Citizen of the World
David Arkenstone · 1999
56 min · 10 tracks · new age music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with world music influences, creating a tranquil journey through nature and imagination.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forest Runners Start here — The opening track establishes the album's immersive atmosphere with lush instrumentation that evokes a sense of wandering through a vibrant woodland landscape.
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Desert Crossing — This piece features rhythmic percussion and melodic motifs that transport the listener to vast arid landscapes, embodying the spirit of adventure and exploration.
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Ceremony — Richly layered with harmonies and chanting, this track captures a ritualistic essence that draws on cultural themes, emphasizing connection and reverence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- transcendent journey through landscapes
- ethereal melodies for peaceful focus
- immersive experience with lush sounds
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Arkenstone's reputation in new age music, achieving chart success.
- Themes
- global soundscapes· nature's adventure· desert vastness
- Career context
- By the time 'Citizen of the World' was released in 1999, David Arkenstone had established himself as a prominent figure in the new age genre, following his breakthrough album 'Valley in the Clouds' from 1991. This album continued to showcase his signature blend of orchestral elements and global musical influences, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in instrumental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yanni· Enya· George Winston
Tracklist
- 1 Forest Runners Start here 5:55
- 2 Desert Crossing 5:21
- 3 Moonflower 5:09
- 4 The Gypsy Camp 4:21
- 5 Safe Passage 4:57
- 6 Ceremony 6:24
- 7 Land of the Tiger 6:20
- 8 Carried Away Across the Sea 4:38
- 9 Temple of the Pharaoh 6:05
- 10 Into the Dreamtime 7:15
What to play next
Caravan of Light
2000
Continues the ethereal soundscapes with a focus on uplifting themes.
Himalayan Passage
1998
Sets the stage with world music influences and tranquil atmospheres.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Watermark
Enya
Shares a lush, ethereal sound with global influences and immersive, tranquil melodies.
Silk Road
Kitarō
Combines expansive soundscapes with world music elements, evoking a sense of journey and exploration.
The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt
Merges rich instrumentation and global themes, creating an atmospheric journey through nature and myth.
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