Saturday, May 28, 2011

Peace go with you Gil ....



I always wonder at public grief for the deaths of those we have never met, but some people work their way into our hearts, and so their deaths feel personal.

R.I.P. Gil. Thankyou for the wonderful, intimate show you performed in early 1999 at the Bottom Line in New York.

Check out some bootlegs on this blog.

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21 comments:

  1. TedMay 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    and thank you for posting those special shows which made my appreciation of this sensitive soul even greater

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  2. Sir Billy HimalayaMay 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    You've already said it all. A deep and profound loss.

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  3. taro nombeiMay 29, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Yes thanks for this and all the posts Simon, sad news indeed.

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  4. GavinMay 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    something honest just left this earth, how sad,
    for us.

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  5. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    That was a great mix. Thanx.

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  6. GildasMay 30, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    The death of Gil Scott-Heron came to me like Winter in my Heart. But it also brought back glory memories...

    Pieces of a Man-The Prisoner-Morning Thouhts-Did you hear what they said-Combinations-No Knock-Lady's song-Vildgolia-The Revolution Will Not Be Televised-I'm New Here

    Peace Go With You, Brother
    With ou without Instruments


    Yours,

    Gildas

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  7. zicoJune 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    He will surely be missed. By all those who feel there is much wrong around. Peace to you brother Gill. And to all in this many times hell of a life.

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  8. LeonJune 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    RIP to a great artist and troubled man. Good to see a new post from you here -- your blog is really great and a tribute to the sound the Gil pretty much perfected.

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  9. cinturon negroJune 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    you said it
    amen
    even if im not religious

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  10. hopsJune 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I'm saddened by his passing, although to be honest, i've been mourning him for some time now. So many perceptive and sensitive artists seem to get messed up and brutalised by their insights. It can be a cold world. His legacy is how I will remember him.
    Peace Simon, haven't been here for a while. Keep on posting, people are paying attention.

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  11. Charles L. PetersJuly 30, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    I love your blog here. Wish you would come back and post more often. Rest In Poetry Gil

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  12. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    So well said....
    Thank You so much for all GSH music you share with us... I couldn't find those anywhere else, these are gold pieces to me.
    I post your message, tribute on this site: http://www.scoop.it/t/gil-scott-heron
    marion

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  13. Astral TravellerAugust 13, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    "Mandate my Ass". R.I.P. in Hall of Fame.
    Peace go with you Amy too. What a horrable Year so far

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  14. jjazzAugust 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    the day in which gil, died i hadn't have heard his music in a while. but that day, on my way to college without knowing what had happened to him, i felt a great need of hearing his music on the subway. i turned on my mp3 and there he was, he told me: it's your world, and you don't have to be lonely, cause in your world, you are trully free.

    i remember felling in love again with his soul, there goes a brother who i will always be grateful to.

    thank you for posting the bootlegs, peace go with you too!

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  15. Cinturon negroAugust 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    http://www.archive.org/details/CinturonNegroPresents...myFavoriteSongsOfGilScott-heron

    my humble contribution
    peace

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  16. KIODOSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    great blog.Your music is very good!
    If you wont see my blog go to
    http://www.musicandoci.blogspot.com/

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  17. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I just wanted to bring my Rhodes video to the attention of the class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUJxCZozwi0

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  18. Killer Groove Music LibraryOctober 16, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Killer Groove Music Library

    Hey Si, got your message re another version of Ponteio, just need to download it. Will check out who it's by and let you know. I do a weekly show on JFSR (internet radio) on a Tuesday at 4pm-6pm, check it out. Will play this version on the show if I can download it and identify it in time.

    Thanks mate, and hope you are well. Keep up the great work.

    KG

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  19. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    this is one of the best blogs around. so sad, that it is dying...

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  20. the jazzstronautDecember 24, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Hi Simon, want to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Have a good one.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Just bumped to this blog, great stuff here!!!Thanks for sharing will come back for some more music discoveries!Keep diggin'

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