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Track Listings
| 1. Woven Cord |
| 2. Wave After Wave |
| 3. Open Sky |
| 4. Castlerigg |
| 5. A 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 |
Product Description
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.
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By JEAN ROBY
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Le rock progressif à saveur Folk est bien représenté par ce groupe irlandais. Dans la foulée de Mostly Autumn, mais aussi d'Enya, la musique est à la fois d'inspiration traditionnelle, avec quelques flirts occasionnels du côté du New Age, et plus contemporaine. Non seulement la qualité de la production est-elle irréprochable musicalement parlant, mais le timbre et la pureté des voix planent littéralement à des hauteurs vertigineuses. Il n'y a rien dans ce disque qui ébranle les fondements du genre ou qui propulse celui-ci dans une nouvelle direction : c'est plutôt l'exploration d'un territoire déjà délimité, mais dont on est néanmoins très loin d'avoir découvert toutes les richesses qu'il recèle. Enfin, la seule chose qui me retienne de lui accorder la cinquième étoile, c'est que, parfois, il aurait été bienvenu de monter le tempo à un régime un peu plus vif. Tout fan de Folk Prog appréciera Open Sky d'Iona et ceux qui ne connaissent pas le genre pourraient fort bien tomber sous le charme aussi...
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very nice recording by a group of people who convey their passion for their music. A little bit dated in style, reminiscent of 70's Genesis & Renaissance (both bands that I have enjoyed listening to over the years). The celtic influence and instrumentaion is the facet that adds the sparkle and makes the music their own - additional star is Joanne Hogg's beautiful vocals.
Format:Audio CD
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Getting used to it...
This is my first experience with Iona and while I love Celtic music and have a few other selections in my music collection, I wasn't sure I liked this CD when I first bought it. Read more
Published on May 6 2004 by Jenni
5.0 out of 5 stars
alternately soothing and invigorating . . . just beautiful
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 . . . Read more
Published on April 16 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still a 5, but...
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... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2003 by John D. Dooley
5.0 out of 5 stars
sublime...
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. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2003 by Kevin Messerschmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars
IONA ALMOST REACH PERFECTION
....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 ? Read more
new drummer? I`M A DRUM TEACHER AND I CAN TELL YOU THIS GUYS GOOD
more subtle references to Christ ? Read more
Published on Nov 6 2002 by "purplexed"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Songs Like a Healing Breeze
To find music like this is a revelation. I don't ordinarily listen to "Christian contemporary" music and can't tell you why I wandered down that aisle of the store, or... Read more
Published on May 15 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
What were you thinking of?
I've been a big fan of Iona for the longest,and I have to say compare to their past albums this one really bombed. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2002 by Gustavo Eduardo Carmona
5.0 out of 5 stars
Iona's best yet
Iona continues to improve and to break new ground. I thought that Terl Bryant's departure would hurt the group but Van Essen is a suitable replacement; his less artistic drumming... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2001 by Silverhand
2.0 out of 5 stars
What happened?
Up to this album I have absolutely loved Iona's music. They had a perfect mix of Rock and Celtic. On this album, almost every song has a screeching lead guitar overwhelming the... Read more
Published on July 11 2001 by Dean Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Album Slightly Lower in Quality Than Their Others
Iona is a band that demands attention and concentration. Sure, their striking mixture of Celtic melodies, progressive rock, and (in older releases) jazz sometimes produces serene... Read more
Published on May 4 2001 by Chip Webb
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