Open Sky [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Open Sky [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Woven Cord

2. Wave After Wave

3. Open Sky

4. Castlerigg

5. Million Stars

6. Light Reflected

7. Hinba

8. Songs Of Ascent (Part 1)

9. Songs Of Ascent (Part 2)

10. Songs Of Ascent (Part 3)

11. Friendship's Door

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Re-issue from the 2001 release, 'Open Sky' contains a good mix of the progressive and ambient music that Iona has become well known for. Comes remastered and is available for the first time in years. Open Sky. 2005.

Tracks:

Shamanic Dream
Chakra-Journey
Mystical Trance

Customer Reviews:

Very good.......2007-06-26

This is my first shamanic music CD that I bought and I am quite happy I picked this one so I will probably be getting the Shamanic Dream II soon as well. The music on this CD is perfect for winding down after a hard day at work and for attuning to the earth energies. I usually listen to this CD with my eyes closed and at some point during my listening session, my eyes start to move rapidly which is called REM (rapid eye movement) and is indicative of a high theta state. My mind becomes much quieter and I feel deeply relaxed. So this CD is very suitable for meditaiton practice. Highly recommended.

My favorite yoga CD.......2007-06-08

I am a yoga teacher and this is my favorite CD to teach to. Shamanic Dream features two, half-hour tracks which are extremely hypnotic and relaxing, and help to promote a feeling of meditation. The first track has a steady drum beat which feels like a heart beat. I find it to keep a great beat which makes you want to have a rhythmic, engaging yoga flow practice. The second track is similar, but features insect noises that are extremely relaxing. You can float away listening to the insect hum. That might sound annoying, but it is very relaxing. There are no vocals on the CD. I frequently teach to this CD, and use it for my home practice, and I never get tired of it.

I use this CD in my practice.......2007-05-13

This is a great CD to play while doing Reiki on clients.

There are not enough stars in your listing..........2007-05-07

There are not enough stars in your choices for ratings to say how good this CD is. I was transported by the subtle qualities of the sounds. As a meditation aid it is absolutely transporting. I first played it while driving and it was almost dangerous because I was hypnotized by it. I really had to pay attention to the road.
If you are looking for an aid to meditation I recommend this CD. I will be using it a lot. I will also use it for other areas as well. It is such an uplifting piece of music.

Sublime.......2007-03-06

Both volumes of this title are top notch. The sound is rich and quietly rhythmic. The inclusion of vocals blends perfectly with the instrumentation. And while the sound is hypnotic and relaxing, it is never monotonous. My only regret is each time a track ends...

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This is a great CD to do Reiki by
Shamanic Dream, Vol. 2
Another off the rating scale...
Fabulous for yoga!
Shamanic Dream, Vol. 2

Shamanic Dream, Vol. 2
Anugama
Manufacturer: Open Sky Music
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00005QZCS
Release Date: 2002-04-30

Tracks:

Shamanic-Journey (Om Shanti)
Sweetness Of The Earth
Magic Flow

Customer Reviews:

This is a great CD to do Reiki by.......2007-05-13

I use this CD in my Reiki practice.

Shamanic Dream, Vol. 2.......2007-05-08

I love this music, it is the best, should also try Vol 1, it is also the best.

Another off the rating scale..........2007-05-07

Here is another one of Anugama's off the rating scale. The Chakra section was wonderful and I felt each of these energy points open up and respond to the sound of the music like I have never felt them before. I can't wait to introduce them to others like myself that want excellent music to help myself, as well as other to meditate better and to reach deeper into the connectedness of all things. I feel playing any of these CDs by Anugama that I am not alone in when I am playing them in meditation, but a part of a world that is seeking inner peace. Another WOW.

Fabulous for yoga!.......2007-03-02

I bought this CD to play in my Yoga classes, and it's perfect! Relaxing but not distracting.

Shamanic Dream, Vol. 2.......2007-02-21

This CD was always playing during yoga class, and I had to have it for my private collection. It has a quality that instantly relaxes and centers the inner-self.

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
Top Shelf
TERRIFIC CD'S
Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
Great Compilation!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

Manufacturer: Sony
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Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

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Another good CD from Iona
Greg
Dissapointing and Uninspiring!
Joyous. Moody. Elegant.
Musical perfection in balance

The Circling Hour
Iona
Manufacturer: Open Sky UK
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Open Sky

ASIN: B000I2J3EY
Release Date: 2006-11-06

Tracks:

Empyrean Dawn
Children of Time
Strength
Wind off the Lake
Factory of Magnificent Souls
Skymaps
No Fear in Love
Wind, Water & Fire - Wind
Wind, Water & Fire - Water
Wind, Water & Fire - Fire
Fragment of a Fiery Sun

Album Details

This Album's Release Follows a Very Productive Period When the Various Members of Iona Produced Solo Albums. Dave Bainbridge and Troy Donockley Actually Produced a Series of Duo Recordings and Concerts. Iona Reunited to Great Acclaim and Success and the Band's 2006 Album "The Circling Hour" is their First Studio Album in More Than Five Years. Recordings Took Place at Various Studios and Some of the Material was Road Tested at Some of the Band's Concert Performances. The Album was Produced by Dave Bainbridge and Mixed in Los Angeles by John Kellogg.

Customer Reviews:

Another good CD from Iona.......2007-07-19

If you're a fan of Iona, the progressive rock/Celtic/Christian conglomeration from Ireland, you'll find this a nice addition their other albums. The music is rich with lyrics and melody, and (of course) the musicianship is excellent. It's very well layered with harmony and rhthym.

If you've not heard Iona before, I recommend it. Iona has a melodious context that comes out of Irish folk, but electrified and put to a driving pop/rock rhythm. Lyrics range from traditional Irish to overtly Christian and socially conscious.

Saw them in concert, playing many of the tracks from this album -- very good.

Greg .......2007-06-25

Being a fan of progressive "art rock" bands like Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, and 70s Genesis, I was excited to discover a truly Christian progressive rock band. I have 4 of Iona's earlier CDs, but shortly after listening to "The Circling Hour" I was disappointed. In fact, I sold the CD back to the used CD store. For one thing, the vocals sound weak and lilting when compared to their earlier powerhouses like "The Book of Kells", and "Beyond These Shores." The lead guitar seems to wandering at times, providing little sense of direction in the music. There are some moments of fine keyboard and piano, but these are few and far between. I've really enjoyed the lengthy, cinematic pieces of music that were present on "Open Sky" and the earlier albums, but "Circling Hour" does not seem able to capture that which Iona does best. This is not to say the album is without talent--it's just that Iona is capable of much better.

Dissapointing and Uninspiring!.......2007-03-24

I regret that I have to agree 100% with the reviewer previous that stated this was an dissapointing release by an otherwise amazing band. Iona rehashes a lot of their previous instrumental ideas and there are really no progressive pop hits on this album that trademark previous releases. Joanne singing is weak and breathy, Dave's guitar solos seem a bit sloppy, and overall the production does not seem mixed well.

Joyous. Moody. Elegant. .......2007-03-06

Although I am familiar with Iona, I haven't heard any of their previous albums in their entirety. I do recall that they differ slightly from their The Circling Hour in that more emphasis was given on long, ambiant passages on their earlier material, such as Open Sky and the much revered Journey into the Morn while their new release is unafraid to delve into uncharted territory, lending itself to both energetic pieces and the more trademark sounds of their former work.

The Circling Hour sees the band return with a somewhat more joyous energy, churning out rhythmically dynamic cuts focusing on the incredibly beautiful vocals of Joanne Hogg. Her silky smooth tone, plaintive delivery, and unmatched melodic power make for a unique combination, and it is only understandable why songs like "Strength" and "No Fear in Love" must have been written specifically with her voice in mind. Hogg shines like the brightest star in the sky on "Strength", a song featuring gently strummed acoustic guitars, a nice shaker sound in the intro, and fat rhythms at the end. Likewise, "No Fear in Love" sees Hogg taking centre stage once again while little sections of acoustic guitars, distant percussion work, a nice mandolin melody, and elegiac blues guitar wrap her sweet tone up.

That is not to say, however, this album lacks the band's core stylistic elements. On the contrary, the first two songs "Empyrean Dawn" and "Children of Time" represent everything Iona stands for. Wonderful choir voices, a myriad of instruments (check the darabukkas on the second piece), low and high whistles, pipes, and their unmistakable Celtic element permeat these tracks, venturing into bass-heavy soundscapes where Hogg delivers the lyrics adapted from T.W. Rolleston's 1913 poem "The Song of Maelduin", from which the title of the album was also inspired.

Guitarists Dave Bainbridge and Troy Donockley excel in their performances, throwing in everything from Floydian guitar runs to folky motifs and trance-inducing e-bow addition. On "Wind Off the Lake", at over eleven minutes (and mostly instrumental), they are at their most psychedelic phase, borrowing tons of Celtic influences, blazing Hammond organs, and ethereal wind chimes in order to climax the song with a dramatic finale. "Sky Maps" only serves to thicken this experiment: it is hauntingly beautiful with lucid layers of keyboards, mood-intensive piano arrangements, and the mandatory inclusion of flute. The lead guitar work here is unbelievable.

The "Wind, Water & Fire" trilogy is divided into three tracks, titled "Wind", "Water" and "Fire", and finds the band revisiting their older days creating impossible threads of atmosphere, the first one being entirely instrumental, the second one featuring wordless vocal melodies from Hogg (God - that voice is amazing!), and the last one simply being the heavy finish as guitars, bass, and drums are all woven into the mix. Speaking of which, drummer Frank Van Essen had me drool the first ten or fifteen times I spinned this album. I can't believe I missed out on this guy all these years. Although Iona's music is mostly soothing and relaxing, and therefore not all that suitable for a drummer to showcase his skills, this man proves you can still insert all these subtle cymbal and snare rhythms without driving the song away from its melodic focus.

Though far from being similar, I still recommend Iona to fans of Mostly Autumn, White Willow, Dead Can Dance, Blackmore's Night, and even NIL. All of these bands are equally astonishing and deserve to be heard.

Musical perfection in balance.......2007-02-11

Na 29 april 2006 de live presentatie van The Circling Hour in de Zwolse IJsselhallen te hebben gehoord en gezien, was het wachten op de final release van het nieuwste album van de Brits/Hollandse folk/celtic/progressive rockformatie IONA. Wat van Empyrean Dawn tot en met Fragment of a Fiery Sun opvalt is het inmiddels geweldig op elkaar ingespeeld zijn van de huidige bezetting, de kunst om van losse songs (Factory of Magnificient Souls over Robben Island, de gevangenis van Nelson Mandela circuleerde al enkele jaren) toch een geintegreerd concept te maken en de uitgebalanceerde bijdrage van elk van de getalenteerde musici. Met Wind off the Lake vol reels is opnieuw een recordpoging lange songs (11:02) gedaan. Joanne Hogg blijft schitterend galmen, en de meer keltische invloeden van Dave Bainbridge of Troy Donockle zijn gelijmd op het herkenbare drumspel van Frank van Essen en de markante baslijnen van Phil Barker. Frank heeft in een prachtige hoofdrol op viool in Wind, het eerste gedeelte van het drieluik Wind, Water & Fire, dat samen bijna een kwartier muzikaal genot geeft. Al met al een geweldige aanvulling op het toch al rijke repertoire van IONA.

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MEDITATION AND RELAXATION MOMENTS WITH ANUGAMA MUSIC.
Tantra

Tantra
Anugama
Manufacturer: Open Sky Music
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Customer Reviews:

MEDITATION AND RELAXATION MOMENTS WITH ANUGAMA MUSIC........2007-07-24

I'm s great fan of music ANUGAMA ,SHASTRO,KAMAL,KARUNESH AND many more.I have all his CD and DVD .Music of ANUGAMA are very fantastic and mystic music for relaxation and meditation after your hard days working.When I'm hearing that music I'm feel very fine,I'm thinking about nothing,this music gives me a very fantastic moments.

Tantra.......2005-08-13

Beautiful music as always by Anugama for relaxation, massage, yoga, and yes, Tantric yoga!

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Amazing Celtic-Christian Prog
Excellent World Class production.
Celtic elevator music
Christian Celtic Progressive Rock Concept Album?

The Book of Kells
Iona
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ASIN: B00009Z5IA
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

Kells Opening Theme
Revelation
Matthew - The Man
Chi-Rho
Mark - The Lion
River Flows
Luke - The Calf
Virgin and Child
Temptation
Arrest - Gethsemene
Trinity - The Godhead
John - The Eagle
Kells
Eternity - No Beginning, No End

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Celtic-Christian Prog.......2006-12-20

Let me start by saying I LOVE Iona. I can't think of anything bad to say about them. The music itself is so passionate and meaningful and the orchestrations are amazing. Personally I think it was a great idea to write an entire song cycle about a thousand year old illuminated manuscript of the four gospels and what they mean to the faith of the musicians. Inspiration from something so deep and personal clearly resulted in a deeply, personal composition. Iona is wonderful and this album was an excellent addition to my library.

Another excellent Iona masterpiece is the live album with the All Souls Orchestra. It has some pieces from The Book of Kells, and some from other albums, and it is really beautiful.

Excellent World Class production........2005-11-10

I've had this album for nearly 12 years now and have likely listened to it hundreds of times. I also own a published copy of the ancient manuscript, The Book of Kells. This album is an epic of discovery through the enlightened Gospels and the band/composers should be commended for their musical interpretation of such an important bit of history. I studied the copy of the manuscript initially with this very album playing in the background...it was a perfect soundscape. Several of the songs are titled based on the individual Illuminated Gospels themselves. Mark the Man is one that stands out, but each track is a 10 on its own!

The band takes its name from the island between England/Scotland and Ireland. The history of illuminated Gospels extends to the Island of Iona, so it was highly appropriate that the band, made up of members from both islands, should create and perform "The Book of Kells".

Excellent - better than 5 stars.

Steve in Seattle

Celtic elevator music.......2005-08-16

The Book of Kells was one of the most important pieces of art and literature in Western Culture.
It's a big ask for a modern 'celtic' musical group to produce a serious interpretation of this iconic and complex piece of literature.
Do they succeed?
In a single word, "No."
Whilst their music is good listening; dreamy, ethereal and swoopy, it is closer to 'elevator music' than I would expect.
The lyrics are banal.
Pleasing to the ear, but a little disappointing.

Christian Celtic Progressive Rock Concept Album?.......2004-07-25

Iona, for those of who have never heard of them, are a Christian progressive rock band that from the British Isles. They are an amazingly talented group! Their music is very hard to describe in a only a few short sentences. They are a very atmospheric band that has a remarkable musicianship. All of these musicians in this band are WORLD-CLASS. They can play in any style and do anything they want, because they have the talent. Iona are the following musicians:

Dave Bainbridge - guitar, keyboards, programming
Joanne Hogg - vocals, keyboards
David Fitzgerald - tenor/alto saxophones, flute, piccolo
Nick Beggs - Chapman stick, Wal's 5-string bass
Terl Bryant - drums and percussion
Frank Van Essen - percussion, violin
Troy Donockley - uillean pipes, low whistle

Guest Musicians - Robert Fripp (King Crimson) - guitar, soundscapes, Fiona Davidson - celtic harp, The Paul Whitfield Strings - ensemble violins/violas, the congregation of Kessington Temple Church

Now the music of this album is very conceptual or in other words its music and lyrics all follow a theme that progresses through the album. The album is VERY progressive. It is such a beautiful album. There isn't anything harsh or distorted about this album at all. I think it's a shame that musicians and groups of this caliber aren't recognized in the United States. There is so much good music here that anyone that has musical ears or that plays an instrument can appreciate it. This album also won several awards. One of them being "Best International Album" by Dove. I think Christian music should take some pointers from these masters as they rely heavily on the music to lead. There aren't many vocals on this album at all, because it's mostly instrumental. I understand the importance of lyrics in Christian music, but not all Christian music has to have vocals. Music speaks a voice by itself. Listen to this album and open your heart and you will not be disappointed.

I also highly recommend the following Iona albums:

Open Sky
Journey into the Morn
Beyond These Shores

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Typically awesome worship from IONA
alternately soothing and invigorating . . . just beautiful
Still a 5, but...
sublime...
IONA ALMOST REACH PERFECTION

Open Sky
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Wave After Wave
Open Sky
Castlerigg
A Million Stars
Light Reflected
Hinba
Songs Of Ascent (Part 1)
Songs Of Ascent (Part 2)
Songs Of Ascent (Part 3)
Friendship's Door

Customer Reviews:

Typically awesome worship from IONA.......2004-05-15

A friend of mine turned me on to Iona some years ago and I am so glad that he did. From the moment I started playing the first song of theirs I ever hear to this CD release I have nothing but praise for this group. Joanna's solid vocals and the bands incredible muscianship are superb. A true worship experience.

alternately soothing and invigorating . . . just beautiful.......2003-04-17

A rare beauty of a CD . . . hauntingly beautiful, both calming and inspiring. Great for those of us who can't always fall asleep or wake up just when we'd like . . . can both soothe you to sleep and make you want to get up to greet a new day. Some tracks are like lullabies, others rousing dances. Many thanks to this fine band!

Still a 5, but..........2003-03-13

this newest release from Iona is more progressive with less singing & more instrumentals. Iona normally writes, or should I write "Uses" lyrics of the ancient Celtic Christian past, not the typical modern mediocre of Christian "Pop" which I never listen to. There are references to Christ, but more allegorical or universal (Catholic/Eastern Orthodox Mysticism). After studying the lyrics about silent prayer & darkness into light, Iona seems to reflect the philosophy of either "The Cloud of the Unknowing" or maybe "St. John of the Cross". Iona's music is more of a focus on certain Celtic Christian saints (this CD has some songs about St. Colombo) & their love of God, harmony of nature, & life.

sublime..........2003-02-26

Sweeeeet... wonderful. Inexpensive transportation to the heart of Iona... another place, another time... beautiful pure voice, reverb as deep as the cover art... Rich. Lush. Cinematic. Wonderful. Simply wonderful. And 23 seconds short of overflowing the CD. I'm hooked.

IONA ALMOST REACH PERFECTION.......2002-11-07

....more guitars ? I SAY THATS GOOD more progressive ? YES PLEASE
new drummer? I`M A DRUM TEACHER AND I CAN TELL YOU THIS GUYS GOOD
more subtle references to Christ ? THE RELIGIOUS TONES ARE THERE
ITS JUST MORE IN REACH TO THE MASSES (don`t leave you feeling bashed with a bible to much). I congradulate and thank IONA
for making the best music they have produced to date , this CD goes down as an inovative true classic deserving of better reviews than I can write or anyone else by the looks of things.
IONA HAVE ALMOST REACHED PERFECTION

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Wonderful Album! One of my favorites of all-time!

Beyond These Shores
Iona
Manufacturer: Open Sky UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C84M4
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

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Treasure
Brendan's Voyage (Navigatio)
Edge of the World
Today
View of the Islands
Bird of Heaven
Murlough Bay
Burning Like Fire
Adrift
Beachy Head
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Beyond These Shores

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Album! One of my favorites of all-time!.......2004-07-29

Iona are a band from the British Isles. Their overall sound is so dynamic it consists of many different styles of music such as Celtic folk, progressive rock, and new age. Before I get into the musical aspect of this album I want to mention the incredible musicians in this band which are:

Dave Bainbridge - guitar, keyboards, programming, string arrangements
Joanne Hogg - vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar
Mike Haughton - soprano/alto/tenor saxophones, flute, recorder
Nike Beggs - chapman stick, wal 5 fretted and fretless bass, ashbury bass
Terl Bryant - drums and percussion

Guest musicians on "Beyond These Shores"

Troy Donockley - uilleann pipes, low whistles, e-bow guitar
Peter Whitfield - violin, viola
Robert Fripp - guitar and Frippertronics
Frank van Essen - solo violins
Debbie Bainbridge - oboe
Fiona Davidson - Celtic harp
String Ensemble - Francis Cummings - violin, Mansell Morgan - violin, Richard Williamson - viola, Anna Frazer - cello, Christopher Hoyle - cello, Rebecca Whettan - cello

The music in this album is very much in the vein of Celtic progressive rock with a new age edge to it. There are many songs on this album that had my jaw dropped completely because I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. This album is so hard to review because EVERY song on this album is fantastic! Some real highlights for me were the following songs:

"Treasure" - what can I say other than this could easily have been a Grammy winner, in fact this whole album should have won one something

"Edge of the World" - a really soft ballad, beautiful vocals and a great underlying melody

"Bird of Heaven" - an epic song with so many dynamics that it's hard to describe the power of this one, there such a beautiful solo by Dave Bainbridge on this song....I would go as far as to say this is my favorite Iona song of all time

"Burning Like Fire" - another very progressive pop type song, great melody with an undercurrent of synths and yet another Dave Bainbridge solo that he just smokes and reminds me of Allan Holdsworth in the beginning of the solo the way he just rips right into it

"Beachy Head" - fantastic song, I love the way this song was arranged or orchestrated, the instrumentation with the string ensemble was just amazing, great sax playing from Mike Haughton

I really liked the whole album. I mean this is one of those desert island albums to me. I don't think I can live without this album at all. Listen with an open mind and make sure you listen to everything going on within the music. This album has some really incredible things happening. Can you hear what I hear? If you do then you'll be listening to this album for a long time. This album and "The Book of Kells" are the best albums by this band and I have most of their albums and those two really impressed me the most and left me wanting more.

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Excellent!!!

Exotic Dance
Anugama & Sebastiano
Manufacturer: Open Sky Music
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Customer Reviews:

Excellent!!!.......2006-12-06

The first Anugama CD I was exposed to. Still the best. Great throwdown music.

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Amazing
Lindell Cooley-The Sky's Unlimited!
Open the Sky

Open Up The Sky

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00005OWC6
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

Open Up The Sky
That's My Lord
This Love
Your Mercy Goes Much Deeper
Day After Day
Oil Of Your Spirit
Faith In You
Love Came Down
It's Time
I Give My Heart To You
Great Is He

Album Description

Open Up The Sky was recorded live at the Brownsville Assembly of God and is the long-awaited next step from the revival at Brownsville. It features the unique voice of world-renowned worship leader Lindell Cooley and the unique phrasing of award-winning Lenny LeBlanc. You will go deeper into God's presence with substantial, edgy songs like "Open Up The Sky," "Your Mercy Goes Much Deeper," Faith In You" and "It's Time." This attention-getting album is a rallying cry for The Church that suggests; the sky is no longer the limit.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2005-05-16

Finally! This worship CD is in a class by itself. I am so thankful I found this CD. It is true praise to God. I have been attending Lyndell Cooley's church in Nashville, TN and the live worship there is the same - anointed! I listen to this CD everyday and recommend it highly!

Lindell Cooley-The Sky's Unlimited!.......2003-03-12

There's nothing like the musical talent of Lindell Cooley to bring the spirit of God's presence to any church meeting. This was recorded at the Brownsville Assembly Church that followed after the Brownsville Revival. Some of the really best are still tucked away in tiny churches from the secular world. It's ashame there are only a few of these life changing recordings around.

Cooley's style is very profound. Once you listen to his voice and the Spirit-filled music you feel the presence of God. This is one of the best wordhip album around. The title track song, 'Open Up the Sky' was made popular by the contemporary Christian pop group FfH. It appears again on the 'WOW Hits 2003' album by the same group. The song has an impact of a good following of other artists' admirations and it's gift to inspire. All the other Cooley songs are absolutely Heaven-sent. You will truly be blessed. 'Your Mercy Goes Much Deeper' you can feel God's awesome Grace in it. 'It's Time' is power driven salvation that stirs your soul. If you need a good dose of spiritual medicine, I couldn't recommend anything better than this!

Open the Sky.......2001-10-21

I have all of Lindell's CD's. He is so anointed and the music leads you into praise and worship and you feel like you are right there in the presence of God. Great music, great singer.

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