OUR STORY
A Legacy Transformed: Young Avenue Sound
Two Decades of Excellence
From our inception, Young Avenue Sound has been a beacon for artists, shaping sounds and nurturing talent. Our 20-year journey in the music industry has seen us evolve, adapt, and grow, setting benchmarks in music production.
Elliott Ives: A Visionary at the Helm
The newest chapter of our legacy is penned under the dynamic leadership of Elliott Ives. His illustrious career boasts collaborations with industry giants, most notably with Justin Timberlake. Elliott’s invaluable contributions to Timberlake’s music have been celebrated globally, underlining his prowess as a top-tier producer.
Journey Beyond Music: FreeSol & Lord T & Eloise
Elliott's versatility is evident not just in collaborations but also in his ventures. He’s a pivotal member of the band FreeSol, which soared to acclaim with its unique blend of rock, hip-hop, and soul. Furthermore, his experimental spirit shines through with Lord T & Eloise, a group that has carved a niche with its innovative sounds and captivating narratives.
Vision
Basing the studio in the historic Cooper Young neighborhood in Memphis, TN was no accident either. The Cooper Young historic district has been been the place that artists have called home for decades whether it be filmmakers such as Robert Gordan, iconic musicians such as Jay Reatard, and even Johnny Cash, who performed his first show at the corner of Walker and Cooper.
It has always been the people who have made the neighborhood, and likewise, it’s the people who make the studio. Engineers and producers such as Scott Hardin, Elliott Ives, Logan “Hollow Sol” Schmitz, Ryan Peel, Ethan Hunt, Goliath, Dane Giordano, Bigg Dee, Kevin Houston, and Isaac Daniel are regulars behind the board here and offer something more important than any space or gear can offer: soul, passion, and the expertise to make every recording they touch something special.
Walking distance from coffee shops, restaurants, book stores, Growler stores, and crafts people, Young Avenue Sound is more than just a space to record. It’s a place that every artist makes their own home while they are there.
The studio is simply the medium. You are the message.
History
Originally owned by Don Mann, and his son Cameron Mann, the facility was transformed from a gym into the Cooper Young recording studio you see today. Alan Stewart of Windsor, UK (who built personal studios for Pink Floyd, Electric Lady) was hired by Don. John Meredith and Roger Collis are two other individuals who have worked on the original reconstruction, and the current remodel. The studio has been active since 2001 and is running full steam ahead, but looking at a bigger future. Now in 2022 with new owners Elliott Ives, Taylor Berger, & Scott Bartlett, it is in the midst of evolving into something more, adapting to its surroundings in historic Memphis, TN and keeping pace with a rapidly changing industry for creatives.
Floor Plan
Patio
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Air Bnb
Kitchen
Office
Lobby
Bathroom
Studio A Control Room
Studio A Tracking Space
Studio A Storage
Studio A Tech Room
Studio B Control Room
Studio A Booth
Bathrooms
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