Diane Arkenstone

Diane Arkenstone is a multi-genre musician.

Diane Arkenstone
Background information
GenresAmbient, Americana, World music
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboard, wood flutes, synthesizers, dulcimer, percussion
LabelsNeo Pacifica Recordings
Websitewww.dianearkenstone.com

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 55 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, Ah Nee Mah and the Marquis Ensemble.

Her album Union Road was released in March of 2013,[9] The Healing Heart released in 2021 and Avalon, Between Earth and Sky, with David Arkenstone, released in 2022.

Discography

Diane Arkenstone
Album Release date Label
Celtic Passage2000Blue Line Music
Healing: Mind, Body, Spirit (The Wellness Series)2000NorthSound Music
The Healing Spirit2001Neo Pacifica Recordings
Aquaria: A Liquid Blue Trancescape2001Neo Pacifica Recordings
Jewel in the Sun2002Neo Pacifica Recordings
The Best of Diane Arkenstone2005Neo Pacifica Recordings
Stories2005Neo Pacifica Recordings
Christmas Healing, Vol. 12006Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records
Christmas Healing, Vol. 22006Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records
Christmas Healing, Vol. 32006Neo Pacifica Recordings / Prima Vista Records
This Sacred Land2009Neo Pacifica Recordings
The Best of David and Diane Arkenstone2010Neo Pacifica Recordings
Union Road2013Neo Pacifica Recordings
Soul Nektar2014Neo Pacifica Recordings
A Beautiful Christmas2014Neo Pacifica Recordings
Sacred Nation2014Neo Pacifica Recordings
Soul Nektar 22015Neo Pacifica Recordings
Heart of the Vineyard2018Neo Pacifica Recordings
Beyond the Golden Sea 2021 Neo Pacifica Recordings
The Healing Heart 2021 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Avalon, Between Earth and Sky 2022 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Cool Waters of Life 2022 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Light of Varying Energies, L.O.V.E. 2022 Neo Pacifica Recordings
Rising 2023 Neo Pacifica Recordings
World Calling 2023 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 Nights1996NorthSound Music
Celtic Christmas1996NorthSound Music
Celtic Romance1998NorthSound Music
Highland Christmas1998NorthSound Music
Celtic Yuletide1998NorthSound Music
Celtic Holiday1999NorthSound Music
Celtic Moon2000NorthSound Music
Celtic Journey2000NorthSound Music

Adventure Cargo
Album Release date Label
African Skies2003Neo Pacifica Recordings
Spirits of the Rainforest2003Neo Pacifica Recordings
Echoes of Egypt2004Neo Pacifica Recordings
Following the Equator2006Neo Pacifica Recordings

Ah Nee Mah
Album Release date Label
Ancient Voices1999Neo Pacifica Recordings
The Spirit of Mesa Verde2000Neo Pacifica Recordings
Spirit of the Canyon2001Neo Pacifica Recordings
Spirit of the Southwest (compilation)2001Neo Pacifica Recordings
The Grand Circle2002Neo Pacifica Recordings
Ancient Visions2005Neo Pacifica Recordings
Native Spirit (compilation)2009Neo Pacifica Recordings
Native Visions (compilation)2013Neo Pacifica Recordings
Sacred Nation2014Neo Pacifica Recordings
Carol of the Bells 2021 Neo Pacifica Recordings

Earth Trybe
Album Release date Label
Trance World2001Neo Pacifica Recordings
Rhythm of the Earth2002Neo Pacifica Recordings

Enaid
Album Release date Label
Avalon: A Celtic Legend2001Neo Pacifica Recordings

The Marquis Ensemble
Album Release date Label
Reflections of the Wine Country2001Neo Pacifica Recordings

See also

References
  1. "Diane Arkenstone at EverSound". Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  2. "All Music Guide". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  3. "The Society of Composers & Lyricists". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  4. "Zone Music Reporter Top 100 Airplay Chart for 2005". Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  5. "Interview with Diane Arkenstone-a singer with a difference". May 20, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  6. "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. November 20, 1999. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  7. Christmas Healing, Vol. 1 (CD liner). Diane Arkenstone and Misha Segal. Neo Pacifica Recordings/Prima Vista Records. 2006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. Jewel in the Sun (CD liner). Diane Arkenstone. Neo Pacifica Recordings. 2002.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. "Diane Arkenstone Travels the 'Union Road'". January 3, 2013. Archived from the original on February 15, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
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