The Celtic Book Of Days

David Arkenstone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B000000NNF
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,275 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

David Arkenstone's 1998 Windham Hill release.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to ANY negative reviews..., September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Celtic Book Of Days (Audio CD)

I was a little disturbed when I read Dirty Linen's review of this CD. Perhaps it was not understood that Arkenstone lends his talents (ehem, MIGHTY talents) to many, many different forms of music from many cultures. It is my opinion that this CD was not meant to be folk music - it is essentially Celtic-a-la-Arkenstone. Same goes for his Native American CD 'Spirit Wind' and others. Plain and simple, this CD is wonderful and magical.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Album, very much worth your time., October 18, 2005

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Scott Scheller (Clovis, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic Book Of Days (Audio CD)

As a long-term fan of David's, I have stayed with him as he explored different directions of his craft. While some critics are correct in pointing out Celtic Book of Days is not "true" Celtic music, this is nonetheless a fine album in it's own right. It's not meant to be a study of traditional Celtic musicology, rather a picturesque romp that happens to have a Celtic flavor to it. If you like David's other works, I'm sure you'll like this as well. I received this album for Christmas 1999 and played it to death for the first few days. To this day it is still one of my comfortable favorites. As an aspiring writer, I credit the repeated listening to this album with helping me create a story about olden times in Britannia when life was simpler and filled with adventure, wonder and, most of all, MAGIC!
Let this album so inspire you as well.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, spellbinding, and well crafted!, November 30, 2000

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Rick Rascati "RickRMusic" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Celtic Book Of Days (Audio CD)

The cover of the CD says it all. This 1998 release finds the perfect balance between the acoustic and electric worlds. Although the songs are rooted in traditional Irish, and Folk music, it leaves room for many other areas. The string and vocal arrangements are stellar! The vocal melodies and harmonies transport the listener to another place and time. This CD has a very magical affect on the listener. Never monotonous, amd solid from start to finish. Fans of David's other moody, synth heavy releases will be pleseantly suprised by this one. Although much different than his previous efforts, it will compliment your collection. Definetly one of his best works!