Renowned flute and saxophone player Dave Fitzgerald was a founding member of Iona, but left to pursue classical music studies. After completing his master's degree in music he began recording collaborative projects with fellow musicians, revealing his love of the liturgical tradition. Teaming up with fellow ex-Iona member Dave Bainbridge (guitar, keyboard), and using wind and reed instruments as voices, together they provide a meditative backdrop for the reading of poetry by Anglican Canon Dave Adam. The theme of Adam's work, rooted in Celtic spirituality, is awareness of God's presence in the mundane affairs of everyday life.
Track listing
"Open My Eyes" – 6:14
"Fire And Water" – 4:03
"Hymn Of The Universe" – 8:32
"Though The Dawn Breaks" – 4:18
"Upon A Path Of Light" – 2:11
"A Further Shore" – 4:54
"I Arise Today (Through The Strength Of Heaven)" – 2:34
"The Lightener Of The Stars" – 3:59
"On The Wings Of The Morning" – 5:45
"King Of Moon, Sun And Stars" – 7:19
"Caim" – 1:59
"A World Within A World – 10:52
Personnel
Band
Dave Bainbridge - Keyboards, Piano, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bouzouki, Star Bells, Indian Bells, Vocal and Choral arrangements
Dave Fitzgerald - Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxophones, Flute, Chinese Flutes, Irish Whistles, Flageolet
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