Pat Shannahan (died 2020) was a sample clearance expert. Shannahan worked with artists such as the Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson, and The Avalanches to research and clear many of the samples used in their music.
Career Shannahan worked for over 20 years clearing the use of samples for musical artists. Over the course of her career Shannahan worked for RCA, ABC Music, Island Records, and Polygram recording companies. She researched which publishing company or independent artist controls the rights to the music to broker a deal to include the sample in another artists work. One of the earliest albums she worked on was an unnamed Prince Paul release.
The Avalanches album Wildflower contained many samples, all of which were cleared by Shannahan. One of the most difficult songs to clear was "Noisy Eater", as it contained samples of the Beatles song "Come Together".
Personal life Shannahan lived in Los Angeles, California.
Discography YearArtistAlbum1982Geri LoganCome and Get It1994Raja-NeéHot & Ready1994Beastie BoysIll Communication1995PortraitAll That Matters1995HurricaneThe Hurra1996BeckOdelay1997Raw BreedBlood, Sweat & Tears1998Beastie BoysHello Nasty1999Ice-TSeventh Deadly Sin2000Dilated PeoplesThe Platform2000ShaggyHot Shot2000The AvalanchesSince I Left You2001Janet JacksonAll for You2002Naam BrigadeEarly In The Game2004Dilated PeoplesNeighborhood Watch2011Rene LopezE.L.S.2013The Lonely IslandThe Wack Album2016The AvalanchesWildflower2020The AvalanchesWe Will Always Love YouShannahan died before completing her work on the album.
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