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Ep466: Eddie Kramer - The Making of Electric Lady Studios

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Legendary producer Eddie Kramer shares the history and legacy of Electric Lady Studios, the revolutionary space built for Jimi Hendrix’s creative genius - from its groundbreaking design, Hendrix’s final sessions, to the incredible impact this iconic studio had on rock music history.

Topics Include:

  • Electric Lady wasn’t just a studio; it was Jimi Hendrix’s creative sanctuary.

  • Back in the ‘70s, having your own studio as a rock artist was unheard of—Jimi changed that.

  • They transformed a basement nightclub into a cutting-edge studio, unlike anything else at the time.

  • Jimi lived just blocks away—he’d walk over with his guitar and just dive into creating.

  • The vibe at Electric Lady was pure Jimi—his vision made it an extension of himself.

  • Eddie and the team prepped the studio for 24-tracks, even though it started at 16.

  • The studio had custom innovations, like seating designed to keep friends out of sightlines.

  • Hendrix loved working fast, and Electric Lady let him capture that energy in every session.

  • Hendrix recorded there for four months before heading to Europe—and never returned.

  • The documentary gives a glimpse of that magical time, full of outtakes and alternate mixes.

  • Kramer talks about how they audited tapes and recorded new songs, blending old and new ideas.

  • Fun fact: The round windows in the studio doors? Jimi’s idea. He loved to keep things unique.

  • The Village was Jimi’s playground—he could walk around without being bothered.

  • Eddie recalls marathon sessions with Jimi, cracking jokes between takes, always keeping it light.

  • Hendrix was a master at balancing creativity and fun—there was always laughter in the room.

  • Eddie mixed a lot of iconic music at Electric Lady, including tracks from David Bowie and Zeppelin.

  • Hendrix wanted to expand his sound with strings and horns—his musical vision kept growing.

  • The final sessions at Electric Lady were intense, but full of joy and excitement.

  • Electric Lady still has the same vibe, with a layout that’s barely changed in over 50 years.

  • The five LP box set coming out captures the magic of those original sessions—essential listening.

  • Hendrix built Electric Lady to be his personal space, and it became a landmark for music history.

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.