Beastie Boys – Shadrach
Beastie Boys – Shadrach (1989)
Adam Yauch
Beastie Boys’ “Shadrach,” released on October 30, 1989, is a standout track from their second studio album, *Paul’s Boutique*. The song references the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and features a sample from Sly and the Family Stone’s “Loose Booty.” The accompanying music video, directed by Adam Yauch under the pseudonym Nathaniel Hörnblowér, utilizes an abstract impressionist style, with each frame hand-painted by animators at Klasky Csupo.
