They are contemporaries of fellow Celtic artists Enya and Clannad; however, Iona's works are also influenced heavily by jazz-fusion, prog-rock and ancient Christian themes.
For Iona's 1990 debut album, the band added: drummer Terl Bryant, bassist Nick Beggs (former bassist of Kajagoogoo) and several studio musicians -- Fiona Davidson (Celtic harp), Peter Whitfield (strings), Troy Donockley (Uillean pipes) and Frank Van Essen (tuned percussion). The self-titled album received very little press, even in their home country, though a Dutch network compiled a documentary based on Iona, the band and the island.
Two years later, Iona returned with "Book of Kells", and the album was praised by North American critics
as well as those of the British Isles. David Fitzgerald left in 1992 to pursue a degree in music and, as a result, Iona lost much of its jazz influences by the following year's Beyond These Shores. The group made up for Fitzgerald's absence, however, by inviting Robert Fripp to guest on the album. Both albums also featured former Kajagoogoo bassist/stickist Nick Beggs. A contract with England's Alliance Music led to "Journey into the Morn"; the album was released in 1996 in the U.S. and Canada, and was listed among the top five folk albums in Q Magazine's Year End Review. "Heaven's Bright Sun", a live album, came the following year, then "Woven Cord" in 2000, and "Open Sky" in 2001.
Their latest release, new to 2007, is called "The Circling Hour".
iona has been a Leipzig, Germany based postrock-band from 2005-2010 that now reemerges as The Yuki Rush. https://ionanoise.bandcamp.com/album/a-noise
There is also a Romanian experimental / hip hop band who also go by the name "Iona",
Let The Waters Flow
Iona Lyrics
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Let the waters flow
Let the waters flow
Let the waters flow
The lyrics to Iona's song "Let The Waters Flow" evoke a sense of spiritual and emotional release. Water is often a symbol of cleansing and purification in many cultures and religions, such as baptism in Christianity. The repetition of the phrase "let the waters flow" encourages the listener to surrender to these cleansing forces and let go of any emotional or spiritual burdens they may be carrying. The lyrics may also be interpreted as a call to connect with nature and the natural flow of life.
Additionally, the use of the word "waters" instead of just "water" adds a sense of depth and vastness to the imagery. This could be seen as a reference to the interconnectedness of all things and the infinite nature of the universe. Overall, the lyrics to "Let The Waters Flow" invite the listener to release any tension or negativity and embrace a sense of peace and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the waters flow
Allow the rivers, lakes and oceans to move freely without obstruction
Let the waters flow
Don't suppress the natural flow of water systems
Let the waters flow
Allow for adequate hydration of the earth
Let the waters flow
Recognize the importance of water as a vital resource
Contributed by Nathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alyson Kelly
on Revelation
Revelation
by Iona
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Waiting for the Spirit of Truth to tell
Power on Earth to stand in the face of hell
Waiting for the sky to clear
Waiting for the Son to appear
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Learning the purifying flame
Regeneration after the growing pain
Longing for the words to flow
Longing for the world to know
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your, your, your
Revelation