Whatever the quality of lyrical contents I suppose that guys like G.S.Heron or Hall and Oates and many others had in mind that a song is also something to be hummed and have people to dance on…Making songs nowadays is no longer a popular form of art…
@mokacode, yea I actually think that art thrives from some degree of controversy in our life.. sloth today exist so much because of the easiness of our lives .. most of our troubles nowdays are internal. .. Heron I think expressed the external difficulties in life. Sure you can express these internal problems as well but that might make you sound like an “emo”
more than 150 years ago a german composer(R.Schumann) said:”Without enthusiasm, nothing worthwhile is accomplished in art”.I would add “without expectations ,hopes…without GUTS…etc…
Sure living in America must be a daily struggle for so many americans….
We can blame the record execs and artists for only wanting to make a dollar! And alot of the artist probably feel like there is no more struggle in America!
I grew up in this era in Phila,Pa and it breaks my heart to hear the music that they are playing today.Thanks for posting such a classic.May God Help Us.Thanks
Good David, keep listening. Unlike modern rap/soul acts, Gil was all about compassion for those who are hurt by social injustice. This is soul music that educates your soul.
It’s all good.
@davidlubea19 u dont sound arrogant mate. Dont worry… u do listen to good music. True music. Listen to The Grateful Dead, Terry Reid etc too… think u would like em.
(yes there is good rap, biggy smalls, dr dre, ziggy marley) Try KRS-one, souls of mischief, ultramagnetics, kool g rap, scaramanga, big daddy kane mate, these are good rappers. peace
i dont give a shit how old anybody is but i do care that this music and music like this is not forgotten . pass it on , share it and enjoy ! theres no age requirement to listen to real music , so dnt act special ,lol !
hey hey now im 15 allmost 16 and i love this music, the funky beats! the rock of the 60s and 70s, i melt to the sound of the blues and jazz and rise to the lowdown beat of disco, yes 95 percent of kids my age and younger listen to terrible rap (yes there is good rap, biggy smalls, dr dre, ziggy marley) but i also enjoy classic raggae (bob, his sons) classic relaxing music like cafe del mar or flywheel
not to be arrogant, but i wish other kids would listen to good music like me…..
Whatever the quality of lyrical contents I suppose that guys like G.S.Heron or Hall and Oates and many others had in mind that a song is also something to be hummed and have people to dance on…Making songs nowadays is no longer a popular form of art…
Man how did we go from soulful to supporting whores like britney and pop rappers like wanye it’s sad.
@mokacode, yea I actually think that art thrives from some degree of controversy in our life.. sloth today exist so much because of the easiness of our lives .. most of our troubles nowdays are internal. .. Heron I think expressed the external difficulties in life. Sure you can express these internal problems as well but that might make you sound like an “emo”
At least this is how I see it.
more than 150 years ago a german composer(R.Schumann) said:”Without enthusiasm, nothing worthwhile is accomplished in art”.I would add “without expectations ,hopes…without GUTS…etc…
Sure living in America must be a daily struggle for so many americans….
We can blame the record execs and artists for only wanting to make a dollar! And alot of the artist probably feel like there is no more struggle in America!
making songs nowadays has turned into a syphilitic form of musical art…mouahahahha….what to put the blame on?Sloth?Greed?….
cool
I grew up in this era in Phila,Pa and it breaks my heart to hear the music that they are playing today.Thanks for posting such a classic.May God Help Us.Thanks
What a track, why can’t people make music like this any more????
im 29 and wish i lived during this time…also nyc looked like a lot of fun back then
Look at the lil babies dancing @ 4:10
LOL too cute!!!!!!!
You gotta love the man. He’s one of the godfathers of rap…and so good with it
what a genius !!!
Good David, keep listening. Unlike modern rap/soul acts, Gil was all about compassion for those who are hurt by social injustice. This is soul music that educates your soul.
It’s all good.
@davidlubea19 u dont sound arrogant mate. Dont worry… u do listen to good music. True music. Listen to The Grateful Dead, Terry Reid etc too… think u would like em.
Brother, your passion for music keeps it alive…keep the faith!
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gil is it
trop bien cette musique bravo you are very champion que des souvenir
(yes there is good rap, biggy smalls, dr dre, ziggy marley) Try KRS-one, souls of mischief, ultramagnetics, kool g rap, scaramanga, big daddy kane mate, these are good rappers. peace
Some hard lyrics, with great groove…
Gil Scott-Heron was a in genius. he traded that for crack and heroin. what is passion turns to poison.
Your passion is most admirable. Cheers to you.
i dont give a shit how old anybody is but i do care that this music and music like this is not forgotten . pass it on , share it and enjoy ! theres no age requirement to listen to real music , so dnt act special ,lol !
What an infectious groove. shit is right.
hey hey now im 15 allmost 16 and i love this music, the funky beats! the rock of the 60s and 70s, i melt to the sound of the blues and jazz and rise to the lowdown beat of disco, yes 95 percent of kids my age and younger listen to terrible rap (yes there is good rap, biggy smalls, dr dre, ziggy marley) but i also enjoy classic raggae (bob, his sons) classic relaxing music like cafe del mar or flywheel
not to be arrogant, but i wish other kids would listen to good music like me…..