David Arkenstone - Atlantis: A Symphonic Journey
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Free Music Notes for Atlantis: A Symphonic Journey
Free Music Review: Symphony of the Gods/Goddesses
Hit: 5 Stars
Absolutely beautiful symphonic music. Very peaceful, very "full". Makes you feel like you are journeying somewhere.Free Music Review: Arkenstone is great but be aware...
Hit: 4 Stars
There is a definite middle-Eastern influence in this music (some tracks have chanting and Asian finger-symbols). Beacuse I don't care for that kind of music and because the title is Atlantis (not sure what I expected but not a middle eastern and American Indian overtone) I have to take away a star.
I like Arkenstone and love his earlier works like 'In The Wake of the Wind' (very American cinema-like) but he's really trended into 'other-cultural' overlays and they sometimes don't show up at the beginning of the tracks so you may not here them in the samples. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, just understand what you're getting. After buying the MP3 album, I'll probably delete half the tracks because of this.
Free Music Review: The vissions Arkenstone puts in your mind..sheer magic
Hit: 5 Stars
I was reading that Arkenstone's music should be in feature films. Well i agree whole heartedly. This Cd is pure magic and just takes you on a magical journey of just pure fantasy and amazement. I am currently writing some fantasy books myself and I have always said if my books ever become movies...David Arkenstone is my first and only choice to create the score. There is no singular word to describe his music. I am more than a fan...I am on of his greatest admirers. Bravo!Free Music Review: fantastic!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This music relaxes me so much after a stressful day at work. It literally takes you to another place and time, and relaxes your soul.Free Music Review: Wait... you mean this isn't a soundtrack?
Hit: 5 Stars
It boggles my mind that David Arkenstone hasn't been signed up to create a soundtrack for an epic movie or video game. Granted, at the same time I applaud him for focusing on strictly music that isn't tied to any licensed product, thus requiring the listener to let their imagination form the epic in their own mind.
Atlantis: A Symphonic Journey can't be blamed for false advertising. It truly is a journey of sorts, as David adopts the central theme of the lost city of Atlantis and runs with the idea. The result is an album that is ethereal, beautiful, unique, and feels like the remnants of a lost civilization made new again. My personal favorite track is Tower of Light, which utilizes great vocal work (some of it vaguely reminiscent of Africa tribal chants) and consists of a melody that exudes ancient hope and wonder. Other favorites of mine include Festival of the Goddess, Across the Great Ocean, and Below The Ocean - The Spirit Of Atlantis, the latter of which feels like the perfect song for a good credit roll to the end of a movie. Every track has it's place, and nothing feels like it shouldn't belong.
There's also seems to be a certain flow to this album. The first two tracks are a bit of a rousing start to the album, the first like a retrospective story whilst the second is like a trip back in time. The next three tracks bear peaceful melodies with a hint of grandeur. The sixth track, Festival of the Goddess, is very celebratory, hence the word festival. Not sure if anyone will get this reference, but it kind of reminds me of the music for the Guardia Millennial Fair in the game Chrono Trigger, but with a different pace and focus. Tracks 7 and 8 focus on the ocean life, one which makes for great sailing music while the other feels suited for an ocean sunset. Track 9 seems to speak of the downfall of Atlantis, while track 10 pays tribute to its legend.
There is something to be said for the creativity of those who create stories, but to weave a story with no words and no pictures, using only the sound of instruments, is something truly special. Anyone wanting an album with a soundtrack feel, but one not restricted by its source material, to you I highly recommend this album.