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Chronicles

David Arkenstone · 1993

74 min · 17 tracks · new age music

A tranquil journey through ethereal melodies and lush soundscapes that evoke nature's beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for nature lovers
  • tranquil journey through lush soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • for reflective afternoon moments
  • immersive experience in serene environments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy dance tracks
  • prefer short, immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Chronicles' was David Arkenstone's fourth studio album, coming after his acclaimed works in the early '90s that established him as a leading figure in new age music. At this point in his career, he was honing his signature style of blending electronic elements with acoustic instrumentation, further solidifying his reputation within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Yanni· Enya· George Winston

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The North Wind 6:40
  • 2 Ballet 4:10
  • 3 Ancient Legend 3:55
  • 4 Borderlands 5:36
  • 5 The Rug Merchant 3:32
  • 6 Passage 4:46
  • 7 Stepping Stars 3:44
  • 8 Firedance 3:57
  • 9 Desert Ride 4:10
  • 10 Voices of the Anasazi 4:41
  • 11 Papillon (On the Wings of the Butterfly) 5:16
  • 12 Hindu Holiday 4:04
  • 13 From the Forge to the Field 3:36
  • 14 Valley in the Clouds 3:32
  • 15 Out of the Forest and into the Trees 4:36
  • 16 The Southern Cross 5:19
  • 17 Glory 2:21

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