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Composer/musician David Arkenstone received a Grammy^® nomination for Best New Age Album for Fairy Dreams, a collection of acoustic melodies woven into an extraordinary symphonic musical tapestry.

“It was very exciting to wake up this morning to learn of my fourth Grammy^® nomination,” said David. “My mission was to illustrate through music the fantasy of the fairy world. I loved creating Fairy Dreams and collaborating with some wonderful musicians. Thanks to Green Hill for getting my music out into the world, the programmers who play my music, and to all my fans for their continual support.”

Wherever I go, whoever I meet, whatever sounds I hear. Forever expanding and challenging myself as a composer, I find my travels to be great sources of inspiration. I love exploring and often my discoveries and experiences become music. It’s fascinating experimenting with sound and the emotional responses that result.

On a recent trip to Iceland, I was struck by the vast expanses. There was something very exciting and stirring about being out in the elements, alone, with only sounds of nature – the wind, birds, waterfalls… And I think this has influenced my more recent minimalist approach.

With the release of his album BENEATH A DARKENING SKY, diverse award-winning composer/musician David Arkenstone takes his listeners on a dark atmospheric adventure.

Forever challenging himself, this composer/performer/multi-instrumentalist is exploring a startlingly new sonic landscape. Composed entirely at night by candlelight and in utter solitude, BENEATH A DARKENING SKY displays a new aspect of David’s multi-faceted musical persona as he embraces a shadowy, mysterious and gothic style of music.