Diane Arkenstone
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| Background information | |
| Genres | New-age, world, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboard, wood flutes, xylophone, synthesizers, dulcimer, percussion |
| Labels | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Associated acts | Ah Nee Mah, Earth Trybe, Enaid, Adventure Cargo, Marquis Ensemble, Middle Earth Orchestra, David Arkenstone |
| Website | dianearkenstone.com |
Diane Arkenstone is a multi-genre musician.
Career[]
Arkenstone, who grew up in California, wrote her first song at the age of three and started playing guitar at the age of seven.[1] She is trained as an opera singer. In her early career, she co-formed the duo Enaid & Einalem with a friend named Melanie.[2]
Her voice can be heard in the 2002 game Heroes of Might and Magic IV, in the tracks "A Wise Tale" and "Hope" (among many others) of the game's soundtrack. While her name is not in the credits of the game, her influence is noticeable throughout the soundtrack.
Arkenstone's album Jewel in the Sun debuted at number 16 on Billboard's New Age charts when it was released in 2002, highest position was number 11.[1] In 2005, The Best of Diane Arkenstone was ranked No. 1 on Zone Music Reporter's Top 100 Airplay Chart, out of 2800 recordings reported that year.[3][4]
In her career, she has done work on more than 45 albums[5] and played various instruments such as guitar, keyboard,[6] wood flutes,[7] dulcimer, synthesizers and percussion.[8]
Arkenstone created her own record label called Neo Pacifica Recordings. In addition to releasing her own music on the label, she included other bands such as Earth Trybe, Enaid, and the Marquis Ensemble.[9]
Her album Union Road was released in March 2013.[10]
Discography[]
Diane Arkenstone[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Passage | 2000 | Blue Line Music |
| Healing: Mind, Body, Spirit (The Wellness Series) | 2000 | NorthSound Music |
| The Healing Spirit | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Aquaria: A Liquid Blue Trancescape | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Jewel in the Sun | 2002 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| The Best of Diane Arkenstone | 2005 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Stories | 2005 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Christmas Healing, Vol. 1 | 2006 | Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records |
| Christmas Healing, Vol. 2 | 2006 | Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records |
| Christmas Healing, Vol. 3 | 2006 | Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records |
| This Sacred Land | 2009 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| The Best of David and Diane Arkenstone | 2010 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Union Road | 2013 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Soul Nektar | 2014 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| A Beautiful Christmas | 2014 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Sacred Nation | 2014 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Soul Nektar 2 | 2015 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Heart of the Vineyard | 2018 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Beyond the Golden Sea | 2021 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
She has also worked with David Arkenstone on the albums Music Inspired by Middle Earth, The Celtic Book of Days and the album Trance World from Earth Trybe. With Misha Segal and Peter Hume she worked on the 3-CD collaboration Christmas Healing.
Enaid and Einalem[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Nights | 1996 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Christmas | 1996 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Romance | 1998 | NorthSound Music |
| Highland Christmas | 1998 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Yuletide | 1998 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Holiday | 1999 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Moon | 2000 | NorthSound Music |
| Celtic Journey | 2000 | NorthSound Music |
Adventure Cargo[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| African Skies | 2003 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Spirits of the Rainforest | 2003 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Echoes of Egypt | 2004 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Following the Equator | 2006 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
Ah Nee Mah[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| The Spirit Of Mesa Verde | 2000 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| The Spirit of the Southwest | 2000 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Ancient Voices | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Spirit of the Canyon | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| The Grand Circle | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Ancient Visions | 2005 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Native Spirit | 2009 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Native Visions | 2013 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Sacred Nation | 2014 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
Earth Trybe[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Trance World | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
| Rhythm of the Earth | 2002 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
Enaid[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon: A Celtic Legend | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
The Marquis Ensemble[]
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Reflections of the Wine Country | 2001 | Neo Pacifica Recordings |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Diane Arkenstone at EverSound". Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
- ^ "All Music Guide". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
- ^ "The Society of Composers & Lyricists". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
- ^ "Zone Music Reporter Top 100 Airplay Chart for 2005". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
- ^ "Interview with Diane Arkenstone-a singer with a difference". Retrieved June 11, 2010.
- ^ "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. November 20, 1999. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Christmas Healing, Vol. 1 (CD liner). Diane Arkenstone and Misha Segal. Neo Pacifica Recordings/Prima Vista Records. 2006.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Jewel in the Sun (CD liner). Diane Arkenstone. Neo Pacifica Recordings. 2002.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "David Arkenstone Biography". Retrieved August 17, 2008.
- ^ "Diane Arkenstone Travels the 'Union Road'". January 3, 2013. Archived from the original on February 15, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
External links[]
- New-age musicians
- Living people
- 1975 births