Young the Giant – Mind Over Matter

Both of Young The Giant guitar players talk about this gear on this interview with Reverb.

Sold on Reverb.com. It is also visible in Fender's March 7, 2014 "Inside the Studio" feature, recorded in "late 2013", of Young the Giant recording Mind Over Matter at 1:21.

From YTG: This was taken on tour in 2011 after the release of our first album. It comes with a custom made hard touring case. It has some scratches as you can see in the pictures, but it sounds great, and is a perfect amp for a home studio, or to play gigs with (it’s super light)!

Featured in this June 26, 2013 Instagram post by bandmate Payam Doostzadeh. Given the post's date and its feature of producer Justin Meldal-Johnson, the Mercury may have been used on Mind Over Matter. It also appears in this June 26, 2014 Instagram post by Cannata.

@eric_cannata trying out his new mercury amp @justinmeldaljohnsen

A 1952 model was sold on Reverb.com.

From YTG: This is the first vintage guitar I bought. I used it to record the Young the Giant song Firelight on our album Mind Over Matter. It plays beautifully, and sounds incredible. The original pickup sounds great. I got it professionally set up, so it has new tuners, but i’ll include the original tuners. It also comes with the original case, which is in excellent condition, and has pink interior!

Sold on Reverb.com.

From YTG: This was Eric's touring acoustic during the Mind of Matter and early Home of the Strange album cycles. It sounds great acoustic, or plugged in, and is in very good condition.

Visible in this June 25, 2014 Instagram post and this July 9, 2013 Instagram post from the Mind Over Matter sessions.

Sold on Reverb.com. The top right corner of the pedal is visible in Fender's March 7, 2014 "Inside the Studio" feature, recorded in "late 2013", of Young the Giant recording Mind Over Matter at 1:21.

From YTG: This pedal sounds amazing, but the fast/slow button seems to be broken. Other than that the pedal works great, and is in great cosmetic condition.

Sold on Reverb.com. This one in particular is labeled "Eric".

From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had both Jake and Eric’s guitars, Sameer’s Vox, and bass DI going through these preamps. These preamps are modeled after the API 312A style microphone preamps.

Mentioned in this March 8, 2017 Reddit post for the Young the Giant AMA.

bridgemichaels Hey fellas! Tech question coming your way...what's your mic technique for the 'In The Open' jams that you do? My roommate and I have spent many hours and beers debating all the possibilities for Mind Over Matter -- absolutely beautiful acoustics that you guys were able to capture.

YoungTheGiantBand an H6 and lapel mics

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From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had Sameer’s effected vocal, Fran’s SPD, and our synths recorded through these preamps. Marked Keys L and Keys R.

The one used by Comtois can be found here.

Used on the Mind Over Matter Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Used on the Mind Over Matter Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Used live for the snare drum, as is visible in this May 30, 2011 photo of Comtois from the Young the Giant Tour and as stated by drum tech Colin Strahm in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article about the Mind Over Matter Tour.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Used on the Mind Over Matter Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Used on the Mind Over Matter Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Used on the Mind Over Matter Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 Mix Online article.

Drummer Francois Comtois’ kit has a Shure Beta 91A and Beta 52 on kick, Beta 57 and SM57 on snare, KSM 137 on hi-hat, and Beta 98AMP on toms, according to drum tech Colin “Gravy” Strahm. Cymbals are KSM 32s, and his vocal mic is a Beta 56.

Sold on Reverb.com.

From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had Sameer’s effected vocal, Fran’s SPD, and our synths recorded through these preamps. Marked Keys L and Keys R.

The one used by Gadhia can be found here.

Sold on Reverb.com. This one in particular is labeled "DM Vox".

From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had both Jake and Eric’s guitars, Sameer’s Vox, and bass DI going through these preamps. These preamps are modeled after the API 312A style microphone preamps.

Used on Mind Over Matter, as is visible in this June 24, 2013 Instagram post.

Studio from the vocal booth @justinmeldaljohnsen #youngthegiant

Possibly used on Mind Over Matter, as is visible in this July 20, 2013 Instagram post by bandmate Payam Doostzadeh.

payamd studio fun

payamd #ytg2

payamd @sgadhia @justinmeldaljohnsen

Used on Mind Over Matter, as is visible in this June 24, 2013 Instagram post.

Studio from the vocal booth @justinmeldaljohnsen #youngthegiant

Tilley: "We also borrowed a ’65 Fender Jazzmaster from our good friend, Jason Soto, and it became both my and Eric’s go-to guitar for the record. It has plenty of character—especially when plugging it into surf-y, dreamlike reverbs—and it can cut through any mix for guitar solos."

Both of Young The Giant guitar players talk about this gear on this interview with Reverb.

Sold on Reverb.com. This one in particular is labeled "Jake".

From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had both Jake and Eric’s guitars, Sameer’s Vox, and bass DI going through these preamps. These preamps are modeled after the API 312A style microphone preamps.

Listed for sale on Reverb.com.

From YTG: Payam used this bass to record the song “Firelight” on the album Mind Over Matter. Also wrote and recorded songs from the second record on this bass. Mid to late 1950’s Kay 162 Howlin Wolf Bass. All original!

Sold on Reverb.com. This one in particular is labeled "Bass DI".

From YTG: We used these preamps in our LA home studio while we were writing and making demos for our second record, Mind over Matter. We had both Jake and Eric’s guitars, Sameer’s Vox, and bass DI going through these preamps. These preamps are modeled after the API 312A style microphone preamps.

A vintage B-15 head was used on Mind Over Matter with Doostzadeh's G&L JB-2, as is visible in this July 6, 2013 Instagram post thanking producer Justin Meldal-Johnson.

payamd thanks justin

justinmeldaljohnsen Sounded great...nice pairing.