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Counterstrike (feat. Lucia Bella Viola)

by Joey Stempien

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lyrics

In the darkness, something stirs
Something wicked, with guttural purrs
They sent us after it, just us two
Come to find out
It’s me against you

I know it’s the last dance
And I know it’s my last chance
Gonna end this chase and win this race
Seconds left to go and the sun is getting low
But as I look into your face I think I know

We’re running wild in a world of lies
Our love, a secret that we can’t deny
We’ll keep it alive through the darkest night
Together we’ll mount our counterstrike
Glide through the steps, don’t close your eyes
The two of us can harmonize
With you I can survive this dangerous life

Out of the darkness, now I can see
I’d never hurt you
No, we’re meant to be
Both used to being used, both ever so confused
You’re all I need, yeah
Onto our next move

Now it’s the last dance
We both know it’s our last chance
We’ll end this chase, just keep your pace
Seconds left to go, this thing’s about to blow
Look in my eyes, don’t watch as they explode

We’re running wild in a world of lies
Our love, a secret that we can’t deny
We’ll keep it alive through the darkest night
Together we’ll mount our counterstrike
Glide through the steps, don’t close your eyes
The two of us can harmonize
With you I can survive this dangerous life

Bringing down their world of lies
Our love, the weapon, the tie that binds
Burn ‘em to the ground in the dark of the night
No one could escape our counterstrike
Glide through the cracks, to freedom now
Fragmented glass all on the bow
To live this dangerous life, we know how
(We know how)

credits

released June 15, 2023
Carter Bowman - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
Sadie Oldfield - alto saxophone
Adam Comstock - alto saxophone
Josh Daniels - alto saxophone, clarinet
Matt Erman - tenor saxophone
Kurt Krakovsky - tenor saxophone
Matt Bradley - tenor saxophone
Alex Stoker - baritone saxophone
Donald Smith - trumpet
Ross Simeral - trumpet
Millie Hawkins - trumpet
Tamsin Spiller - trumpet
Mikey George - trumpet
Dan Atkinson - trombone
Nate Levas - trombone
Darren Brady - trombone
Jeffrey Xue - trombone
Angel Paz - bass trombone
Will Anderson - guitar
Joey Stempien - piano
Ivan Mofardin - bass
Jack Kelly - drums (solo)
Lucia Bella Viola - voice (solo)

Written by Lucia Bella Viola and Joey Stempien
Produced by Will Bellows and Joey Stempien
Recorded in Gavett Hall, University of Rochester

Audio Engineering by Will Bellows

Mixing and Mastering by Zack Uchima

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Joey Stempien Rochester, New York

Joey Stempien hails from Rochester, NY, where he has established himself as a promising young figure in the realm of jazz composition and arrangement.
His compositions are characterized by visceral and emotive melody, as well as unique approaches to ensemble scoring. These compositions are now part of the repertoire of professional ensembles throughout the United States. ... more

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