THE OLYMPIC SYMPHONIUM SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR “CHORAL VOICES”

WATCH AND SHARE “CHORAL VOICES” LIVE AT SHIVERING SONGS HERE

SPRING TOUR DATES CONTINUE APRIL 19

BEAUTY IN THE TENSION OUT NOW VIA FORWARD MUSIC

“The Olympic Symphonium harness their individual strengths to come together as one, seamlessly crafting Beauty in the Tension’s unique and unmistakable sound.” - Dominionated

"soothing, heartfelt, indie jams all the way from Canada’s Atlantic Coast." - Salute Magazine

"dreamy, 70s sounding" - Grid City Magazine

"There's something so mellow, so smooth about this Fredericton, New Brunswick-based indie folk outfit that ambient music might require a new pacifying sub-genre." - Exclaim!

"Fredericton's soft and beautiful Symphonium return to wash over us again, as always a breath of fresh air." - CBC

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PHOTO CREDIT : Michael Belyea  // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES

Today, The Olympic Symphonium share the video of their performance of “Choral Voices” from Shivering Songs at the Wilmot Church, which premiered today via Spill Magazine. “That room was built for choral music and all though we aren't a choir, we sure felt like it in such a grand, hollow space,” says Graeme Walker.

On the track, Walker says there’s “an effort to make sense of being made to feel like there is an air of failure or underachieving, when really there isn't. Exploring the idea of getting caught in the trap of how we measure success, the speed of the world today, how we miss opportunities to connect, and how the results can be damaging. The importance of effort and communication, and not taking people and relationships for granted. All of these are themes explored with an undercurrent of optimism and hope.”

WATCH AND SHARE “CHORAL VOICES” LIVE AT SHIVERING SONGS HERE

The band’s most recent album, Beauty In The Tension, is the result of rural isolation, small comforts, and the discovery of two pairs of Dark Side Of The Moon pajama pants.

For six days last winter, Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak, Dennis Goodwin, and Graeme Walker holed up in the legendary Old Confidence Lodge studio in Riverport, Nova Scotia to focus on 13 new compositions. Working long days with the help and stamina of engineer Diego Medina, the band laid down a batch of songs that were road-tested and ready to be captured in this magical Oddfellows Hall-cum-studio.

Delicious home-cooked meals and harmony vocals were provided by Jennah Barry, a fellow resident of Nova Scotia's south shore, and additional instrumentation was provided by Michael Belyea (Jenn Grant), Tim Crabtree (Paper Beat Scissors), and composer / arranger Drew Jurecka. Sonic inspiration came from Pink Floyd, guitarmonies, and Chicago power-ballads.

The Olympic Symphonium will head out on the road this spring with their new album in tow. Tour dates begin March 1 with more dates to be added shortly. Full tour listings can be found below.

WATCH AND SHARE “COMEDY” HERE

TOUR DATES
April 19 - Fredericton, NB - Flourish Festival
April 20 - Halifax, NS - Bus Stop Theatre
April 26 - Saint-Casimir, QC - House Show
April 27 - Chelsea, QC - Mill Road Community Space
April 28 - Ottawa, ON - The Record Centre (matinee performance)
April 28 - Frelishburg, QC - Beat & Betterave
April 29 - Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo

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THE OLYMPIC SYMPHONIUM STREAM UPCOMING ALBUM AHEAD OF RELEASE DATE, ADD MORE TOUR DATES

STREAM BEAUTY IN THE TENSION HERE VIA CBC MUSIC

SPRING TOUR DATES BEGIN MARCH 1

BEAUTY IN THE TENSION OUT FEBRUARY 9 VIA FORWARD MUSIC

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"soothing, heartfelt, indie jams all the way from Canada’s Atlantic Coast." - Salute Magazine

"dreamy, 70s sounding" - Grid City Magazine

"There's something so mellow, so smooth about this Fredericton, New Brunswick-based indie folk outfit that ambient music might require a new pacifying sub-genre." - Exclaim!

"Fredericton's soft and beautiful Symphonium return to wash over us again, as always a breath of fresh air." - CBC

 

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PHOTO CREDIT : Michael Belyea  // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES


The Olympic Symphonium are sharing their upcoming album, Beauty In The Tension, ahead of its release date courtesy of CBC Music. Due out February 9 via Forward Music, the album is the result of rural isolation, small comforts, and the discovery of two pairs of Dark Side Of The Moon pajama pants.

STREAM BEAUTY IN THE TENSION HERE VIA CBC MUSIC

For six days last winter, Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak, Dennis Goodwin, and Graeme Walker holed up in the legendary Old Confidence Lodge studio in Riverport, Nova Scotia to focus on 13 new compositions. Working long days with the help and stamina of engineer Diego Medina, the band laid down a batch of songs that were road-tested and ready to be captured in this magical Oddfellows Hall-cum-studio.

Delicious home-cooked meals and harmony vocals were provided by Jennah Barry, a fellow resident of Nova Scotia's south shore, and additional instrumentation was provided by Michael Belyea (Jenn Grant), Tim Crabtree (Paper Beat Scissors), and composer / arranger Drew Jurecka. Sonic inspiration came from Pink Floyd, guitarmonies, and Chicago power-ballads.

The Olympic Symphonium will head out on the road this spring with their new album in tow. Tour dates begin March 1 with more dates to be added shortly. Full tour listings can be found below.

WATCH AND SHARE “COMEDY” HERE

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BEAUTY IN THE TENSION TRACKLIST
01 Coat of Arms
02 Glory of Love
03 Thanks a Lot
04 Comedy
05 The Middle
06 Careful
07 In With The Camera
08 Lost In The Party
09 Look At Her Now
10 Choral Voices

PRE-ORDER BEAUTY IN THE TENSION FROM FORWARD MUSIC HERE

TOUR DATES
Feb 2 - Moncton, NB: Flash Moncton @ Central United Church // tickets
Mar 1 - Saint John, NB: Five & Dime // tickets
Mar 3 - Breadalbane, PEI: The Dunk
Apr 19 - Fredericton, NB: Flourish Festival
Apr 20 - Halifax, NS: Bus Stop Theatre // tickets
Apr 27 - Toronto, ON: TBA
Apr 29 - Montreal, QC: Casa Del Popolo


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THE OLYMPIC SYMPHONIUM SHARES NEW SINGLE “THANKS A LOT”

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BEAUTY IN THE TENSION OUT FEBRUARY 9 VIA FORWARD MUSIC

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"soothing, heartfelt, indie jams all the way from Canada’s Atlantic Coast." - Salute Magazine

"dreamy, 70s sounding" - Grid City Magazine

"There's something so mellow, so smooth about this Fredericton, New Brunswick-based indie folk outfit that ambient music might require a new pacifying sub-genre." - Exclaim!

"Fredericton's soft and beautiful Symphonium return to wash over us again, as always a breath of fresh air." - CBC

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PHOTO CREDIT : Pat Deighan  // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES

Today, The Olympic Symphonium share another new track from their upcoming album, Beauty In The Tension, due out next month via Forward Music. “Thanks A Lot” “is simply the lemonade I made after getting tossed an obscene amount of lemons. Thanks a lot, life," says songwriter Dennis Goodwin. "Sometimes life gets really confusing. Sometimes things just fall apart. Without warning. Without reservation. Beyond our control and understanding, we'll get a stick in our spokes. We'll get stuck in our tracks and have an awfully shaky ride going forward. But we have to go with that flow. However weird, random and uncomfortable that flow may be, it owns us."

LISTEN AND SHARE “THANKS A LOT” HERE

Due out next month, Beauty In The Tension is the result of rural isolation, small comforts, and the discovery of two pairs of Dark Side Of The Moon pajama pants.

For six days last winter, Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak, Dennis Goodwin, and Graeme Walker holed up in the legendary Old Confidence Lodge studio in Riverport, Nova Scotia to focus on 13 new compositions. Working long days with the help and stamina of engineer Diego Medina, the band laid down a batch of songs that were road-tested and ready to be captured in this magical Oddfellows Hall-cum-studio.

Delicious home-cooked meals and harmony vocals were provided by Jennah Barry, a fellow resident of Nova Scotia's south shore, and additional instrumentation was provided by Michael Belyea (Jenn Grant), Tim Crabtree (Paper Beat Scissors), and composer / arranger Drew Jurecka. Sonic inspiration came from Pink Floyd, guitarmonies, and Chicago power-ballads.


LISTEN AND SHARE “GLORY OF LOVE” HERE
LISTEN AND SHARE “COAT OF ARMS” HERE
WATCH AND SHARE “COMEDY” HERE

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BEAUTY IN THE TENSION TRACKLIST
01 Coat of Arms
02 Glory of Love
03 Thanks a Lot
04 Comedy
05 The Middle
06 Careful
07 In With The Camera
08 Lost In The Party
09 Look At Her Now
10 Choral Voices

PRE-ORDER BEAUTY IN THE TENSION FROM FORWARD MUSIC HERE

TOUR DATES
Feb 2 - Moncton, NB: Flash Moncton Festival
Mar 1 - Saint John, NB: Five & Dime
Mar 3 - Breadalbane, PEI: The Dunk

THE OLYMPIC SYMPHONIUM ONLINE
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