Thievery Corporation is on the Eighteenth Street Lounge record label named after the DC club owned by Eric Hilton, but several of their singles and EP's appear on the 4AD and !K7 labels.
Formed in the summer of 1995 at D.C.’s Eighteenth Street Lounge. Rob Garza and Lounge co-owner Eric Hilton bonded over club life, dub, bossa nova and jazz records, then decided to see what would come of mixing all these in a recording studio. From this, the duo was born and their self started label Eighteenth Street Lounge Music began to emerge on an international level.
The duo caught the ears of underground DJ’s with their first two 12" offerings, Shaolin Satellite and 2001: a Spliff Odyssey. Their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi began to both define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, left field and a myriad of other permutations), they have maintained their unique musical standards for the duration of their popularity.
In 2002, they released The Richest Man in Babylon on their ESL label. This fifteen track album is similar in sound and timbre to their earlier 2000 release, The Mirror Conspiracy, and features performances by vocalists Emiliana Torrini, Pam Bricker, and Loulou.
In 2005 they released The Cosmic Game, which has a darker, more psychedelic sound than The Richest Man in Babylon. The album also featured more high-profile guest singers on it, including Perry Farrell, David Byrne, and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
In 2006, the group released Versions, a selection of remixes done by Thievery Corporation for other artists and toured the United States, playing at Lollapalooza.
The group released their fifth studio album, Radio Retaliation, on 23 September 2008.
The language of the group's lyrics are as diverse as English, Spanish, French, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian and Hindi. This reflects the group's global feel and collaborative structure.
They were the opening act on August 1, 2009 for Sir Paul McCartney at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
On July 27, 2010, Babylon Central, the cinematic directorial debut of founding member Eric Hilton, was released. Set (and shot) in Washington, D.C., the film follows tripwire events in the interconnected lives of its characters, each influencing power brokers' schemes to manipulate international currencies.
In June 2011, Thievery Corporation released their sixth album, Culture of Fear.
In January 2012, Thievery Corporation launched a remixes contest in conjunction with Dubspot.
Shaolin Satellite
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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Get down everybody
Get down everybody
Get down everybody
Get down everybody
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
Get down everybody
Get down everybody
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
The lyrics to Thievery Corporation's song "Shaolin Satellite" are simple and repetitive, mostly consisting of the phrases "Get down everybody" and "1, 2, check it, 1, 2." These phrases seem to be repeated in order to create a sense of rhythm and energy, encouraging listeners to move and dance along to the beat. The song's title, "Shaolin Satellite," references Shaolin Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in China that is known for its martial arts and has been featured in many kung fu films. The use of the word "satellite" in the title suggests a connection between ancient traditions and modern technology.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shaolin Satellite" don't have a specific meaning or message. Instead, they function primarily as a way to create a fun and energetic vibe that complements the song's electronic beats and world music influences. The repetition of simple phrases allows the listener to zone out and focus on the music, rather than getting caught up in complex lyrics or messages.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down everybody
Requesting that everyone move their body to the rhythm of the music.
1, 2, check it, 1, 2
Testing the microphone to ensure that it is working properly.
1, 2, I check it, 1, 2
Continuing to test the microphone, emphasizing the importance of communication and making sure that one's voice can be heard.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Eric Hilton, Robert Manuel Garza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@northside265
Thiev...er-y
a-one two... three
Good vibes alive
Just to resuscitate me/
Headed out to Xion
Mental image we rely on
Who lies more? Sharp tongued strangers
Or the shoulders that we cry on?/
Recruiting in your cities
It's the Corp within your nation
Your mind's eye sees
But you're not tuned into the station/
Fuzzy was the picture
'Til a beat's communication
Stealing silence from compliance
Thieves Breed The Corporation//
Hope you guys liked that one and could follow my rhythm 😎
@ktg484
Female vocals are sampled from Shehnai song by Sheila Chandra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhZNzi5nrEA
I heard that track on a live DJ session by Derrick May on Swedish radio around 1995. I always wanted to hear that voice again, but it took years before I realized it's the sample on Shaolin satellite, and even more years until I finally found it. Added to whosampled now.
It's so sad to find out that she can't use her voice anymore, even though there's nothing wrong with it. Now her voice sounds even sadder in my ears.
From wikipedia:
"In 2009, Chandra began experiencing symptoms of what was eventually diagnosed as BMS (burning mouth syndrome), as a result of which she is unable to sing, speak, laugh or cry without suffering intense pain. She has thus been rendered effectively mute. As a result of her illness Chandra retired from music."
@jerinzotaj711
Authentic musical conception. Respect for these guys!
@blaebrobinson895
This was the first electronic song I remember hearing. It came with this car import magazine my friend was getting. It was one track of maybe a dozen or less and the rest were jungle and drum and bass styles. They were great and made we wanna move, but the contrast of this track gave me “THAT FEELING” of coming home.
@cyberpunk7764
Memorables años 90s. Sonido mágico.
@christinahartman-meily8179
Amazin vibes love how every layer just sends me higher never tire of this one byThieves
@aleksandarlazovic3477
timeless tune
@montech5647
Pretty repetitive... But ok.
@StefanReich
@@montech5647 You misunderstand the zen
@AlbertoAstorga98
@@montech5647because is Downtempo maybe 🤔
@montech5647
@@StefanReich 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@violetakrunic9985
Daaaaa, a koliko ih je samo ostavila traga. I ova i ova 🎉😊❤❤❤❤