David Arkenstone - In The Wake of the Wind (1991)
Cinematic New Age Rock / LAME v3.98 320kpbs CBR / 128 MB
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In the Wake of the Wind is an album by David Arkenstone, released in 1991. It is the first album in a trilogy that includes Quest of the Dream Warrior and Return of the Guardians. The music is based on a fantasy story contained in the booklet that tells of a strange wind called The Lion's Breath and a young man named Andolin who desires to vanquish it. This album contains some of Arkenstone's most evocative, varied, and sweeping compositions and arrangements, with frequent use of orchestral instruments. It reached #1 on the Billboard New Age chart and received a Grammy nomination. The track "Morning Sun on the Sails" is dedicated to Aaron Copland. Also, the first track on the album "Papillon (On the Wings of the Butterfly)" plays once every twenty minutes in the loop of songs played at Innoventions Plaza at Walt Disney World's Epcot. (Wikipedia) |
Track List
1. "Papillon (On the Wings of the Butterfly)"
2. "Dark Dunes"
3. "Not Too Far to Walk"
4. "Borderlands"
5. "The Rug Merchant"
6. "Firedance"
7. "The Southern Cross"
8. "Overture"
9. "The Stardancer"
10. "Morning Sun on the Sails"
11. "The Lion's Breath"
12. "Dances of Jankayla"
13. "Discovery"
14. "Emerald Dream"
15. "Through the Gates"
16. "Sailing"
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David Arkenstone - Quest of the Dream Warrior (1995)
Cinematic New Age Rock / LAME v3.98 320kpbs CBR / 111 MB
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Quest of the Dream Warrior is an album by David Arkenstone, released in 1995. It is the second album in a trilogy that begins with In the Wake of the Wind and concludes with Return of the Guardians. The album is based on a fantasy story by Arkenstone and Mercedes Lackey that appears in the booklet. The album also comes with a fold-out map of the world in which the story is set. Three tracks contain vocals by Arkenstone: "Prelude: Tallis the Messenger," "The Voice," and "Road to the Sea." As with many David Arkenstone albums, the music often has an epic, cinematic feel and blends New Age, Rock, and World Music elements. (Wikipedia) |
Track List
1. "Prelude: Tallis the Messenger"
2. "Rhythms of Vision"
3. "The Journey Begins: Kyla's Ride"
4. "The Voice"
5. "Dance of the Maidens"
6. "The Magic Forest"
7. "Road to the Sea"
8. "The Temple of Vaal"
9. "Wings of the Shadow"
10. "Homecoming"
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David Arkenstone - Return of the Guardians (1996)
Cinematic New Age Rock / LAME v3.98 320kpbs CBR / 117 MB
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Return of the Guardians is an album by David Arkenstone, released in 1996. It is the final album in a trilogy that includes In the Wake of the Wind and Quest of the Dream Warrior. The album is based on a fantasy story by Arkenstone and Mercedes Lackey that appears in the booklet. It revolves around the characters of Andolin from In the Wake of the Wind and Kyla from Quest of the Dream Warrior. The album also comes with a fold-out map of the world in which the story is set. Of note is the prominent violin in several tracks. Unlike the previous album in the series, there are no songs sung by Arkenstone. (Wikipedia) |
Track List
1. "Border Journey"
2. "Trail of Tears"
3. "Chosen Voices"
4. "Winds of Change"
5. "The Forgotten Lands"
6. "Two Hearts"
7. "City in the Clouds"
8. "Mask"
9. "Water of Life"
10. "Reunion"
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