Sketches from an American Journey
David Arkenstone's 15th career album is the most instantly likable package the multi-instrumentalist has assembled since 1991's Grammy-nominated In the Wake of the Wind. There's a near-total emphasis on straightforward melodies and traditional song structure, while scene-setting mood pieces and soundtracklike vignettes are mostly sidestepped. The outcome is highly rewarding. The disc's feel-good opening track, "New Day, " is a sunny melodic charmer, one of Arkenstone's best tunes ever--so engaging that it leaves you sighing when the notes begin to fade. (If you're a fan of Michael Gettel, this track is your cup of tea. ) Arkenstone, principally playing keyboards, guitar, and pennywhistle, designs other gems as well in this valentine to American landscapes, notably "Voices of a New Land, " a more traditional Arkenstone blend of atmosphere and rhythm, and "Full Sail, " a sweetly propulsive reminiscence of a day on the ocean, nicely augmented by members of the Utah Symphony. Guitarist Marc Antoine lends a guest solo to the appropriately named "Sunset Highway. " It may be less an "experience" than a smooth-pop recording (yes, saxophone surfaces on a number of tracks), but Arkenstone's facility with melody makes American Journey a trip well worth taking. --Terry Wood Binding Audio CD. Artist(s): David Arkenstone. Publisher(s): Gemini Sun. Label: Gemini Sun. Format: Import.
| Manufacturer: | Gemini Sun Records |
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| Lowest Price (CAD): | $27.49 |
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| Artist : | David Arkenstone |
| Brand : | Gemini Sun |
| Format : | CD |
| Title : | Title S-T |
| music_track : | Surrounded By Beauty 3:45 |
