Rescue

Rescue is drawing in listeners of all ages. Their sound is described as fresh and exciting, as they have developed their own captivating style that brings listeners into an entertaining and worshipful arena. Influences include the well-known Take 6, Rockapella, and Acappella. With the doors that the Lord is continuing to open, Rescue is looking to take their music to every corner of the globe.

It all started in the spring of 1996 when Jason Overstreet had just finished his senior college recital, in which he had written and performed several a cappella songs. Impressed with his performance, his professors urged him to pursue his musical talents in the field of a cappella music. Having had previous conversations regarding a shared passion for singing, Jason got in touch with high-school and college friends Jason McKenney, and former members: Chad Krober and Matt Lusk. Together they formed a quartet and committed to learning, writing and performing a cappella songs.

After independently raising funds, Rescue entered the studio in November of 1998 and recorded their first CD. After the release in February of 1999, the response to the CD lead to an overwhelming amount of ministry opportunities for the group. Highlights of recent performances include appearances at the CreationFest West and Spirit West Coast Festivals, TV appearances on Good Day Oregon and AM Northwest, and visits to hundreds of churches in the US. Other highlights include performances at MusiCalifornia and the National Church Music Conference. Rescue has also had the privilege of opening for artists such as Nicole Nordeman, Acappella and Scott Krippayne.

Group members: Jason Overstreet, Chad Krober, Josh McKenney, Jason McKenney, Tim Storm

Discography

Before The Throne

Unleashed I Cry Before The Throne Please Come Somebody's Watchin' How Great Love The Lord For You Grace I Love You Lord Percussion: Articulated

Formed in 1996, Gresham, OR-based Contemporary Christian male quartet Rescue dedicated themselves to a ministry of learning, writing and performing a cappella songs. Now, 6 excellent CDs and one live DVD in the PAC catalog, and a whole lot of wonderful live performances later, "Before the Throne" shows just how well these talented, deeply spiritual men have fulfilled their commitment. "Before" has 10 richly-harmonic songs that feature state-of-the-art vocal percussion by group members Brandon, Jason and Steve, and some of the best faux trumpet (actually, it sounds like a whole trumpet section) we've heard on the title tune and "Somebody's Watchin'." Other favorites are an original by group member Brian Sell, "I Cry," "Unleashed" by Wm. Barfield and Scott Krippayne (with added lyrics by Brian and Jason), Nicole Nordeman's lovely "Please Come," "How Great" by Ed Cash (a live cut that features audience call and response), Chris Tomlin and James Reeves; Lincoln Brewster's "Love the Lord," Nathan Arnold' "Grace" and Laurie Klein's gorgeous "I Love You, Lord." A welcome surprise is the 11th "tune," a tour-de-force beatbox talk and demonstration by Brandon Bell. Powerful and beautiful - another winner from Rescue!

Listen to "I Love You Lord" in Real Audio.

Live

Holy Hill So Excited For You Amazing Grace The Difference Intro - Rescue Rescue Intro - You Are There You Are There Mary Did You Know Whatever Is True Lonesome Road I Will Rise Come As You Are 2000 Years Ago By His Hand Shine On Us I Choose You

Formed in 1996 when Jason Overstreet gave his senior college recital, and impressed his professors with several a cappella songs he had written and performed. Joined by friends Jason McKenney, Chad Krober and Matt Lusk, Rescue was born. Many live performances, some personnel changes and 4 excellent CDs later, "Reunion Live" brings together at East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, OR, all the young men who have shared the musical ministry of Rescue. 18 songs, most of them written by Overstreet and members of the group. "Holy Hill," "The Difference," "Rescue," "You Are There," "Whatever Is True," "I Will Rise," "By His Hand" and "I Choose You"these are all powerful, inspirational songs, with understated vocal percussion and smooth harmonies, of belief and faith. Now available on DVD

The Difference

So Excited The Difference When the Chariot Comes Come As You Are From the Beginning Darkest Hour Whatever Is True I Choose You So Subtly The Lord's Prayer

"The Difference" is Rescue's fourth CD, and their best yet. One major difference is the introduction of a fifth male voice, bass/vocal Percussion expert Tim Storms, who has added tremendous depth to Rescue's all a cappella sound. What has returned is Rescue's powerful original material and arrangements--some of the strongest lyrics about their personal commitment to and love for Jesus we've heard. 10 songs: "So Excited," the title tune, "When the Chariot Comes" and "Come As You Are"?our two favorites, "From the Beginning," the deeply personal "Darkest Hour," "Whatever is True," "I Choose You," "So Subtly" and "The Lord's Prayer." A full, rich, soulful sound, perfect intonation, top-drawer arranging, lyrics that are pure poetry??it all makes "The Difference" one of the best Contemporary Christian CDs we've heard. Recommended.

Listen to "When the Chariot Comes" in Real Audio.

The First Christmas

Christmas To Remember The First Christmas Mary Did You Know Silent Night Go Tell It On The Mountain O Holy Night It Is He O Come All Ye Faithful In Your Care Have Your Self A Merry Little Christmas

Gresham, Oregon-based Contemporary Christian group Rescue is Josh McKenney, Jason McKenney, Jason Pearce and Jason Overstreet, and "First" is in fact their third most impressive CD. There are some Christmas carols in here, for sure, notably "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," but the arrangements of these are such that you are hearing them for the first time. But the original songs, some by group members, are the meat of this powerful CD, and of Rescue's ministry. "Christmas To Remember," "The First Christmas," "In Your Care" and "Mary Did You Know"Çwith the telling lyric, "Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby you've kissed the face of God" remind us that the first Christmas meant much more than toys, tinsel and Santa.

Listen to "The First Christmas" in Real Audio.

Two Thousand Years Ago

Paint Me a Picture 2000 Years Ago You Are There Quiet Quiet The Way, The Truth, The Life God's Eyes The Only One In the Cool What If Shine On Us

Facile Contemporary Christian pop, turned out with absolute precision and sincerity. Occupying a niche somewhere between Acappella and Go Fish, this male quartet shares the same knack for constructing solid melodies and flowing progressions. "You Are There" and "Quiet, Quiet" are reflective ballads, whereas "The Way, The Truth, The Life" simmers along with a slapped vocal bass and subtle fingersnaps; many of the songs have vocal percussion, but it's low profile. The arrangements are detailed and complex, creating a richly dimensional and spacious feeling. The group's intonation and timing, which must be innately mastered for these challenging arrangements to work, is just that.

Listen to "The Way, The Truth, The Life" in Real Audio.

Rescue

Amazing Grace Obey Him Rescue Kum-Bah-Jam I Will Rise By His Hand It Is Good (reprise)

Seven-track EP, released in 1999. Simple ballads, such as the title track (also the group's name, must be the theme) and "Amazing Grace" set a reverent tone of obeisance. The percussive "Kum-Bah-Yah," at under a minute in length, is less a song than an interlude, but it and "Obey Him" show the quartet in light rock mode. Skillfully produced and arranged, their sound is full and reverberant, but allows enough room (and silence) for the songs to breathe.

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