Caravan of Light
David Arkenstone's musical legacy is more than legendary; as a pioneer in the field of New Age music from its early days, Arkenstone's greatest challenges have always lain within his own path. OnCaravan of Light, his latest release from Narada Records, Arkenstone explores the rich musical landscapes of the Spice Road, complete with windswept dramas, dynamic, powerful orchestrations, and a heavy dose of smooth jazz. From the momentCaravan of Lightopens with the soft cascade of "Rendezvous" to the highly charged "Skies of Africa," Arkenstone uses sound and musical instruments as a master painter uses color and canvas, weaving patterns and textures from Middle Eastern sources into a cinematic dreamscape. Moving from the subtle stillness in "Jewels of the Night" to the celebratory choral on "Road to Zanzibar,"Caravan of Lightis a journey of a new musical breakthrough, a vision emerging into awakening, far-reaching and adventurous.--Leslie R. Marini