This is from my 4th solo recording 'God Is Love' (for ICC) and is an arrangement (by Tim Oliver & myself) of the worship song (of the same name) by Barry & Batya Segal (Israel). The words of this piece are based upon texts from the Book of Isaiah (Ch 52, v7): 'How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him bringing good news. Proclaim to Zion, Yeshua. Proclaim to Zion, Shalom'. On this recording I am playing a combination of Recorders, Indian & Chinese Flutes, Concert Flute. Other musicians on this track: Tim Oliver - Keyboards, Neil Costello - Guitars, Nick Beggs - Chapman Stick & Terl Bryant - Percussion. All solo recordings are now available on itunes or as part of the four CD box set entitled 'In Paradisum' (Ebb & Flow/ICC Records). 

04 Ma Navu (How Beautiful)

Hineh Lo Yanum (He That Keepeth Israel). Lyrics based on Psalm 121:4 (Melody by Merla Watson). Hineh lo yanum v'lo yisham. Lo yanum, v'lo yisham. Hineh lo yanum v'lo yisham, Shomer Yisrael. (repeat 4x). He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. Neither slumbers nor sleeps. He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. This piece comes from a very special album called 'Sh'ma Yisrael'. It was mostly recorded at West Park Studios in Littlehampton and produced by Martin Smith (from the band Delirious?)in 1994. Some vocal recordings also made at Avi Yaffe Studios in Jerusalem. Musicians & friends involved: Martin Neil (Drums & Percussion), Tim Harries (Basses), Dave Clifton (Guitars), Dave Bainbridge (Keys & Programming) & David Fitzgerald (Flutes, Chinese Flutes, Whistles, Piccolo, Chinese & Middle East Shaum, Saxophones). This is from Barry & Batya's album 'Sh'ma Yisrael' & can be purchased from: www.visionforisrael.com

04 Hineh Lo Yanum (with Barry & Batya Segal & Moriah)

IKOS - Beata Viscera (Perotin c. 1200/Notre Dame Arr' David Fitzgerald). This piece is from my first solo album (called 'Columcille'). On the recording this Medieval Latin Plainchant was performed by the Countertenor Timothy Travers-Brown - then at the Chapel Royal, Windsor Castle). Here is is performed by Claire Tomlin (Monteverdi Choir, The Sixteen & many others). This is the only performance of IKOS captured live (to my knowledge). IKOS was formed following my departure from the band IONA and the subsequent recording of my solo albums ('Columcille', 'Lux Aeterna' & 'Breath Of Heaven'), which also feature these very fine friends & musicians. This concert was also captured on video but I have never seen this. The line up for this set was: David Fitzgerald (Saxes/Woodwinds), Tim Oliver (Keys/Programming), Neil Costello (Guitars), Nick Beggs (Chapman Stick & Bass), Claire Tomlin (Vocals) and Frank Van Essen (Drums/Percussion & Violin).

IKOS: Beata Viscera (Live at Flevo Festival, Holland 1995)

This song is from 'Moriah' - the first part of Adrian's album 'City Of Peace' and was recorded at Moles Studio in Bath, England during the first half of 1995. The work was presented live in Israel, across Europe and the UK (including a Cathedrals tour) during the mid to late 1990's. For more information on 'City Of Peace' and Adrian's work please go to www.adrian-snell.com

O Yerushalayim (with Adrian Snell/from 'City Of Peace')

Kaddish For Bergen Belsen (from 'Alpha + Omega'/Adrian Snell): This was the first piece that I ever recorded with Adrian. We met and recorded these saxophone & flute parts in his home (then in Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire), along with Dave Bainbridge (who I met for the first time) and also my good friend Neil Costello (who plays guitars and engineered this recording). Adrian explained the concept of this album to me and also the background of this opening piece. It was an unforgettable experience and commenced a friendship that has lasted until this day. A Kaddish is an ancient, Jewish hymn of praise to God. It is found in the Jewish prayer service, with the central theme being the magnification and sanctification of God's Name. It is often used or said at mourning rituals in Judaism (in all prayer services) as well as at funerals, where those who are in mourning show that despite their loss they still offer praises to God. Here there are no words, only a musical offering in remembrance of six million men, women & children who were killed in the holocaust of the II World War. Do please look further into the work of Adrian Snell: www.adriansnellmusic.co.uk On this recording: Adrian Snell (Piano & Keyboards), Dave Bainbridge (Keyboard Sampling & programming, piano & keyboards), Neil Costello (Guitars & Guitar Synthesizer, Dave Dowle (Drum programming & drums), Les Moir (Basses), David Fitzgerald (Flutes & Saxophones).

Kaddish For Bergen - Belsen ('Alpha+Omega' with Adrian Snell)

This song is from 'Moriah' - and brings to a close the first part of Adrian's album 'City Of Peace' and was recorded at Moles Studio in Bath, England during the first half of 1995. The work was presented live in Israel, across Europe and the UK (including a Cathedrals tour) during the mid to late 1990's. For more information on 'City Of Peace' and Adrian's work please go to www.adrian-snell.com

You (with Adrian Snell)

'Guns Of Peace' comes almost in the middle of Adrian's epic work 'Alpha & Omega'. It is such a powerful and profoundly moving moment live, musically & lyrically, with forces combined that seek to express the heart of God for His broken world. This recording is part of a number of live performances captured during the 1980's and early 1990's and feature Dave Bainbridge (Keys & Programming), Neil Costello (Guitars), David Fitzgerald (Saxes & Woodwinds) and Adrian Snell (Solo Voice and Keys). 

07 Guns Of Peace 'Peterborough Cathedral' May'88 (with Adrian Snell)

Columcille

Beata Viscera

Veni Creator

Sea of Glass

Breath of Heaven

Hineh Lo Yanum

Columba Aspexit

Here I Stand

God Is Love

O Euchari

Ma Navu (How Beautiful)

My Song Is Love Unknown

There Is a Green Hill

Tallis

Amazing Love

Ubi Caritas

God Is Love (Hyfrydol)

Coverdale

No Scenes of Stately Majesty

The Lamb

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Veni Veni Emmanuel

I Kneel Down / Through the Veil

Lux Aeterna

Resurrection

Opening

Light (Vocal Reprise)

This is from my second solo recording 'Lux Aeterna' (for ICC) and is one of two songs that I recorded with Adrian for this project. 'Only Jesus' remains very special to me; it is one of Adrian's most beautiful songs and is one that we performed across Europe on many occasions (and brings back so many memories). I feel that this version brings something of the depth and meaning that we sought to express during a live performance. Other musicians on this track: Tim Oliver - Keyboards, Neil Costello - Guitars and Nick Beggs - Chapman Stick. All solo recordings are now available on itunes or as part of the four CD box set entitled 'In Paradisum' (Ebb & Flow/ICC Records). 


Only Jesus (with Adrian Snell)

Ma Navu (How Beautiful). Lyrics based on Isaiah 52:7 (Traditional). Ma Na'vu Al He-harim, Raglei Mevasser (Repeat). Mashmee'ah Shalom (Repeat). How lovely on the mountains are The Feet of him bringing good news (Repeat). Proclaim to Zion, Yeshu'a. Proclaim to Zion, Shalom (Repeat 4x). This is from Barry & Batya's album 'Go Through The Gates' & can be purchased from: www.visionforisrael.com

12 Ma Navu/How Beautiful (with Barry & Batya Segal)

Musician & co-founder of the Celtic fusion band IONA. I am hoping, gradually, to offer a selection of pieces on this site that represents something of my musical & spiritual journey over the years. I hope you enjoy what you hear.

David Fitzgerald

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