COUNTERMEASURE

ORCHESTRAL SESSIONS

Independent Label

VOCALS: Gianna Antonacci, Nina Brown, Elora Burns, Icarus Devdas, J-M Erlendson, Marla Kishimoto, Qwyn Alexis, Tara Park, Hayley Preziosi, Daniel Boyle, Jeremy Voltz and Aaron Jensen, composer/arranger/lyricist; Charles Cozens, orchestrator/conductor of the Burlington New Millennium Orchestra.

An Internationally acclaimed Canadian 12-member vocal group called Countermeasure has released their fourth studio album. This recording features the Burlington New Millennium Orchestra conducted by Charles Cozens and mixed by Grammy award-winner, John “Beetle” Bailey. The first two songs on this album are very Pop oriented.  The first, “Carry Away” was written after their tour to Japan for the first time.  It features Aaron Jensen on lead vocals. The second tune, “Hold On” spotlights the soulful voice of Qwyn Alexis.  She sings about her hopes and challenges raising a daughter. The unique and creative chordal harmonies sung by this group establish their key signature sound.

“These pieces are born of shared experiences, written in response to members’ personal stories and life events, shaped by our remarkable musical collaboration,” Aaron Jensen, the composer, arranger, and lyricist says in his press package.

Co-founder, J-M Erlendson’s had a recent battle with Cancer. A song that celebrates his strength and determination, written in his honor is, “I Will.”  The voices move like waves, rippling through clouds of chord changes, using tightly woven harmonies that create amazing beauty.  The addition of an orchestra lifts this vocal music to a higher level. Their a’ cappella performance and the intricacy of their vocal arrangements on the composition, “Sing Me the Songs I Love Once More” (with strings) takes my breath away.

Aaron Jensen’s original music has been premiered and recorded by JUNO and GRAMMY award-winning artists and choirs.  His compositions are creative and often surprising with their twists, turns, and tempo changes.  For example, the song “Someone” features each one of the dozen singers with a solo part. At the same time, the arrangement celebrates their independent talents, it uplifts the group’s amazing ability to blend harmonically with each other. This lyric also showcases the principle of coming together and being supportive of each other.

Their previous release, “Guest Sessions” explored opportunities for voice featuring solo instrumentalists, including well-respected musicians like Dame Evelyn Glennie, Randy Brecker, and Pamelia Stickney. Now, with the addition of the fantastic Burlington New Millennium Orchestra, they have raised the bar once again, showing off their sparkling talents, mind-blowing arrangements, and well-written compositions. “Countermeasure” screams originality at the top of their lungs.

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