David Arkenstone | |
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 David Arkenstone | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 1, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | New-age, electronic, ambient, celtic, game music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | QDV, Windham Hill, Narada |
| Website | www |
David Arkenstone (born July 1, 1952) is an American composer and performer. His music is primarily instrumental, with occasional vocalizations. Most of Arkenstone's music falls into new age category; however, he also worked in other genres, including even a heavy metal soundtrack for Emperor: Battle for Dune video game. His music has been described as 'soundtracks for the imagination'. Throughout his career, Arkenstone released over 50 albums and composed music for video games, including World of Warcraft, and for television, including NBC's Kentucky Derby. Arkenstone has been nominated for Grammy Awards five times.