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	Podcast:		Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast
	Episode:		Episode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILL
	Category:		Music
	Duration:		00:37:00
	Publish Date:		2025-03-25 10:00:00
	Description:		My guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL. I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road. This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys, to legends Bob Weir, Mike Love and producers Michael Lloyd and Linda Perry, among a long list too vast to mention. During the interview we spoke about: how his gear has evolved over the last few years, his journey as a mental health professional and his work with musicians through Music Cares what it’s like playing with a full orchestra how the studio scene has changed in Los Angeles how he brings more to the table than just expert bass playing, and much more. I spoke with Paul from his studio in Los Angeles Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Music 00:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Paul Ill 00:00:30 - Paul's Musical Background 00:01:01 - Gear Evolution Over Seven Years 00:01:21 - Gearaholics Anonymous 00:02:13 - Gear from 2018 00:03:06 - Current Gear and Setup 00:04:33 - Amplification Changes 00:05:33 - Quad Cortex and Its Impact 00:09:06 - Playing with Orchestras 00:10:37 - Reading Music and Preparation 00:11:13 - Using the Quad Cortex in Live Settings 00:12:05 - Direct Box Preferences 00:15:15 - Physical Ailments of Musicians 00:20:00 - Generational Changes in Musicians' Health 00:21:03 - Session Work Changes Over Time 00:22:08 - Remote Session Dynamics 00:24:06 - Producer Expectations in Sessions 00:27:32 - Collaborative Technology in Music 00:28:16 - Experiences with Bill Ward 00:30:00 - The Importance of Tone and Gear 00:31:29 - Misunderstood Musicians: Songwriting 00:33:07 - Upcoming Solo Album 00:34:38 - Multi-Instrumentalist Approach 00:35:29 - Mental Health Professional Side Hustle 00:36:37 - Conclusion and Future Plan Additional Resources: Learn more about Paul ILL at: https://www.instagram.com/paulillmusic, https://www.facebook.com/paulill, – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
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