Refuge

A Collaboration between Boris Grebenshikov and Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors released by Raven records on June 29, 1998

This album is dedicated to H.H. The 12th Gyalwang Drukchen and the Tibetan chidren who dance in her heart.
- GABRIELLE - Manhatten, 1998

Let all the merit generated by this album be dedicated To long life of all the teachers of the sacred dharma Unbroken succession of all their teachings Further spreading of these teachings And Peace in the Land of Snows 
- BORIS - St. Petersburg, 1998

1. Refuge - 2:59

Lyrics traditional : Melody traditional
Boris Grebenshikov vocals, synth
Joe Bonadio Taos drum kit, misc. perc.
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Robert Ansell rainstick

2. Chen Rezi - 10:18

Lyrics traditional : Melody traditional
Boris Grebenshikov vocals
Joe Bonadio Taos drum kit, gong, shekere
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Rocky Bryant snare, tom. cymbal, hi-hat
Allison Cornell vocals, viola
Mindy Jostyn vocals
Erik Lawrence alto flute
Catherine Russel vocals

3. Seven Line Prayer - 1:48

Lyrics traditional
Melody Boris Grebenshikov
Boris Grebenshikov vocals
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Robert Ansell pony drum
Joe Bonadio bones, talking drum
Sanga of the Valley berimbau

4. Vajra Guru - 13:08

Lyrics traditional : Melody traditional,
adopted by Boris Grebenshikov
Boris Grebenshikov vocals, synth
Joe Bonadio Taos drum kit, misc. perc.
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Allison Cornell vocals, viola
David Rosenberg tom. cymbals, rim

5. Vajrakilaya - 12:37

Lyrics traditional : Melody traditional
Boris Grebenshikov vocals, synth
Joe Bonadio Taos drum kit
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Chris Botti trumphet
Bob Een cello
Gordy Ryan Atoke bell
Sanga of the Valley congas
Sahaj Ticotin vocals

6. Tara Mantra - 9:07

Lyrics traditional
Melody Boris Grebenshikov
Boris Grebenshikov vocals
Joe Bonadio Taos drum kit
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Robert Ansell tone box
Rocky Bryant snare, hi-hat
Carter Burwell accordian
Allison Cornell vocals
Mindy Jostyn vocals
Erik Lawrence alto flute
Catherine Russel vocals

7. Final Dedication - 1:48

Lyrics traditional
Melody Boris Grebenshikov
Boris Grebenshikov vocals
Joe Bonadio brushes, bells, tone box, triangle
Harvey Jones synthesizer
Robert Ansell shakers, rattle
Allison Cornell violin, viola, vocal
Gordy Ryan Jun-Jun

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Musical Directors: Gabrielle Roth & Boris Grebenshikov
Produced by Gabrielle Roth, Robert Ansell, Scott Ansell
Recorded and mixed by Scott Ansell
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Masterdisk, NYC
Cover Design by Michelle Wetherbee/doubleugee
Cover Art by Vijali
This is a photograph of her ~Rainbow Bodhisattva~.
A painted relief in a cave at 16.000 feet on the Tibetian Plateua in the Terdrom Valley.

(p) (c) 1998 Gabrielle Roth