IONA: 1988-present
Iona is a celtic band straight of of Ireland. They didn’t really have much notoriety untilThe time when Celtic music started becoming mainstream thanks to things like Braveheart and Enya. What sets Iona apart from the likes of Enya, The Coors, Clanaad? This band is a Christian band. They have amazing lyrics and love the Lord.They have the traditional Celtic style music with the pipes and hand drums, but they add a new flair to it. Progressive Rock. Think the technicality of Dream Theater then mix in the vocals of a more powerful Enya and throw in a some Out of the Grey. I Got to see this band only once and it stands out as one of the top 5 shows I have ever been to. Go listen and then buy everything. This band is brilliant. The Vocals are amazing. The guitar work is virtuoso with a mix of the edge and satriani. Tehn add in all of the Irish stuff and it blows your mind.
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Discography
Chronological listing
- Iona (1990)
- The Book Of Kells (1992)
- Beyond These Shores (1993)
- Journey Into The Morn (1995)
- Treasures (1996 – best of collection)
- Heaven’s Bright Sun (1997 – live album)
- Woven Cord (1999 – live album featuring the All Souls Orchestra)
- Open Sky (2000)
- The River Flows: Anthology Vol. 1 (2002 – 4 CD box set)
- Iona, DVD (2004) very early live concert
- Live In London, Double DVD 5.1 Mix (2006)
- The Circling Hour (2006)
Studio Recordings
- Iona (1988)
- The Book Of Kells (1992)
- Beyond These Shores (1993)
- Journey Into The Morn (1996)
- Open Sky (2000)
- The Circling Hour (2006)
Live Recordings – Audio
- Heaven’s Bright Sun (1997 – live album)
- Woven Cord (1999 – live album featuring the All Souls Orchestra)
Box Set
- The River Flows: Anthology (2002 – 4 CD box set)
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