It's the first time I see someone react to one of my favorite bands of all times: IONA. I am so glad you did, and I loved how you just let yourself sink into the song. IONA is ,in my opinion, the most underrated band I ever heard of. They deserve much more exposure than they ever got. Cheers!

The words to Encircling are taken from an ancient prayer by St. Patrick called the Breastplate. Joanne Hogg is a strong Christian whose father was a minister. I've loved their music since 1999.

One of my favorite songs of all time - generally in my top 3... I love it obsessively. The song is grouped into three parts of the breastplate prayer it is trying to invoke (Lorica, Tara and Caim) - hence the lack of sitting still. Re: Fripp - he did appear on other tracks on the album, credited with 'Frippertronics'. Re: the guitar solo; it was meant to evoke a spiritual battle, and is uncharacteristic of Dave's playing - he played far more unhinged and aggressive than normal.

Iona is one of my ultimate favorite performers!! I've been listening to her music/band for many years; she has the voice of an angel, and the videos are superior. I am especially fond of, "Treasure; where your treasure is there lies your heart." The music is a combination of divine harmony and then some metal to give it an awesome balance. I love it, and I always will. I am glad you are featuring Iona. :)

@user-dh1ou8pv1z

8 ай бұрын

"Heaven's Bright Sun" is an awesome album; no matter what, you will love each song.

Iona's music is delicate, beautiful and powerful. Dave Bainbridge is one of my favorite guitarists. He also plays the keyboard. He was Iona's main composer. He has been a member of Strawbs since 2015.

@scottmcgregor562

3 жыл бұрын

Did you hear his solo album released a couple years ago?? It's mind blowing.

@thecentralscrutinizer5730

3 жыл бұрын

Aki this is awesome! Looking up their catalog now

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottmcgregor562 Not yet. I only have Veil of Gossamer (2004). I will check others.

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

@@thecentralscrutinizer5730 I recommend you Revelation, Edge of the world (live),Wave after Wave. Enjoy !

@ChrisEchoes

Жыл бұрын

Well, Strawbs is still on an extended hiatus and pretty much not active but Bainbridge is very active as the guitar player / additional keyboard player with British progband Lifesigns. Do look them up, highly recommended. Very melodic.

Fun fact: Troy Donockley (the flutist/bagpipes player/acoustic guitarist) is now in the very famous Symphonic Metal band called Nightwish.

@deanwolfechannel

Жыл бұрын

that IS a fun fact!

Iona are one of my fave bands since the 80s when they started. Led by their Maestro, Dave Bainbridge, who has worked with The Strawbs, Lifesigns and Neal Morse, and is an all round good bloke. He has been appearing in the best prog musicians polls lately for both his dazzling guitar work and beautiful keyboard soundscapes. Iona are no more, but Dave has made possibly his best, most proggy album called "To The Far Away". He has also produced for others including Dave Brons who creates similar celtic-tinged folk-prog. Beautiful stuff.

@mrz80

6 ай бұрын

Dave's selling "To The Far Away" both on physical media and as a download (WAV files, no less!). Buying THAT right the heck NOW. :D

Nick Beggs, who was playing bass with Steven Wilson, played stick with this band in their first album. Really love them.

@robmiller2811

4 ай бұрын

Not their first album "Iona" but their second and third "Book of Kells" and "Beyond these Shores"

Just looking at some of the album covers behind, it’s all the sort of stuff that I play on my Sunday evening radio show, but I’ve been an Iona fan for 28 years, and a radio presenter for only three years, and counting. I play music like this for those that appreciate it. It’s a genuine privilege!

Equally brilliant live. I saw them in a bar called the fleece and firkin in Bristol, UK. Back in 94, when the bass player was a guy called Nick beggs, I think. He was in an 80s group called kaja googoo.

Great Christian Celtic band!! Listen to “Flight of the Goose - Live 1996”

Cool reaction, loved the way you immersed yourself into it. IONA has been my favorite band since the 90's and this song is simply breathtakingly sublime. Another one you would find captivating is Matthew the Man. Bainbridge and company really bring beauty to their craft…it's is SO art!

@deanwolfechannel

3 ай бұрын

Thanks donny

This album was my introduction to Iona not long after it was first released. I always considered this song one of the best on the album - which was a tour-de-force of Celtic flavored Prog-rock! The guitarist/pianist/composer Dave Bainbridge is still active and teamed up of late with Sally Minnear whose father was a giant with Gentle Giant!

Beautiful and intriguing!

Very beautiful track!

I can't say I ever expected to hear dulcimer in a prog track, but goddamn, it works! I really dig this. 100% agreed on the Loreena McKennitt vibes. (Fun personal fact: my favorite poem is one that Loreena McKennitt put to music, The Highwayman) Having grown up inundated with Celtic music, I just love this. Guess I gotta dive into their back catalog. Also, major Porcupine Tree vibes from the guitar solo around the halfway mark!

🌌 *CELESTIAL 🔥 FIRE* , *Veil of Gosssmer*, & *To the Far Away* are absolute must experience by Dave Bainbridge 🎸🎹✨

@deanwolfechannel

3 ай бұрын

I had a guitar teacher who played with Maynard Ferguson

@maynardferguson_aficionado6309

3 ай бұрын

@@deanwolfechannel He only had a handful of guitarists thru the years. Let me me guess. Tom Rizzo, John Chiodini, Micheal Higgins , Tom “Boomer” Bevan ?

@deanwolfechannel

3 ай бұрын

Tom seems to ring a bell but I'll have to think hard. It was in St.Catharines at walter ostenek music store. It was probably only a handful of lessons and then he had to move or leave town. He was the best and last guitar teacher I ever had. I went thruogh 10 to find him, no exaggeration. I was almost heart broken.

I have followed this band since their first album in the states. For some mind bending guitar from the amazing David Bainbridge, check out their live performance of "Inside My Heart". This band definitely needs some more love. FYI. I believe that their bass player was originally in the new wave band Kajagoogoo.

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a box set. I love “Inside My heart” . I also love live performance of “Castlerigg-Reels”. Troy's Gaita playing is amazing !

@thecentralscrutinizer5730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aki-Ho how much was the box set?

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

@@thecentralscrutinizer5730 ＄200 Amazon Japan looks cheaper than USA(＄271)

@scott_an

2 жыл бұрын

Nick was their bass player on their earlier recordings... the bassist on this tune was Tim Harries.

Beautiful! It's like the stuff I've been listening to lately: Dzivia, Osi and the Jupiter, Lunatic Soul, Heilung, etc... Beautiful old-world music.

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

I checked Dzivia. Beautiful ! Wonderful ! Thanks. I will check others. This song for you. “IONA edge of the world”

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

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Linda música

I get some new age vibes from some of this, probably because celtic styles are fairly common in some new age music. With that said, I do have a wildcard wednesday suggestion to throw in, since it is a NEW AGE music suggestion for react (which would definitely be something different). Native American style New Age music. It's more enjoyable than it sounds really, from this particular husband/wife duo. Artist: AH*NEE*MAH Song: The Red Tower

@deanwolfechannel

3 жыл бұрын

cool, will do

Something very ethereal about this band. Like Cocteau twins crossed with Enya crossed with Rush. Or a Christian dead can dance

@deanwolfechannel

3 ай бұрын

Cool---- I've got another Iona song I'm going to react to in the next week!

Do Swans To Be Kind, please!! Love from Brazil

@deanwolfechannel

3 жыл бұрын

yes, this month a swans song, I promise, but it'll be bring the sun/toussaint...

@deanwolfechannel

2 жыл бұрын

ok, it's up!

Very nice! The vocalist reminds me of Enya.Aki check ADAYA New Land album. Oh this also reminded me of Afro Celt Sound System

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! , the fusion of Celtic music and Afro is very unique. I like it very much. Adaya has a special atmosphere. Thanks.

@thecentralscrutinizer5730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aki-Ho I like your musical taste man! ,🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

@@thecentralscrutinizer5730 I like your musical taste too. I checked Afro Celt Sound System - Release (feat. Sinéad O'Connor) This song is interesting because it has the same melody as Iona's Castlerigg-Reels

@thecentralscrutinizer5730

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I discovered Release on the Stigmata soundtrack in 1999. I'm a big fan of soundtracks

@mackuz

Жыл бұрын

She did recorded celtic worship album with Moya Brennan, Enya's sister.

Brilliant band but not as well known as they should have been. They are one of a group of progressive rock bands who sit on the boundaries of folk but with overtones of Pink Floyd which also includes the band Mostly Autumn . Troy Donockley the Pipe and whistles player played for both bands and was a key member of Iona up until the last album. He is now the multi instrumentalist and support singer for Nightwish the Finnish Symphonic Metal band and continues to add a Celtic dimension even in that heavier genre. Mostly Autumn are definitely worth listening to and are even more Pink Floyd like and Nightwish are also worth a listen as many of their songs have a progressive structure ( though they come with a vociferous and slightly zealot like fan base so be prepared for that if you react to them)

@deanwolfechannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I will get to nightwish

@Aki-Ho

3 жыл бұрын

Nightwish is very popular Progressive Metal band. It was a pity that Hietara left. I love Troy's Pipe performances.

@jennifer9047

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanwolfechannel I have a Nightwish tune I've been wanting to recommend... I'll send you an email, Dean

@deanwolfechannel

3 жыл бұрын

Do it

@scifimonkey3

3 жыл бұрын

Dean, I would also recommend as an introduction ‘unquiet tears’ by Mostly Autumn. The opening track from the album’ The Ghost Moon Orchestra’

The drums included a plastic bucket. 😅