Tribute album update

Previously, we announced The Innocence Mission tribute album benefiting the Polaris Project would be released in the spring of 2009. This news was provided by one of the contributing bands, the Winterpills. They were to provide their version of "Keeping Awake", however the album was never released and it's appearing as though it may never be.

Despite the lack of news regarding the as-of-yet released album, Trespassers William has graciously posted a streaming version of their cover, "Tomorrow On The Runway". You can hear the track at their myspace page.

O Holy Night

Edit: The track is available again on their myspace page below.

original post: 12/19/06, 9:51 PM
The Ocean Blue have once again put up a holiday song on their myspace page. "'O Holy Night' is a recording made by David Schelzel and Don Peris. Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men."

"O Little Town Of Bethlehem"

Updated: The track is back and available for download

Original post (12/24/08 12:47 PM)
Sounds Familyre has included The Innocence Mission's "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" with their free downloadable release A Familyre Christmas Vol.2.

Debut album 20th year anniversary

Yes, it really has been 20 years since the 1989 self-titled debut album. Not only am I turning 40 this week, but now I'm feeling even more dated. In contrast, I've put together a compilation of tracks found on the debut album performed live over the A&M years (1990-1996) with one notable exception: there's no known live recording of "Mercy". In its place, I've included a performance of "Pride Takes A Fall" (non-album track). Whenever possible, I've tried to use their latter performances, as these were typically recorded to DAT, sound better, and are more simplified in their structure. This will hopefully lure the attention of the Innocence Mission's newer fans to that of their old music. I hope you enjoy the songs.



1. Paper Dolls (1:36) (Tin Angel 4/9/95)
2. Black Sheep Wall (4:05) (Club Lingerie 11/16/91)
3. Surreal (2:33) (Borders LA 02/02/96)
4. Curious (3:11) (Tin Angel 4/9/95)
5. Clear To You (4:25) (Tin Angel 4/9/95)
6. Pride Takes A Fall (3:08) (Club Lingerie 11/16/91)
7. Broken Circle (3:37) (Chestnut Cabaret 4/3/90)
8. I Remember Me (3:54) (Club Lingerie 11/16/91)
9. You Chase The Light (3:58) (Belly-Up 2/3/96)
10. Notebook (4:49) (Chestnut Cabaret 4/3/90)
11. Come Around And See Me (4:36) (Chestnut Cabaret 4/3/90)
12. Wonder Of Birds (3:20) (Tin Angel 4/9/95)
13. Medjugorje (2:02) (Club Lingerie 11/16/91)

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Two new audio covers

A Google search turned up two new covers this week. First off is Ryan Walsh's (Hallelujah The Hills) cover of "Bright As Yellow" downloadable here (see the bottom of the linked page).

Also available on CD, and a streamable version, is Ronald of Orange's cover of "Today" on his debut EP, Brush Away the Cobwebs.

"Electromatic 2"

Don Peris has uploaded a new instrumental demo track to his myspace.com page titled, "Electromatic 2".

"Badman, Has It Really Been 10 Years?"

Update: The album is no longer free at Amazon.com

Give your friends and family the perfect holiday gift...Badman, Has It Really Been 10 Years?. The internet-exclusive sampler from Badman Recording Co. is now available for download for FREE at Amazon.com (or available through iTunes, however charges apply).

Included is the Innocence Mission track "Brotherhood of Man", as well as songs from other Badman recording artists.

"Street Map" debuts in advance of new album

Just squeaking in before the new year and in advance of next year's new album, the Innocence Mission are issuing their first self-released recording since Christ Is My Hope in 2000 and this will be their first EP release since The Lakes of Canada in 1999.

Street Map will be a limited pressing CD containing 8 songs: a few from their forthcoming album, another few new "b-sides" and the demo track "A Thousand Miles" which turned up on the "Evensong" compilation in 2000.

Sound bytes for "From A Homeland" and "Pioneering" can be heard at their myspace page. The album is available for pre-order now and will ship early December.

TainoLeon

"Quixie" as we've always known him is simply Leon or TainoLeon. Check out his website and myspace.

He's also recorded one of the Innocence Mission's obscure demo tracks, "A Talking Down" available on his myspace page above and for download at his blog.

"Happy, The End" cover

TainoLeon returns with yet another Innocence Mission cover this month, "Happy, The End". You can hear the mp3 recording at his blog here.

Update: Happy New Year! And here's some new music...

Update #2 (3/15/08 10:47 PM): TainoLeon is at yet again...This time he's re-recorded "An Old Sunday". You still hear the first version at the below link. For the new version, use the PM session audio control.
"An Old Sunday"

Update #1 (1/10/08 6:25 PM): TainoLeon is at again...two more Innocence Mission covers are available on his site encoded using Real Audio. One is a full band version of his previous recording of "The Lakes of Canada", and the other is a full band version of a little known b-side called "An Old Sunday" which appeared on the 1991 single of "Sorry & Glad Together":
"The Lakes of Canada"
"An Old Sunday"

Original post: 1/1/08 11:32 AM
I'd like to take a moment to say Happy New Year to you all and it's time to celebrate with two new covers from TainoLeon.

We've added them to the downloads page, but you can also get them here:
"When Mac Was Swimming"
"That Was Another Country"

Thanks TainoLeon and once again Happy New Year everyone.

Mila Drumke's "Motorboat"

If you've ever wondered what Mila Drumke's 1997 song "Motorboat" sounded like (Don plays electric guitar and Karen provides back-up vocals), look no further than Mila's MySpace page. You can find the streamable track here:
http://www.myspace.com/miladrumkeband

The last fan projects of 2007

Now viewable on Youtube is Inherentmediocrity's live version of "The Lakes of Canada" as well as a fan video for "Morning Star".

Over at Myspace, you can see Brian Kalen's performance of "Song About Traveling" and hear "Snow" by Computers Eat People.

"Away In A Manger" & "Little Town Of Bethlehem"

Karen and Don have posted a new live video of "Away In A Manger" available at YouTube courtesy of Lamp Records. They have also posted an mp3 of "Away In A Manger" and reposted the "Little Town Of Bethlehem" track which are both available at their myspace page.

Don Peris unreleased track "Blossom of May"

Edit: The track is no longer available.

Don Peris has released a new free download of an unreleased track "Blossom of May" on his MySpace page. This track includes vocals.

Don Peris - Echoes Podcast

Last year we mentioned an interview with Don Peris on "Echoes" via WXPN. Echoes now has a podcast available for download of that interview.

"Guitarist creates parlor music for home movies in nostalgic tones
Don Peris grew up and still lives in Lancaster, PA, where he works with his
wife, singer Karen Peris in a band called The Innocence Mission. But recently
Don released a solo, mostly instrumental CD called Go When the Morning Shineth.
It's a wistful, nostalgic recording of intimate guitar melodies and subtle
backing. He says the initial concept of the album was to create soundtracks for
old Super 8 home movies, of people he didn't even know. We screen his vision in
an Echoes interview."

Source: Timouth via OurCourtyard

Personally Speaking Interview

Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante features a new interview with Karen in which she "reveals how several personal losses inspired the group's new album."

More samples from We Walked In Song

If you're interested in hearing more of the new album and can't wait until next month, be sure to visit BarnesandNoble.com to hear more soundbytes from the new album.

"Into Brooklyn, Early in the Morning"

"Into Brooklyn, Early in the Morning" is now available for free download at Badman Recording Company's website. Be sure to give your thoughts in our forums.

UPDATED: A Hymn For Christmas Day & O Little Town of Bethlehem (re-released)

Edit: The track is no longer available.

Updated: The Innocence Mission myspace page has re-released a streamable version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem".

Last year, Don Peris released a free download of "A Hymn For Christmas Day" on his MySpace page. This year, Don has re-released it once again for free. The lyrics have been added to the Other page.