2024 Milestones:
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
2025 Milestones (to date):
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)
May 2019
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!
April 2019
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.
May 2018
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.
March 2018
Recording and mixing some new pieces for the 'World of Warcraft' online game. Live orchestra - woohoo!
Feb. 2018
Just attended a screening of 'Girl Of My Dreams' at the Cambria Film Festival. The filmmakers and I discussed the interesting process of collaboration.
Dec. 2016
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!
Sep. 2016
Currently enjoying working on the theme package for NBC's Premiership Rugby coverage. These athletes are rough!
Aug. 2016
Currently composing the score for 'Girl Of My Dreams, ' a new film by director Clyde Wilson. A sweet story, and lots of great FX.
July 2016
Just learned that my album, Inamorata, with Charlee Brooks won Best Vocal Recording from One World Music Radio, thanks!
Dec. 2015
I set a goal 3 years ago to finish an opera - thrilled to say .....it's finished..! Now to get it to the stage....guess I'll have to set another goal....
July 2013
In Paris now, mixing my music for the NBC/ Barclays Premier League at SAYA studios. This is the life...!
March 2013
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!