tribute to GIL. from Andras Fox on Vimeo.
"could never bring myself to touch "we almost lost detroit" as it is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest songs ever penned. but since i can't take my mind off scott-heron's passing today, i've played around and made a very straightforward soul beat.
rest in peace."
"Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)[2] was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and 80s, and for his collaborative soul works with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron..."
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