Best Hard Rock Performance for "I Stay Away". David Hudson is the co-host of the State of Amorica Podcast. (1) State of Amorica Podcast | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Hudson joins Bakko as they break down the 2 EPs from Alice In Chains, Sap & Jar Of Flies. Sap is the second studio EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on February 4, 1992, through Columbia Records. Sap is mostly acoustic and marks the first time that guitarist Jerry Cantrell sings lead vocals in an Alice in Chains release, with the song "Brother". The EP was produced by Alice in Chains and Rick Parashar and features guest vocals by Ann Wilson of the band Heart, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Mark Arm of Mudhoney. The track "Got Me Wrong" became a hit two years later after being featured on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Clerks. On January 14, 1994, Sap was certified gold by the RIAA for the sale of more than 500,000 copies. Jar of Flies is the third studio EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on January 25, 1994, through Columbia Records. This is Alice in Chains' second acoustic EP, preceded by 1992's Sap, and it is the first EP in music history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the first week sales exceeding 141,000 copies in the United States. The self-produced EP was written and recorded over the course of just one week at the London Bridge Studio in Seattle. The tracks "No Excuses", "I Stay Away" and "Don't Follow" were released as singles to promote the album. Jar of Flies was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1995: Best Recording Package and Best Hard Rock Performance for "I Stay Away". David Hudson is the co-host of the State of Amorica Podcast. (1) State of Amorica Podcast | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Yanofsky – Little Secret A440 Entertainment | Mayo 6, 2014 1 Something New 2:52 2 Blessed With Your Curse 3:25 3 Waiting On The Sun 3:55 4 Necessary Evil 3:46 5 Little Secret 3:19 6 Jeepers Creepers 2.0 3:00 7 Out Of Nowhere 3:29 8 You Mean The World To Me 2:29 9 Knock Knock 3:00 10 Enough Of You 3:12 11 Bang 3:10 12 Kaboom Pow 3:20 Alto Saxophone – Francois D'Amours Baritone Saxophone – Aaron Leibowitz, Richard Beaudet Bass – Adrian Vedady, Evan Coniglio, Jason Falkner, Morgan Moore Drums, Percussion, Drum Programming – Al Cleveland III, Daniel Cinelli, Dave Wilder, Jean-Phi Goncalvez, Mocean Worker, Richard Irwin Flute – Matt Demeritt Guitar – Andy Dacoulis, Guy Kaye, Jason Falkner, Stephen Maxwell Keyboards [Additional] – Dave Wilder, William F. Wells Piano, Keyboards, Programmed By – Mocean Worker, Paul Shrofel Strings – Alexandre Gastonguay, Annie Gadbois, Ariane Bresse, Brian Bacon, Catherine Perron, Chantal Bergeron, Christian Prevost, Elvira Misbakhova, Francois Pilon, Heather Schnarr, Jasmine Schnarr, Johannes Jansonius, Ligia Paquin, Lizann Gervais, Melanie Belair, Roland Arnassalon, Sheila Hannigan, Sofia Gentile, Sophie Ducas, Veronica Thomas Tenor Saxophone – Aaron Leibowitz, Patrick Vetter Trombone – Muhammad Abdul Al-Khabyyr Trumpet – Matt Rubin (2), Maxime St. Pierre ℗ & © 2014 A440 Entertainment Inc., Under exclusive license to Caroline Records. 150 5th Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011. Recorded at: Planet Studios, Montreal, Studio Edison, Los Angeles, CA, The Dornmitory, South Pasadena, CA, London Bridge Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Wilderstyle Studios, Glendale, CA. Recording Dates: October and November, 2012, February - May, 2013, and January - February, 2014. Mixed at Ninja Beat Club, Atlanta, GA, Planet Studios, Montreal, The Audio Labs, Los Angeles, CA and London Bridge Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering - Hollywood, CA //////////////////////////////////////////////// CORTINA FINAL On The Sunny Side Of The Street / Fool In The Rain Nikki Nikki Yanofsky Decca | Mayo 4, 2010 ////////////////////////////////////////////

After signing his first record label deal at the tender age of 17, as a guitarist and writer with legendary thrash metal band MACE, Dave Hillis set his sights on the production and engineering side of the music business, where he was engineer for legendary producer Rick Parashar, at London Bridge Studios, Seattle. It was there that he engineered for grunge-pioneers Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Candlebox, to name a few. Now living in Pittsburgh, Dave works as a producer and engineer at the Vault Recording Studios. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How to successfully network in the music industry What it was like to be working behind the scenes during the birth of grunge music How to achieve the snare sound on Pearl Jam's “Ten” album How to create studio albums that sound like live albums Using drum samples to trigger reverbs How to find the right drum samples to use in your productions. To learn more about Dave Hillis, visit:  https://davehillismusic.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

Rock ‘n' roll is a religion. It's a commitment to an ideal, a belief system. The lifestyle and trappings may appear to be glamorous and romantic, but the road isn't easy. It requires staying power and an enormous amount of faith. The Pretty Reckless—Taylor Momsen [Vocals], Ben Phillips [Guitar], Jamie Perkins [drums], and Mark Damon [bass]—are truly a rock and roll band. Embodying unwavering integrity and serving up uncompromising anthems, the Pretty Reckless's unbelievable twelve-year journey has quietly brought them from sweaty small gigs to successive number one hits, gold plaques, and some of the biggest stages in the world—unprecedented for a rock act this century. Formed in New York City during 2008, the musicians and late producer Kato Khandwala initially made waves with their 2010 debut, Light Me Up. After countless gigs, they lit a fuse to burn everything down on Going To Hell in 2014. Not only did the record crash the Top 5 of the Billboard Top 200, but it also ignited three #1 hits—the Platinum-certified “Heaven Knows” (the biggest rock song of 2014), “Fucked Up World,” and “Follow Me Down”—a feat that had not been accomplished by a female-fronted group since The Pretenders in 1984. Meanwhile, their third offering, Who You Selling For, saw them return to #1 on the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with “Take Me Down,” which cemented them as “the first band to send its first four singles to #1 on the chart,” according to Billboard. Praise followed from Vogue, Nylon, and more as the quartet lit up television shows such as Letterman and Conan. With over half-a-billion streams, they headlined countless sold out shows and toured with Guns N' Roses and many other heavy hitters.However, 2017 set off a series of events that shook the group to its very core, yet ultimately cast their fourth full-length album and Fearless Records debut, in the kind of fire, tears and blood that doesn't ever wash off… “There was no way to hide from this,” exclaims Taylor. “There was no running from what happened. I didn't have to ‘write' it; it was just infused into what we're doing. As the story goes, The Pretty Reckless landed a prestigious tour in 2017, opening for Soundgarden in packed amphitheaters across the country. Then, following a rapturous gig in Detroit, Chris Cornell tragically took his life. The aftershocks reverberated throughout popular culture and left a scar on The Pretty Reckless. They retreated, cancelling most of their touring and disappeared from the public eye. It got even worse eleven months later, when The Pretty Reckless' muse, friend and longtime producer Kato, had died in a motorcycle crash. “It sent us into a downward spiral.” Ben reflects, “We fell apart. It turned into a world of depression and substance abuse. At that point, we had to try and figure out how to continue making music. It was either death or go forward.” So Taylor and Ben turned to writing songs to channel the emotional toll, and in late 2018, The Pretty Reckless returned to the studio to record. For the first time, Taylor and Ben co-produced with longtime friend Jonathan Wyman. And the results are inspiring on so many levels. The sessions took well over a year in the studio, and now, the band introduce the album with the track “Death By Rock and Roll.” The song starts hauntingly with a recording of Kato's footsteps leading to a bold bluesy riff that snakes through the distortion. The din subsides on a solo vocal as the frontwoman croons, “On my tombstone when I go, just put, ‘Death By Rock and Roll'.” Her howl takes hold in between the massive beat and fiery fretwork. The song quickly ascended to No. 1 on the rock charts, marking the band's fifth chart-topper to date. It's a feat that has not been achieved by any female-fronted rock act in the chart's history, turning “Death By Rock and Roll” into a true “moment” for The Pretty Reckless. The band and the song have been praised by CNN, Paper, Forbes, Consequence of Sound, MXDWN, Alternative Press, Revolver, Loudwire, and more. “It has our whole mentality in the lyrics,” she goes on. “It's not a morbid song. It's, ‘I'm going to live my way; I'm going out my way'. That's the rock and roll ethic. It's empowering.” Bringing the trip full circle, The Pretty Reckless joined forces with Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil for “Only Love Can Save Me Now.” Tracked at the legendary London Bridge Studio in Seattle, it marked the first time Matt and Kim recorded at the space since Soundgarden's Louder Than Love. Nearing the six-minute mark, it trudges through detuned bliss and an off-kilter time signature before Kim conjures a slippery psychedelic solo as Taylor admits, “I want to be saved from the sound,” over Matt's percussive wizardry. “Lyrically, it goes with the world now,” Taylor adds. “It references what we're all going through.” Elsewhere, Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello lends his axe to the rambunctious and raucous “And So It Went.” Then, there's “25.” Her gravelly timbre quakes above an ominous funereal march and echoes of strings. She screams, “At 25, all hope has died and the glass of my intentions turns to sand…shatters in my hand.” Meanwhile, “Got So High” bleeds into a heavenly stoned refrain as an acoustic guitar rings out. After the nostalgic “Rock and Roll Heaven,” the record sails off to Valhalla on “Harley Darling” ushered along by harmonica, the sound of an engine revving and a devilish dedication as she sings, “Oh, Harley darling, you took my friend, you took everything and now I'm alone again.” The Pretty Reckless sound more alive than ever… “We lived this” Ben leaves off. “Rock and roll means everything to us. Taylor sacrificed everything for this record. I think it shows.” “We stuck to our ethics,” she concludes. “We built this up over time. Either you throw it all away or go for it. It's cliché, but rock and roll saved our lives."    

Some bonus coverage. Bakko talks with the engineer of Pearl Jam Ten, Dave Hillis. Dave has plenty of amazing anecdotes from the making of one of the biggest records in Grunge and Rock music in general. Dave Hillis started his career as a 17 year old guitarist for the legendary thrash metal band "MACE." In the mid 80's, they released two LP's on Enigma Records in the US and Blackdragon Records in Europe. They were featured on Metalblade Records, "Metal Massacre V"and recognized in the "Thrash-Metal Encyclopedia" and fanzines around the world, as a pioneering force in heavy metal. To this day, there is still a huge following of this pioneering band. Led by Dave's furious guitar work, they charted in the UK and Japan. Mace later toured with Slayer, Anthrax, Raven, Death Angel, and Testament. Dave spent ten years as Chief Engineer, along side legendary producer Rick Parashar, at Seattle's famed London Bridge Studios, during the birth of the Grunge Era. Dave worked as the Engineer on Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten" , Assistant Engineer on the Self Titled "Mother Love Bone" album, the movie soundtrack for "Singles", Alice in Chains, Blind Melon, The Seattle Symphony, Love On Ice, and many others. As the years went by, developed his own producing and engineering skills and continued to work with multiple major label artists. During this time he co-produced, with Greg Dulli, The Afghan Whigs' standout farewell single "66" , on the "1965 " LP and the Twilight Singers "She Loves You" record. Dave also continued to create and record his own music. Dave founded the alternative rock group, "Sybil Vane" , and was the guitarist and song writer. Sybil Vane was signed with both Polydor Records and Island Records. Their song "Sorry" was featured in the movie "Empire Records" , starring actress Liv Tyler. In 2005, Dave founded, produced, mixed and engineered the Shoegaze group "Thee Heavenly Music Association" (Rehash Records US, Fierce Panda Records UK) , to much critical acclaim, where he also served as the group's guitarist and songwriter. During this time, Dave also co-produced the Kevin Martin (Candlebox) solo record "The Possibility Of Being" on Gold Circle Entertainment and worked with comedian, Denis Leary on his live album. Dave continued playing and was hired as a live guitarist for Duff McKagen's (Guns and Roses) band "Loaded". While living in London, Dave worked with multi platinum artist James Blunt, on his writing demos for his hugely successful "Back to Bedlam" album, which included "You're Beautiful" and, "Good Bye My Lover". Dave is also credited with working on Britpop star, Chris Gentry's (Menswear) solo recordings. In 2011, Dave opened Starlodge Studios in the SODO neighborhood of Seattle; a private mix and overdub room featuring vintage and modern recording tools and his beloved AMPEX 1/2" tape Machine for analog magic. Most recently, Dave has crossed over to house and electronic music, with his alter-ego Lo-Rez. Lo-Rez has received critical acclaim and has been featured on major motion film soundtracks. The album "Infinity", has been remastered and re-released in 2019. Dave currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife and daughter. He is currently working on new music, engineering, producing, participating in public speaking engagements and workshops.

Arami Walker - Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Author and Educator. Arami shares the journey from Los Angeles to Seattle to London Bridge Studios, influences and life philosophy. Arami Walker Mackncheeze Music Blogs Mackncheeze Music

On this episode, we had the pleasure to talk to the legendary Seattle Engineer Dave Hillis. Dave was the principle Recording Engineer for Producer Rich Parashar during the Eighties and early Nineties. The team worked at the famous London Bridge Studios and together helped create some of the biggest selling and legendary Grunge/Rock albums of the Nineties. Dave chats with us about his days at London Bridge, his early years in the band MACE, his current creative endeavors and his new studio life in Pittsburgh PA.

This week Toby Wright joins us for an in-depth discussion on the making of the Alice in Chains classic 'Jar of Flies.' Released on January 25, 1994, through Columbia Records, it is the first EP in music history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the first week sales exceeding 141,000 copies in the United States. Recorded over the course of a week at the London Bridge Studio in Seattle, it was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1995; Best Recording Package and Best Hard Rock Performance for "I Stay Away". It has been certified triple-platinum by the RIAA, selling 4 million copies worldwide. Jar of Flies In this long-form talk, Toby recounts his memories of getting the phone call from Jerry Cantrell to book studio time once the band got off tour. Assuring Toby that plenty of material was ready to go, Cantrell revealed later that no material had been written as of day 1 of recording. What happened next can only be described as catching lightning in a bottle (or a jar). Wright and the members of the band hunkered down for 14+ hour days and churned out 7 amazing songs in 7 days. With a 10 day window for mixing, Jar of Flies took form from conception to finished product in just 20 days. Additionally, Toby shares his memories of the creation of the songs as well as production techniques used for creating the timeless sound of Jar of Flies. Also, Toby and his partner Jay give the details of their company, Taummhoms. Taummhoms is a subscription based sleep sound streaming service that can be accessed from any internet connected device. It features unique, on- demand, HIGH DEFINITION sounds that can help you in promoting sleep and revitalization. The options once in the FREE TRIAL section allow you to customize your desired length of time you are wishing to sleep in 30 minute increments. The sounds compliment each other creating a sense of deepened enlightenment, kindness and gratitude. You can get full details on Taummhoms and how to get a FREE 3 day trial at https://www.taummhoms.com/ We hope you enjoy Albums Unleashed Alice in Chains Jar of Flies w/Toby Wright and SHARE with a friend!   Check out other Albums Unleashed episodes HERE Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download

Supercross rider Justin Hill is back in the Freak Nation talking about his music and a recording session in the Seattle area. Hill is one of the top Supercross riders in the world but he spends a few minutes talking with The Freaks about London Bridge Studios and Pearl Jam's Pearl Jam 10. Talk about a fly on the wall! Then there's Soundgarden. It'll take a few minutes to get back to Supercross. Listen...

Supercross rider Justin Hill is back in the Freak Nation talking about his music and a recording session in the Seattle area. Hill is one of the top Supercross riders in the world but he spends a few minutes talking with The Freaks about London Bridge Studios and Pearl Jam's Pearl Jam 10. Talk about a fly on the wall! Then there's Soundgarden. It'll take a few minutes to get back to Supercross. Listen...

For more than a decade, alt rockers Lullwater have been blazing their way to the top of the industry thanks to their gritty, southern-infused sound and straight-up, raw performances.  Formed in 2007 in Athens, Ga, the foursome was born from the indelible mark that the godfathers of grunge left on music. The convergence of this inspiration, mixed with a healthy helping of swagger, defines this critically acclaimed alternative rock band.  ​ The group released its self-titled debut in 2012 to rave reviews and were immediately invited to join some of the biggest tours that same year.  Since that time, Lullwater has spent the majority of their career on the road sharing the stage with a-list acts like Candlebox, Theory of a Deadman, Flyleaf, Passafire, Amaranthe, and butcher babies.  The band subsequently released their sophomore, and arguably even better, album 'Revival' in 2015.   "with the throttle wide open and the gas pedal to the floor, Lullwater rips it into overdrive on their solid heavy-hitting powerhouse of an album, revival...few deliver anything but watered down versions of those who influenced them from the past. Lullwater is the exception as they have crafted something with passion, drive, determination and honesty."   - national rock review. ​ In 2017, lullwater released 'The Seattle Sessions', an ep of live in-studio recordings of some of their best tracks, recorded at Seattle's famed London Bridge Studios.  The ep also showcased the band's cover of Pearl Jam's "Release", which has received  high praise from fans and musicians alike. ​ Lullwater has just released their third record, Voodoo, produced by Sweden's Jakob Herrmann (Anthrax, Machine Head, Amaranthe).  Continually pushing the boundaries musically and artistically,  the band delivers a "bigger, more intricate & layered" digitally-recorded sound, unlike their previous analog-recorded releases. 

Arthur James is known in Seattle for the value he places on community and collaboration with other artists in the music industry. His solo music explores the feelings and philosophy of the darkness that surrounds our existence and he’s a cofounder of he band Lyle where collaboration between many instruments and their players reigns supreme. Despite the fact he despises recording, performing, and even himself at times, he finds joy in songwriting and strongly believes in his responsibility to share his creations with people, communicating with them or for them through art. Excited and humbled by our surrounding environment, Arthur and I recorded this episode in the famous rooms of London Bridge Studio in Shoreline, WA. Thank you Arthur for sharing your experiences so openly with such a beautiful balance of light and dark. x Cha Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/Rf9EWvG3pb8 View full blog post with photos, best quotes & mentions: https://chawilde.com/blog/17-youre-responsible-for-sharing-your-dark-art-with-arthur-james FOLLOW Arthur James Website https://www.arthurjamesmusic.com/ Facebook https://web.facebook.com/thecoalandtherake?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram http://instagram.com/arthurjamesmusic Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XJqTE6mL9x2FL0VY2T0aR CHA WILDE chawilde.com @chawilde ♡ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ♡ ↠ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zwsrpWYJ7ZFraivcuPHv1 ↠ Website - http://www.wildeasfuck.com ↠ Instagram - https://instagram.com/chawilde ↠ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chawilde/ ↠ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/chawilde ↠ Youtube SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/dashboard?o=U

The music industry is an interesting place to be. A path you might start down might not be the path you end up on. What you think you want to do may not be the thing the industry picks for you. For creative musician types, there isn’t necessarily a typical “corporate ladder” structure that provides a single path like other industries. In fact, the music industry is more like a series of (tuning) forks or a “choose your own adventure” book that dictates your career path. ONCE UPON A TIME IN BROOKLYN... Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dave Hillis grew up next door to the future lead vocalist and bass player for Type O Negative Peter Steele. At the age of 5, Dave started playing piano and guitar, and had a chance to watch Pete play in bands and become inspired by the rock and metal scenes. Finding that he wasn’t good at playing cover songs, he found a passion for writing his own original music. Noting the record labels on his favorite bands’ album cases, he started just sending tapes of his original tracks to them and eventually got picked up at the age of 17. …ONWARD TO SEATTLE… After moving to Seattle, he had the chance to record at London Bridge Studios. After a chance meeting about town with the studio owner and sharing how well his recording session was going and how much he loved being in the studio, the owner gave him a chance to work at London Bridge as his new assistant. This was the being of a historic trip in the recording industry for Dave. Just by being in the same practice rooms and recording spaces as all these guys that were at the time unknown and unsigned, he became friends with (and eventually recorded) who we now know as Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Blind Melon and more. …HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN PITTSBURGH After having Seattle run its course and some family changes, Dave and his wife relocated to Pittsburgh. They really had no plans in regards to music or recording, so it was a bit exciting, scary and fresh. Shortly after the move, Dave met Liz Berlin, a founding member of the 90s band Rusted Root. Liz and her husband owned a theater, which was a former church, in Pittsburgh called Mr. Smalls. They also owned another church across the street from Mr. Smalls which she planned to convert into a recording studio, starting with the onsite Trident TSM Console she had recently acquired. Once she sparked Dave’s interest with the recording studio plans, they went in together to establish and build the new studio. Dave was able to bring out and contribute to the new studio the 2” Studer machine from London Bridge Studios that recorded some of the greatest albums of the day, including from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Blind Melon and Screaming Trees. The whole goal of the new studio, which is called HJI Frequencies, is to do albums like they used to, to produce and maintain that historic, classic sound quality and bring that recording experience to newer and upcoming artists. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dave Hillis, a multi-platinum recording engineer who’s worked in Seattle during the grunge era on 90’s albums from Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and more, joins us in this episode to share his story from being a young, aspiring musician to getting into recording and working on some of the most historic and legendary albums of our time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthebackline/support

TO WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF THIS PODCAST GO TO SharkeysTreehouse.com She sings, writes her own music, and plays guitar. And she was once recruited by the CIA! Oh, and did I mention she’s related to the late great Glen Campbell? Brains, talent and country music is in her genes. Miller Campbell is a ball of energy and enthusiasm who ties it all together with an infectious smile, sense of humor and sincerity. Country has a new voice forging another family legacy. Miller tells the story of how she recently found out her familial connection to Glen and why she says writing and performing country music is her destiny. After listening to her story you just may believe there’s a higher power at work here. Campbell’s latest music can be found on her EP Sweet Whiskey. She chose to record it not in Nashville, but in her hometown of Seattle, at the now legendary London Bridge Studios, a facility that’s laid down tracks from the likes of Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, Macklemore, Alice In Chains, Temple Of The Dog and Blind Melon. I sat down with Miller over drinks at my home base — The Rink Studios — in Sacramento. That's also where she took the stage and played three acoustic versions of her songs. Songs Heard: Sweet Whiskey, One Step, Obsession, Ghosts of Fidalgo Mentions: GoodDay Sacramento Appearancehttps://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/3825593-miller-campbell/ https://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/3825608-miller-campbell-pt-2/ Family Trivia Relation to Glen Campbell: Her grandpa is Glen’s first cousin; Miller is Glen's second cousinShe didn’t know about her relationship until late in life (21; she was 24 when I met her)Miller’s dad is named after Glen’s manager and brother “Shorty” John CampbellGlen Campbell died on August 8, 2017 Links  Miller Campbell Home Page Sweet Whiskey EP on iTunes London Bridge Studios, Seattle, WA, USA   Instagram @MillerCampbellMusic @GlenCampbellOfficial   Twitter @MillerCampbell_ @GlenCampbell   Facebook @GlenCampbell @millercampbellmusic  

Check out the full chat that Steve Migs had with Becky Lynch of the WWE and fitness legend/guru, Jay Ferruggia!  This podcast is all about their mutual love for Pearl Jam, as the three of them were fresh off of an incredible tour of London Bridge Studios (where Pearl Jam recorded their debut record, “Ten”).  Also in this podcast, Becky shares her most memorable match, how music and wrestling have similarities, and what Pearl Jam song would make for a great entrance theme song.    Follow Becky on Twitter:  @BeckyLynchWWE Follow Jason on Twitter:  @JasonFerruggia Follow Migs on Twitter:  @ImSteveMigs

Seattle's 8-piece progressive outfit The Complex Dialect recently revealed official details for their debut album, Change, which has been set for release on December 1, 2017. Produced at Seattle's infamous London Bridge Studios by Eric Lilavois (Saint Motel, Atlas Genius, Surfer Blood) and mastered by Ed Brooks (Fleet Foxes, Death Cab for Cutie, Pearl Jam), Change is a representation of both "problem" and "solution" perspectives when engaging with the ever-changing world we deal with in present time. Their powerful, progressive message caught the attention of HuffPost, who teamed up with The Complex Dialect to unveil their latest single, "One Constellation." "One Constellation" starts off Side B: Solution, and is a song about perspective. It's about stepping away from our earthly issues and looking for a deeper understanding of our existence in the true grand scheme of things.

Lilian Blair is a recording engineer and producer based in Seattle. She's a staff engineer with The Vera Project and "intern emeritus" of London Bridge Studios - where massive acts like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Macklemore and OneRepublic have recorded their hits. Come to The Vera Project Studio Workshop on Saturday, Sep. 23rd from 12pm - 4:30pm! Learn from industry professionals about how to start making a record. From DIY to professional, pre-production to mastering. It's free! The Vera Project is located at the corner of Warren and Republican in Seattle Center. http://lilianblair.com/ instagram: lilinblair Subscribe on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are also very much appreciated. RSVP for 9/29 Niagara Moon show at Conor Byrne, with DangerBird and Warren Dunes: https://www.facebook.com/events/725733970956002/ Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches.

This week's podcast features Jonathan Plum, a musical legend from the Seattle music scene.  Self taught and a self starter, Jonathan climbed the local ranks of the Seattle music scene at the height of its popularity to ultimately become the right hand of one of Seattle's legendary producers. In the process of that experience, Jonathan met and recorded some of the most important musical works of our generation. Eventually, Jonathan found his way to the ownership role of London Bridge Studios after the Parashar brothers decided to retire. Since then, Jonathan has partnered up and continues to produce incredible new talent for the world to discover. Whether it's talking about stories of the recording experiences of 'Seattle sound' bands, or discussing the dynamics of being in a band, Jonathan has a voice of authority and experience. So, dig in because this podcast was particularly enjoyable to create. Oh yeah... Jonathan recorded my band in 1999 and hired me for a number of productions over the last 20 years as well, so I definitely lobby hard for the guy. 6:00 100hz shelf on my badboy mixer. The low cut. 6:54 Shure SM7, the classic radio microphone. So jealous. How Plum and I met. Swerve. Demos at London Bridge. Great bands implode. 10:00 Self destructed. Kuma and Kumasound. Bre Loughlin. Gary Cooper. Emo and electronica. 13:00 Blind Melon. Pearl Jam. Alice in Chains. Candlebox. Temple of the Dog. 14:05 How Jonathan got into the business. RAIL, the band. Teaching at Triad Studios. 15:50 Tascam and overdubbing. Learning on a 4 track. Jonathan recording like the Beatles. 19:50 Drum tones at London Bridge. Rick Parashar hired Jonathan. 22:35 Back in 1992 you had to record at a studio. No home demos. 23:30 Sweaty Nipples. Pride and Glory. Zakk Wylde. Not like in the LA studios. 28:20 Fighting Machinists. Interscope records. Seagrams. Brandi Carlile. Rick passed away. 30:00 Jonathan is the musical equivalent of Jimmy Fallon. He got his own SNL. 31:00 Blind Melon. Shannon Hoon. Guns and Roses. "No Rain." Jonathan did the finger snaps.33:50 Seattle movement. Starstruck. Nerves. Surreal to spend time with them. 36:00 London Bridge room. Secret ingredient is the Neve console.41:00 Professional records. Labels don't front to small bands. 44:40 Jonathan and 2 partners buy London Bridge Studio. Robert Lang studios. 48:40 Staving off the inevitable. Is the studio world dead? The drum tones!! Natural resonance. 50:00 What's next with LBS? Difficulties of the current state of the industry.55:45 Does Jonathan travel to other studios to produce? 56:00 Favorite records Jonathan loved doing. Blind Melon. Captain Howdy. RKNDY. Green Apple Quickstep. Love Battery. Love Brother Nine. Jonathan forgets who he's working with. Mary Lambert. Macklemore. Ethyl. Intangibles. 1:00:00 What's Jonathan Plum and London Bridge looking for? Subscribe to the show here:Itunes: https://apple.co/3u8wlI9Audible: https://adbl.co/3sCnfSkSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3qxjQDLGoogle: https://bit.ly/3kC66WaTumblr: https://bit.ly/3sGrLzfDeezer: https://bit.ly/2Zr5lW7JioSaavn: https://bit.ly/3k29jhvWanna be on the show? Go here: https://calendly.com/rockstarsuperheroinstituteCopyright 2021 Rockstar Superhero Podcast - All Rights ReservedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rockstar-superhero--4792050/support.

Veteran saxophone player, Paul Sawtelle, has been paying his dues as a musician for over 30 years and he’s enjoyed every minute of it. As a top-shelf arranger, big band leader, funk, rock and blues band sideman, in-demand session player and featured soloist on scores of studio projects and live shows. He’s played for President Clinton, worked with Heart, opened for artists from Savoy Brown to Jonny Lang, appeared on national television shows and, in 2008, won a prestigious Spelleman Award, the Norwegian equivalent of The Grammy, for his horn arrangements and playing on Sony Music’s extraordinary blues band, Orbo and the Longshots album. When asked about the first music that inspired him as a player, he didn’t hesitate. “The first Chicago Transit Authority album had a tremendous impact on me. The mixture of rock and horns was inspiring and fresh. Seeing that band for the first time live was magical.” He also couldn’t get enough of other groove and horn based bands and players like Tom Scott, Tower of Power, Janis Joplin, Moby Grape, Blood, Sweat & Tears, David Sanborn, Lenny Pickett, Grover Washington, Jr. & Stanley Turrentine. The CD was recorded during the fall of 2014, at the legendary London Bridge Studio in Seattle with producer/engineer Geoff Ott. Paul gushed about the experience. “Geoff was laid back, patient and positive and he created an atmosphere conducive to artistic expression.” Jeffrey Ross, Kenny G’s first manager and no stranger to jazz, funk and R&B, served as Paul’s coach, mentor and co-producer during the sessions.  http://www.paulsawtelle.com

Eric Lilavois is one of the three owners of the legendary London Bridge Studio and London Tone Records. As a lengendary record producer, Eric has worked with many notable artists such as Saint Motel, The Dustbowl Revival, Celeigh Chapman, The Smokey Brights, Atlas Genius, My Chemical Romance and many more. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Lilavois Eric has produced a list of well known music for television and film. Eric is the curator of the Make Music Pasadena Festival, the largest free music festival on the west coast, garnering an attendance of over 40,000 each year. Now Eric has gone back to his roots, this time producing his own music. His new single "The God in Our Glass" is a tribute to Eric's close friend of over 20 years, Ryan Hoherd, who suddenly passed away. This beautiful tribute to his dear friend, has been added by Starbucks Coffee to their music playlist, now playing in their stores all over the world. Known in the industry for his compasionate soul, Eric has written, produced and recorded many songs for charity including St. Jude and Earthquake Relief for Haiti, with 100% of the proceeds going to these causes. http://www.londontonemusic.com  http://www.facebook.com/northwestprime http://www.northwestprime.com This show is sponsored in part by http://audibletrial.com/northwestprime 1st book is Free! Click & see if audible books are right for you, 30 Day FREE trial

Born in the first half of the third millennium, the Milan, Italy-based band, Neodea, performs a modern reinterpretation of rock & roll from the U.S., particularly the Seattle Grunge music of the 1990s. Discovered by Cristiano Santini (former leader of the late eighties Italian band called Disciplinatha), they worked together to produce their debut album, “Teorema del delirio” (Delirium Theory) with technical assistance from Francesco Donadello the drummer of the band Giardini Di Mirò. In 2010, thanks to the enthusiasm for the song, “Violet”, the band is invited to play for Amnesty International’s contest “Voci per la libertà” (Voices for the Freedom). In 2011, the band meets Luca Venturi, the producer of well-known mainstream artists like Sugarfree, La Differenza, Barbara Monte and Micaela Foti. Together they produce the EP, “Scorre Lento” (Slowly Flowing) recorded at Sonic Factory with Mauro Isetti and Egidio Perduca and mixed in Metropolis Studio in Milan by Alessandro Marcantoni. In 2013 the Seattle connection grew even stronger, Neodea was invited to perform on a summer tour in the Emerald City. They performed in historic music venues, toured many Seattle rock and rock landmarks and are hosted on hugely popular radio station, KISW, which for the first time broadcasts a non local band on the popular, long-running show, “Loud And Local” stating that Neodea “is a Seattle band, but born in Italy”. Neodea signed a one song contract with London Tone Music and were thrilled to record the song at the legendary London Bridge Studio, the same studio where all of their favorite music was recorded including, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Mother Love Bone. http://londontonemusic.com

SECOND NIGHT Tonight we meet two top Seattle artists: Sweet Kiss Momma (great Southern ROCK) and Seeing Blind (Power Funk/Rock/Jazz) Who will be the winner of the Seattle WAVE Radio 2103 Jammin' Challenge and the invitation to play at Play it Forward IV with some of the legends in the Seattle Music Scene? The bands competing in the Final Four are: SweetKiss Momma; Sophia Duccini; Down Goes Frazier; and Seeing Blind These 4 bands have been judged by 3 different panels of Judges from the Seattle music scene to become the 4 competing in the Seattle WAVE Radio 2013 Jammin' Challenge Finale. The finale offers over $16,000 in prizes including a single recording contract with the iconic London Bridge Studios. 7:00pm Doors 8:00pm Show $7.00 Cash at the door www.myseattlenightout.com www.northwestprime.com

FIRST NIGHT Tonight we meet two top Seattle artists: Down Goes Frazier and Sophia Duccini Who will be the winner of the Seattle WAVE Radio 2103 Jammin' Challenge and the invitation to play at Play it Forward IV with some of the legends in the Seattle Music Scene? The bands competing in the Final Four are: SweetKiss Momma; Sophia Duccini; Down Goes Frazier; and Seeing Blind These 4 bands have been judged by 3 different panels of Judges from the Seattle music scene to become the 4 competing in the Seattle WAVE Radio 2013 Jammin' Challenge Finale. The finale offers over $16,000 in prizes including a single recording contract with the iconic London Bridge Studios. 7:00pm Doors 8:00pm Show $7.00 Cash at the door   www.myseattlenightout.com www.northwestprime.com