Ionas second studio album, as the title suggests, is a concept piece based on the book of kells. The music on this album was originally commissioned and conceived as an interpretation in sound of the. Cd 2 the book of kells companion audio disk likely running order. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The book turning darkness into light when iona was attacked. Iona college celebrates new lapenta school of business.
Iona book of kells iona cd r0vg the cheap fast free post. Book of kells is named after a manuscript written in the 8th century ad in iona, scotland and kells in ireland. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. The book of kells contains lavishly decorated copy, in latin, of the four gospels. Crossing the territories of mike oldfield and kate bush was more.
The work is the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts for the intricacy, detail, and majesty of the illustrations. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona. The subject matter is the four gospels and is said to be so richly illustrated that the colours are stiil vivid today 1200 years later. Iona college celebrates new lapenta school of business youtube. Faith is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. More details the book of kells not available by iona released in 1992 cd. Classic iona cd with waves of music and the singing of joanne hogg which rides the waves and at times. Trinity college library, dublin that is a masterpiece of the ornate hibernosaxon style. The music on this album was originally commissioned and conceived as.
It has long been associated with st colum cille c 521597 ad who founded his principal monastery on the island of iona, off the west coast of scotland, in about 561. I love their sound that includes flutes, irish whistles, etc. The book of kells was made by monks unbeknownst by name who possessed the mostsound technical expertise and an excellent knowledge of past and contemporary art. Listen free to iona the book of kells kells opening theme, revelation and more. It may have something to do with the book of kells being such a valueformoney release. The book of kells and iona paul meyvaert no agreement exists on the place of origin of the book of kells. It was created in a columban monastery in ireland, c. Iona had become masters on producing ethereal, celticinfluenced music with rock tendencies and the book of kells shows a band on the rise, creating monumental, ancient soundscapes, flashed with modern tunes and echoes via the use of electric guitars and the rhythm section. The book of kells is a medieval manuscript created by monks in the ninth century. Though iona is included with enya and clannad in the list of contemporary celtic artists, the scottish bands influences including jazzfusion, progrock and ancient christian themes are more varied.
Like most of the other early iona albums, this one seems a bit overly long to me. The first album iona concentrated mostly on the history of the island of iona, from which the band got its name. The book of kells, an 8thcentury manuscript filled with lush pictures illustrating the gospels, possibly originating from the monastery at iona, serves as the albums namesake. Iona book of kells iona cd r0vg the cheap fast free. Billy joel piano manvery best of cd new sealed uptown girlan. Iona chi rho book of kells promotional video1992 youtube. They created earlymedieval miniatures which count among the most beautiful images of handcrafted book art altogether. Iona made their debut on to the world stage with this their first album in 1990. Find iona discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Vellum is made from the skin of calves, sheep or less frequently, goat kids, but in the case of the book of kells, calfskin was predominantly used. This cd is a 2002 remaster of the original 1992 album.
The disc will play perfectly without interruption and the case, inlay notes and sleeve may show limited signs of wear. The original band was a trio comprised of dave bainbridge, joanna hogg, and dave fitzgerald. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the new testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. The three were augmented on this album by about a half dozen session players, one of whom, troy donnockley would eventually become a member of the band as well. Nov 22, 2019 the book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century.
Its a beautifully illuminated version of the four gospels. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. In this section you can find info on all the iona cd and dvd releases, and many of the great solo and collaborative projects by the band members. Iona, the vikings and the making of the book of kells published in features, issue 3 mayjune20, medieval history pre1500, vikings, volume 21 it has been suggested that this chirho initial, with its dazzling range of colour and intricate patterns, would have taken months, perhaps even a. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels. The book of kells is a music studio album recording by iona prog folkprogressive rock released in 1992 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Book of kells cd value guaranteed from ebays biggest seller. Iona, the vikings and the making of the book of kells published in features, issue 3 mayjune20, medieval history pre1500, vikings, volume 21 it has been suggested that this chirho initial, with its dazzling range of colour and intricate patterns, would have taken months, perhaps even a year, to complete. Iona returned in 1992 with the book of kells, a concept album with several tracks based on pages from the eponymous book. The book may, in fact, have been created in the late 8th century on the island of iona in scotland, where a monastery had been founded by my namesake st colmcille, or st columba or columkiller as.
Notes tucows, inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access. Iona, the vikings and the making of the book of kells. Its pages, or as they are called, folios are made from vellum. Set up your profile to see when friends have played an album or playlist. Classic iona cd with waves of music and the singing of joanne hogg which rides the waves and. Albums are presented in chronological order starting with the most recent. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century.
Iona cd the book of kells 1992 word uk ltd rare upc. This is a 2002 remastered reissue of the 1992 book of kells. It is probable that the illumination was begun in the late 8th century at the irish monastery on the scottish island of iona and that after a viking raid the. Iona s second studio album, as the title suggests, is a concept piece based on the book of kells. Your item will be previously owned but still in great condition. See details iona the book of kells 1992 cd forefront orig press rare.
This article explores three new lines of argument, all leading to the island monastery of hy. Journey into the morn cd value guaranteed from ebays biggest seller. Faith cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Feb 23, 2012 faith cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Kells from iona enjoy all the music albums and top video tracks of iona here on frogtoon music. Edit release all versions of this release new submission. With a staggering 73 minutes of music on the cd it is a rather daunting listening experience with possibly two or maybe three too many ambient, billowing instrumentals to hold together with any kind of programming coherence.
The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. Northumbria, eastern scotland, and the monastery of hy our lona have all been suggested. The book of kells is in fact a copy of the new testament of the bible. Iona the book of kells lyrics and tracklist genius. To be honesti dont know what the book of kells is, but based on the song titles i would venture to say that it is a biblical reference. The book of kells is a progressive rock album by iona. I stand on ground ive walked before to seek the way and see the night become the dawn to show the path the goose has flown a time will come and truth reveal the glory of.
Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. Distributed in the usa by forefront communications group. Classic iona cd with waves of music and the singing of joanne hogg which rides the waves and at times pierces through them. The book of kells is a music studio album recording by iona prog folk progressive rock released in 1992 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The book turning darkness into light when iona was. Iona the book of kells promotional cd 1992, cd discogs. Cds by this celtic group i now own three of their cds are a welcome addition to my collection. The book of kells was probably produced early in the 9th century by the monks of iona. This is a new, unopened cd in its original packaging. Terl bryant took over on drums and percussion for this album after the departure of frank van essen.