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DAVID ARKENSTONE

David Arkenstone is a 5-time Grammy® nominee and has established himself as one of the best contemporary instrumentalists of our time. This visionary continues to create distinctive tracks that inspire the imagination.

A musical storyteller, David is passionate about taking listeners on a journey, creating sonic tapestries that evoke every emotion.

“I envision a place where I would like to go, or an adventure I would like to take, and let my imagination run free,” says David. “I’ve gotten countless messages from listeners who love to take these journeys with me. I’m sometimes surprised by how powerfully people respond to my music.”

David enjoys touring and meeting his fans from around the world. “One of the most exciting things about performing live is the interaction I have with the audience. It’s very different than making a recording, where you’re not sure who will be listening to it. A lot of the roots of our musicianship come into focus in a live situation. You’re in the moment, you perform your best, and many times reach new heights – then it’s gone and on to the next show!”

David loves to travel and enjoys photographing the world. His recent trip to Iceland, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe will surely inspire new music.

Arkenstone’s music has been featured in numerous films, television shows, video games, and NBC Sports themes. With over 1 billion streams on global platforms and over 70 albums released, it’s safe to say his status as a prolific and influential composer in the world of New Age and fantasy music is profoundly solidified.

David Arkenstone’s epic “Quest For The Runestone.”

You can read our album review of “Quest For The Runestone” here.

One of the things that makes David’s music particularly captivating is his ability to blend different elements together seamlessly. The Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic influences David incorporates into his music weave into a rich musical tapestry creating truly unique and memorable sonic landscapes.

David’s new album, “Quest For The Runestone,” is based upon a story written by his son, Dashiell Han Arkenstone. The storyline, essentially, is that a young female warrior becomes the keeper of an ancient magic that protects her mountain village from the natural, and at times, dangerous forces surrounding them.

Composed, performed, and produced by David, the album features David on guitar, cittern, saz, flute, whistle, melodica, drums and percussion, handpan, bass, vocals, and keyboards. As well, joining David on the album is a host of top-rate musical talent: Eric Rigler (“Braveheart” and “Titanic” – Uilleann pipes), Luanne Homzy (violin, Hardanger fiddle), Kimberly Zaleski (flute, piccolo, bass flute), Carlyn Kessler (cello), Clara Sorace (vocals), Sergio González Prats (hurdy gurdy), Dov (violin, viola), and Giulia Colantonio (vocals – From Ethera Gold Atlantis).