Trey McLaughlin and SOZ Sounds of Blackness Optimistic

Me and the group trying to spread some positive vibes singing "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness.......hope you guys enjoy it!

And be sure to catch us on The Zamar Experience tour to hear this LIVE!!!

[modeydel]

If everyone listened to this before they started their day the world would be a much happier place!

[optimistic__]

That’s why I love being BLACK.. we so powerful whatever we do!! 🙏🏾

[rivieratheatre]

What would America be without the spirit and musicality of black gospel?!

[sarsman]

I'm jobless but by God this song lifts my soul up a little bit I ain't gon lie.

[alexoshon]

2023 Im still here listening. This song has brought me through many rough days.

[lydialovell]

I can hear every word clearly and the harmony…as Tabitha Brown would say…Ooh God we thank you!

[ashleyrenee]

Harmony:
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah

Unison:
when in the midst of sorrow
You can't see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring.

Harmony:
Ah ah

Unison:
You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this can never be done
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you'll never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky

Chorus
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky (2 x's)

Harmony:
Be optimistic!

Ah ah ah

Unison:
you will always do your best
If you learn to Never Say Never
You may be down but you're not out

Harmony:
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you'll never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky

Chorus:
You can win
As long as you keep
Your head to the sky. (3 x's unison)

Harmony:
You can win (tenor: yeahhh)
As long as you keep
Your head to the sky (2 x's)

Be optimistic!

Gotta be op-ta-mistic (4 x's)

[africamoore]

I was leaving the school I work at and heard our high school show choir singing your arrangement! I immediately stopped in the hallway and swayed back and forth listening. Later I asked and was advised about you. I listen to this song often and love it. Your arrangement took it to the next level! Awesome job Sir!!!

[sewprosper]

How you managed to make a song that was already so great even better is between you and the Most High. Thank you.

[thomasfrimpong]

can listen to this all day..
the arrangement, melodies, harmonies is just sick..

[IsaiahSingsGreat]

When the harmony came in for "you can't win, as long as you keep your head to the sky", idk why I even thought it was gonna be typical, it was SOOO CREATIVE AND DIFFERENT AND SUPRISING 😩

[saravdcd]

And if they ever do a sounds of blackness tribute y’all would need to be and must be the choir that does it! So beautifully dope. Thank you☀️

[algiethomas]

I Need A Full Length CD By Y'all Like

[marquez]

I absolutely love this group. You guys sound amazing. Lol.

[Coco-mskl]

this is insane the best rendition I’ve ever heard ❤️🥰The harmony at the beginning just takes me away .

[Livelifeify]

when you all added that Harmony at 3:55 and then added your vamp I almost passed out !!! This entire video Rocks and Trey you are an awesone pianist as well!! Thank you for presenting such an awesome ministry !!

[djchev]

My children will wake up to this song every single day! thank u my kings and queens for this rendition and blessing

[plenituderecords]

This version is wonderful. The original song is one of my all time favorite songs. This version does it justice and takes it in a slightly different direction. The harmonies in this are awesome.

[dimphomathe]

That run trey does at the end! I’m all the way in South Africa and I can feel that anointing on him!
I LOVE you guys! 🙏🏽

[Dreamephotoz]

My Y'all can slay anything omg 😩😍😍😍