I was first introduced to Gil-Scott Heron in 1972 with his album Pieces of a Man. His talent through his music enabled him to convey the feelings of the people at the time through his lyrics. This song is a perfect example of bringing the awareness of whats happening in our world and the unpleasant consequences of these transitions. He was absolutly correct about America becoming a consumer based economy bringing with it unemployment, confusion and a sense of hopelessness that we were no longer in control of our world. This song came out in 1981 which was a period in our history where we were in a recesion so severe it almost resembled a depression with inflation seemingly out of control and interest rates escalating to meteroic levels.. His observations in many respects are as relevant today as they were 4 decades ago.. As a poet he not only reflected the views of his people but reminded us of the inequities that exist in our world and the importance of breaking down the barriers that separate us as people rather than bringing us together. His artistry as a musician and a poet as well as his conribution to music as a foundind father of rap music will be sorely missed.
Doesn't really add anything to Gil's original at all. The power of that early 1980s recording resides in the way he builds the critique of consumerist/capitalist America under Reagan through a brilliantly incisive rap, getting more & more intense until it gives way to the chorus 'This ain't really...' which just overpowers you right to the end of the track. The edit here is just too tricksy and polite for its own good, essentially depoliticising the original. Gil would be turning in his grave, while 'Lac's Give Em Hell''s mix disappears into the rave. Come on mate, get some politics into what you're doing and do justice to the great Scott-Heron.
I'm new to funk and all I have to say is: where the FUNK has this been all my life????
Geeeeeeezzzzz!!!
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I was first introduced to Gil-Scott Heron in 1972 with his album Pieces of a Man. His talent through his music enabled him to convey the feelings of the people at the time through his lyrics. This song is a perfect example of bringing the awareness of whats happening in our world and the unpleasant consequences of these transitions. He was absolutly correct about America becoming a consumer based economy bringing with it unemployment, confusion and a sense of hopelessness that we were no longer in control of our world. This song came out in 1981 which was a period in our history where we were in a recesion so severe it almost resembled a depression with inflation seemingly out of control and interest rates escalating to meteroic levels.. His observations in many respects are as relevant today as they were 4 decades ago.. As a poet he not only reflected the views of his people but reminded us of the inequities that exist in our world and the importance of breaking down the barriers that separate us as people rather than bringing us together. His artistry as a musician and a poet as well as his conribution to music as a foundind father of rap music will be sorely missed.
One can never forget Gil Scott Heron, once you’ve heard his message. 💙🎶🎵💭
This song is in rotation on good days. Sometimes this song can make the days good.
Meet him a number of times.
Unbelievably funky
The lyrics could be a page from the telephone book and this track would STILL be cool - because HE'S singing it!
Such a great voice.
I am sure you are right but these lyrics do hit a nerve. It is so true.
Gilll scott died a legend.
Timeless awesomeness.
This groove take me up 👍👏👏👏👏
No need for the bottle when you got the b movie at the disco tech-great stuff.
Thi is the prove that electronic music is evolving!
I mean, its this is disco so you could say it's devolving. Love it either way though
And... "the revolution will not be televised".
he all got it right a long time ago...
But it is. Who would've predicted that...?
Toby Richmond...…"the enlighten revolutionary"
Magnifique
Why wait for 1984, panic now! and avoid the rush...
just apply this to what's going on today
intro to a 90s movie that takes place in new york
Really Good , Much Love
Nice music..
VERY GOOD
What prophetic words, especially now in 2023....meanwhile the kids are addicted
too much style! Amazing...
INCREDIBLE LEVEL 💎
mmmmmmm. award your ears and mind.
we're gettin there ..
STILL RESONATES.
c'est délicieux
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
great!!!
Amazing!
Funkylicious 🤩🤟😽👌😎
Cool!!!
Why is there an ad in the middle of it? It gives me unwanted anticipation
this reminds me somehow of Grace Jones' "I've Seen That Face Before".
top !!!
that's good m8
DOPE
Si cool
bassline so fine
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moodymann vibes
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Esta para una fiesta espacial !!
Excelente madafucker !!
And a very low budget movie at that.
When you eat Pad Thai and someone doinks you about your cizea beret.....
pa-pa-pa-pa-paaaad Thaaaaiiiii
In sto pezzo ci sono troppi click di sotto fondo sarebbe na bella trovata ma fatto così così alla come viene
*Aela*
Track Linda
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ho mierda! flotante....
Not just nice music, how about the politik!
Osuna
Doesn't really add anything to Gil's original at all. The power of that early 1980s recording resides in the way he builds the critique of consumerist/capitalist America under Reagan through a brilliantly incisive rap, getting more & more intense until it gives way to the chorus 'This ain't really...' which just overpowers you right to the end of the track. The edit here is just too tricksy and polite for its own good, essentially depoliticising the original. Gil would be turning in his grave, while 'Lac's Give Em Hell''s mix disappears into the rave. Come on mate, get some politics into what you're doing and do justice to the great Scott-Heron.
SPOT ON!!!!!
Music isn't really about politics. Music is about notes, chords, rhythms and textures.
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Chill out and just enjoy