Thee Heavenly Music Association was formed by producer and engineer Dave Hillis and Helen Storer (noted for her role in London all-girl

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band Fluffy). Storer is also known for performing live shows with

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and Duff McKagen's solo band Loaded. Hillis, who is best known for engineering

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'' LP, Temple of the Dog,

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' ''

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'' EPs, as well as songs on

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'' soundtrack and a Dennis Leary HBO Special, recorded and engineered the project, later becoming an integral part of the band himself. Hillis is also a respected recording artist and had a recording contract with

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for his band Sybil Vane. He engineered

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farewell record ''

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'' and also co-produced the record's single "66".Dave Hillis Biography
Musicians used for the heavily

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based album ''Shaping the Invisible'', included bassist Bardi Martin from Candlebox and drummer

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from Pearl Jam. ''Shaping the Invisible'' is the band's first album and its title is taken from a quote by

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describing music. The album was released to rave reviews on Rehash Records, and a single was released on

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Discography

Albums

*''Shaping the Invisible'' (2004) – Rehash Records

Compilations

* ''SHOCK & OAR'' 2005

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