- The Book of Kells (album)
Infobox Album | Name = The Book of Kells
Type =Album
Artist = Iona
Released = 1992 Remaster Rereleased3 November ,2003
Recorded = Various Locations, early 1992
Genre =Progressive rock ,Celtic rock ,Christian rock
Length = 72:21
Label =What Records , label ofWord Records
Producer = Dave Bainbridge
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:c9ex975dkrst link] | Last album = "Iona" (1990) "Iona Re-Master" (2003)
This album = "The Book Of Kells" (1992) ---- Re-Master" (2003)
Next album = "Beyond These Shores " (1993) "Beyond These Shores Re-Master" (2003)The Book of Kells is a
progressive rock album by Iona. Released in 1992.The Book of Kells , an 8th century manuscript filled with lush pictures illustrating theGospels , possibly originating from the monastery atIona .Again the recording process moved round the country for suitable facilities:
*Wildlife Studio, Ipswich - (Engineer Nigel Palmer)
*Studio 2, Leeds - (Engineer Rob Price)
*Kensington Temple Church - (Engineer Nigel Palmer) for the "Heavenly Hosts"The recording was remastered for the 2002 release "" and later re-released on
Open Sky Records as a standalone album.__NOTOC__
Personnel
Band
*
Joanne Hogg - Vocals, Keyboards
*Dave Bainbridge - Keyboards, Guitar, Chimes
*Nick Beggs - Chapman stick, Bass guitar, Small Cymbals
*Terl Bryant - Drums, Percussion
*Dave Fitzgerald - Saxophone, Flageolets, Flute, Piccolo, Chinese Flutes, Dizi, SuonaAdditional Musicians and Special Guests
*
Frank van Essen - Drums, Percussion, Violin
*Troy Donockley - Uilleann pipes, Low Whistles
*Fiona Davidson - Celtic Harp
*Peter Whitfield - Ensemble Violins, Viola
*Kensington Temple Church congregation - "Heavenly Hosts"Track listing
*Disc - Total Time 72:21
#Kells Opening Theme – 4:18
#Revelation – 4:38
#Mathew-The Man – 11:54
#Chi-Rho – 4:39
#Mark-The Lion – 3:29
#The River Flows – 5:01
#Luke-The Calf – 4:03
#Virgin and Child – 3:16
#Temptation – 4:34
#The Arrest-Gethsemane – 3:49
#Trinity-The Godhead – 6:09
#John-The Eagle – 4:15
#Kells – 5:29
#Eternity-No Beginning No End – 6:47Release Details
*1992, UK, What Records WHAR 1287, Release Date ? ? 1992, LP
*1992, UK, What Records WHAD 1287, Release Date ? ? 1992, CD
*1992, UK, What Records WHAC 1287, Release Date ? ? 1992, Cassette
*1992, USA, Forefront Records FFD-3001, Release Date ? ? 1992, CD
*2003, UK, Open Sky Records OPENVP2CD, Release Date 3 November 2003, CD
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