Pedals and Effects Welcomes: Spencer Seim of Hella

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  • čas přidán 12. 03. 2018
  • 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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Komentáře • 178

  • @CORDUROY00
    @CORDUROY00 Před 6 lety +185

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

    • @brandonvu5429
      @brandonvu5429 Před 6 lety +22

      Probably got a lot of info from Zach too

  • @WOAHTHERE.
    @WOAHTHERE. Před 6 lety +274

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

  • @moderatelyfamous69
    @moderatelyfamous69 Před 6 lety +131

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

  • @nostealthebucket9009
    @nostealthebucket9009 Před 6 lety +88

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

    • @nostealthebucket9009
      @nostealthebucket9009 Před 3 lety +1

      @Cesar Mohammad nah dude

    • @knell-zh7do
      @knell-zh7do Před 3 lety

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

    • @alextoli2486
      @alextoli2486 Před 3 lety +2

      He pulled out. There was a victory here

  • @WeirdLikeMe123
    @WeirdLikeMe123 Před 6 lety +34

    I wish this video existed 10 years ago

  • @joserico5992
    @joserico5992 Před 6 lety +64

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

    • @PepisMusicmx
      @PepisMusicmx Před 6 lety +1

      Jose Rico thought about posting the exact same comment

    • @charizardoystersauce
      @charizardoystersauce Před 6 lety +1

      Some rock n roll history right here

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Xiuhtocatl
    @Xiuhtocatl Před 6 lety +77

    Please please please please get Carson McWhirter on here

  • @adriansullivan4433
    @adriansullivan4433 Před rokem +9

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

  • @noteethmotif
    @noteethmotif Před 6 lety +76

    Listening from a weird neighbourhood in Australia.

  • @Tylermackenzie
    @Tylermackenzie Před 6 lety +37

    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 Před 6 lety +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...

  • @Blocks62
    @Blocks62 Před 6 lety +85

    Get zach too

    • @ibaldosid
      @ibaldosid Před 6 lety +43

      too busy making records with the shrek guy now

    • @charizardoystersauce
      @charizardoystersauce Před 6 lety +16

      And mouth glass guy

    • @qFlux888
      @qFlux888 Před 6 lety +16

      Death Grips Pedals and Effects 2018 EP confirmed

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +5

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

  • @joshtepper8533
    @joshtepper8533 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @m0d01
    @m0d01 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @SergioDuFont
    @SergioDuFont Před 6 lety +32

    I am legit watching this from some weird suburb in Australia

  • @DannyBoatright
    @DannyBoatright Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @mansredfire
    @mansredfire Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @filmbuff4
      @filmbuff4 Před 2 měsíci

      Austin was cool back then

  • @ibaldosid
    @ibaldosid Před 6 lety +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?

  • @rickdick2683
    @rickdick2683 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @DS-rx7nz
    @DS-rx7nz Před 6 lety +20

    Cool American Guitar Men In Hats

  • @darincoelhospring8578
    @darincoelhospring8578 Před 6 lety +23

    I was at that show in 2001!

  • @uriahfiiya
    @uriahfiiya Před 6 lety +15

    RELEASE THE PORTALS SOUNDBOARD SET!!!!

  • @kevinkosmatka7923
    @kevinkosmatka7923 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @vvvvaaaacccc
    @vvvvaaaacccc Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @Chandler17447
    @Chandler17447 Před 6 lety +15

    my two most influential guitar players

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @scott__french
    @scott__french Před 6 lety +2

    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!

  • @0satanisboring0
    @0satanisboring0 Před 6 lety +1

    Two guitar gods! Thanks for carrying the torch Nick.

  • @boohaaa
    @boohaaa Před 6 lety +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!

  • @astrogallotron
    @astrogallotron Před 6 lety +5

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

  • @chaffgrenade_x3
    @chaffgrenade_x3 Před 4 lety

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

  • @bigflipthemassive
    @bigflipthemassive Před 4 lety

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

  • @Njjusjsj
    @Njjusjsj Před rokem

    Thank you for make this video sir❤

  • @Macaco_Laser
    @Macaco_Laser Před 3 lety +1

    Damn this video makes me so insanely happy

  • @maxwellzinser8272
    @maxwellzinser8272 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @sun6moon9
    @sun6moon9 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @nogangcolors
    @nogangcolors Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @rcanderson4328
    @rcanderson4328 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @masonvankraayenburg
    @masonvankraayenburg Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @michaellangman2474
    @michaellangman2474 Před 6 lety +41

    What is Carson McWhirter doing nowadays?

    • @LuisSidd
      @LuisSidd Před 6 lety +14

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

    • @TheArchradish
      @TheArchradish Před 6 lety +7

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

    • @kazisamagicaldolphin
      @kazisamagicaldolphin Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @kazisamagicaldolphin
      @kazisamagicaldolphin Před 6 lety

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

    • @3roundsmedia542
      @3roundsmedia542 Před 6 lety

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

  • @IvanHeenan
    @IvanHeenan Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @scandalousbeans2591
    @scandalousbeans2591 Před 2 lety +2

    It is a honor to be a friend of spencer

    • @chrisknight3734
      @chrisknight3734 Před 5 dny

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

  • @davem8456
    @davem8456 Před 6 lety

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

  • @spontaneous4026
    @spontaneous4026 Před 6 lety +1

    YES! Awesome!

  • @0satanisboring0
    @0satanisboring0 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @livingcurrency1294
    @livingcurrency1294 Před 5 lety +1

    one of the greats

  • @garrettandrewlang12
    @garrettandrewlang12 Před 6 lety +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

  • @mariorossipuzza
    @mariorossipuzza Před 6 lety +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)?

  • @danieloux
    @danieloux Před 4 lety

    Yes I love hella !

  • @oldindianchief9403
    @oldindianchief9403 Před 2 lety +1

    Drill n Bass is pretty dope and inspiring.

  • @Windpuppy123
    @Windpuppy123 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @jamiesmith8257
    @jamiesmith8257 Před rokem +1

    Currently watching this video from some weird neighbourhood in Australia 👌

  • @ex-flesh
    @ex-flesh Před 3 lety

    Nick and Spencer in the seem Place . I wish be there ❤️😭

  • @christophernoia5197
    @christophernoia5197 Před 3 lety

    I grew up in Roseville too, Nick!

  • @AcidRainPedalworks
    @AcidRainPedalworks Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      im dying to know what the crazy expression pedal does.

    • @youngbugs
      @youngbugs Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @jahmark9336
    @jahmark9336 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @matthewcurtiss7557
    @matthewcurtiss7557 Před 6 lety

    Cool!!

  • @TheBrettSiler
    @TheBrettSiler Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @Kainthepunkmonk
    @Kainthepunkmonk Před 3 lety

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

  • @BoomShiva9
    @BoomShiva9 Před 6 lety +4

    Nick, let the man talk!

    • @ipluvs
      @ipluvs Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @remedyzskate
    @remedyzskate Před 6 lety +9

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

    • @dlsNi
      @dlsNi Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +5

      Fucking great watch, very highly recommended.

  • @gabriest
    @gabriest Před 6 lety

    Epic...

  • @shoegazecity
    @shoegazecity Před 6 lety

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

  • @spiritspouse2028
    @spiritspouse2028 Před 6 lety

    Aww yeah!

  • @devildoggo6012
    @devildoggo6012 Před 6 lety

    I wonder if any footage of Hellas first show exists?

  • @anirshadchowdhury9653

    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..

  • @ryushiroogushi
    @ryushiroogushi Před 6 lety

    See you in a week!!

  • @ericmsandoval
    @ericmsandoval Před 4 lety

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

  • @joshuajhoyt
    @joshuajhoyt Před 5 lety

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

  • @Bongo_Fury
    @Bongo_Fury Před 6 lety

    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?

  • @flagainst3
    @flagainst3 Před 6 lety

    YYEEESSSS!

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 Před 6 lety

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

  • @anjru64
    @anjru64 Před 6 lety

    Holy shit!

  • @3roundsmedia542
    @3roundsmedia542 Před 6 lety +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...

  • @cruedevil71
    @cruedevil71 Před 6 lety

    Holy shit Placerville I used ti live there

  • @sammadden5540
    @sammadden5540 Před 6 lety +3

    Hahahaha YES AN HOUR OD PEDALS AND EFFECTS

  • @threeinitiates8260
    @threeinitiates8260 Před 6 lety +2

    i want that orange hat

  • @hedgesm8
    @hedgesm8 Před 5 lety +10

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

    • @ahmetcangokceer
      @ahmetcangokceer Před 4 lety

      oh just enjoy the excitement

    • @bbeaup
      @bbeaup Před 3 lety +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

  • @diosgengar
    @diosgengar Před 6 lety

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

  • @jacobreveles7222
    @jacobreveles7222 Před 3 lety

    THE Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos!?

  • @CrimsonSmil3
    @CrimsonSmil3 Před 6 lety

    holy shit

  • @coffinperson
    @coffinperson Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Spectralhyena
    @Spectralhyena Před 6 lety

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

  • @lstlvls2521
    @lstlvls2521 Před 5 měsíci

    fuck yeah hella

  • @brandonburroughs7128
    @brandonburroughs7128 Před 6 lety +1

    Brooooooooo

  • @SpawnoftheEd
    @SpawnoftheEd Před 4 lety

    The Advantage should play MAGfest. please do it.

  • @johnhell1453
    @johnhell1453 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @simonf3503
    @simonf3503 Před 5 lety +1

    Watching from Taiwan via a wierd neighbourhood in Australia

  • @adeadcrab
    @adeadcrab Před 6 lety

    ! ! ! !

  • @blockthenoisenz
    @blockthenoisenz Před 6 lety

    !!!!!!!

  • @jimbarx7088
    @jimbarx7088 Před 6 lety

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

  • @eriktrickey3871
    @eriktrickey3871 Před 2 lety

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

  • @walraptor9451
    @walraptor9451 Před měsícem

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

  • @atiostefony3760
    @atiostefony3760 Před 3 lety

    Oro

  • @DivKid
    @DivKid Před 6 lety

    "oh shit" :)

  • @hideyojimmies4840
    @hideyojimmies4840 Před 6 lety

    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 Před 6 lety

      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.

  • @drippinglass
    @drippinglass Před 6 lety

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

  • @blahblah6787
    @blahblah6787 Před 12 dny

    oh the memories. NoSeFart = NSF = Nintendo Sound Format

    • @chrisknight3734
      @chrisknight3734 Před 5 dny

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

    • @blahblah6787
      @blahblah6787 Před 5 dny

      @@chrisknight3734 yeeeeeeah

    • @blahblah6787
      @blahblah6787 Před 5 dny

      @@chrisknight3734 also, acmlm!

  • @Ryan-xq3kl
    @Ryan-xq3kl Před 6 lety

    YES! AHGHGHGHGHAGHGHAGHG YES

  • @joshuapocalypse
    @joshuapocalypse Před rokem +1

    The 2 piece was the best

  • @ourladyoflourdes4068
    @ourladyoflourdes4068 Před 6 lety

    so hard