David Arkenstone

The Profile

American composer and multi-instrumentalist known for cinematic new-age, ambient, and world-infused albums, active since the 1980s.

Grammy-nominated American new-age composer and multi-instrumentalist. Debut album Valley in the Clouds (1987). Noted for thematic, cinematic albums (e.g., In the Wake of the Wind, Atlantis) and contributions to television and video games, including World of Warcraft.

Three reviews cover Arkenstone’s blend of synths, orchestral colors, and cinematic themes. Atlantis earns strong praise as a symphonic voyage. Another Star in the Sky is lauded for space-rock touches and emotive arcs. Troika V: Kingdom of the Sun is deemed enjoyable but nonessential for non-devotees.