Where Did The Night Go
Gil Scott-Heron’s I’m New Here represents one of the most talked-about and most welcome artistic comebacks of recent years. Stark, tough, modern, wise and utterly uncompromising Scott-Heron’s new record has had praise lavished on it from all corners of the music press, The Observer declaring:
‘This is as striking a return as we’re likely to hear all year’
with Pitchfork giving the album it’s ‘Best New Music’ accolade and noting:
‘We could be looking at one of the most memorably resurrected careers of our time – a man renewed’
Me and The Devil
Produced by Head of XL Recordings Richard Russell, who provides dark flickering almost industrial arrangements lending rhythmic structure to Scott-Heron’s rich broken baritone. Exchanging production nods with Kanye West who sampled Scott-Heron on Late Registration, I’m New Here opens with a sample of West’s ‘Flashing Lights’, whilst Scott-Heron speaks of the broken home of his childhood it’s clear his eyes and ears are still trained on contemporary America. Almost 30 years since he laid the blueprint for modern rap with ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ Scott-Heron’s music remains as compelling and important as it has ever been.
Download ‘Where Did The Night Go’
Thanks to XL we can offer a free download of ‘Where Did The Night Go’ from I’m New Here
Download ‘Where Did The Night Go’ [Mp3]
See Gil Scott-Heron Live at Royal Festival Hall as part of Ether Festival 2010
Gil Scott-Heron will play two shows as part of Southbank Centre’s Ether Festival this April, a few tickets are still available for the 24th April date, but will not be around for long – to book visit:
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ether
Win a copy of his new album I’m New Here
Just tell us what your favourite Gil Scott-Heron track is in the comments box below and we’ll pick a winner at random. There’s a wealth of brilliant music to pick from before you even reach his incredible new album…
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Gil Scott-Heron competition
Really looking forward to seeing the great man again. I didn’t think it would ever happen. Favourite track is …
Johannesburg
The Bottle
So much to love, but Grandma’s Hands is such a brilliant tribute to his gran, and she was a real influence.
Surely Grandma’s Hands was Bill Withers? Or has GSH also done a version? I can never decide on my favourite anything, but I’ll go for Winter in America
Lady Day & John Coltrane. great song with great guitar
“Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)”
Groovy, catchy, with a brilliant spoken section towards the end…
It makes me wanna dim the lights and dance!
Lady Day And John Coltrane for me!
Hello Sunday Hello Road, off the top of my head
“The revolution will not be televised”
I write you from Italy’s Videocracy, so you can bet it’s true…:)
Whitey on the Moon gets me the most right now
I remember my first hearing Gil – it was Johanesburg and it has always stuck with me. That’ s my vote.
I love: “Three Miles Down.” Makes me think about how interdependent we all are. I also dig: “Cane.” Both are on the “Secrets” album.