Gil Scott-Heron's Powerful Legacy | BLACK WAX | Political Music Documentary | Amplified

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • BLACK WAX is a compelling film that seamlessly blends music and politics, brought to life through the creative vision of producer and director Robert Mugge. Focusing on the remarkable journey of the late Gil Scott-Heron, an influential African American poet, singer, and songwriter, the documentary delves into his profound impact on music as the esteemed precursor to rap. With the talented Midnight Band by his side, Scott-Heron's powerful performances transcend entertainment and carry a resounding political message. Meticulously restored from the original 16mm film, the documentary is presented in high definition, preserving its essence with utmost care and affection.
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  • @WarrenHolly
    @WarrenHolly Рік тому +39

    That voice that delivery. There is only one. 🙏🏾✊🏾 King Gil☝🏾

  • @4hunnid5thecentralspot10
    @4hunnid5thecentralspot10 6 місяців тому +19

    "Winter in America "....... WOW!!!!! The relevance of this song in 2024 is too real. One of my favorites from the late great master teacher!!!!!!

  • @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk
    @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk Рік тому +45

    he was early, maybe the first who tried to enlighten us all. My Brother My Brother blest to see him twice, in the Windy City. RIP our Brother...😔😪😥😢😭💔💜✌

    • @eugenedancy1129
      @eugenedancy1129 Рік тому +4

      Gil was serious! I loved his music. But there were many before him trying to enlighten us.

    • @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk
      @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk Рік тому

      @@eugenedancy1129 Really, name 10 of your many or is that too many...just saying...enlighten me????????

    • @eugenedancy1129
      @eugenedancy1129 Рік тому +3

      @@LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk I am a true fan of Gil. One of my favorite artist of all time. Through music he definitely tried to enlighten us, but he wasn't the first. Through music there was Nina Simone, The Last Poets, Harry Belafonte, Mahalia Jackson, James Brown, Odetta, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke. Outside of music there was Stokley Carmichael, James Farmer, Malcolm x, Earl Little father of Malcom x, Martin Luther King, Ida B Wells, Marcus Garvey, John Lewis, Frederick Douglas and many more! You've been enlightened!!

    • @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk
      @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk Рік тому

      @@eugenedancy1129 step off and be alone...you forgot Jesus...bye silly, silly is as silly...oh I know you know the rest...stay in your lane...please??????? and one truth the Poets came from him learn to read while you are alone...thanks for reading...or trying too😎

    • @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk
      @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk Рік тому

      @@eugenedancy1129 well NO content on your channel...don't worry I subscribed... question is it inbred or inbreed...

  • @leonramsay21
    @leonramsay21 10 місяців тому +11

    A reggae music this!!! A legend this!!!

    • @joshuabasset4623
      @joshuabasset4623 5 місяців тому

      Is the first song released?!!!

    • @PenriceProds
      @PenriceProds Місяць тому

      @@joshuabasset4623Yes, it’s called Storm Music

  • @rajeshaggarwalfrsa1252
    @rajeshaggarwalfrsa1252 Рік тому +24

    Absolutely Love GIL SCOTT-HERON - Teacher, Poet, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Musician & a GENIUS... BLESS.... BIG RESPECT TO GIL SCOTT-HERON...So Very Highly BLESSED to have seen him Live and met several times before he passed..... MISS YOU TOO MUCH BROTHER..... REST IN PARADISE AS YOU WALK & TALK WITH GOD..... One Love, Rajesh Semrete Selassie Aggarwal FRSA

  • @Iamsainey.d
    @Iamsainey.d 3 місяці тому +6

    Discovered this guy, 2 weeks ago. Everything about his music is powerful

  • @wyomingdude-b2q
    @wyomingdude-b2q 2 місяці тому +3

    I remember The Last Poets in 1970 and The Revolution. I was only 13. Today I googled them and now learned more about Gil Scott. Now I'm HOOKED on his work. He recites powerful poetry, Political Skits, Standup, and is a musician. Where have I been ?? RIP ❤

    • @inagaddadavidababy6163
      @inagaddadavidababy6163 2 місяці тому

      He is not recognized enough! Even in protest communities. I love his songs. There is no other like him. Totally unique, totally the man that was needed at that time.

  • @dannylyles554
    @dannylyles554 Рік тому +16

    "You Just Can't Make This 💩 Up"!
    Music of our time was never used to destroy our relationship with each other! It never promoted hate or violence against each other!

  • @Thorninmypryde
    @Thorninmypryde Рік тому +15

    In the 70s in DC we looked at Gil-Scott as a messager for our people💓 as other black entertainers R I P

  • @alwineugene5955
    @alwineugene5955 22 дні тому

    The original rapper Of essential knowledge delivered to his people in a delightful musical form. Timeless...... Genius..... Relevant...... Commanding voice... Unflinching Social political Essential knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ThunderChickenBucket
    @ThunderChickenBucket 3 місяці тому +3

    This is some top tier Gil content, man was a prophet and eternally relevant!

  • @michaellotson2098
    @michaellotson2098 2 місяці тому +3

    To place Gil Scott Heron historically we must understand where black poets and their poetry were at the time
    GSH was, in essence, a poet and chronicler of his time. His musicianship was first-class because he surrounded himself with very talented sidemen
    He was a force of nature, unfiltered and unadulterated
    He could see to the other side because he stood on the shoulders of the greatest poets of the day and the recent past
    RIP Brother
    Aleuta continus

    • @stellaholmeswood
      @stellaholmeswood Місяць тому

      Oh Wow! Gil Scott I was the Man. The brother was so, so Awesome! I love and loved Gil! RIP!

  • @CD-ev2vy
    @CD-ev2vy 5 місяців тому +2

    I saw Gil in the mid 70,s Later in Houston in the 80,s was always a fan

  • @homesunderthehammer
    @homesunderthehammer 10 місяців тому +4

    the number of times i've watched the grainiest version of this possible on UA-cam over the years before now 😂

  • @sneakerfacevids441
    @sneakerfacevids441 8 місяців тому +2

    I had the pleasure of seeing Gil in concert in the mid 80s - great stuff . Ronnie Holloway, one of his horn players who appears in this film, is still active playing in the area, and also often sits in with many jam bands in the East Coast. Another horn player who appears here, Vernon James, had been playing the Wilmington area until he sadly passed away in early 2017. His son, Vernon James Jr , carries on the traditional of wonderful sax work !

  • @INVISUO
    @INVISUO Рік тому +7

    Good Night Gil ‘ 🎈♥️

  • @malawigold747
    @malawigold747 8 місяців тому +6

    Gil the goat

  • @robderiche
    @robderiche Рік тому +9

    Now do The Last Poets, please!

  • @michellebarrett9597
    @michellebarrett9597 10 місяців тому +4

    Love this, called like it is! Awesome, my favorite...the revolution will be televised!!

  • @thezpn
    @thezpn Рік тому +5

    Thanks for restoring this!

  • @CD-ev2vy
    @CD-ev2vy 5 місяців тому +3

    Shot out to Gils musicians

  • @rjvernesto.
    @rjvernesto. 9 місяців тому +3

    Legend!

  • @kincamell2
    @kincamell2 5 місяців тому +2

    Gratitude

  • @EduBanton645
    @EduBanton645 9 місяців тому +2

    muchas gracias, que grato encontrarme con este tesoro.

  • @marcusmenalucas7224
    @marcusmenalucas7224 8 місяців тому

    I met Gill Scott Herron for The First Time on the 16 of june 1989, a day After My 16th Bday, In NYC, And Got To Know His music in L.A in 1993,
    "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
    After That, I Saw Him Perform live 5 times.
    Brilliant Mind!

  • @Nondescripthumanoid
    @Nondescripthumanoid 3 місяці тому

    I watch this every year. Probably time to pay to download a copy the way things are going.

  • @joseplluisbotella
    @joseplluisbotella 9 місяців тому +2

    creci con su musica , descansa en paz amigo..

  • @johncromwell2529
    @johncromwell2529 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Gil

  • @abdullahkarim4678
    @abdullahkarim4678 10 місяців тому +4

    I’m from Tennessee

  • @sed64
    @sed64 9 місяців тому

    I heard him in the beginning of the 80ties when i was 16 years old , I was amazed ..this voice and this contentfull lyrics about true life... RIP Gil Scott our heron

  • @jordanlebon2983
    @jordanlebon2983 Рік тому +4

    Love It...Thanks..Bye Aka JeanFrancois

  • @inagaddadavidababy6163
    @inagaddadavidababy6163 2 місяці тому

    If only he were here today to call out hypocrisy! 💕

  • @iulia1690
    @iulia1690 4 місяці тому +1

    One of my fav albums. What's that one where he is talking about he alphabet?

  • @sebastianmorado8059
    @sebastianmorado8059 4 місяці тому +1

    He give to all the brothers all of that blues from jackson, just for the big city

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine7305 6 місяців тому +4

    "Washington D.C." a classic that i play often, especially bcuz politicks.... in fact, this very morning✊

    • @zovalentine7305
      @zovalentine7305 6 місяців тому

      And then.... THIS video was in my feed....thanx yt ❗

  • @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk
    @LawndaleLancaster-qg1vk Рік тому +9

    Rap!!! 💜👍✌👂🐎

    • @jnagarya519
      @jnagarya519 Рік тому

      It is not "Rap". Stop turning the history ass-backward.

    • @HWBB49
      @HWBB49 Рік тому +1

      Spoken Word

    • @SANTANA1deep
      @SANTANA1deep Рік тому +2

      ​@@HWBB49
      R-A-P stands for rhythm and poetry. They aren't wrong. 💜

    • @hassanabdullah5023
      @hassanabdullah5023 Рік тому

      Ameen

  • @iulia1690
    @iulia1690 4 місяці тому +1

    20:30 secretary of entertainment

  • @RussellMelrath
    @RussellMelrath 18 днів тому

    Gil and I attended Lincoln University in 1968

  • @tonyc3711
    @tonyc3711 2 місяці тому

    Anyone know the guitar player 35:10
    Great player, every note spoke. Tight

  • @Chase-LBC
    @Chase-LBC Рік тому +7

    does anyone know the song in the beginning? I cant find it.

  • @wandajohnson3048
    @wandajohnson3048 9 місяців тому +1

  • @anthonymcnamee6297
    @anthonymcnamee6297 Рік тому +8

    Original rap

  • @dominicmoreno4662
    @dominicmoreno4662 Рік тому +5

    Peace to the god

  • @jonlee580
    @jonlee580 Рік тому +10

    The New music is pop and not revolution music

  • @KOKAYI69
    @KOKAYI69 8 місяців тому +2

    Hit the
    Like ❤️
    Button!

  • @terrylawson647
    @terrylawson647 Рік тому +5

    I was a teen. He had replaced Bob Marley on the tour.

  • @abdullahkarim4678
    @abdullahkarim4678 10 місяців тому +2

    70plus Compton Ladyday coltrane

  • @iulia1690
    @iulia1690 4 місяці тому +1

    Coloseni 3.9

  • @marquitaarmstrong399
    @marquitaarmstrong399 День тому

    And we refused 2 b enlightened bcuz ....