Sketches From an American Journey

Sketches From an American Journey Artist: David Arkenstone
Label: Paras Recording
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 650113112529
EAN: 0650113112529
ASIN: B00006876E


Release Date: 2002-06-25

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Listmania:

  1. just music, no words
  2. My Arkenstone Favorites
  3. The Arkenstone Collection
  4. Into Enya, Yanni, Enigma / great Instrumentals ...then click

Tracks:

  1. New Day
  2. Sunset Highway
  3. Places In The Heart
  4. Full Sail
  5. Pacific Rain
  6. Sektches Of The Dream
  7. The Colors Of Fall
  8. The American Journey
  9. Voice Of A New Land
  10. Wild River
  11. Surrounded By Beauty

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  3. Return of the Guardians
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  5. Valley in the Clouds

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great music to soothe you.......2007-04-17

This man and his music are just
wonderful so I recommend any
of his music to anyone.
It is beautiful and soothing
and soul stirring as well.

5 out of 5 stars this is just a classic.......2005-08-19

This album is the best album I have ever listened . Most of the time you can distinguish several songs from an album as good or wonderful songs . But I can't decide which songs more excellent in this album because all of them wonderful . This is a classic album and you don't want to lend it even your close friends .

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2003-08-24

I bought this to listen to on a nine thousand mile drive across the USA and back. The third song, which I listened to while driving slowly through the Shenandoah Valley, was especially effective.

This has become one of my favorites; there are none of the dreadful commercial-jingle songs that marred earlier albums, with the cliche lyrics. Nothing but evocative music, which matched admirably with memories of subtle desert colors, spectacular waterfalls, striated mountains, forest green. Thank you, Mr. Arkenstone.

4 out of 5 stars New age / jazz...but still Arkenstone.......2003-06-13

I came into the whole Arkenstone scene with "Return of the Guardians," which was (arguably) the final and most effective installment of David's adventurous "trilogy" phase. Subsequent albums have proven to be lighter, more casual, and more contemporary - an interesting shift for die-hard fans of David's early works.

However, I think as an artist one must try on different outfits from time to time. Sketches successfully demonstrates David's ability to craft radio-friendly (new age jazz?) songs that might appeal to the more casual listener. I'd say something similar happened with "Another Star in the Sky," which got a lot of radio play, and which probably piqued the listening ears of many budding Arkenstone fans.

"Sunset Highway" and "Pacific Rain" are, in my opinion, the finest tracks on this album, and demonstrate David's contemporary skills quite nicely. There are even a few cinematic moments throughout, such as on "Surrounded by Beauty."

His sound has changed gradually these past few years, but beneath it all, it's definitely still David Arkenstone at the helm.

5 out of 5 stars An album worth buying!!!!.......2003-01-24

I just recently bought this album about 3 weeks ago and was really excited to listen to it. This guy is a very talented musician! He composes the backround music and the solo parts which make it very relaxing and enjoyable. My favorite song is "An american journey". Reason Being is because it makes me want to get up and do celtic dances. This album is great!!!!

Music CD:

  1. Ancient Mother ~ On Wings of Song & Robert Gass
  2. The Room ~ Harold Budd
  3. Altiplanos ~ Pierre Bensusan
  4. Desires of the Heart ~ Chris Spheeris
  5. A Place Without Noise ~ Wayne Gratz
  6. Om Mani Padme Hum ~ Buedi Siebert
  7. Environments 1: Psychologically Ultimate Seashore ~ Various Artists
  8. Albedo 0.39 ~ Vangelis
  9. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds ~ Jeff Wayne
  10. Beyond the Thunder ~ Neal Schon

Music CD

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Un Indio Quiere Llorar ~ Banda Clave Azul

Desertor del Gobierno ~ Canelos de Durango

Sketches From an American Journey ~ David Arkenstone

Music for Relaxation: Relaxing Ocean Surf/Sail Boat Journey ~ Various Artists

Here & Now ~ Johnnie Ray

Blam!! ~ The Brothers Johnson

Mas Vivo Que Nunca: Luna Park ~ La Nueva Luna

Eternos de la Salsa ~ Various Artists

La Orquesta de Mi Tierra ~ La Sonora Ponce%C3%B1a

Yo Se Que Esta En Tu Corazon ~ Grupo Conspiracion