Pedals and Effects Welcomes: Spencer Seim of Hella

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  • A long time ago, in what seems like another lifetime, I was fortunate to have met and toured a few weeks with Spencer Seim who was the guitarist and co-founder of the legendary Sacramento band, Hella. Spencer and the ripping Zach Hill on drums were one of the fiercest guitar/drum duos ever created. The duo had just turned their band from a two piece into a four piece and were opening a tour I was a part of, that was headlined by System Of A Down and Mars Volta.
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  • @WOAHTHERE.
    @WOAHTHERE. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    You obviously need to get Brian Gibson of Lightning Bolt on the show now.

    • @gettingcomfy
      @gettingcomfy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YES

    • @totalignoranceinc
      @totalignoranceinc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he just uses a bunch of dl4s 2 boss super overdrive and a whammy

    • @3roundsmedia542
      @3roundsmedia542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS!

    • @kailiw.8462
      @kailiw.8462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@totalignoranceinc he also uses some kind of octave pedal

    • @ma_cosa_ne_so9176
      @ma_cosa_ne_so9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kailiw.8462 Boss OC2

  • @CORDUROY00
    @CORDUROY00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Fanboy Nick seems to know more about Hella than Spencer. haha

    • @brandonvu5429
      @brandonvu5429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Probably got a lot of info from Zach too

  • @moderatelyfamous69
    @moderatelyfamous69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Spencer is one of the most Unsung guitar players of all time. This was long overdue.

    • @unk4140
      @unk4140 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuckin amen

  • @nostealthebucket9009
    @nostealthebucket9009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Never clicked so fast in my fucking life. Seriously underrated guitar player.

    • @nostealthebucket9009
      @nostealthebucket9009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Cesar Mohammad nah dude

    • @knell-zh7do
      @knell-zh7do 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cesar Mohammad Are you following me, I just saw this exact comment under a Mike Patton interview

    • @alextoli2486
      @alextoli2486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He pulled out. There was a victory here

  • @joserico5992
    @joserico5992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Nick nerds out on Spencer the exact same way I nerd out on Nick, amazing.

    • @PepisMusicmx
      @PepisMusicmx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jose Rico thought about posting the exact same comment

    • @charizardoystersauce
      @charizardoystersauce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some rock n roll history right here

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have talked to Nick after Tera Melos show, I was kinda losing my mind

  • @adriansullivan4433
    @adriansullivan4433 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The way Spencer wrote down his tunings perfectly demonstrates how differently this man’s brain works

  • @WeirdLikeMe123
    @WeirdLikeMe123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I wish this video existed 10 years ago

  • @joshtepper8533
    @joshtepper8533 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As someone who grew up seeing these guys play small venues over Nor Cal, these guys inspired a ton of musicians in the greater nothern california area and beyond.

  • @Tylermackenzie
    @Tylermackenzie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hella rules. Saw them do a half two piece/half four piece set opening for Claypool when I was maybe 16 and it blew my mind. Great interview.

    • @3roundsmedia542
      @3roundsmedia542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      saw that tour in philly but their philly show 2+ years b4 that was electric. also saw zach hill with members of sun ra on a hella tour where spencer left 2 days b4 for family issues and zach never cancelled the tour. was kinda bumbed but looking back, ive got too see them as a duo...

  • @Xiuhtocatl
    @Xiuhtocatl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Please please please please get Carson McWhirter on here

    • @Blocks62
      @Blocks62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      metztlitochtli yeah!

    • @geto9suguru
      @geto9suguru 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YESSSS

  • @noteethmotif
    @noteethmotif 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Listening from a weird neighbourhood in Australia.

    • @versnellingspookie
      @versnellingspookie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      NO.TEETH.MOTIF All of Australia is a weird neighbourhood

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m listenig to these guys from a weird neighborhood in Japan m8

    • @sammadden5540
      @sammadden5540 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @versnellingspookie
      @versnellingspookie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheZooropaBaby all of Japan is an even weirder neighbourhood

    • @HNWRobertPaulsonHNW
      @HNWRobertPaulsonHNW 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

  • @mansredfire
    @mansredfire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Seeing the “666” five-piece lineup in Austin back in 2007 was one of the best experiences of my life.

    • @filmbuff4
      @filmbuff4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Austin was cool back then

  • @m0d01
    @m0d01 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is an awesome reflection on a special time in underground rock. Saw Hella at the Che cafe in 2001 when I was playing keyboard for Upsilon Acrux, who also played that show. Just like Nick, this show was pivotal for me and my musical path. To this day, Hella are real OG’s and undeniable masters of this style of brutal prog/experimental rock. I have never gotten tired of them, and this music is pretty timeless. Can’t wait for the re-issue of HYHI.

  • @DannyBoatright
    @DannyBoatright 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nick is the ideal person to interview spencer. This was awesome

  • @SergioDuFont
    @SergioDuFont 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I am legit watching this from some weird suburb in Australia

  • @darincoelhospring8578
    @darincoelhospring8578 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I was at that show in 2001!

  • @kevinkosmatka7923
    @kevinkosmatka7923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I get why nick is freaking out about spencer but god damn he has legendary bassist Juan right behind the camera hahaha and Juan toured arenas and played bass with fucking Omar Rodriguez Lopez for years.

  • @ibaldosid
    @ibaldosid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hey guys, can somebody help me out? I couldn't get this from just watching the video, but do you know whether Nick likes Spencer or not?

  • @DS-rx7nz
    @DS-rx7nz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Cool American Guitar Men In Hats

  • @IvanHeenan
    @IvanHeenan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Weird neighbourhood in Australia" i tripped the fuck out when he said as i sit in a weird neighbourhood in Australia.

  • @Chandler17447
    @Chandler17447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    my two most influential guitar players

  • @scandalousbeans2591
    @scandalousbeans2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a honor to be a friend of spencer

    • @chrisknight3734
      @chrisknight3734 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I met Nick and played a show with him but never Spencer :/

  • @Blocks62
    @Blocks62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Get zach too

    • @ibaldosid
      @ibaldosid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      too busy making records with the shrek guy now

    • @charizardoystersauce
      @charizardoystersauce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And mouth glass guy

    • @qFlux888
      @qFlux888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Death Grips Pedals and Effects 2018 EP confirmed

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But it would be amazing if Juan could play some intricate and technical bass lines. I know Nick already worked with DG

    • @Ryan-xq3kl
      @Ryan-xq3kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PLEASE, I WOULD BUY THAT EPISODE IF I REALLY HAD TO

  • @scott__french
    @scott__french 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel pretty stoked and thankful to have been a fan of these guys since we were all around 16. I was a huge Legs on Earth fan and tried to go to every show. Hella blew my mind as well. Super talented guys, super nice guys. Good memories!

  • @uriahfiiya
    @uriahfiiya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    RELEASE THE PORTALS SOUNDBOARD SET!!!!

  • @vvvvaaaacccc
    @vvvvaaaacccc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i would love to hear that Portals soundboard recording of the 4-piece hella.

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video is amazing. Thank you guys for this. Lots of awesome background info and it’s fun being able to nerd out and hear people discuss Hella in such detail.

  • @nogangcolors
    @nogangcolors 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    100% would love to see him back for the gear talk mentioned at the end.

  • @astrogallotron
    @astrogallotron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved this, I'm a huge The Advantage and Hella fan. I can't wait to hear what he is creating nowadays.

  • @rcanderson4328
    @rcanderson4328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw Hella with Volta in Portland back in the day. I still talk about John Theodore’s performance to this day, that guy is an AMAZING drummer.

  • @sun6moon9
    @sun6moon9 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy rocks! Glad to see him here. Hella, Amaranth/Solos are amazing!

  • @Macaco_Laser
    @Macaco_Laser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn this video makes me so insanely happy

  • @maxwellzinser8272
    @maxwellzinser8272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am thankful for Pedals And Effects for two reasons. One, this channel is responsible for getting me to pick up my bass again after 3 years of not playing. Two, I am learning about this whole new universe of bands and artists who I never knew existed before I started watching these videos. This is priceless info and I am super blessed by all of it. Thank you guys so much.

  • @0satanisboring0
    @0satanisboring0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two guitar gods! Thanks for carrying the torch Nick.

  • @danwroy
    @danwroy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Advantage forever

  • @chaffgrenade_x3
    @chaffgrenade_x3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH maaan, I'm so excited for the day new Spencer tunes are released.

  • @0satanisboring0
    @0satanisboring0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im a 2 years younger than Nick, but got into Hella at the same time, and as a guitar player Spencer totally fucked my shit up. Nick your asking all the right questions, Id be gushing too.

  • @boohaaa
    @boohaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate this video. Hella shaped how I thought about music and it's great to hear some insight from Spencer Seim. Thanks y'all!

  • @Njjusjsj
    @Njjusjsj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for make this video sir❤

  • @bigflipthemassive
    @bigflipthemassive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OOOOOOOHHH THIS IS SOO LOVELY!!!! IM SOO STOKED THIS IS ONLINE!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE
    LOVE FROM NEW ZEALAND

  • @3roundsmedia542
    @3roundsmedia542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMFG, hella AND lightning bolt, 1st show too? WHAT!
    ive been previlged 2 see hella 3 times, 1nce as a 2 piece, a full band (w/ les claypol & some project?) and the 3rd was just zach playing with members of sun ra as spencer had family issues on tour in 04/05? all philly shows soo twice with hella technically.
    AND
    saw lightning bolt 3 times, twice in 05 as they played philly twice & the next year in philly.
    theyve both been 2 of my favorites since 03...
    dream collabs are spencer & brian chippendale & brian gibson & zach...

  • @masonvankraayenburg
    @masonvankraayenburg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive stumbled upon the magical region of youtube. Hella were one of my spiritual guides as a youngen. Got to see em in 05 I think during the Chirpin Hard/Church Gone Wild era. Loved that Sbach album too.

  • @jamiesmith8257
    @jamiesmith8257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Currently watching this video from some weird neighbourhood in Australia 👌

  • @mariorossipuzza
    @mariorossipuzza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome! will there be a part 2 with that insane 10 outputs wahwah you posted on facebook (and maybe his flower and scott french guitars)?

  • @davem8456
    @davem8456 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stoked Spencer is making music; look forward to hearing it. Nick shoulda asked if another hella record is a posssibility

  • @AcidRainPedalworks
    @AcidRainPedalworks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    sooooo is there gonna be a second video? this was all chit chat and no equipment talk at all.... and no crazy expression pedal!

    • @ma_cosa_ne_so9176
      @ma_cosa_ne_so9176 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im dying to know what the crazy expression pedal does.

    • @youngbugs
      @youngbugs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it might be a breakout box for his crazy guitar?
      scottfrench.com/s/Gallery/Finished%20Customs/Spencer%20Seim's%20SF0SS%20Guitar/
      "Donor Dunlop Bass Wah Shell turned into custom breakout box"

    • @brandonvu5429
      @brandonvu5429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      russell clavelo Spencer isn't really know for his equipment, I'm more than satisfied to see him come out and do something like this after so long.

  • @oldindianchief9403
    @oldindianchief9403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drill n Bass is pretty dope and inspiring.

  • @livingcurrency1294
    @livingcurrency1294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of the greats

  • @Windpuppy123
    @Windpuppy123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought that double hella record was rad when it came out. Spencer's disc is super stand out. haven't listened to Zach's half in awhile but I remember it's not an easy listen.

  • @michaellangman2474
    @michaellangman2474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    What is Carson McWhirter doing nowadays?

    • @LuisSidd
      @LuisSidd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They should invite him to the show, he is amazing.

    • @TheArchradish
      @TheArchradish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He plays bass in Modern Man: modernman916.bandcamp.com/releases

    • @kazisamagicaldolphin
      @kazisamagicaldolphin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am so glad somebody asked this.
      Where the hell is that guy? That one video with Zach Hill was dope.

    • @kazisamagicaldolphin
      @kazisamagicaldolphin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was not disappointed when I googled that. That dude is still shredding hard. Thanks for the tip.

    • @3roundsmedia542
      @3roundsmedia542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      didn't he do MELT w/ brian chippendale *lightning bolt/black pus" like 2/3 years ago?

  • @christophernoia5197
    @christophernoia5197 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in Roseville too, Nick!

  • @remedyzskate
    @remedyzskate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What the hell is "Portals" ?? Nick mentioned it a few times. Sounded like a tour video maybe?

    • @dlsNi
      @dlsNi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      a tour doc from a couple shows they played with TMV and SOAD in 2005. it's about 40 mins, on youtube and v fun to watch

    • @conky7819
      @conky7819 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fucking great watch, very highly recommended.

  • @garrettandrewlang12
    @garrettandrewlang12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    it's cool how down to earth spencer is, considering he seems like he just got out of a mental institution in hella/sBACH

  • @spontaneous4026
    @spontaneous4026 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES! Awesome!

  • @sammadden5540
    @sammadden5540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hahahaha YES AN HOUR OD PEDALS AND EFFECTS

  • @shoegazecity
    @shoegazecity 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three ridiculously dope musicians in one ridiculously dope studio. HELLA TERA VOLTA? HTV for short?

  • @jahmark9336
    @jahmark9336 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick please can I be on your guest list when you play Bristol, England on Wednesday 21? That would be so cool peace and love

  • @joshuajhoyt
    @joshuajhoyt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa placerville ! Fucking show in hangtown that's crazy small town , hard to imagine

  • @danieloux
    @danieloux 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I love hella !

  • @Kainthepunkmonk
    @Kainthepunkmonk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe interview Devin Ocampo?! Would be so awesome! Love the video BTW, Spencer is wild.

  • @TheBrettSiler
    @TheBrettSiler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where can I find the audio to Portals? I need it in my life.

  • @rickdick2683
    @rickdick2683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this. Juan, bassist of my favorite band in high school, behind the camera shooting the shit with the guitar player of my favorite band post high school, hella, interviewed by nick who I admittedly don’t know as much about but that bygones record is killer.

  • @BoomShiva9
    @BoomShiva9 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nick, let the man talk!

    • @ipluvs
      @ipluvs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came here to say this. Dude talks like 70% of the interview.

  • @Bongo_Fury
    @Bongo_Fury 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sacramento used to have a killer music scene. I used to live out here in 2010 and just moved back. What’s going on out here now?

  • @johnhell1453
    @johnhell1453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fucking awesome guitarist. Shoutout bitches ain’t shit but good people

  • @ericmsandoval
    @ericmsandoval 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beat Mega Man 5 before this interview ended.
    Great listen.

  • @eriktrickey3871
    @eriktrickey3871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "from fucken, some weird neighbourhood in Australia" -oath Nick, coincidentally Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria where Flea is from

  • @Spectralhyena
    @Spectralhyena 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fuck man Tera melos is untouchable. When I saw the krimson double trio I thought of melos the enitre time.

  • @ryushiroogushi
    @ryushiroogushi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    See you in a week!!

  • @simonf3503
    @simonf3503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching from Taiwan via a wierd neighbourhood in Australia

  • @coffinperson
    @coffinperson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hella and Numbers @ the Che Cafe. San Diego, CA 03.12.05: www.flickr.com/photos/coffinperson/albums/72157594580831807

  • @lstlvls2521
    @lstlvls2521 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    fuck yeah hella

  • @spiritspouse2028
    @spiritspouse2028 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww yeah!

  • @jacobreveles7222
    @jacobreveles7222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos!?

  • @diosgengar
    @diosgengar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grove, a weird neighbourhood in Australia. thats me!!

  • @anjru64
    @anjru64 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit!

  • @cruedevil71
    @cruedevil71 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit Placerville I used ti live there

  • @anirshadchowdhury9653
    @anirshadchowdhury9653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know if Spencer's strings were setup at high or low action? I would imagine high action to avoid buzz because his playing in Hella was fast and hard..

  • @walraptor9451
    @walraptor9451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tripper was written and recorded in 1 day?!?!?!??! WHAAAAATTTTTT

    • @chrisknight3734
      @chrisknight3734 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Each song in the same day, not all songs

  • @hedgesm8
    @hedgesm8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's cool that you're obviously a big fan but maybe in the future let the guest do the talking

    • @ahmetcangokceer
      @ahmetcangokceer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh just enjoy the excitement

    • @bbeaup
      @bbeaup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean yeah, but spencer is pretty introverted and not really detailed in his responses so i more see it as nick trying to pick him brain to get more detail/reaction

  • @threeinitiates8260
    @threeinitiates8260 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i want that orange hat

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Juan, did you see Coil at All Tomorrow's Parties?

  • @devildoggo6012
    @devildoggo6012 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if any footage of Hellas first show exists?

  • @CrimsonSmil3
    @CrimsonSmil3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy shit

  • @blahblah6787
    @blahblah6787 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    oh the memories. NoSeFart = NSF = Nintendo Sound Format

    • @chrisknight3734
      @chrisknight3734 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Zophars Domain was the hotspot for all that stuff. Man that was a minute ago

    • @blahblah6787
      @blahblah6787 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisknight3734 yeeeeeeah

    • @blahblah6787
      @blahblah6787 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisknight3734 also, acmlm!

  • @jimbarx7088
    @jimbarx7088 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teringie,Adelaide Hills,South Australia,5072 isn't weird.

  • @matthewcurtiss7557
    @matthewcurtiss7557 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool!!

  • @gabriest
    @gabriest 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic...

  • @SpawnoftheEd
    @SpawnoftheEd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Advantage should play MAGfest. please do it.

  • @DivKid
    @DivKid 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    "oh shit" :)

  • @flagainst3
    @flagainst3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    YYEEESSSS!

  • @adeadcrab
    @adeadcrab 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ! ! ! !

  • @hideyojimmies4840
    @hideyojimmies4840 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    when he mentioned a "john" was he talking about john theodore???? if so, you know zach hills good when even john theodore says "whoa"

    • @sirwojenheimthethird2268
      @sirwojenheimthethird2268 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hide yo Jimmies Yes. Definitely John Theodore. You do realize that the camera man is Juan, bass player from TMV... not just two greats in the room, but three.

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brooooooooo

  • @joshuapocalypse
    @joshuapocalypse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 2 piece was the best

  • @Dellyyy
    @Dellyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am that person seeing this from some weird suburb in Australia

  • @xylemtube
    @xylemtube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whats up from a weird neighbourhood in australia lol

  • @atiostefony3760
    @atiostefony3760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oro

  • @drippinglass
    @drippinglass 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you guys demo the Lipa fuzz.
    It does authentic Dua queefs.

  • @charizardoystersauce
    @charizardoystersauce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess Spencer doesnt use any pedals?