The documentary series revolves around four parts in a row that illustrate the full story of creative conversation and the emotional side of music making in the world. The series offers a complete view of music through the legendary music producer and co-founder of Malibu, which gives us the full details of the world's music industry.
What resonates most in Shangri-La-a gentle, summery viewing experience as relaxing as its subject is relaxed-is [Rick] Rubin's authenticity, his ability to connect with whoever happens to be in his studio regardless of their age, race or gender.
It's a fascinating four-part, four-hour documentation of music producer Rick Rubin's genius, his oddness, his ego, his belief systems and, most wonderfully, his effect on musicians who come to him to find inspiration.
STREAM IT, especially if you're a fan of Rubin and his work. Shangri-La will take some work to get through some of the more mystical stuff, but it'll give you a lot of insight into how your favorite music comes into being.
The anti-thesis of HBO's docu-series, the self-congratulatory The Defiant Ones, Shangri-La leaves you feeling at peace and ready to open yourself up to create.
