Gil Scott-Heron’s Me And The Devil from his recently released album I’m New Here.
I’m new to his music.
Here’s what the man himself has to say about the way you should experience his music. Printed on the inside of his record sleeve.
There is a proper procedure for taking advantage of any investement.
Music, for example. Buying music is an investement,
To get the maximum you must
LISTEN TO IT FOR THE FIRST TIME UNDER OPTIMUM CONDITIONS.
Not in your car or on a portable player through a headset.
Take it home.
Get rid of all distractions, (even her of him).
Turn off your cell phone.
Turn off everything that rings or beeps or rattles or whistles.
Make yourself comfortable.
Play your LP.
LISTEN all the way through.
Think about what you got.
Think about who would appreciate this investment.
Decide if there is someone to share this with.
Turn it on again.
Enjoy yourself.
Gil Scott-Heron
