“Juneteenth: End of Slavery” By Minister Kelly Martin [AI Suno AI Gemini Assist] God bless you all.

Featured Track Spotlight “Juneteenth: End of Slavery” Written and Arranged by Minister Kelly Martin (in collaboration with Suno AI & Gemini Assist) From the upcoming album: American Holidays and Blessings About the Track: Set in the solemn key of F Major at a deliberate, soulful walking pace (a 103 BPM Andante sweet spot), this poignant historical folk ballad serves as a cornerstone of remembrance and spiritual triumph. Built upon a sophisticated 20-chord progression, the arrangement utilizes masterfully crafted shifting modal textures and psychoacoustic voice leading to mirror the heavy, lingering emotional tension of the two-year wait for freedom in Texas. Moving from raw, plaintive verses of deep sorrow to a sweeping, triumphant orchestral and brass finish, Minister Martin delivers a soul-stirring narrative of resilience. The track beautifully weaves the historical legislative timeline of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment straight into a vibrant celebration of faith, family, and the rising horizon of the Juneteenth flag. It is a powerful, deeply reverent addition to the American Holidays and Blessings collection. “Juneteenth: End of Slavery” is a multi-dimensional masterpiece designed as the focal point of Minister Kelly Martin's upcoming CD collection, American Holidays and Blessings. Album Blurb & Track Spotlight “Juneteenth: End of Slavery” (Dual-Arrangement Presentation)Written and Produced by Minister Kelly Martin (with Suno AI & Gemini Assist) To honor the profound weight of Freedom Day, Minister Kelly Martin delivers two distinct, soul-stirring arrangements of this definitive historical anthem: The Spiritual Edition: A gritty, blues-based gospel arrangement set in E minor. It features a heavy stomp-and-clap cadence, a soaring church choir, and raw slide guitar work that mirrors a pilgrim's deep cry for deliverance. The Heritage Ballad: A highly sophisticated F Major composition utilizing a complex 20-chord progression, shifting modal textures, and psychoacoustic voice leading. It drags deliberately behind the beat to capture the heavy, agonizing two-year wait before justice arrived in Galveston. From the deep sorrow of the fields to the triumphant brass and orchestral finish celebrating a unified nation, this dual-release format provides both an intimate prayer and a cinematic march. It is an unshakeable, essential addition to the American Holidays and Blessings project. (Intro) Freedom, freedom, freedom Let these words ring as we sing Freedom for the enslaved The official end of slavery (Verse 1) I've walked down many hard roads Many hard days of toil and heavy loads I've seen far too many whips Across the backs of the slaves I hold (Verse 2) There's been times I've seen change But not enough to make a better day One more life, one more chain One more soul bought to be enslaved (Chorus) Freedom, freedom, freedom Set me free From a life of chains Please, deliver me (Verse 3) No more sorrow, no more pain No more dreams Dreamt in vain We know our tomorrow's Might never change Without our Savior to save the day (Verse 4) I've been waiting for too long Brought on a ship far from my home This is the day I claim my plan Lord Jesus, help me take my stand (Chorus) Freedom, freedom, freedom Set me free From a life of chains Please, deliver me (Verse 5) A pilgrim's bitter journey through the stormy wave Trapped inside the dark, but born to be no slave Justice brought us to the war we served A fair fight to set us free Swing low Sweet Chariot Lift every voice and sing (Verse 6) We won the war, we paid the price A sacrifice that was every brave soldier’s plight An African-American culture born in freedom's cry No more masters, no more slaves, no more tears to dry (Chorus) Freedom, freedom, freedom Set me free From a life of chains Please, deliver me (Bridge) January morning, Sixty-Three Lincoln signed the word to set us free Senate passed the law in Sixty-Four Knocking hard upon a heavy door House of Congress voted, Sixty-Five Fighting just to keep the truth alive Two long years of waiting, silent cries Lingering beneath the Texas skies June nineteenth, the army finally came General Order Three called out our name (Outro) Lord, Lord, freedom is my reward Lord, hear my prayer I send in Chains from behind prison doors Bent and broken on my knees, It’s You that I implore I'm not my master's slave any more I'm standing on my pilgrim brother's pride June Nineteenth, Eighteen-Sixty-Five Galveston, Texas saw the truth arrive! Union troops stood tall on that historic ground Freeing the last enslaved as the walls came down Gather at the home-hearth, bring the family near Read the history out loud, let the people hear No more masters, no more slaves No more crying over silent graves Freedom, freedom, free at last Lord... hear our voice [Rallentando (rall.): Gradually slowing down, often with a broader feel]