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Sketches from an American Journey
by David Arkenstone
Product Group: Music
Studio: Paras Recording
ISBN: B00006876E
EAN: 0650113112529
UPC: 650113112529
Audio CD
Original Release Date: 2002-06-18
Release Date: 2002-06-25
SKU: 07100223
Condition: Like New Like New
Comments: Audio CD in like new condition with no scratches. Very nice clamshell case with like new artwork and line through UPC labels.
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Editorial Reviews
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Amazon.com
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
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Customer Reviews
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Great music to soothe you
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-04-17
This man and his music are just
wonderful so I recommend any
of his music to anyone.
It is beautiful and soothing
and soul stirring as well.
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this is just a classic
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-08-19
This album is the best album I have ever listened . Most of the time you can distinguish several songs from an album as good or wonderful songs . But I can't decide which songs more excellent in this album because all of them wonderful . This is a classic album and you don't want to lend it even your close friends .
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Wonderful
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-08-24
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this to listen to on a nine thousand mile drive across the USA and back. The third song, which I listened to while driving slowly through the Shenandoah Valley, was especially effective.This has become one of my favorites; there are none of the dreadful commercial-jingle songs that marred earlier albums, with the cliche lyrics. Nothing but evocative music, which matched admirably with memories of subtle desert colors, spectacular waterfalls, striated mountains, forest green. Thank you, Mr. Arkenstone.
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New age / jazz...but still Arkenstone
Rating (4)
Date: 2003-06-13
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I came into the whole Arkenstone scene with "Return of the Guardians," which was (arguably) the final and most effective installment of David's adventurous "trilogy" phase. Subsequent albums have proven to be lighter, more casual, and more contemporary - an interesting shift for die-hard fans of David's early works.However, I think as an artist one must try on different outfits from time to time. Sketches successfully demonstrates David's ability to craft radio-friendly (new age jazz?) songs that might appeal to the more casual listener. I'd say something similar happened with "Another Star in the Sky," which got a lot of radio play, and which probably piqued the listening ears of many budding Arkenstone fans. "Sunset Highway" and "Pacific Rain" are, in my opinion, the finest tracks on this album, and demonstrate David's contemporary skills quite nicely. There are even a few cinematic moments throughout, such as on "Surrounded by Beauty." His sound has changed gradually these past few years, but beneath it all, it's definitely still David Arkenstone at the helm.
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An album worth buying!!!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-01-24
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I just recently bought this album about 3 weeks ago and was really excited to listen to it. This guy is a very talented musician! He composes the backround music and the solo parts which make it very relaxing and enjoyable. My favorite song is "An american journey". Reason Being is because it makes me want to get up and do celtic dances. This album is great!!!!
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