- Audio CD (30 Jun 1997)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: 3 Cord
- ASIN: B00002716R
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 413,088 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Another remarkable Iona album. This one brings together a whole mix of Iona's range of songs. Though not quite capturing the amazing experience that seeing Iona live is, it has some of the feel. 'Reels' especially shows off their musical ability with a rocky, folky instrumental. How their fingers move so fast is beyond me. The layering of pipes, sax and guitar is amazing. GO AND GET THIS NOW - AS WELL AS ALL THE STUDIO ALBUMS
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Simply ethereal!
16 Jun 2001
Format:Audio CD
This Cd shows Iona at their best! The production is flawless, and the choice of songs for this CD shows the wide range of artistry that Iona embraces, from haunting ballads to rocking anthems. All of the musicians play multiple instruments and their skills are amazing. Their flawless and masterful playing ,recorded live, puts most band's studio works, with all the editing, to shame. In my opinion the highlight of the album is "I Will Give My Love an Apple". This traditional Irish ballad begins with Joanne singing acappella, which really gives you an appreciation for one of the finest voices in Celtic music. As the song progresses the music builds until, in traditional Iona fashion, it breaks forth into passionate abandonment. The song closes with Joann's voice solo once again. The only complaint I have with this CD is that it gave me an incredible desire to see this band in concert, which is improbable as they don't come to the US very often. Final word -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Almost missed this jewel
2 Jan 2001
Format:Audio CD
If you view it from the traditional pop/rock point of view, this is very interesting. You hear instruments, you don't here too often. You hear them played in way you don't hear them too often. You hear a female lead singer with a good voice (gives me the same feeling like Anneke from The Gathering). There is solid pop/rock combined with some irish/folk/celtic influences, which are finely integrated, never disturbing but adding to the more introperspective, mellow feeling. You might think "no thanks, I don't like folk songs, I don't like irish traditional songs, etc.", but don't be afraid! First, those influences are not overwhelming, they are nicely interwoven during the whole Live Set in this 2 CD work, fit the feeling, and are presented with that fine voice! So, I think, in contrast of dislike, you will come up to really admire those influences. Second, Iona plays live here. They really make music, the use their instruments, they work with their instruments, you feel the fun, the joy and the power they feel while playing. So, especially on this Live, there is hardly any risk, that you will not be captured by their great performance. From that on, you recognize their interesting lyrics, which adds even more depth. So, if you think, you don't like their style, do yourself a favour and give this Live 2CD a try. There are good chances, you really discover a new jewel here. Same happend to me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Best Kept Secret in Modern Music
20 Dec 2000
Format:Audio CD
Iona is SUPER [see my review of 'Beyond These Shores'] BUT this LIVE album is SUPER-DUPER good! They are the finest live performers EVER. Listen to the live version of 'Treasure' on this double CD...then listen to the original on 'Beyond These Shores.' You'll see what I mean! Highlights on this CD: The performances of these songs: Chi-Rho, Today, the irish reels and the acapella song 'I Gave My Love An Apple' and the extended set called Triology. And to add another feather to their cap they have a new CD [Fall 2000] called 'Woven Cord' with a full orchestra that is amazing. Iona: music with meaning superbly done for the glory of the 3-in-one!! Get it--you'll be glad you did!
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