About
“Shambala” was recorded with Tibetan Buddhist chants and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA & Tin Pan Alley, New York, NY. It was produced and engineered by Mario Caldato, Jr. and assistant engineer, Settly. “Shambala” was sequenced at Bundy’s Playhouse and mastered by Tom Baker at Futuredisc. On 5.24.1994, it appeared as the 18th song on Ill Communication, Beastie Boys’ forth full-length LP. The song serves as an intro (and leads into) “Bodhisattva Vow.” Later, it was included on the In Sound from Way Out compilation. It was featured in the season finale of the third season of Breaking Bad. Proceeds from the song go to Aboriginal Children’s Service, Tibet House and the Office of Tibet.
“Shambala“ was performed in 24 known concerts.
- 1st Known Performance: 5.25.2007 — The Crocodile Cafe, Seattle, WA, US
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCWJIPFlqHI - Last Known Performance: 9.27.2007 — Charter One Pavilion, Chicago, IL, US
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- 1.Sure Shot
- 2.Tough Guy
- 5.Root Down
- 6.Sabotage
- 8.Sabrosa
- 9.The Update
- 10.Futterman’s Rule
- 12.Eugene’s Lament
- 13.Flute Loop
- 14.Do It
- 15.Ricky’s Theme
- 16.Heart Attack Man
- 17.The Scoop
- 18.Shambala
- 19.Bodhisattva Vow
- 20.Transitions