Best of Diane Arkenstone

by Diane Arkenstone

Overview

This 2005 retrospective is culled from Diane Arkenstone's 14 solo albums, plus two brand new tracks. The music on THE BEST OF varies considerably, but there is thematic consistency. As evidenced by the titles alone, it's clear that nature is Arkenstone's musical inspiration. "Under the Blue Sky" is a pop tune replete with beautiful lyrics about the sea, dreams, and spiritual healing. Other tracks such as "The Hills at Sunset" and "Canyon Dreams" feature Arkenstone's keen compositional abilities. Using an assortment of orchestral timbres, atmospheric effects, and traditional Irish instruments, Arkenstone paints beautiful pictures of nature with each passing phrase. "Across the Sands of Time" and "The River Winds Thru the Night" borrow from the music of Africa. The former uses exotic, Egyptian modalities while the latter centers itself on West African tribal music. In general, this album is a curious blend of New Age, ambient, trance, and pop. Yet, Arkenstone's work is not so easily pigeonholed. Suffice to say, this music represents the illumination of the spirit through sound.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/2005
Label:	Eversound
UPC:	0802593352128
Rank:	109328

Tracks

1. The Secret Garden
2. Under the Blue Sky
3. Avalon
4. Rhythm of the Forest
5. Om Shanti
6. River of Creation
7. Voice of the Sea
8. The Hills at Sunset
9. All Is Bright
10. Canyon Dreams
11. Freedom of Movement
12. Across the Sands of Time
13. Kiva Ceremony
14. Precious Waters
15. The River Winds Through the Night
16. The Gray Heavens

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Diane Arkenstone   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion
John Adorney   Dulcimer,Keyboards,Percussion,Cello

Technical Credits

Craig Weeding   Executive Producer
John Adorney   Producer
Diane Arkenstone   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Leslie Chew   Mastering
Javier Sanz   Release Coordinator
Mary Perez   Layout Design
Booty Wood   Executive Producer