From Silence

From Silence
Studio album by Troy Donockley & Dave Bainbridge
Released	2005
Recorded	2005
Genre	Instrumental atmospheric ambient, Minimalist celtic folk
Length	56:14
Label	Open Sky Records
Troy Donockley & Dave Bainbridge chronology
When Worlds Collide (2005) From Silence (2005)

From Silence is a progressive rock album by Troy Donockley and Dave Bainbridge. It is an improvised piece recorded in the setting of the Lincoln Cathedral and released in 2005.

Two members of Iona got together in the cathedral to improvise music at the instigation of Voiceprint's Bob Ayling, the result is an hour of atmospheric, Celtic flavoured, quiet music.

This recording shows Troy as a multi-skilled woodwind player. His main instrument is the Uilleann Pipes also adding Low Whistles, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Keys, Cittern and Mandolin. His musical partner here is his colleague from Iona the guitarist and keyboard player Dave Bainbridge.

Critical reception

Gary Hill of Music Street Journal said: "As can be expected, much of the music here has a decidedly Celtic sound. The sound the two artists achieve is quite pretty and sedate." ^[1]

Personnel

Band

• Troy Donockley - Uilleann Pipes, Low Whistles, Acoustic Guitars, Tin Whistles, Vocals
• Dave Bainbridge - Piano, electric guitars, bouzouki

Track listing

Disc - Total Time 56:14

1. From Silence: Part One – 9:45
2. From Silence: Part Two – 6:15
3. From Silence: Part Three – 15:51
4. From Silence: Part Four – 9:04
5. From Silence: Part Five – 9:44
6. From Silence: Part Six – 5:35

Release details

• 2005, UK, Open Sky OPENVP5CD

References

1. Hill, Gary. "Troy Donockley and Dave Bainbridge | from silence". Music Street Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2025.