NBC
Kentucky Derby / Triple Crown Theme
Premier League Theme Package
Premiership Rugby Theme Package
Breeder’s Cup Theme Package
Paralympics DVD
US Gymnastics Theme
US Figure Skating Theme
Universal Sports Olympic Theme
Echoes of Creation – PBS
Geico – Columbus Campaign
Royal Caribbean – Olympic Campaign
30 for 30 – ESPN / Asylum Entertainment
Charismatic
Wayne Gretzky
Legend of the Spirit Dog – Republic Entertainment
History Channel
First Invasion: The War of 1812
Frontier: Legends of the Old Northwest
Eighty Acres of Hell
Boone and Crockett: The Hunter Heroes
The Battle of Fallen Timbers
Carson and Cody: The Hunter Heroes
The Wilderness Road: Spirit of a Nation
The Battle of New Orleans
River Pirates
Daniel Boone and the Westward Movement
Prism – Monarch Home Video
Beyond the Glory – FOX / Asylum Entertainment
A History of Black Achievement in America – Ambrose Video
A History of the Mafia – Ambrose Video
Robot Wars – Paramount Home Video
Murdercycle – Full Moon Entertainment
Invisible: The Chronicles of Benjamin Knight – Paramount
Alien Arsenal – Full Moon Entertainment
Grammy Nomination – In the Wake of the Wind (1992)
Grammy Nomination – Citizen of the World (2000)
Grammy Nomination – Atlantis (2005)
Grammy Nomination – Fairy Dreams (2020)
Grammy Nomination – Pangaea (2022)
Best Original Music/Score (Short) – LA Int’l Film Festival (2017)
Clouzine Award – Best Fantasy Album (Fairy Fantasy)
Clouzine Award – Best Fantasy Song (Gathering in the Glade)
New Age Notes Radio – Best Cinematic Soundtrack
World of Warcraft Music Release – Undermine(d)
Released Quest for the Runestone (Dolby Atmos)
World Entertainment – Best Instrumental Album
Clouzine Award – Best New Age Video (Ancient Magic Awakens)
Released Fairy Fantasy (4th fairy album)
Re-released Valley in the Clouds (Dolby Atmos)
David Arkenstone & Friends – LIVE! CD
GRAMMY® Museum Performance (Los Angeles)
3-State / 12-Concert Winter Tour
World of Warcraft – 20 Years of Music (Switzerland Concerts)
2 Dolby Atmos Listening Experiences (Hollywood)
World of Warcraft – Blizzard Entertainment
The War Within
Dragonflight
Shadowlands
Battle for Azeroth
Legion
Cataclysm
The Burning Crusade
Wrath of the Lich King
Starlight Inception – SEGA
Westwood Studios
Blade Runner
Guardians of Destiny
Earth & Beyond
Lands of Lore
Emperor: Battle for DUNE
Space Siege – SEGA
Shadowbane – Ubisoft
About David Arkenstone: GRAMMY® nominated composer David Arkenstone has established himself as one of the most engaging and prolific contemporary instrumentalists of our time. This visionary continues to create distinctive tracks that inspire the imagination and evoke every emotion, spanning genres from new age to Celtic, neoclassical to ambient, world music to epic orchestral.
Since the release of his acclaimed album Valley in the Clouds in 1987, David Arkenstone has received five GRAMMY® nominations (2022, 2020, 2004, 2000, and 1992). With over 2 billion streams worldwide, 70+ albums, film and TV scores, gaming scores for World of Warcraft, and NBC Sports themes such as The Kentucky Derby, The British Open, and Premier League soccer, David’s music is the soundtrack to millions of listeners’ lives, taking fans of all ages on a fantastic musical journey.
It is said that David brings a bit of magic to every project he does. His expertise and ability to connect with a project is unsurpassed, allowing the visuals and the project’s intent and story to guide his creativity. “I love the challenge of crafting a sound that supports the story, and enhances the director’s vision,” says David.
Bringing incomparable diversity to his work, David enjoys creating a full range of distinctive music from epic orchestral to minimalist scores. Whether a sweeping fantasy or drama score, simplistic piano solo, epic game score, thrilling sports theme or effective commercial, David delivers. And he is equally at home in the studio or on tour with his own concerts and when orchestras play his music.
David looks forward to taking your imagination on an adventure!
Released Quest For The Runestone in Dolby Atmos
World Entertainment Best Instrumental Album – Quest For The Runestone
Clouzine International Music Awards Best New Age Video – Ancient Magic Awakens
Released Fairy Fantasy, 4th album in fairy-themed series
Re-released Valley in the Clouds in Dolby Atmos
Released David Arkenstone & Friends – LIVE! CD
GRAMMY® Museum Performance in Los Angeles, California
3 State/12 concert Winter Tour
4 World of Warcraft 20 Years of Music Orchestral Concerts in Switzerland – Honored at the end of each performance with composing team
2 Dolby Atmos Listening Experiences for Quest For the Runestone in Hollywood, California
Clouzine International Music Award for Best Fantasy Album – Fairy Fantasy
Clouzine International Music Award for Best Fantasy Song – Gathering in the Glade
New Age Notes Radio Music Award for Best Cinematic Soundtrack Album – Quest For The Runestone
World of Warcraft music release – Undermine(d)
Clouzine International Music Award for Best Fantasy Album – Fairy Fantasy
Clouzine International Music Award for Best Fantasy Song – Gathering in the Glade
New Age Notes Radio Music Award for Best Cinematic Soundtrack Album – Quest For The Runestone
World of Warcraft music release – Undermine(d)
Just received an award, ‘Best Electronic Album,’ from ZMR for ‘Colors Of The Ambient Sky.’ Thanks to the radio programmers and all who voted and support my work!
Just finished arranging recording my music at Skywalker Ranch with full orchestra for the next ‘World of Warcraft’ expansion. Feeling blessed to have these opportunities.
Just finished recording some music for the new World of Warcraft expansion, ‘Battle For Azeroth,’ due later this year. Full orchestra pieces and some small band pieces – loads of fun..!
Also just received two awards, Best Score in a Short from the Los Angeles International Film Festival, and a Mark Award for Best Production Music Track. Nice.
Recording and mixing some new pieces for the ‘World of Warcraft’ online game. Live orchestra – woohoo!
Just attended a screening of ‘Girl Of My Dreams’ at the Cambria Film Festival. The filmmakers and I discussed the interesting process of collaboration.
Excited to learn that 8 orchestras around the country will be playing my music in their concerts, San Francisco Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Portland Symphony among others…. thank you!
Currently enjoying working on the theme package for NBC’s Premiership Rugby coverage. These athletes are rough!
Currently composing the score for ‘Girl Of My Dreams, ‘ a new film by director Clyde Wilson. A sweet story, and lots of great FX.
Just learned that my album, Inamorata, with Charlee Brooks won Best Vocal Recording from One World Music Radio, thanks!
In Paris now, mixing my music for the NBC/ Barclays Premier League at SAYA studios. This is the life…!
Just finished the most amazing show of my life – the Symphonic Adventure! Recorded for PBS, and featuring Cirque de la Symphonie and a full orchestra, it was the most wonderful experience. Extreme thanks to our producer Victoria Paige Meyerink, watch for it on your local PBS station!