There are at least two bands who perform as Rescue.

They are:
- R… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands who perform as Rescue.

They are:
- Rescue (rockband)
- RESCUE (a capella group)

Rescue began as a side project in the late months of the year 2000, but after noticeable praise the band quickly took top priority over each members respective previous endeavors. The original line-up included Sean Clancy (bass), Michael Majewski (guitar), Alan Scheurman (vocals, guitar), and Brian Southall (drums). Right away Rescue ventured out on the road for some serious touring without any recorded material. Then, in November 2001, they simultaneously recorded an EP, Even People and Not the Odds, and full-length, Volume Plus Volume (both currently available as a double disc with bonus material on Forge Again Records), at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, with producer Mark Haines (Archers of Loaf, Braid, Rainer Maria). While touring in Florida, Southall was bitten by a hairy spider, landing him with a bad limb. Ryan Clancy, brother to Sean, picked up right where Southall left off and has stayed with the band since. In the spring of 2004 Rescue went back to Smart Studios to join forces, once again, with Haines for the creation of a "mini" full-length, Flamingo Minutes, which was later released on Slowdance Records in the summer of the same year. Flamingo Minutes showed a growth for the band, inching away from the post-punk, start-stop sound heard in the previous releases and venturing into a darker, thicker, and much more sexually charged arena. While touring for Flamingo Minutes, the band was held back by a terrible roll-over accident that left Scheurman with a shattered clavicle and several broken teeth. After a relatively speedy recovery, Rescue was back in action and ready to focus on new material. As an effort to expand their musical versatility, Rescue added Cassandra Verras (piano, violin) shortly upon Scheurman's recuperation.

After two excruciating years of yellow lights, Rescue returns with Paranoid. A collection of new and old, Paranoid came together somewhat haphazardly, in pursuit of fresh approaches, while at the same time, enhancing their signature wall of sound. Recorded over several brief intervals between October 2005 and March 2006, Paranoid bellows reflections of ten hour work days followed by sessions that last until dawn. Chris Lazlo Koltay's (SSM, My Morning Jacket, Demolition Doll Rods) production provides proof that Rescue has no conventional format for which to define their sound. Paranoid hazily drifts from unsuspecting organ instrumentals, to indie rock anthems that proudly nod to their 90s counterparts, into lo-fi sing-alongs and future college radio classics, followed by ear-piercing weird heaviness. From the driving "Run as You Are," Rescue makes no hesitation to flaunt the splendor of Scheurman's and Verras's male/female vocal harmonies. "Breaking My Own Heart" provides a catchy soundtrack to the politics of libertine dating. Verras's orchestral skills are highlighted on the socially optimistic "We Bond". Majewski's guitar shrieks like a cat in heat, while Ryan Clancy makes 4/4 sound like 7/9 on "Please Erase Your Self From Me". Scheurman critiques his own masculine conditioning as he softly sings: "I keep on treating women like a fisherman fishing for the biggest fish, but, they're never perfect, so, I just throw them back in" on the working class psych-ballad, "The Leech". Finally, Sean Clancy's gritty fingers tell their own story through deep bass chords and baritone guitars on the album closer, "Sleepwalker, Shit-Talker". Paranoid also includes guest appearances from friends. One of many being Happy Chichester (The Afghan Whigs) being gnarly on an organ in a rendition of "Through/Suit" adding new life to an old live favorite that first saw light on Flamingo Minutes.

Rescue has not completely abandoned their old material, only, recognized the desire and necessity to challenge their audience with the maturity and refinement they have realized. The revitalizing sound that exists for Rescue in the form of Paranoid has emerged from the honing process with physical and emotional scars, as well as personal and financial debt. Fortunately, Rescue is prepared to share with the world the wisdom and character they have learned through the experience and struggle of their own rock and roll story, now nearly 7 years old, but only a few chapters in.

Rescue played their final show at the Magic Stick in Detroit with Russian Circles and La Salle.

RESCUE

Another performer by the name Rescue spells their name in all capital letters and is an acapella gospel group based out of Portland, OR. 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.

RESCUE had its beginning in the spring of 1996. 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. RESCUE CD's and DVD's are immediately available for purchase in our RESCUE Store on this website. The majority of RESCUE's songs are written and arranged by current and former members.

Touring internationally, RESCUE is regularly featured on television and radio. They have been especially blessed by sharing their music for President Bush, at Fiji Fest, World Vision, Promise Keepers, professional ball games, numerous community events, large men’s retreats, women’s special events, conference centers, churches, schools, colleges and youth rallies.

Since founding RESCUE in 1997, Director Jason Overstreet continues to invest his time writing and arranging RESCUE’s music and overseeing all aspects of RESCUE in order to maintain the stability and consistency of music ministry.

God has bestowed incredible musical ability upon Jason and other vocalists Brian Sell, Steve Cross and Brandon Bell, all of whom have an intense and focused passion for HIM. They are exuberant in their love of RESCUE music and feel both humbled and honored that God has chosen them for this ministry.

So Subtly
Rescue Lyrics

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We look for You in the mountains and in the valleys below
Yet all the while we can't hear Your whisper in the wind's soft blow
We look for You in the thunderstorm and in the torrents of rain
Oh and when panic consumes us
You are quietly whispering our name

So please give us ears so that we can hear as You quietly whisper in our ears
And give us eyes so we may see the things that You do so subtly

Learning to hear You in the quiet times, away from the chaos of the day
Oh Lord fill us up, for we daily run dry
Our hearts without You decay
Lord fill us, so we can serve You
Infuse us with Your flawless love
Then when panic rains on us, we will hear You clearly from above

Repeat

Overall Meaning

Rescue's song "So Subtly" is a soul-stirring prayer for guidance and direction from the Almighty who speaks to us subtly in whispers through the wind, rain, and quiet moments. The lyrics express man's futile search for God in the mountain tops and valleys, as well as in the midst of thunderstorms and torrents of rain. Despite the search, it is the subtle whispers of God that truly lead and guide us. The words depict a picture of a human heart that is not yet filled with God's love and is decaying without His presence in our lives. The song is a plea for the Lord to fill us with His love, so that we can hear Him clearly, and our hearts will never run dry.

The first verse sets a powerful tone for the song, emphasizing the futility of searching for God in places where we cannot hear His voice. The second verse shifts to the need for filling our hearts with God's love, so that we can serve Him with clarity and purpose. Overall, the lyrics of "So Subtly" call for a deep longing for God's presence and guidance in our lives amidst the storms of life that panic us.

Line by Line Meaning

We look for You in the mountains and in the valleys below
Despite our constant search for You, we fail to recognize Your presence and guidance in our everyday lives.

Yet all the while we can't hear Your whisper in the wind's soft blow
We are so focused on actively seeking You that we overlook the subtlety of Your voice, which speaks to us softly and quietly.

We look for You in the thunderstorm and in the torrents of rain
Even during times of chaos and turmoil, we continue to search for You in the most obvious of places.

Oh and when panic consumes us, You are quietly whispering our name
When we are overtaken by fear and anxiety, Your voice remains calm and steady, constantly calling out to us by name.

So please give us ears so that we can hear as You quietly whisper in our ears
We ask for the ability to listen more closely to Your whispers, which may be so quiet that we might miss them without focused attention.

And give us eyes so we may see the things that You do so subtly
We desire the vision to recognize the ways in which You work in our lives in a subtle manner, that we might better appreciate and understand Your constant presence.

Learning to hear You in the quiet times, away from the chaos of the day
We aspire to gain the wisdom to detect Your voice even in moments of tranquility or inactivity, when we might otherwise become complacent and lose sight of Your guidance.

Oh Lord fill us up, for we daily run dry
We acknowledge the limitations of our human understanding, and humbly ask that You provide us with the inspiration and emotional sustenance necessary to continue seeking You each day.

Our hearts without You decay
Without You, our spirits wither and die, and we become unable to function as fully realized human beings.

Lord fill us, so we can serve You
When we are full of Your love and grace, we are better equipped to spread Your message and blessings to others.

Infuse us with Your flawless love
We ask that You shower us with Your pure, unblemished affection and guidance, that we might better reflect Your ideals and teachings in our daily lives.

Then when panic rains on us, we will hear You clearly from above
Through Your grace and our concentrated efforts, we will be better equipped to detect Your voice even in times of personal crisis, providing comfort and direction to help us through any ordeal.

Repeat
The song reiterates its central themes of prayer, supplication and spiritual awakening.

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