Journey into the Morn

Track Listings

1. Bi-Se I Mo Shuil, Pt. 1

2. Irish Day

3. Wisdom

4. Everything Changes

5. Inside My Heart

6. Encircling

7. Journey into the Morn

8. Lindisfarne

9. No Heart Beats

10. Search

11. Divine Presence

12. Heaven's Bright Sun

13. Bi-Se I Mo Shuil, Pt. 2

14. When I Survey

Tracks:

Bi-Se I Mo Shuil - Part 1
Irish Day
Wisdom
Everything Changes
Inside My Heart Encircling
Encircling
Journey Into The Morn
Lindisearne
No Heart Beats
The Search
Divine Presence
Heaven's Bright Sun
Bi-Se I Mo Shuil - Part 2
When I Survey

Customer Reviews:

Simply an Awesome CD.......2005-12-31

I accidentally stumbled onto this CD through one of those CD clubs and I have been thankful for several years now. I thought I was buying an Enya or Clannad New Age type disc for the occasional listen. Instead, I lucked upon a stunning, almost operatic piece of music which combines progressive rock elements with new age and Celtic music and inspirational lyrics. I just can't say enough about this CD. Listen to it and it will move you spriritually. Great vocals, great music and good production on these recordings. I never grow tired of listening to this CD.

beautiful music, awesome lyrics.......2005-05-10

I agree with the reviewer David Yeubanks who said that Iona's music is just heavenly! I got the album a few years ago when I was in my early twenties and Celtic music was very popular. I tried Enya at first but was disapointed by her slightly new age sounding lyrics. Even though I loved her voice, her music left me feeling a bit depressed. Iona's music is very uplifing and has the same quality Enya's music has. I think Iona is one of the best Christian bands. This album I think would even be appreciated by non Christian fans of Irish music. (Definitely a good gift idea for your non believing friends!)

Mystical, inspiring, energizing.......2004-01-04

Inspired by the mystical reflections of ancient Irish saints, Journey into the Morn combines the best of Celtic, world beat, and rock influences. The instrumentation includes haunting vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, percussion of many kinds, basses, violins, viola, tin whistles, low whistles, soprano sax, flute, and chimes.

The mysterious result is both soothing and energizing. Its tracks range from haunting to dreamlike, to pounding, but never grating. Many of the songs are long, and would never get air play, but they give ample time to explore themes and variations. I have enjoyed this album both as background music while working or entertaining, and during times of meditation.

By far, my favorite track is "Encircling", a modern sonata in three parts. The music begins softly and builds to full force, with amazing electric guitar and drums layered over ancient themes and instrumentation.

A portion of the lyrics (Lorica) are 4th century Irish, attributed to St. Patrick -- and by far the most beautiful English translation I have found of the Lorica. Other tracks are recorded in the original Gaelic. The CD lining gives both background information and the full lyrics used in the album. Reading these can be as inspiring as the music itself. As you read these notes, it becomes clear why they selected such timeless subject matter as the basis for their album.

Iona's music is deeply rooted in the land and history. It literally inspired me to study centuries of Irish history, in order to learn the background for this great musical effort.

Buy This Album!.......2003-12-11

Iona is simply put THE best contemporary Christian band out there, however, their music (as has been said) is not the typical top 40 variety of popular Christian music. Drawing its inspiration from the ancient Irish/Scottish Christian saints (St. Brendan; St. Patrick; St. Columba, etc.), the lyrics and the music are sublime and will appeal to anyone who likes great Celtic/folk/rock music, Christian or not. If you like Clannad you'll like this album. Buy this album immediately! Buy anything you can find by Iona!

My 1st Taste..........2003-03-12

How did I ever buy this CD...I forgot because I have over 1800 CD's. I must have had magic fingers when I first laid my hands on this CD because this is one of my favorites. Becoming an Eastern Orthodox Christian a few years ago & studying my Irish/Scottish historic past, Iona reflects the more ancient mystical aspects of Celtic Christianity long lost in these days of Individualism & Rationalism. I look at Iona as a mix of the following: the progressive sound of "Yes", the craftsmanship of "Happy the Man", the jazz & soul of "Van Morrison", the Irish Scottish gigs of "Silly Wizard", the beautiful haunting female voice of...well, not as strange as "Lisa Gerrard", maybe more like "Enya".

More Detail:

The progressive rock group "Yes" was very talented changing time & rhythm at will with abstract flowery poetry, but they were rather messy or burly at their playing ability. The progressive rock group "Happy the Man" had less poetry but had a tighter cleaner approach to their progressive music. Iona takes the "Yes" poetry but uses ancient mystical Christian ideals with songs about the Irish, Scottish, & English saints in their classic praises to God, life, & nature. Iona is as tight & clean in their musical phasing as "Happy the Man".

"Van Morrison" is highly known for his intermix of Jazz & Rock while still containing his Irish Celtic soul. At times Iona will break off into a Jazz mode while containing a Celtic Soul.

"Silly Wizard" is one of the best Irish Scottish folk bands playing at lighting speed. Iona is just as fast when they play a Irish Scottish jig yet at times convert that style into modern jazz rock.

Iona's main singer is Joanne Hogg. Her singing voice is not a dark as Lisa Gerrard, nor as light & airy as Enya, but all 3 women do contain a mystical soprano chant that causes goose bumps.

Believe it or not Robert Fripp of King Crimson is a guest on several tracks with his Fripp-Tronics guitar work.

Reading many Fr. Seraphim Rose books & his love of Lindisfarne island, the song on this CD about Lindisfarne calls me back to my ancestral homeland. A must for any progressive music lover or Christian Mystic.

Average customer rating:

Journey into the Morn
Iona
Manufacturer: Zeit
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A2GIOA
Release Date: 2005-11-07

Tracks:

Bi-S Mo Shu Pt. 1
Irish Day
Wisdom
Everything Changes
Inside My Heart
Encircling
Journey into the Morn
Lindisfarne
No Heart Beats
Search
Divine Presence
Heaven's Bright Sun
Bi-S Mo Shu Pt. 2
When I Survey

Average customer rating:

Journey into the Morn
Iona
Manufacturer: Cord
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0009GUSYI
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Bi-S Mo Shu Pt. 1
Irish Day
Wisdom
Everything Changes
Inside My Heart
Encircling
Journey into the Morn
Lindisfarne
No Heart Beats
Search
Divine Presence
Heaven's Bright Sun
Bi-S Mo Shu Pt. 2
When I Survey

Album Description

Re-issued from 1996, 'Journey To The Moon' has been remastered and is available for the first time in years. This album is regarded as one of Iona's finest as it retains the bands Celtic roots and mixes it with progressive rock. Features a very special guest in the shape of King Crimson's guitarist and leader Robert Flipp. Open Sky. 2005.

Album Details

Remastered Reissue of her Classic Album. Features Special Guest Robert Fripp.

Music Review:

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Music Review

1. Bi-Se I Mo Shuil, Pt. 1
2. Irish Day
3. Wisdom
4. Everything Changes
5. Inside My Heart
6. Encircling
7. Journey into the Morn
8. Lindisfarne
9. No Heart Beats
10. Search
11. Divine Presence
12. Heaven's Bright Sun
13. Bi-Se I Mo Shuil, Pt. 2
14. When I Survey