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Arthur Russell and Allen Ginsberg first met in the early 70's in San Francisco through mutual interests in music, poetry, and Buddhism. Drawn to each other's creative energy, Russell would soon start to provide Ginsberg with musical backing during his poetry readings. And in the summer of 1971, "Pacific High Studio Mantras" was recorded as a track to be included in Ginsberg's Blake album. Ginsberg's confident and enlightening voice singing the Tibetan mantra accompanied by Russell's rich cello unison underlining, can be considered one of the best in the early collaborations between the great poet and musician. Continuing their friendship as Ginsberg supported Russell in his musical career, "Ballad of the Lights" was recorded in NYC in 1977 with Russell's band, The Flying Hearts and Ginsberg participating in voice. After many years of sleep, Ballad of the Lights was unearthed by Audika Records from deep in Arthur Russell's vast archive. Originally thought for inclusion in the folk/pop album Love Is Overtaking Me it was determined to release Ballad of the Lights as a stand alone track.
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