[Intro: 0:00 - 0:25] [Instrumentation: A hard-hitting, syncopated funk bassline by Al Chase begins, joined by rhythmic brass stabs. The groove is infectious and locked-in.] [Rayoke: Speaking with a smooth, authoritative, nightclub-ready baritone] "Good evening. I am Rayoke. This is the Rhythm Republic. Welcome to the Velvet Lounge, Manhattan. Tonight, we honor a fellow songwriter, ATMTA, with his song, 'Glass.' It’s a song about the human need for a new beginning—a plea to move from the gray of despair into the vibrant green of hope. Let's give it some soul." [Verse 1] [Male vocalist: Rayoke, soulful, confident, rhythmic baritone] Take me to The right side of life I’m ready for my sunshine Been threw the worst and paid the price So please take me to Where the grass is green I been in the gray for a long time Praying for color on my knees [Musical Interval 1: 0:55 - 1:20] [Mood: Driving Funk. A virtuosic, blues-infused electric guitar solo by Leroy Lamar, punctuated by tight brass hits and deep B3 organ stabs.] [Chorus] [Male vocalist: Rayoke, powerful, bluesy, soaring resonance] Please just know it will be alright Your not alone we’re all in the same fight Please dont worry Or get to lost in what is done The future should be blurry Because that’s what’s yet to come [Musical Interval 2: 2:00 - 2:30] [Mood: Jazz-Funk explosion. A high-energy saxophone improvisation by Joe Max, building over a complex, syncopated drum and percussion breakdown by Gary Gums and Jose Martinez.] [Outro] [Male vocalist: Rayoke, warm, soulful, fading with conviction] Take me to The right side of life I’m ready for my sunshine Been threw the worst and paid the price So please take me to Where the grass is green I been in the gray for a long time Praying for color on my knees [Instrumentation: The band maintains the funky groove underneath] [Rayoke: Speaking] "Thank you, Velvet Lounge. You've been a fantastic crowd. Goodnight." [Music fades out with a final, punchy brass hit]
