Name: Complete Songs Of Innocence And Experience
Brand: Allen Ginsberg

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2017-06-23

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Allen Ginsberg

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Omnivore Recordings

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Classic

Allen Ginsberg was a seminal member of the Beat Generation, known for his prowess as a poet. Born on June 3, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey, he was an outspoken opponent of materialist and militarist society. As a Buddhist practitioner and open homosexual before his time, Ginsberg supported free speech and individual liberty throughout his life. He was deeply influenced by his Jewish American heritage and the teachings of his father Louis Ginsberg.

Ginsberg's impact on literature is immeasurable, with his work inspiring countless artists across generations. His poetry explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and personal liberation. Alongside fellow Beat writers like Jack Kerouac and Charles Bukowski, he challenged societal norms through provocative and thought-provoking verse.

Tragically, Allen Ginsberg passed away on April 5, 1997 in NYC at the age of 70. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through the continued influence of his work and the lasting impact he had on the literary world.

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First time on CD & Digital. ? 2-CD set with rare and previously unissued material. ? Booklet ncludes unseen photos, new interviews with the original session musicians by set Producer Pat Thomas The original 1970 MGM album on CD and Digital for the first time, plus a second disc of rarities and previously unissued songs. Lester Bangs, in Rolling Stone magazine, said the album was, "like a labor of love, a salute from a young visionary to an ancient sage." Allen Ginsberg began "tuning" William Blake's poetry in 1968 (inspired by attending the tumultuous protests at that year's Democratic Convention in Chicago), but the origin of the album dates back to a 1948 vision or "auditory illumination" as he called it, of William Blake reciting poetry to him in his Spanish Harlem apartment. Moved by this, Ginsberg began to set Blake's poetry to music. In 1969, he began recording musical versions of Blake's poetry with Peter Orlovsky, and jazz legends Bob Dorough, Don Cherry, Elvin Jones! 19 of those songs were released the following year as Songs Of Innocence And Experience. That material finally arrives on CD and Digital as The Complete Songs Of Innocence And Experience in 2017. In addition to the original LP, 2 previously unissued tracks have been added: an alternate take, as well as a song intended for the LP, but left off due to time constraints. But, that is not where the story ends. In 1971, Ginsberg returned to the Blake material, recording 11 songs in San Francisco with avant-garde cellist Arthur Russell?four of which were never issued. The ensemble also recorded 3 Tibetan mantras with a Buddhist choir?resulting in a full on psychedelic East-West experience?also all previously unissued. This material comprises a second CD, truly making this Complete. With restoration and mastering from Grammy?-winner Michael Graves, the material sounds timeless. Complied by producer Pat Thomas (who also worked on 2016's The Last Word On First Blues box set), this double CD package includes a new essay from Thomas, who tracked down several of the original musicians (never before interviewed) for this project uncovering rare session photos as well. Blake's writings from the late 18th century and Ginsberg's interpretations from the 20th come full circle in the 21st century's The Complete Songs Of Innocence And Experience. And remember: "The Beats did everything first"?Jimmy Page

Complete Songs Of Innocence And Experience

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