GIL SCOTT-HERON Pieces Of A Man US LP Soul Jazz
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GIL SCOTT-HERON
Pieces Of A Man
US LP released on Flying Dutchman Records in 197?.
After decades of influencing everyone from jazz musicians to hip-hop stars, Pieces of a Man set a standard for vocal artistry and political awareness that few musicians will ever match. Scott-Heron's unique proto-rap 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, its 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 Although the song features plenty of outdated references to everything from Spiro Agnew and Jim Webb to The Beverly Hillbillies, the force of Scott-Heron's well-directed anger makes the song timeless.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.
Tracks Are :-
Side One
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Save The Children
Lady Day And John Coltrane
Home Is Where The Hatred Is
When You Are Who You Are
I Think I'll Call It Morning
Side Two
Pieces Of A Man
A Sign Of The Ages
Or Down You Fall
The Needle's Eye
The Prisoner
Released on 'Flying Dutchman Records' in 197?
Catalogue No. BXL1-2834
Disc is in EX+ condition (some light surface marks)
Sleeve is in EX condition (general shelfwear / small UK Import Sticker on back)
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