David Arkenstone’s Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room

About David Arkenstone’s Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room

David Arkenstone - GRAMMY® nominated composer, recording artist, and performer - talks about the new music he’s creating, instruments, past recordings, technology, and other musical topics. He also welcomes frequent guests. Since the release of his acclaimed album Valley in the Clouds in 1987, New Age legend David Arkenstone has become one of the most engaging and prolific instrumentalists of our time, receiving Grammy® nominations in 2022, 2020, 2004, 2000, and 1992. With over 2 billion streams worldwide, 70+ albums, sold-out concerts, film and TV scores, gaming scores for World of Warcraft, and NBC Sports themes such as The Kentucky Derby and Premier League soccer, David's music is the soundtrack to millions of listeners’ lives around the globe.

Publisher

David Arkenstone

Category

arts · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2023

Latest episode

9 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jan 2025

   Ep4/S2 - World of Warcraft

   Send us a textDavid Arkenstone discusses composing gaming scores for World of Warcraft. David is joined in this episode by Derek Duke, Music Director and Composer at Blizzard Entertainment. You can watch the full World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music orchestral concert filmed September 2024 in Lausanne, Switzerland, in David's linktree below. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstonedavidarkenstone.comDavid Arkenstone | FacebookThe Arkenfans Community | FacebookDavid Arkenstone (@david.arke...

2. 

   21 Aug 2024

   Quest For The Runestone Pt. 2

   Send us a Text Message.David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone. David is joined in this episode by Luanne Homzy, featured on violin and Hardanger fiddle on Quest For The Runestone. The haunting sounds of Luanne's Hardanger fiddle from Scandinavia will surely dazzle the senses.Quest For The Runestone was inspired by David's deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions. This recording is a bold and brilliant experience reminiscent ...

3. 

   24 Jul 2024

   Ep2/S2 - Quest For The Runestone

   Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone.  David is joined in this episode by Eric Rigler. Eric is featured on Uilleann pipes on Quest For The Runestone, providing stirring, emotional waves of Celtic sound throughout. Described as “the most recorded bagpiper of all time,” Eric's playing has been a hallmark of numerous movie soundtracks including Braveheart and Titanic. Quest For The Runestone was inspired by David's deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions. This recording is a bold and brilliant experience reminiscent of this New Age visionary’s previous “concept” albums. “Earlier in my career, I was very pleased to see how the concept albums I recorded were met with great enjoyment from my fans,” David says. “I sort of miss that time, now that most music consumption has become mainly ‘track based,’ meaning people commonly listen to curated playlists of songs from various artists. That is a great way to discover new music, of course, but I wanted to create something that would be a rich and engaging experience from start to finish.” As he was in the initial stages of conceptualizing the album, David asked his son Dashiell to write a story, which kicked off a flurry of creativity. “What Dash delivered to me was so full of powerful imagery that I became very excited and started composing furiously and immediately. Quite soon, I had an album’s worth of music ready to be recorded. I then called on some fabulous musicians, and their artistry elevated the music to another level.” Quest For The Runestone is packaged in a special box with several “surprise” elements and keepsake items, along with an original story in a 48-page booklet. The Quest For The Runestone tale and music combine to transport listeners during such otherworldly tracks as “Prophecy,” “Ancient Magic Awakens,” and “Secrets of the Runestone.” Says David of the complete package, “I wanted to do something meaningful for my legions of fans and followers.” Quest For The Runestone is also available in Dolby Atmos® immersive sound experience on supported streaming services. Since the release of his first album Valley in the Clouds in 1987, David Arkenstone has become one of the most engaging and prolific instrumentalists of our time, receiving Grammy® nominations in 2022 for Pangaea, 2020 for Fairy Dreams, 2004 for Atlantis, 2000 for Citizen of the World, and 1992 for In the Wake of the Wind. With over 1.1 billion Spotify streams, 70+ albums, NBC Sports themes, and game score compositi https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Quest For The Runestone | David Arkenstone (bandcamp.com) (https://davidarkenstone.bandcamp.com/album/quest-for-the-runestone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

4. 

   24 Jul 2024

   Ep2/S2 - Quest For The Runestone Pt.1

   Send us a Text Message.David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone. David is joined in this episode by Eric Rigler. Eric is featured on Uilleann pipes on Quest For The Runestone, providing stirring, emotional waves of Celtic sound throughout. Described as “the most recorded bagpiper of all time,” Eric's playing has been a hallmark of numerous movie soundtracks including Braveheart and Titanic.Quest For The Runestone was inspired by David's deep love and connectio...

5. 

   17 May 2024

   Ep1/S2 - Winterlüde

   Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) David Arkenstone discusses his 2023 release Winterlüde, which captures feelings of the winter season. This album was composed, performed, and produced by New Age visionary David Arkenstone, featuring solo cello contributions by Carlyn Kessler. Available as a beautiful white marbled vinyl LP collectible or CD. “With this recording,” says David, “I set out to capture the feelings I get when winter comes around. It's an idealized winter to be sure, butI wanted to illustrate some of the moods that come over me during this unique time. It seems to me the earth is more quiet and there's more time for reflection and contemplation. These songs are like chapters in a book, with each sound-painting embodying a characteristic or mood that is meaningful during this magical season.” Since the release of his first album Valley in the Clouds in 1987, David Arkenstone hasbecome one of the most engaging and prolific instrumentalists of our time, receiving Grammy® nominations in 2022 for Pangaea, 2020 for Fairy Dreams, 2004 for Atlantis, 2000 for Citizen of the World, and 1992 for In the Wake of the Wind. With over 1.1 billion Spotify streams, 70+ albums, NBC Sports themes, and game score compositions for World of Warcraft, David's music has become the soundtrack to millions of listeners’ lives across the globe. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

6. 

   28 Dec 2023

   Episode 6 - Return of the Guardians

   Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) In this episode, David Arkenstone discusses his 1996 Narada recording Return of the Guardians, including inspiration for the album. Return of the Guardians was the final recording of a trilogy which included In the Wake of the Wind and Quest of the Dream Warrior. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

7. 

   16 Aug 2023

   Episode 5 - Quest of the Dream Warrior

   Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) In this episode, David Arkenstone discusses his 1995 Narada recording Quest of the Dream Warrior, including inspiration for the album. This is the second album in a trilogy, and it is based on the fantasy story written by David Arkenstone and Mercedes Lacky. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

8. 

   1 Jul 2023

   Episode 4 - In the Wake of the Wind

   Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) In this episode, David Arkenstone discusses his 1991 Narada recording In the Wake of the Wind, including inspiration for the album.  David received his first Grammy® nomination for In the Wake of the Wind. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

9. 

   9 Jun 2023

   Episode 3 - On The Road..!

   Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) David discusses joys and challenges of being "On The Road" during his Pacific Northwest Tour of May 2023 with special guests Carlyn Kessler, Josh Gilgoff, Terre Lee, Kimberly Zaleski, and Cynthia Gage. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

10. 

    1 May 2023

    Episode 2 - Music Inspired By Middle Earth, Vol II

    Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) David discusses his 2022 recording Music Inspired By Middle Earth, Vol II, including inspiration for a few of the songs. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

11. 

    18 Apr 2023

    Episode 1 - The Celtic Book of Days

    Send a Text Message! Hope you are enjoying the podcast! Follow along on Social Media for music, videos, interviews, and more! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2160795/open_sms) David discusses his 1998 Windham Hill recording, The Celtic Book Of Days, including instruments used on the album and inspiration for a few songs. https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone (https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone) davidarkenstone.com (https://davidarkenstone.com/) David Arkenstone | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidarkenstone/) The Arkenfans Community | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629091914738406) David Arkenstone (@david.arkenstone) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david.arkenstone/) David Arkenstone (@davidarkenstone) |Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidarkenstone) Join The Arkenfans Community on Facebook for music, videos, tour information, and behind-the-scenes footage. David Arkenstone's Musical Tales From The Bamboo Room Recorded in The Bamboo Room Producer: David Arkenstone Co-Producer: Cynthia Gage Production and Concept Associates: Valinor Arkenstone Ethan Gage

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

18,803,118

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

71

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