The Pet Sounds Recording Studio (usually referred to as simply Pet Sounds Studio or Pet Sounds, after the

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located in

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), founded by

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and Jim McIntyre of

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. Many

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albums have been recorded in the studio, including the critically acclaimed

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''. It was demolished in 1999; a high-rise condominium was subsequently erected on the site.

History

1170 Elati Street, Denver, Colorado

, one of the founders of The Elephant 6 Recording Co., began producing music for various Elephant 6 bands (including his own) in the mid-1990s. A number of these earlier recording sessions occurred at Schneider's friend Kyle Jones's house in Denver, Colorado. Jones referred to the studio as the "Sleeping Brotherhood" while Schneider called it "Pet Sounds". It is also referred to as The Elephant 6 Recording Co. in the liner notes for albums such as

's ''Hypnotic Suggestion'' EP. (

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would also briefly exist as a functional record label before simply referring to the collective of like-minded musicians.) The first official incarnation of Pet Sounds Studio was created around 1997 after Schneider moved his recording equipment from Jones's residence to friend and ex-Apples member Jim McIntyre's residence at 1170 Elati Street. The studio in the house was decorated with detailed murals painted by

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, originally for The Apples music video for "Tidal Wave". Recordings made in this studio include sessions for

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'', as well as early singles for McIntyre's solo project

and many other albums from the Elephant 6 collective and the 1990s indie scene.

Other Pet Sounds Studio

Another Pet Sounds Studio existed in south London during the 1980s.

References

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