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Glass Wolfe
BIOGRAPHY
Glass Wolfe was formed in 1998 by vocalist / lyricist Maria Glass and keyboardist / producer Philip Wolfe . Their Debut CD was released in October 2001 . The band has been featured on several cable TV shows and KLOS radio’s Local Licks Program, and many Internet radio shows inc. suite108.com .... radiogetswild.com. and reviewed and interviewed across the globe.

Maria Glass is from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and left home and family for the rock music scene of LA. She is the vocal powerhouse and lyricist for the band. She has also written lyrics for Keith Emerson (ELP) and appeared in the movie “Say Anything” and the TV series “Houston Knights”. She has played the local club circuit with a Tribute to the females of classic rock as well as in her former band UV17.

Philip Wolfe is a veteran of the LA music scene and has played keyboards with WASP, KEEL, IMPELLITTERI (#1 in Japan 1988), ROX DIAMOND, XYZ, NRG, VINNIE VINCENT INVASION, ANGEL, ATTAKK and others. In 1992, he embarked on a Monsters of Rock tour with WASP, IRON MAIDEN and BLACK SABBATH, and later recorded sessions with many, many others. He appeared on MTV’s Headbangers Ball with IMPELLITTERI, and on video discs in Japan with IMPELLITTERI and ROX DIAMOND. Philip recently appeared at the 2008 FireFest in Nottingham, England with ROX DIAMOND. Philip also has several CD Rom sound libraries reviewed and advertized for many years in Keyboard magazine, Electronic Musician, Sound on Sound, and in the Pro Tools Developers Catalog.


1n 2005 Glass Wolfe released their 2nd CD PREDATOR, which featured many guest stars, including, on guitar: Neil Citron , Stuart Smith (Heaven and Earth, ), Howie Simon ( Jeff Scott Soto), Iain Ashley Hersey , Ray Schenck (Hellion), On bass: Dario Sexias ( Firehouse) and Kurt Barabas . On drums: Stefan Svensson . On backup vocals: Swan Montgomery (Led Zepagain), Paul Daniels (Rox Diamond)

Glass Wolfe has just released their 3rd CD XOTICA which includes 2 mini Metal / Operas ...“Helen Of Troy” and “Queen Of Tragedy” featuring Symphonic Orchestration, Choirs and great guest stars. Xotica features Chris Slade on Drums (AC/DC),
Rudy Sarzo on Bass (Ozzy / Whitesnake / Dio), Alex Masi, Neil Citron and others on Guitar, a Duet with Paul Daniels ( Rox Diamond ) and Art Work by the incomparable
Ed Unitsky.

Websites ... http://www.glaswwolfe.com http://www.myspace.com/glasswolfe


GLASS WOLFE was recently added to airplay and rotation on 30 stations worldwide ....


Glass Wolfe "XOTICA"

1 Xotica Overture

2 Emerald Lady

3 Rise Above

4 Queen Of Tragedy

5 Rubicon

6 Second Sight

7 Reflections

8 Caught in the Crossfire

9 Free To Fly

10 1,000 Ships

11 Helen Of Troy

12 Calm Before The Storm

13 The Tempest

14 The Voyage Home

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XOTICA OVERTURE
Wolfe

(Instrumental)

Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe

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EMERALD LADY
Glass/Wolfe
A mystical presence . . . she’s a magical prize
You find yourself drawn to those emerald eyes
They can see inside you . . . the secrets that you hide
Window to your soul has been thrown open wide
There’s no salvation . . . nowhere left to hide

When you least expect it . . . beneath the midnight moon
Feel the vibe in the air . . . the end is coming soon

Surrender the night . . . promise of paradise
Emerald Lady . . . she’s passion with a price

Vision of Venus . . . epitome of love
Can’t see the evil hand inside the velvet glove
Passion’s folly is now deception’s gain
You know there is no pleasure . . . not without the pain
Her body’s made for love . . . but should you be so bold
To take her in your arms . . . danger will unfold
Flirting with fate . . . the truth will soon be told

When you least expect it . . . beneath the midnight moon
Feel the vibe in the air . . . the end is coming soon

Surrender the night . . . promise of paradise
Emerald Lady . . . she’s passion with a price
Surrender the night . . . you are fair game
Emerald Lady . . . her love you’ll never tame

You ask “What happened to the girl that I once knew?”
She is now dead, the murderer is you
So this is now where it stands . . . you have the answer - the blood is on your hands

Wind is howling . . . you must heed her call
She knows just what she wants . . . she’s gonna take it all
Tried hard to warn you . . . you don’t seem to learn
Drawn into her power . . . nowhere else to turn
Caught in a deadly game . . . yet for her you yearn

When you least expect it . . . beneath the midnight moon
Feel the vibe in the air . . . the end is coming soon

Surrender the night . . . promise of paradise
Emerald Lady . . . she’s passion with a price
Surrender the night . . . you are fair game
Emerald Lady . . . her love you’ll never tame
Surrender the night . . . you’ve lost all control
Emerald Lady . . . owns you body and soul

Lead Vocal - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Neil Citron
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Chris Slade
Choir (Soprano) - Shira Renee Thomas
Choir (Mezzo-Soprano) - Amy Arms
Choir (Tenor) - Dylan Thomas
Choir (Bass) - Bruce Wright
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RISE ABOVE
Glass/Wolfe

Should have seen it coming from the inception
The lies, the bullshit and all the deception
I’m tired of you trying to bring me down
Time to get out before I drown

I’m gonna turn the tables . . . pay back when I’m able

Chorus
I will rise above adversity
You can try, but you’ll never break me
I will rise above it all
I may stumble, but you’ll never see me fall

A little respect is all I ask from you
Some compensation for all I do
You take and you take but give nothing in return
Just thinking about it really makes me burn

I’m gonna turn the tables . . . pay back when I’m able

*Chorus

I’ve seen the way you try to exert control
By breaking my heart and destroying my soul
I’m gonna show you that I will be strong
Then you’ll know that you’re treating me wrong

I’m gonna turn the tables . . . pay back when I’m able

*Chorus (2X)

I will rise above
Above . . .

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Neil Citron
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Chris Slade
Choir (Soprano) - Shira Renee Thomas
Choir (Mezzo-Soprano) - Amy Arms
Choir (Tenor) - Dylan Thomas
Choir (Bass) - Bruce Wright
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QUEEN OF TRAGEDY
Glass/Wolfe

EPISODE 1 - DESTINY
Bright-eyed girl with so many dreams . . . things are not always what they seem
Sacrificed for the alliance . . . destined to be the Queen of France
Never away from home before . . . wed to a weekling and a bore
Seven years and still a virgin . . . grand spending is your diversion

Sent away for the good of your country . . . naive child, future Queen of Tragedy
Naive child . . . future Queen of Tragedy

EPISODE 2 - DISILLUSIONMENT
Isolation, it feels so cruel . . . you find you are the source of ridicule
The marriage has you in dispair . . . until the time you have an heir
The nation, it is in proverty . . . while you are spending so lavishly
Your spending, it breeds resentment . . . you are the scapegoat for their discontent

They see your life is one big party . . . your favorites prosper, Queen of Tragedy
Avoiding all responsiblity . . . selfish existence, Queen of Tragedy

EPISODE 3 - TURMOIL
A necklace purchased in your name . . . but no one sees you without blame
Now things have swung out of control . . . the public demands your blood, your soul
A failed escape, it seals your fate . . . the attempt was made much too late
In your palace a prisoner . . . set to face the executioner

On the road to ruin but you don’t see . . . Madame Deficit, Queen of Tragedy
No allies in a court full of enemies . . . hated foreigner, Queen of Tragedy
The king is tried and they find him guilty . . . his last night’s with the Queen of Tragedy

EPISODE 4 - JUDGMENT
You are so strong until the day . . . they come to take your son away
They fill his head with lies so vile . . . that surface against you at your trial
The speech you give moves all around . . . but death’s the verdict that’s handed down
Now all alone, you face the truth . . . shadow of the blade looms over you

Sentenced to death, you get no sympathy . . . no love lost for the Queen of Tragedy
To the scaffold, ill fated family . . . no escape for the Queen of Tragedy
Trying to retain your strength and dignity . . . end is here for the Queen of Tragedy

In the end you met your destiny . . . forever known as the Queen of Tragedy

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Bass - Kurt Barabas
Drums - Dave Norwoods
Rhythm Guitar on Episode 1 & Lead Guitar on Episode 3 - Iain Ashley Hersey
Lead Guitar on Episode 1 - Stuart Smith
Lead Guitar on Episode 2 - Ray Schenck
Acoustic Guitar on Episode 3 - Michael Valentine
Guitar on Episode 4 - Neil Citron

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RUBICON
Glass/Wolfe

In the shadows of yesterday’s dawn . . . a line in the sand has now been drawn
Time for bargaining is long past . . . stakes are too high the dye has been cast

Time to prepare for the attack . . . it’s clear there can be no turning back
At the river we’ll make our stand . . . feel our thunder across the land

Bound by honor to fight at dawn . . . ruthless ambition drives us on

Chorus
Crossing the river, thousands strong . . . live or die, we’re marching on
Crossing the river to meet our fate . . . vanquish those we’re told to hate

The army will go where they are led . . . they would die for the man at their head
He can’t resist the reigns of power . . . he plans to make his rival cower

Soldiers miss home and family . . . but they’re bound by threads of destiny
Hope to make it home alive . . . battle tests their will to survive

Bound by honor to fight at dawn . . . ruthless ambition drives us on

*Chorus

Winds of change signal the coming of war
Soldiers of fortune take their place upon the shore

In a field littered with faceless souls . . . two generals wrestle for control
For one, the battle’s fought in vain . . . the victor will never be the same

Onto the pages of history . . . will be recorded this victory
To those still alive he makes a vow . . . nothing can stand in his way now

Bound by honor to fight at dawn . . . ruthless ambition drives us on

*Chorus

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Jason Schreier
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Walter Alvarez
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SECOND SIGHT
Glass/Wolfe

Have you ever been lonely . . . in a crowded room?
Have you ever had second sight . . . forshadowing of doom?

Sea of faces . . . seemingly benign
I can’t find my way . . . give me a sign

Have you ever reached out your hand . . . to find there’s no one there?
Have you ever asked yourself . . . “Why should I care”?

Have you ever been lonely . . . in a crowded place?
Have you ever looked for kindness . . . and couldn’t find a trace?

Sea of faces . . . seemingly benign
I can’t find my way . . . give me a sign
Sea of faces . . . won’t look me in the eye

Have you ever looked at someone . . . wondered what they’re after?
Do you find yourself questioning . . . even their laughter?

Sea of faces . . . seemingly benign
I can’t find my way . . . give me a sign
Sea of faces . . . seemingly benign . . . look me in the eye

Look me in the eye

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Jason Schreier
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Dave Norwoods
Choir (Soprano) - Shira Renee Thomas
Choir (Mezzo-Soprano) - Amy Arms
Choir (Tenor) - Dylan Thomas
Choir (Bass) - Bruce Wright
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REFLECTIONS
Glass/Wolfe

There’s an emptiness inside my heart . . . your love once filled
There’s no way to replace it . . . without you in the world
I know you didn’t want to leave . . . didn’t have a choice
Heaven’s called you home again . . . angels rejoice

Reflections of a time, seems so long ago
Reflections of a time when I loved you so
But now you’re out of reach . . . why did you have to go?

I gotta pick up the pieces . . . of my shattered life
Try ‘n get beyond the pain . . . cuts like a knife

Reflections of a time, seems so long ago
Reflections of a time when I loved you so
But now you’re out of reach . . . why did you have to go?
I need you so

There’s an emptiness inside my heart . . . your love once filled
There’s no way to replace it . . . without you in the world
I know it’s only a matter of time . . . my heart will mend
But in the meantime . . . I can’t pretend

Reflections of a time, seems so long ago
Reflections of a time when I loved you so
Reflections . . . so long ago
How to carry on . . . I don’t know

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
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CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE
Glass/Wolfe

Under the strain . . . I hide my pain
Won’t let anyone hurt me again

Victim of crime . . . I’ve done my time
And I’ll never be the same

Shots from all over
I need to run for cover
I’m caught in the crossfire

Once barely alive . . . used my will to survive
Had to call upon my drive

You can turn your back . . fade into black
And wait for help to arrive

Shots from all over
I need to run for cover
I’m caught in the crossfire
Shots from all sides
No place to run and hide
I’m caught in the crossfire

(solo)

Shots from all over
I need to run for cover
I’m caught in the crossfire
Shots from all sides
No place to run and hide
I’m caught in the crossfire
Shots from all over
I need to run for cover
I’m caught in the crossfire


Lead Vocal - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Lead & Rhythm Guitars - Howie Simon
Bass - Pat Cicinelli
Drums - Stefan Svensson

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FREE TO FLY
Glass / Wolfe

The bond is broken . . . what I thought was there
Gone forever more . . . I no longer care

There’s no more to say except for goodbye
I guess in the end . . . your price was too high

I still have my pride . . . I’m strong inside

The trust has died . . . it’s clear that you lied
The trust has died . . . you’re free to fly

I’m bound by honor . . . to take care of you
Above and beyond . . . what others do
Sometimes it’s so hard . . . more than I can take
Old habits die hard . . . they’re so hard to break

There’s no more to say except for goodbye
I guess in the end . . . your price was too high

I still have my pride . . . I’m strong inside

The trust has died . . . it’ clear that you lied
The trust has died . . . you’re free to fly

You’re trying to lay this . . . guilt trip on me
But I’m not a fool . . . and will never be

Now I know the price your friendship has cost
Now you feel the void . . . what you have lost

I still have my pride . . . I’m strong inside

The trust has died . . . it’s clear that you lied
The trust has died . . you’re free to fly

Lead Female Vocal - Maria Glass
Lead Male Vocal - Paul Daniels
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Jason Schreier
Bass - Kerry Chicoine
Drums - Dave Norwoods
Choir (Soprano) - Shira Renee Thomas
Choir (Mezzo-Soprano) - Amy Arms
Choir (Tenor) - Dylan Thomas
Choir (Bass) - Bruce Wright

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1,000 SHIPS
Glass/Wolfe

A woman of wealth and fame . . . the Greeks are drawn to your flame
And they would die in your name

She’s got hair of gold and eyes of green . . . loveliest woman ever seen
Legend’s beauty casts its spell . . . over mortal men and gods as well
With her golden hair and ruby lips

Now comes one from another land . . . steals her away from her husband
Jealous king can take no more . . . to get her back will surely mean war
It’s the face that launched a thousand ships

Lead Vocal - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
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HELEN OF TROY
Glass/Wolfe

The stage . . . the stage is set . . . the battle begins . . . and the players are playing to win

Though great fighters are on each side . . . they’re unable to turn the tide
On they fight, but no winner is clear . . . on it remains for ten long years
For Paris intends to keep his prize . . . filling her lovely head with lies
But for the Trojans, there’s hope in sight . . . great Achilles refuses to fight

Though the Greek King will make amends . . . it’s too late to save his closest friend
So the mighty Achilles takes aim . . . Hector’s in his sight again
He kills Hector with a clever ploy . . . drags his body round the walls . . . of Troy

Hector’s body in it’s tomb . . . oracle see Achilles’ doom
Events in motion like a wheel . . . poisoned arrow in his heel . . . in his heel

Because the Greeks can’t take Troy by force . . . they decide to use a wooden horse
With their best fighters hidden inside . . . the rest sail out with the tide
The Trojans feel their spirits lift . . . the Greeks have gone and left a gift
They wheel the horse inside the gates . . . soon they will realize their mistake
Teh Trojans celebrate with a feast . . . they’ll be hit when they expect it least
For while they sleep, the Greeks attack . . . their army had turned and then sailed back
Menelaus feels Helen is near . . . while she is hidden away in fear
He finds where she is hidden . . . she pleads with him and is forgiven

The war is over, the Greeks have won . . . dead are King Priam and Hector’s son
Achilles’ ghost appears from the grave . . . to tell his son “Try to be brave”

The sacrifice of Priam’s daughter . . . will calm the once turbulent waters
The Greeks sail home, for their work is done . . . one man’s Odyssey has just begun

Lead Vocal - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration & Male Lead Vocal - Philip Wolfe
Guitars - Alex Masi
Bass - Paulo Gustavo
Drums - Stefan Svensson

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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM (1,000 SHIPS REPRISE)
Wolfe

(Instrumental)

Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe

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THE TEMPEST
Glass/Wolfe

In a faraway land and a long ago time
An age so beautiful and sublime
Rocky shoreline overlooks the sea
Picture of peace and tranquility
On the horizon lurks a shadow of doom
A vision that’s dark and cold as a tomb

It is the Tempest . . . out there in the night
Unleashes it’s fury . . . thunder and light

Soon it is seen, it draws ever nearer
The threat that it causes can never be clearer
People all scatter and run for their lives
Only with luck they hope to survive
In no time at all it reaches the shore
And wreaks its vengeance all the more

It is the Tempest . . . it’s run aground
Turns the city upside down

The winds, they howl, the trees, they do bend
Those left behind fear it’s the end
Rain pelts the ground like tears from the sky
Misery pours down from on high
A show of force is felt all over
It’s pointless to try to run for cover

It is the Tempest . . . the storm unleashed
Striking when it’s expected the least
It is the Tempest . . . expected the least
Striking the city . . . the storm unleashed

Vocals - Maria Glass
Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Guitar - Rick Plester
Bass - Paulo Gustavo
Drums - Dave Norwoods
Choir (Soprano) - Shira Renee Thomas
Choir (Mezzo-Soprano) - Amy Arms
Choir (Tenor) - Dylan Thomas
Choir (Bass) - Bruce Wright

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THE VOYAGE HOME
Wolfe

(Instrumental)

Keyboards / Orchestration - Philip Wolfe
Drums - Dave Norwoods