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CD
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CATALOGUE
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IONA
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THE
RIVER FLOWS - ANTHOLOGY
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1902612
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Open
Sky Records' first release in 2002. 4 cds and a stunning
full
colour 60 page booklet. Containing the first three Iona albums:
IONA, The Book of Kells, and Beyond these Shores - all three
albums
re-mastered and a number of tracks re-mixed especially for this
release. CD 4 contains new and previously unreleased material
including IONA's soundtrack from the BBC nature programme "Snowdonia
Realm of the Ravens" (remixed and extended). Jigs, reels and
Hearthquake (new version) plus other unreleased material.
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VARIOUS
ARTISTS
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SONGS
FOR LUCA (2 cd release)
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OPENVP999CD
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26
tracks, including 10 previously unreleased (including an epic
version of 'Matthew the Man - live in Tokyo 2001' and 'Beijing
- widescreen remix' from IONA) Also features tracks by Rick
Wakeman, Maire Brennan, The Flower Kings, Karnataka, Eden's
Bridge, Joanne Hogg, Troy Donockley, Dave Bainbridge, Nick Beggs,
Frank van Essen Peter Fairclough Group, Mae McKenna, Terl Bryant,
Jeff Johnson, Gentle Giant, Adrian Snell etc. Proceeds from
this album go towards helping Dave and Debbie's autistic son
Luca overcome the challenges that autism bring to his life using
the Son-Rise Program, (Autism Treatment Centre of America).
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IONA
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IONA
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OPENVP1CD
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Iona's
critically acclaimed 1990 debut recording, this 2004 re-release
now features 8 tracks completely reworked, all tracks remastered
plus stunning new artwork by Chris Sands. IONA BOOK OF KELLS OPENVP2CD
Originally released in 1992, a 'concept' album based on the 8th
century illuminated manuscript of the 4 gospels. Remastered and
with beautiful new artwork on this 2004 re-release.
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IONA
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BOOK
OF KELLS
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OPENVP2CD
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| Originally
released in 1992, a 'concept' album based on the 8th century illuminated
manuscript of the 4 gospels. Remastered and with beautiful new artwork
on this 2004 re-release. |
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IONA
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BEYOND
THESE SHORES
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OPENVP3CD
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Largely
based on the story of the 6th century 'Voyage of St Brendan' and
includes guest appearances by Robert Fripp. Originally released
in 1993, this 2004 re-release has been remastered and also features
beautiful new artwork.
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DAVE
BAINBRIDGE
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VEIL
OF GOSSAMER
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OPENVP4CD
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The
long awaited solo album by the IONA co-founder released in 2004.
Featured guests include Joanne Hogg, Mae McKenna, Rachael Jones,
Troy Donockley, Frank Van Essen etc.
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DONOCKLEY
/ BAINBRIDGE
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FROM
SILENCE
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OPENVP5CD
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live recording of the Troy and Dave's completely improvised Lincoln
Cathedral performance of 27th October 2004. Captured in binaural
stereo it is a stunning, organic recording which really captures
the ambience of the cathedral and an amazing involvement in the
music. |
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IONA
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WOVEN
CORD
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OPENVP6CD
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| Recorded
at the Royal Festival Hall, London in May 1999, accompanied by the
All Souls Orchestra. New arrangements of pieces from previous albums
plus two new tracks |
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IONA
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HEAVEN'S
BRIGHT SUN (2cd release)
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OPENVP7CD
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| Live
double album, recorded in the UK in December 1996. Material from
all previous albums plus two new tracks. |
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IONA
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OPEN
SKY
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OPENVP8CD
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| Released
in 2000 and critically acclaimed by several reviewers as Iona's
best studio album to date. Now available with improved cover artwork.
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DONOCKLEY
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WHEN
WORLD'S COLLIDE
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OPENVP10CD
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five live tracks and five studio tracks, this album captures the
essence of Troy and Dave's live duo set and the breadth of their
musical vision. Intimate acoustic tracks sit alongside the atmospheric
and epic soundscapes that are their trademark. |
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CD
RELEASES DUE IN 2006
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IONA
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THE
CIRCLING HOUR
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OPENVP11CD
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Iona's
first brand new studio album in 6 years shows the band to have
lost none of their enthusiasm and creativity in this joyous celebration
of the gift of life. To be released autumn 2006.
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VARIOUS
ARTISTS
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SONGS
FOR LUCA 2 (2 cd release)
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| Follow
up to the first Luca album, various artists once again come together
to help raise money so that Dave and Debbie can continue to run
Luca's home-based Son-Rise program. Another 2 cd release, this time
with even more exclusive tracks and collaborations and an impressive
array of guests. Release scheduled for late 2006. |
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IONA
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JOURNEY
INTO THE MORN
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OPENVP9CD
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| Meditations
on the 8th Century irish hymn "Be Thou my Vision" Special guests:
Maire Brennan and Robert Fripp. One of "Q"Magazines top 50 albums
of 1996 and one of their top 5 folk albums of 1996. Re-release
features
evocative new artwork from Tim Martindale. Due late 2006. |
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DVD
RELEASES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
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IONA
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IONA
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OPENSKYDVD1
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| This
rare 1990 film of the band includes footage from one of their first
ever concerts, and the band in rehearsal and on location on the
island of Iona. (Running time approx 30 mins) |
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DONOCKLEY
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FROM
SILENCE
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VPDVD15
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| Atmospheric
film of the duo's completely improvised performance in Lincoln Cathedral
in October 2004, exactly as it happened, also including insightful
interviews. |
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IONA
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LIVE
IN LONDON (2 dvd release)
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OPENSKYDVD2
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| Full
length concert video from the band's one off London show in November
2004. Stunning 5 camera film with full 5.1 surround sound mix option
and band interviews. |
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BAINBRIDGE/FITZGERALD/ADAM
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THE
EYE OF THE EAGLE
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OPENSKYDVD3
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| Beautifully
filmed by Anglia TV and originally released on video in 1999, this
DVD documents the premier performance in Norwich Cathedral of this
significant work by Iona's co-founders and includes insightful interviews.
Featuring much previously unseen footage (including the concert
encore). |
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DVD
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IONA
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INTROSPECTIVE
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| Documentary
style film on the history of the band featuring much previously
unseen archive footage of the band playing live plus new interviews
with present and past band members. A must for old and new fans
alike. Release date TBC |
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