Episode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILL

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 Careswhat it’s like playing with a full orchestrahow the studio scene has changed in Los Angeleshow he brings more to the table than just expert bass playing, and much more.I spoke with Paul from his studio in Los AngelesTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Music00:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Paul Ill00:00:30 - Paul's Musical Background00:01:01 - Gear Evolution Over Seven Years00:01:21 - Gearaholics Anonymous00:02:13 - Gear from 201800:03:06 - Current Gear and Setup00:04:33 - Amplification Changes00:05:33 - Quad Cortex and Its Impact00:09:06 - Playing with Orchestras00:10:37 - Reading Music and Preparation00:11:13 - Using the Quad Cortex in Live Settings00:12:05 - Direct Box Preferences00:15:15 - Physical Ailments of Musicians00:20:00 - Generational Changes in Musicians' Health00:21:03 - Session Work Changes Over Time00:22:08 - Remote Session Dynamics00:24:06 - Producer Expectations in Sessions00:27:32 - Collaborative Technology in Music00:28:16 - Experiences with Bill Ward00:30:00 - The Importance of Tone and Gear00:31:29 - Misunderstood Musicians: Songwriting00:33:07 - Upcoming Solo Album00:34:38 - Multi-Instrumentalist Approach00:35:29 - Mental Health Professional Side Hustle00:36:37 - Conclusion and Future PlanAdditional 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/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck 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.