David Arkenstone is a musician in the genre of new age music. Many of his pieces include a map and story in the CD case, almost all of them having a fantasy theme to them. The music itself is primarily instrumental in nature, with some vocalizations by Arkenstone and others. It has recently been described as “Cinematic New Age Rock”. Arkenstone cites World Music, New Age, classical music, and rock music as his major influences.

Discography

Album Release date Label
Valley in the Clouds 1987 Narada
Island (with Andrew White) 1989 Narada
Citizen of Time 1991 Narada
In the Wake of the Wind 1991 Narada
The Spirit of Olympia (with Kostia) 1992 Narada
Robot Wars 1993 Moonstone
Another Star in the Sky 1994 Narada
Quest of the Dream Warrior 1995 Narada
Return of the Guardians October 1996 Narada
Convergence (with David Lanz) November 1996 Narada
Spirit Wind March 1997 Windham Hill
Enchantment: A Magical Christmas September 1997 Narada
The Celtic Book of Days 1998 Windham Hill
Citizen of the World 1999 Windham Hill
Caravan of Light 2000 Narada
Frontier January 2001 Paras Recording
Music Inspired by Middle Earth 2001 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Spirit of Tibet: A Musical Odyssey June 2002 Green Hill Productions
Sketches from an American Journey June 2002 Paras Recording
Spirit of Ireland January 2003 Green Hill Productions
Christmas Pan Pipes March 2003 Green Hill Productions
Spirit of the Rain Forest July 2003 Green Hill Productions
African Skies (with Diane Arkenstone) August 2003 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Christmas Spirit November 2003 Village Square
Echoes of Egypt (with Diane Arkenstone) February 2004 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Caribbean Dreams May 2004 Village Square
Atlantis: A Symphonic Journey September 2004 Narada Records
Myths & Legends (2-CD + DVD) May 2007 Gemini Sun Records
Echoes of Light and Shadow June 24, 2008 Gemini Sun Records

Troika Series

Troika is ostensibly a trio of musicians who choose to remain anonymous, but the compositions are credited to David Arkenstone.
Album Release date Label
Goddess 1996 Narada
Troika II: Dream Palace 1997 Narada
Faeries: A Realm of Magic and Enchantment 1999 Narada
Shaman 2000 Narada
Kingdom of the Sun 2003 Narada

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California’s David Arkenstone blends global, cinematic, and rock elements into his new age sonic tapestries. A music lover since the age of ten, when he moved to California from Chicago, Arkenstone has immersed himself in all kinds of music, and played keyboard and guitar in numerous bands from his youth.

It was when he discovered the lush arrangements and exotic approach of Kitaro that Arkenstone ventured into new age music. The increasing synergy between computer technology and musical instruments also inspired him; most of his works were created partly or entirely on his Macintosh along with synthesizers and guitars. This blend of electro-acoustic textures is showcased on albums like 1998’s Book of Days, and works from his other project, Troika. Arkenstone returned in mid-2000 with Caravan of Light. Frontier followed a year later. In 2002, Arkenstone had two Grammy nominations and several Billboard new age smash hits under his belt. The legacy continued with the releases of Sketches From An American Journey in June 2002 and Atlantis in September 2004. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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