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| Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled '']''. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists ] and ] for the release '']''. There have been a further three volumes of the ''New Irish Hymns'' series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals. | Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled '']''. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists ] and ] for the release '']''. There have been a further three volumes of the ''New Irish Hymns'' series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals. | ||
| Her vocals were further featured in the ] role-playing video game '']''. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to ''Xenogears'', '']''. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and |
Her vocals were further featured in the ] role-playing video game '']''. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to ''Xenogears'', '']''. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and the song "Pain", which was an extra recording not featured in the game. Soundtracks were released for both of these videogames on the Digicube label. The song "Kokoro" was also released as a CD single. Hogg's vocals were not featured in any of the later ''Xenosaga'' releases, as Yasunori Mitsuda was replaced with Yuki Kajiura as the game's musical composer. | ||
| In 2008, Hogg released two solo albums, ''Raphael's Journey'' and ''Personal''. ''Raphael's Journey'' is available only as a download and features friend ] of ]. The album is available only through Kingsway Music UK. Hogg, in her personal press release, says: | In 2008, Hogg released two solo albums, ''Raphael's Journey'' and ''Personal''. ''Raphael's Journey'' is available only as a download and features friend ] of ]. The album is available only through Kingsway Music UK. Hogg, in her personal press release, says: | ||
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| Joanne Hogg | |
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 Joanne Hogg during a 2010 Iona concert. | |
| Background information | |
| Occupation | musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Website | www |
Joanne Hogg is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter best known for her work as the lead singer and songwriter with the Christian progressive Celtic/pop/rock band Iona (named after the island Iona).
Early life and education
Hogg was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Her father is a Presbyterian minister, her mother a nurse; her family also includes three sisters and two brothers. With medicine strong in the family, it was natural for Hogg to become a doctor. Thus, she studied medicine at Queen's University Belfast. In her third year, Hogg was singing at the Christian Artists talent event and was convinced to sing in a school ministry at Youth for Christ in Denmark. After a year, Hogg returned to the University to complete her two remaining years of schooling.
After graduating, Hogg interned as a junior doctor at Belfast City Hospital to complete her registration. Six months into working at the hospital, she was taken ill and stopped working for seven months to recover. After recovering, she completed her registration as a doctor, but was advised on medical grounds not to continue in full-time medical work. During her convalescence, she had been contacted by Dave Bainbridge and Dave Fitzgerald, who had considered forming a band. In 1989, Hogg ceased practising medicine, and Iona was born. Since then, Hogg has sung all over Europe and America. Iona's recordings have become successful worldwide, making them Europe's best-selling contemporary Christian band.
Musical career
Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled Looking into Light. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists Máire Brennan and Margaret Becker for the release New Irish Hymns. There have been a further three volumes of the New Irish Hymns series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals.
Her vocals were further featured in the PlayStation role-playing video game Xenogears. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to Xenogears, Xenosaga: Episode One. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and the song "Pain", which was an extra recording not featured in the game. Soundtracks were released for both of these videogames on the Digicube label. The song "Kokoro" was also released as a CD single. Hogg's vocals were not featured in any of the later Xenosaga releases, as Yasunori Mitsuda was replaced with Yuki Kajiura as the game's musical composer.
In 2008, Hogg released two solo albums, Raphael's Journey and Personal. Raphael's Journey is available only as a download and features friend Moya Brennan of Clannad. The album is available only through Kingsway Music UK. Hogg, in her personal press release, says:
Musically, this album is a collection of songs with a few instrumentals. Frank Van Essen has been working with me on this for several years not only as producer, but also co-writing and playing. There are beautiful performances from all my mates in Iona, gorgeous string arrangements from Frank, beautiful guest vocals from the amazing Moya Brennan and piano and vocals from myself......so, please download it and tell others about it."
Her Personal album was also released with a press release by Hogg, "to give fans the true story of the album".
Discography
For Iona recordings, see Iona (band) § Discography.- Looking into Light (1999)
- Celtic Hymns (2006; reissue of Looking into Light)
- Raphael's Journey (2008)
- Personal (2008)
Collaborations
- New Irish Hymns (2002) (with Moya Brennan and Margaret Becker)
- New Irish Hymns 2 (2003) (with Margaret Becker and Kristyn Getty)
- New Irish Hymns 3: Incarnation (2004) (with Margaret Becker and Kristyn Getty)
- New Irish Hymns 4 (2005) (with Margaret Becker and Kristyn Getty)
- Songs for Luca (with other Iona members and various other artists)
- Veil of Gossamer (with Dave Bainbridge)
- Xenogears Original Soundtrack (with Yasunori Mitsuda)
- Xenosaga: Episode One Original Soundtrack (with Yasunori Mitsuda)
- Xenosaga: Episode One Original Soundtrack (Second Release) (with Yasunori Mitsuda)
- Xenosaga: Episode One "Kokoro" Single (with Yasunori Mitsuda)
- The Unseen Stream (solo release by Troy Donockley)
- The Pursuit of Illusion (solo release by Troy Donockley)
References
- Official Iona Band biography
- Iona Band biography
- Joanne Hogg's page
- Profile at Square Enix Music Online