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Quest of the Dream Warrior

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  • Artist: David Arkenstone
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1995
  • Total Time: 52:47
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: New Age

Review

A concept album with a story written in tandem with fantasy writer Mercedes Lackey, Quest of the Dream Warrior tells the tale of Kyla, a brave maiden who follows her dream quest through a magical world to find her father. A captivating story from Arkenstone and Lackey and excellent music from Arkenstone makes this disc well worth a listen. Arkenstone's compositions are as superior as ever, with powerfully moving arrangements and dramatic song structures. Keyboards, guitars, percussion and orchestral arrangements blend to paint a pure sonic landscape, a fine background for the engaging storyline. Arkenstone's choral vocals help add to the sense of mystery and wonder, as does the beautiful illustrated map that details Kyla's journey through the Land. Standouts include "Prelude: Tallis the Messenger," "The Journey Begins: Kyla's Ride," "Dance of the Maidens" and "The Magic Forest." This is a very good disc. ~ Phil Carter, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Prelude: Tallis the Messenger David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (6:18)
Rhythms of Vision David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (4:44)
The Journey Begins: Kayla's Ride David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (5:21)
The Voice David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (5:02)
Dance of the Maidens David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (4:28)
The Magic Forest David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (5:25)
Road to the Sea David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (6:04)
The Temple of Vaal David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (5:36)
Wings of the Shadow David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (5:26)
Homecoming David Lanz, David Arkenstone David Arkenstone (4:23)

Credits

Wayne Lothian (Bass), David Arkenstone (Producer), Ann Leathers (Violin), Daniel Chase (Producer), Masako Yanagita (Violin), David Arkenstone (Arranger), Michael Whalen (Engineer), Chris Tergesen (Engineer), Rory Dodd (Vocals (Background)), Michael Whalen (Synthesizer), Melanie Feld (Horn (English)), Daniel Chase (Percussion), Diane Hanson (Recorder), David Was (Recorder), Daniel Chase (Programming), David Arkenstone (Organ (Hammond)), David Arkenstone (Whistle (Instrument)), David Was (Flute), Daniel Chase (Arranger), Daniel Chase (Drums), Melanie Feld (French Horn), Melanie Feld (Oboe), Ann Labin (Violin), David Arkenstone (Flute), David Arkenstone (Vocals (Background)), Mineko Yajima (Violin), Eugene J. Moye (Cello), Yong Kim (Violin), Russ Rizner-French (French Horn), David Arkenstone (Engineer), Diane Hanson (Flute), David Arkenstone (Piano), Daniel Chase (Engineer), Mary Helen Ewing (Violin), David Arkenstone (Synthesizer), David Arkenstone (Guitar (Electric)), Michael Whalen (Arranger), David Arkenstone (Vocals), Daniel Chase (Synthesizer), Carol Landon (Viola), Dante de Sole (Engineer), David Porter (Engineer), Michael Whalen (Synclavier), David Was (Piccolo), Lanny Paykin (Cello), Mercedes Lackey (?), Kyf Brewer (Vocals (Background)), Diane Hanson (Vocals), David Arkenstone (Guitar (Acoustic)), David Arkenstone (Penny Whistle), Eugene Moy (Cello), Michael Whalen (Producer), Wayne Lothian (Guitar), Mary Helen Ewing (Viola)
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Quest of the Dream Warrior
Studio album by David Arkenstone
Released 1995
Recorded ?
Genre New Age
Length 52:51
Label Narada
Producer Michael Whalen and David Arkenstone
Professional reviews
David Arkenstone chronology
Another Star in the Sky
(1994)		 Quest of the Dream Warrior
(1995)		 Return of the Guardians
(1996)

Quest of the Dream Warrior is an album by David Arkenstone, released in 1995. It is the second album in a trilogy that begins with In the Wake of the Wind and concludes with Return of the Guardians. The album is based on a fantasy story by Arkenstone and Mercedes Lackey that appears in the booklet. The album also comes with a fold-out map of the world in which the story is set. Three tracks contain vocals by Arkenstone: "Prelude: Tallis the Messenger," "The Voice," and "Road to the Sea." As with many David Arkenstone albums, the music often has an epic, cinematic feel and blends New Age, Rock, and World Music elements.

Track listing

  1. "Prelude: Tallis the Messenger" – 6:18
  2. "Rhythms of Vision" – 4:44
  3. "The Journey Begins: Kyla's Ride" – 5:21
  4. "The Voice" – 5:02
  5. "Dance of the Maidens" – 4:28
  6. "The Magic Forest" – 5:25
  7. "Road to the Sea" – 6:01
  8. "The Temple of Vaal" – 5:36
  9. "Wings of the Shadow" – 5:26
  10. "Homecoming" – 4:23
  • All tracks composed by David Arkenstone

Personnel


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