IONA - HERE I STAND - FROM DVD "IONA"

[baldrbraa]

I hate intros.

[Ionagraingermusic]

My name is Iona :)

[CuffedJeans]

I just absolutely love this group. Quite a few years back during the period in my life when I made an attempt to follow Christ, I discovered Iona. I collected several styles of contemporary Christian music then but none has made an impact on me and stayed with me like the contemplative and inspirational sound of Iona. I had since at times reverted to my old way of godless living, but I could never at any time get rid of my Iona music.

[rgouette]

lovely tune

[dhavhe84]

regardless of the Christianity, their job is amazing no matter if you are Christian or not their music is so envolving and their sound is so special

this band deserves to be more popular, if you like good music you should listen to their albums, a perfect mix of rock+jazz+celtic music simply amazing

btw i'm not christian =)

[nojsc]

@dhavhe84 If you were to suddenly die, do you know where you'd go? If you say yes, how do you know? If you say no, you can know where you'd go. Jesus said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life" (John 6:47). Do you believe Jesus is the Messiah; God come in the flesh?

[cuttlefisch]

I love Iona as well as Loreena McKennit, Enya, Blackmore's Night, Kate Bush and several others.

[Onoroian]

Here I stand, looking out to sea Where a thousand souls have prayed And a thousand lives were laid on the sand Were laid on the sand Years have passed, since they have died And The Word shall last And the Wild Goose shall fly Shall fly Here I stand, looking out to sea And I say a prayer That the Wild Goose will come to me That the Wild Goose will come to me

[strav12]

Soul shuddering.

[celticwarrior4christ]

Its not about the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not referred to in the plural form,when she sings about the wild goose,they left and died.It refers to the Irish who left to fight in other countries war after the English destroy the Irish royal system,they were called the Wild Geese. I am Irish,Born Again Christian who lives in Ireland.Iona is famous,St Columba founded an order there of monks.Famous for the Book of Kells and the Viking raids that destroyed the order.

[celticwarrior4christ]

From an Irish person living in Ireland and I am a Born Again Christian. I also have a degree in History.What the song is referring to is the "wild geese" or "wild goose",it is not a symbol of the Holy Spirit.Since when is the Holy Spirit referred to in plural"they went away and died". Quick Irish history lesson for ye. Iona is an island in the Northeast between Ireland and Scotland in the Irish Sea.It had a order of monks there under St. Columba.

[amacdougall01]

USA TOUR DATES 2010

19 JUNE, 4:15-6:00 pm - NearFest, Bethlehem, PA, USA

20 JUNE, 7:00 PM - The Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth Street. Loveland, CO 80537

27 JUNE - West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane, Elgin, IL 60124

28 JUNE - Zeke's (on the campus of Iowa State University)

3329 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, USA

21-29 JUNE - further USA tour dates to be announced soon

30 JUNE-3 JULY, 11.30pm-1am - Gallery Stage, Cornerstone Festival, Bushnell, Illinois

[nammasuke]

That music is so peaceful. It's like a breeze of beauty just crossed my way today.

[SpikeJKD]

I just love Ionas' music...it's so emotional!!!

[unclesmash]

in one word...

awesome !!! :-)

[muscleskevster]

Praise God for the music of Iona. It marks many chapters in my life and still moves me.

[jamesmcguinness1]

nice but not a patch on capercaillie

[travisgay53]

Brought tears to my eyes as I watched the video as I longed for Holy Spirit (Wild Goose) to not only fill me but rest upon me.

[JCking777]

okey! thanks for letting me know!;) god bless!

[JCking777]

my question is?? were is she singing about?? about a wild goose who shall come to her?? what kind of meaning? please tell me.. because are they christians or not? are they singing about JESUS or ?? about a wild goose???

[AndrewPadgett42]

Iona is a Christian band. According to tradition, the wild goose is an Irish symbol for the Holy Spirity

[weeweelegs]

great song and video

[JamesHeal2]

Jo looks so much younger!

[Schoppenschorsche]

This really is chillout-music! Very nice.

[someleili]

ou wow...

[willemien403]

wat nou BOO, afgezien van het truttige begin, verder een wereldband. met niet alleen maar landscapemusic maar ook geweldige rocky nummers

[Tipsyfire]

BOO!

[2000fraser2000]

LoL FBI Warning

[nezo36]

"The band covers a number of styles including Celtic, progressive rock and even jazz and Christian elements." Even Christian elements? That's putting mildly. I don't think you can understand this band unless you realize that the isle of Iona is an extremely important place in Celtic Christianity. And you can't fully understand the song unless you realize that the wild goose is the Celtic symbol for the Holy Spirit. " I say a prayer that the wild goose shall come to me."

[bluesuntoday]

I love the FBI warnings not to copy it.

[Krittikas]

Beautiful music & shots of Iona, and yes, the text scrolling at bottom spoils it. Can it please be removed? Or placed at end of movie, in a single screen?

[prayforscotland]

One of the best from Iona! I have to agree that the scrolling text takes away from an absolutely beautiful video.

[CeLeStiaLMySTiC]

~*~ The Visuals On This Video Are Breathtakingly Beautiful And So Is The Music. ~ But The Scrolling Sentences Throughout The Entire Video *Ruined* The Mood Entirely And Was Very *Irritating* And *Distracting*! Just The Website Should Have Been Shown At The Beginning! ~*~

[worldbuddies]

wonderful song

[gwgrant]

Love the band. Wish that whoever did that annoying crawl knew the correct use of apostrophes.

[moodycelt]

always loved this song

[metalzboy]

my favorite Christian band..and i'ma dyed in the wool metalhead..i wish they would come to southern california..this is one of the few bands left i would really like to see

[tjenk2147]

I am from that area of California too. I wish that they also would come to Kansas City. I used to live behind Disneyland. I am so happy to know that I am not the only one who has heard of this group.

[Echdrum]

THank you for adding!