David Arkenstone
Composer and performer of new age music
Born
July 1st, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A composer and performer produced a significant body of new age music, characterized by instrumental and ambient sounds. Extensive work includes contributions to video game soundtracks, with notable scores for 'World of Warcraft' and 'EverQuest'. The musical style often incorporates elements of various genres including jazz and classical, earning recognition in the new age music scene.
Composed music for 'World of Warcraft'
Produced soundtracks for 'EverQuest'
Released several award-winning albums
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