{"product_id":"iona-beyond-these-shores-2xlp","title":"Iona: Beyond These Shores 2xLP","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePRE-ORDER CUSTOMERS: Orders are expected to begin shipping the week of September 25, 2026. Any items purchased with this pre-order will not ship until the week of September 25, 2026 as well. All items are mockups and final product may vary slightly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis very special edition: 180 gram, GREEN vinyl is a limited edition 100 units worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend pre-ordering, before they are all sold out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBEYOND these SHORES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining many of IONA’s most loved songs, ‘Shores’ has been newly remastered for its first ever vinyl release and includes 3 bonus tracks and stunning new artwork in a 2 disk gatefold sleeve format.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is evidence to suggest that almost a thousand years before Columbus’ discovery of America, the mighty Atlantic sea may have been crossed by monks sailing from Ireland in boats constructed of leather and wood. The story of the voyage (Navigatio) of Saint Brendan remains one of the most intriguing in Celtic literature. It stands as a unique record of a Christian sea-going culture whose unshakable trust in God’s Divine Providence led them to undertake the most hazardous journeys of faith. Several tracks on this album are inspired by Brendan’s Voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Their music seems to draw from the collective memories of an entire race of people - ‘Beyond These Shores’ is all that and more. It is a modern day masterpiece.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillboard (USA), February 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you like seriously melodic, emotional, powerful music then you must have this album ... simply stunning\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWondrous Stories, January 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Very much for lovers of good high quality music that doesn't pander to fashion\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeedback Magazine, March 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A rock band full of imagination ... a band which is continuing to grow day by day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarquee Magazine (Japan), September 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE A\u003cbr\u003e1. Prayer On The Mountain\u003cbr\u003e2. Treasure\u003cbr\u003e3. Brendan’s Voyage (Navigatio)\u003cbr\u003e4. Edge Of The World\u003cbr\u003e5. Today\u003cbr\u003e6. View Of The Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE B\u003cbr\u003e1. Bird Of Heaven\u003cbr\u003e2. Murlough Bay\u003cbr\u003e3. Burning Like Fire\u003cbr\u003e4. Adrift\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE C\u003cbr\u003e1. Beachy Head\u003cbr\u003e2. Machrie Moor\u003cbr\u003e3. Healing\u003cbr\u003e4. Brendan’s Return\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE D\u003cbr\u003e1. Beyond These Shores\u003cbr\u003e2. Bird of Heaven (2007 remix)\u003cbr\u003e3. Machrie Moor (solo harp)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePERSONNEL:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOANNE HOGG - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards\u003cbr\u003eDAVE BAINBRIDGE - Guitars, Piano, Keyboards\u003cbr\u003eNICK BEGGS - Chapman stick, Bass guitars, Ashbory Bass TERL BRYANT - Drums, Percussion\u003cbr\u003eMIKE HAUGHTON - Saxophones, Flute, Whistle, Recorder, Vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPECIAL GUESTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Fripp - Guitars, Frippertronics\u003cbr\u003eFrank Van Essen - Violin on ‘Machrie Moor’\u003cbr\u003ePeter Whitfield - Violins, Viola\u003cbr\u003eTroy Donockley - Uilleann pipes, Low Whistles, E-Bow Guitar on ‘Adrift’\u003cbr\u003eFiona Davidson - Celtic Harp\u003cbr\u003eDebbie Bainbridge - Oboe String Ensemble:\u003cbr\u003eFrancis Cummings Violin\u003cbr\u003eMansell Morgan Violin  \u003cbr\u003eRichard Williamson Viola\u003cbr\u003eAnna Frazer Cello\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Hoyle Cello\u003cbr\u003eRebecca Whettan Cello\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded and mixed between May and October 1993 by Nigel Palmer at The Cutting Rooms, Manchester Additional Recording at Moles Studio, Bath. Piano recorded on location at St Anne’s Church, Manchester\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemastered for vinyl by Nigel Palmer, Lowlands Masters, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by: DAVE BAINBRIDGE,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCo-Produced by NIGEL PALMER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject Coordination for Open Sky Records: Robin Baxter-Ayling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject design and sleeve concepts: Dave Bainbridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayout and artworks: Michael Inns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs: Dave Bainbridge and Mary Fleeson\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Sky Records","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":54349791691065,"sku":"OSR-322118","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/9436\/7801\/files\/IONA_BeyondTheseShores_PACKSHOT_GREEN_LOWRES_1a2be4b0-b138-4a9a-9147-f11c79a40659.jpg?v=1787235287","url":"https:\/\/open-sky-records.myshopify.com\/products\/iona-beyond-these-shores-2xlp","provider":"Open Sky Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}