iona-digest Thursday, January 28 1999 Volume 1999 : Number 006 . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List (digest) http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 15:16:51 EST From: ReasRod@aol.com Subject: Re: [iona] Miscellaneous . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ In a message dated 1/27/99 11:59:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, college@britlinks.co.uk writes: << I have received four of the Eden's Bridge products (I believe that so far that's all of them) and agree that canned or contrived are good words for them. I found them to be celtic-lite, and rather weak on substance. The Christmas album is probably the best of the bunch, but they sometimes seem like a band to fill a record company roster rather than producing organic music >> My sentiments exactly! These just seem like "nice" celtic music. something to add to all the other bands that have jumped on the celtic bandwagon. And that's too bad because there appears to be some great talent there. The songs are pretty - good for background music, but nothing very exciting. I was dissappointed. - -Janet ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 20:21:26 -0500 (EST) From: Frank Blades Subject: [iona] I Stand Corrected... . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ Maybe Iona don't want to be promoted... Hmmm... the idea never even entered my head!!! It would make a lot of sense - even if the concept to me makes no sense at all. Maybe there's more to this Christianity thing than prayers and psalms... Always thought you were all nutters;) Seriously, I guess I will stand corrected and not attempt the analyse Iona's motives by my own standards. It won't stop me promoting their music because I feel that the more people who hear it the better. BUT I won't get stressed out that they don't care... On with the show... Has anyone got a URL for Forefront Joanna's label (if that's not a stupid question)? Frank - ---------------------- Frank BladesAlternate View http://listen.to/alternate.view ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 15:43:38 -0500 From: Michael Phythian Subject: [iona] Iona Are A Pain In the Butt! . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ Just to put my three pennyworth - Iona are rockstars in our eyes but to earn a living they have to do a lot= of work - speaking with Troy as a friend I rarely see because he's playin= g musician for various others, similarly his wife and daughter miss him too= . He mentioned to me about a web-site of his own and with him having been t= o art school and his sister being a designer, I tried to encourage him to d= o it...... but he hasn't time, he mentioned about it to me again in front o= f Midge Ure's web mistress, I declined but she said 'yes' - I don't have th= e time or ability to do him justice, but at least she'll do it! They are all working very hard and I for one try to support them without knocking them too much for little slips in etiquette. Mick ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:55:35 -0500 From: ussgreen@worldpath.net Subject: [iona] (no subject) . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ Hear hear!-About the Iona page dispute-forget who's to 'blame'- What a shame that a supposedly 'nonbeliever' has to point out the obvious to us-that FIRST we approach each other one to one BEFORE needing the support(?) of,and exposure to,others. ('need'ing?) On a sunnier front-I like the point of view of "MAdam Carl" on the new instrument emphasis- that it's a chance for Iona to experiment and remain fresh and excited about their music. Let's face it-we all get a little bored with what we do repeatedly sometimes. I, too,wish that Iona was a little more responsive to the 'net side of things. But maybe they are as stretched for time as some of us are! So I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. As for being reluctant to take advantage of 'net publicity and being conscious of every avenue of means to promote themselves, doesn't that possibly mean that they are not making the pursuit of earthly fame and fortune their primary objective? And maybe the long layoff between albums means the same! So then maybe we should celebrate that! And pray that Iona NEVER sells out to the world. Yes, they should reach out , especially to nonbelievers and seekers but never at the cost of spiritual balance. And sometimes that means limits-on time spent away from family,church,pursuing the almighty dollar(or pound!). I think I'm preaching what I need to hear myself! This is my first submission- I hope I didn't tick anybody off! Iona is the best and I sure hope they can squeeze in one quick tour of the USA this year. I went to Cornerstone to see them in '96 and '97. The long trip was well worth it!! I also stopped at New Jersey on my way back to my home state of New Hampshire and went to a concert they held there before heading back to the UK. What a night to remember. In '96, I went to the UK and met and visited for quite a while with David Fitzgerald and met his family at Norfolk at his home church. What a very nice man. And REAL! And his music, along with that of Adrian Snell that night, (City of Peace tour) was wonderful. Well, I never expected to be sharing all that when I sat down! Go with God Iona fans. Jesus is Lord! ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:20:14 -0800 From: Nic Caciappo Subject: [iona] Eden's Bridge . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ James Stewart wrote: > I have received four of the Eden's Bridge products (I believe that so far > that's all of them) and agree that canned or contrived are good words for > them. I found them to be celtic-lite, and rather weak on substance. When I first heard Eden's Bridge I thought they were just "okay". The first two albums ("Celtic Worship" and "Celtic Psalms") were a little weak in my opinion, especially when compared to Iona. It's difficult NOT to compare to Iona because they used members of Iona and in fact borrowed from the basic concept of Iona. I found it hard to take them seriously, especially because every album they've released starts with the word "Celtic". But then I heard the newest album, "Celtic Praise", which is a very good album and a great pacifier until Iona come out with a new album. Just listen to track #6 "Every Heart"(9:34), that's pure Iona. I am however a little miffed that they "stole" from Iona, the concept and now the drums of Terl. But I suppose I should look at it a different way..... we now have two Iona's! : ) Nic ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 20:11:28 EST From: GYepyk1@aol.com Subject: Re: Re: [iona] Miscellaneous . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ In a message dated 1/27/99 12:25:48 PM, ReasRod@aol.com wrote: <> My term for them: Celtic Muzak. What you'd hear if you were on an elevator in the British Isles... Don't get me wrong, I like them, and I think they have talent, they just don't have the impact of the greatest Christian Band to grace this earth. ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:33:37 -0800 From: "Charles Crossley, Jr." Subject: Re: [iona] I Stand Corrected... . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ >On with the show... Has anyone got a URL for Forefront Joanna's label >(if that's not a stupid question)? It's www.forefrontrecords.com ;) Charles Crossley, Jr. Oxnard, CA ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 20:13:37 EST From: GYepyk1@aol.com Subject: Re: [iona] I Stand Corrected... . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ In a message dated 1/27/99 12:30:44 PM, you wrote: <> I woud like to commend you on your wisely rendered opinion. Even if you don't agree with something it is clear you can see and understand the other side's opinion. We need more like you... ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 01:45:07 EST From: RLongman1@aol.com Subject: Re: [iona] Joanne Hogg's Upcoming Album . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ In a message dated 27/1/1999 12:47:03 PM, you wrote: <> I hope they do a better job in getting the word out than they have done so far. They have hardly tapped the Celtic market at all out here, nor have I seen any of the usual record-co. support for an album. They seem happy just getting it into the stores, forgetting to let people know it's there. I've done more than my part over the years, on the radio and on line. It's fine for artists to focus on spirituality over publicity; their job is the art. But their *record company and agents* have a job to do, and that job is to get the word out and get people to buy it. That's why they're there. They've got product worthy of the task. Robert Longman, WUSB http://www.spirithome.com/ ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:15:36 -0500 From: "Dulcimer" Subject: [iona] Re: . _ _ _ |(_)| )(_| mailto:musictus@musictus.com Discussion List http://www.gospel.it/iona/ _______________ I think this is ridiculous. Don't you guys got anthing better to do than = to drive other people crazy? Joann and the rest of the band are playing = for God and not for us. We should get our priorities straight. I don't = want to like any human being to point where I make them a hollywood = icon. Please take me off this Iona mailing list. Sorry. No offence given. Just speaking from the heart. I hope Iona has = a blessed life and does not get cursed with a celeberty profile. No = responses please. I will ignore them. I am not out for responses. I = want to live in peace. Terrie ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html ------------------------------ End of iona-digest V1999 #6 *************************** ______________ To unsubscribe send an e-mail command to musictus@musictus.com In the body of the message type ONLY the following: unsubscribe iona-digest or visit http://www.gospel.it/iona/mailingl.html