BEYOND these SHORES

Containing 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.

There 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.

"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."

Billboard (USA), February 1994

"If you like seriously melodic, emotional, powerful music then you must have this album ... simply stunning"

Wondrous Stories, January 1994

"Very much for lovers of good high quality music that doesn't pander to fashion"

Feedback Magazine, March 1994

"A rock band full of imagination ... a band which is continuing to grow day by day."

Marquee Magazine (Japan), September 1994

SIDE A

1. Prayer On The Mountain
2. Treasure
3. Brendan’s Voyage (Navigatio)
4. Edge Of The World
5. Today
6. View Of The Islands

SIDE B

1. Bird Of Heaven
2. Murlough Bay
3. Burning Like Fire
4. Adrift

SIDE C

1. Beachy Head
2. Machrie Moor
3. Healing
4. Brendan’s Return

SIDE D

1. Beyond These Shores
2. Bird of Heaven (2007 remix)
3. Machrie Moor (solo harp)

PERSONNEL:

JOANNE HOGG - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards DAVE BAINBRIDGE - Guitars, Piano, Keyboards NICK BEGGS - Chapman stick, Bass guitars, Ashbory Bass TERL BRYANT - Drums, Percussion MIKE HAUGHTON - Saxophones, Flute, Whistle, Recorder, Vocals

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Robert Fripp - Guitars, Frippertronics Frank Van Essen - Violin on ‘Machrie Moor’ Peter Whitfield - Violins, Viola Troy Donockley - Uilleann pipes, Low Whistles, E-Bow Guitar on ‘Adrift’ Fiona Davidson - Celtic Harp Debbie Bainbridge - Oboe String Ensemble: Francis Cummings Violin Mansell Morgan Violin
Richard Williamson Viola Anna Frazer Cello Christopher Hoyle Cello Rebecca Whettan Cello

Recorded 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

Remastered for vinyl by Nigel Palmer, Lowlands Masters, 2023

Produced by: DAVE BAINBRIDGE,

Co-Produced by NIGEL PALMER

Project Coordination for Open Sky Records: Robin Baxter-Ayling

Project design and sleeve concepts: Dave Bainbridge

Layout and artworks: Michael Inns

Additional photographs: Dave Bainbridge and Mary Fleeson