Project XIV - Derrick Skye

Recorded in Yale University’s Pauli Murray College
September 29, 2021

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Glimpse Elation
Anthems of a Crowd 5
Words and Music by Derrick Skye

Glimpse Elation interweaves the rhythmic complexities of spoken word with chanting qualities of call and response. The text refers to the many perspectives from which someone could derive a sense of elation -- from a fleeting moment to a profound understanding of the truth.

"Perspicacity, the view energized
A thought of light
Flowing through and beyond the trees
The truth attaining, carried through the breeze
From the core is a shock
Undoubtedly
Elate, we get it, we get it
Elation travelled through my heart, I’m ready
Truth, surround us, lift (we) absorb, release
Reframe - Retain - Maintain – Sustain"

Performed by the Yale Glee Club Chamber Singers
Nate Widelitz MUS ’26, conductor

Flute
Supriya Weiss SY ’24

Clarinet
Elias Gilbert BF ’24

Violin
Christine Ramirez SY ’23

Bass
Tony Christou GH ’23

Field Drum
Angelica Lorenzo GH ’24