About: David Arkenstone
With 3 Grammy nominations, 20 Billboard hits, and millions of
fans worldwide, David Arkenstone has established himself as one of the best
contemporary instrumental musicians of our time. Known for his Celtic inspired,
world beat new age fusion, he continues to create distinctive tracks that set
him apart from other composers.
This award-winning multi-instrumentalist has captivated
audiences since he broke onto the music scene in 1987 with his debut album, Valley
In The Clouds, described by one reviewer as “one of the most exquisite
electronic recordings ever produced.” Thriller choreographer Michael
Peters created a ballet to Valley In The Clouds in celebration of the
Winnipeg Royal Ballet’s 50th Anniversary. David has earned two #1 albums - Citizen
of Time (1990) and In the Wake of the Wind (1991). His much
celebrated Celtic Book of Days (1998) remains one of his most popular
recordings ever. Released in 2000, Caravan of Light was honored as Best Album
of the Year by New Age Voice, and Sketches From an American Journey made
Soundscan’s list of top ten New Age Albums in 2002. Acclaimed music critic
Michael Debbage recently listed three of David’s albums – Sketches From an
American Journey, Atlantis, and Myths & Legends - in his Top 30 Of The
Decade.
Often compared to Mannheim Steamroller and The Chieftains, David
has made over 30 recordings, has toured extensively including performances at
New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, scored dozens of films
and documentaries, and composed music for the Olympics that is used to this
day. NBC Producer David Michaels, who makes frequent use of David’s music, says
“David writes with fire, passion and emotion, all at once simple and
complex. He’s an artist capable of constant inspiration.” Adding to his
diversity, David has a worldwide following as one of Blizzard Entertainment’s
World of Warcraft composers including the groundbreaking expansion, Cataclysm.
A musical storyteller, David is passionate about taking his
listeners on a journey, creating sonic tapestries that evoke every emotion.
Critics hail his music as “full of thunder and feeling, comprised of layers
of acoustic and electronic instruments and voices, which send the listener on a
joyous expedition.”
“A love for travel and adventure is just something that’s
embedded in my personality,” says David. “Sometimes I get the feeling that I’m
painting as much as I’m composing. I tend to envision a place where I would
like to go, or an adventure I would like to take, and I let my imagination run
free. I’ve gotten countless e-mail messages from listeners who love to take
these journeys with me. I’m sometimes surprised by how powerfully people
respond to my music.”
After coming to California from rural Chicago at age 10, David
immersed himself in all the music he could find. Spending high school and
college in various bands and performance groups, he then criss-crossed the
country several times playing popular music. He finally settled down to
concentrate on developing his own sound. David has always been inspired by the
process of blending technology and music to create a multimedia fusion for
producing amazing sounds. By working with state-of-the-art technology, he
combines the highest quality electronic samples with acoustic instruments
played by the finest musicians including David himself, often adding choral
groups.
“Technology has produced some wonderful tools for making
music. The computer allows me to fully orchestrate my pieces and really fine
tune them. I have always loved the sound of the orchestra, and now I believe I
have refined a wonderful blend combining the best elements of the acoustic
world, with the electronic world," states David. While he is primarily
a keyboardist, David plays the guitar, mandolin, flute, cello, percussion, and
many other instruments. His impressive collection of instruments includes
native flutes, drums from around the world, and harmonium.
David enjoys being out on the road and meeting his fans and is particularly
fond of his Winter Solstice concerts during the holidays. "One of the
most exciting things about performing live is the interaction I get with the
audience,” says David. “It's very different than making a recording,
where you're never sure who is listening to it. The communication is complete
in live performance, plus it’s just plain fun to play these songs with my
friends, and the audience senses that. A lot of the roots of our musicianship
come into focus without the magic of studio editing – it's the moment, you play
your best, and many times reach new heights, and then it's gone, and on to the
next one."
His current project include an epic, neo-classical album – a
collaboration with enchanting singer/composer Charlee Brooks – set for release
in 2012. “
Working with Charlee has given me the opportunity to reinvent
myself as an artist yet again. We have created music that transcends what
either of us would be able to accomplish on our own.” David’s score for the
critically acclaimed PBS documentary Echoes of Creation is one of his most
adventurous to date. Domo Records, known for its eclectic roster of world music
artists, including Kitaro, recently released Ambient World to rave reviews,
along with Myths and Legends, Sketches From An American Journey, Echoes of
Light And Shadow, and Spirit of the Drum. Other recent releases include Celtic
Chillout, Visions of Christmas, Christmas Lounge, and a 3-CD set tailored to
the spa and relaxation market: Bliss, Touch and Reflections. Fans can catch
David and the band in concert and at special appearances at Renaissance faires
and, of course, the Winter Solstice tour.
Be sure to catch Davis Arkenstone’s new release “Native
Chill” Now in online stores (Sept 17, 2014) See online store links below...
David Arkenstone – Official Website
http://davidarkenstone.com/cool-music.html
David Arkenstone – Domo Music Group
http://www.domomusicgroup.com/davidarkenstone/index.php
David Arkenstone - Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/davidark
David Arkenstone - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone
David Arkenstone - Twitter
https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone
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David Arkenstone - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/Musicboy52
David Arkenstone - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/Davidark
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David Arkenstone - iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/david-arkenstone/id12906
David Arkenstone – CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidArkenstone
David Arkenstone - Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/David-Arkenstone/e/B000APYTKM
David Arkenstone - Rhapsody
http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/david-arkenstone
David Arkenstone - eMusic
http://www.emusic.com/artist/david-arkenstone/11643957/
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