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Innocence Mission
The Innocence Mission formed in 1988 around Karen and Don Peris. Karen's voice carries their songs, while Don's guitar work draws from Celtic and classical...
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Dear Robert Graves
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500 Miles
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A Wave Is Rolling
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An Old Sunday
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And Hiding Away
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As I Can
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Beautiful Change
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Beautiful Saviour
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Birdless
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Black Sheep Wall
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Bright As Yellow
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Broken Circle
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Brotherhood Of Man
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By-lo
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Can't Anybody Stay Together
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Christ Is My Hope
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The Innocence Mission formed in 1988 around Karen and Don Peris. Karen's voice carries their songs, while Don's guitar work draws from Celtic and classical traditions. Their early albums like 'Glow' and 'Umbrella' established an acoustic, atmospheric folk sound built around acoustic guitar, violin, and flute.
Over time, their music incorporated elements of chamber pop and ambient music. Albums such as 'The Seventh Wave' and 'Christendom' featured more orchestration, with lyrics often touching on spirituality and personal reflection. Songs like 'Evensong' and 'Clear To You' show their ability to create quiet, haunting spaces with shimmering guitars and evocative imagery.
They've maintained a consistent presence for decades, working within a particular emotional and sonic range rather than chasing trends. The Perises continue to write and record, with Karen's voice remaining the central instrument in their carefully crafted arrangements.
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