Pieces of a Man
Gil Scott-Heron
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Langue disponible : anglais
Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 album Pieces of a Man set a standard for vocal artistry and political awareness that few musicians will ever match. His unique proto-rap vocal style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists, and nowhere is his style more powerful than on the classic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." Even though the media -- the very entity attacked in this song -- has used, reused, and recontextualized the song and its title so many times, the message is so strong that it has become almost impossible to co-opt. Musically, the track created a formula that modern hip-hop would follow for years to come: bare-bones arrangements featuring pounding basslines and stripped-down drumbeats. Although the song features plenty of outdated references to everything from Spiro Agnew and Jim Webb to The Beverly Hillbillies, the force of Scott-Heron's well-directed anger makes the song timeless. More than just a spoken word poet, Scott-Heron was also a uniquely gifted vocalist. On tracks like the reflective "I Think I'll Call It Morning" and the title track, Scott-Heron's voice is complemented perfectly by the soulful keyboards of Brian Jackson. On "Lady Day and John Coltrane," he not only celebrates jazz legends of the past in his words but in his vocal performance, one that is filled with enough soul and innovation to make Coltrane and Billie Holiday nod their heads in approval. More than three decades after its release, Pieces of a Man is just as -- if not more -- powerful and influential today as it was the day it was released.
© Jon Azpiri /TiVo
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Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Gil Scott-Heron, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Black & Blues, Main Artist, Artist - Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Black & Blues, Main Artist, Artist - Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Carlin Music Corp
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Black & Blues, Main Artist, Artist - Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Composer - Peermusic (UK) Ltd
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
Descriptif de l'album
Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 album Pieces of a Man set a standard for vocal artistry and political awareness that few musicians will ever match. His unique proto-rap vocal style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists, and nowhere is his style more powerful than on the classic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." Even though the media -- the very entity attacked in this song -- has used, reused, and recontextualized the song and its title so many times, the message is so strong that it has become almost impossible to co-opt. Musically, the track created a formula that modern hip-hop would follow for years to come: bare-bones arrangements featuring pounding basslines and stripped-down drumbeats. Although the song features plenty of outdated references to everything from Spiro Agnew and Jim Webb to The Beverly Hillbillies, the force of Scott-Heron's well-directed anger makes the song timeless. More than just a spoken word poet, Scott-Heron was also a uniquely gifted vocalist. On tracks like the reflective "I Think I'll Call It Morning" and the title track, Scott-Heron's voice is complemented perfectly by the soulful keyboards of Brian Jackson. On "Lady Day and John Coltrane," he not only celebrates jazz legends of the past in his words but in his vocal performance, one that is filled with enough soul and innovation to make Coltrane and Billie Holiday nod their heads in approval. More than three decades after its release, Pieces of a Man is just as -- if not more -- powerful and influential today as it was the day it was released.
© Jon Azpiri /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 14 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 01:00:27
- Artiste principal : Gil Scott-Heron
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Ace Records
- Genre : Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
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24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo
2014 Ace Records 2014 Ace Records
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