On August
23rd, fans of composer, musician and performer David Arkenstone’s brand of ‘chill’
music will be delighted with his latest lounge offering, Songs From The Aqua
Lounge (a QDV Recordings release).
“It’s a
sexy album,” says Arkenstone from his home overlooking the Pacific. “It was
inspired, in part, by the lounge records of the fifties and sixties, like
Martin Denny and Antônio Carlos Jobim and their unique sounds. “This is equally
groovy!” says Arkenstone, holding up the limited edition 3D lenticular CD
cover, complete with Lava® lamps.”
Recently
awarded Best Vocal Album 2015 by One World Music for Inamorata, Arkenstone
says, “I don’t often have vocals, so Songs From The Aqua Lounge is unusual in
that there are five songs that feature vocals.” What also distinguishes this
album from Arkenstone’s previous ‘chill’ recordings (World Café, Celtic Chill,
Native Chill, Christmas Lounge, Chillout Lounge) is that some tracks border on
smooth jazz, particularly “5 a.m.” featuring award-winning flugelhorn player
Jeff Oster.
“I was
thrilled that Jeff was available to bring his artistry to “5 a.m.,” says
Arkenstone. “I wrote “5 a.m.” with flugelhorn in mind. And I finished writing
it at 5 a.m. This is the first time I’ve written songs that so prominently
feature flugelhorn and sax. “Midnight Cruise” features David Crozier on sax.
I’ve been working with David for years, but this is the first opportunity I’ve
had to feature him. Stylistically it was a good fit. I’m really pleased with
Jeff and David’s creative and expressive solos. Also featured is guest artist
Luanne Homzy on violin. It was fun collaborating with so many artists.”
Award-winning
vocalist Charlee Brooks lends her stunning stylings to the album. Songs From
The Aqua Lounge is her fourth collaboration with Arkenstone.
“A
lounge is a place where people are comfortable and congregate,” says
Arkenstone. “Songs From The Aqua Lounge is music to relax to, to put you in a
good mood, to play in the background, and to accompany all sorts of
activities!”
Music and
Media Focus reviewer Michael Diamond states, “Ever the sonic adventurer,
veteran recording artist David Arkenstone embarks on another journey into the
ultra contemporary world of Chill music on his latest release Songs From The
Aqua Lounge. Drawing on elements of ambient, electronica, and smooth jazz, the
album serves up a groove-based blend of sounds that range from dreamy to
driving. A perfect example is a track called “Take My Soul,” that features atmospheric
synthesizers, electronic beats, and the misty, sensuous female vocals of Nahara
that evokes a vision of Tangerine Dream and Enya performing together. If this
album illustrates anything, it is that with David Arkenstone one thing to
expect is the unexpected.”
About the
featured track “Take My Soul” Arkenstone says, “I wanted to write a sexy song,
and now we’ve made a sexy video to accompany it. Nahara made it come alive with
her distinctive delivery.”
The “Take My
Soul” music video will premiere live at an exclusive VIP event at Mixology 101
in Los Angeles on August 16th (see details below).
DAVID
ARKENSTONE’S AQUA LOUNGE RELEASE EVENT – AUGUST 16th
Live from
Mixology 101 in Los Angeles, CA, chart-topping, multi-Grammy® nominated musical
visionary David Arkenstone is throwing a major Hollywood shindig to celebrate
the release of his latest disc, Songs From The Aqua Lounge. David and special
guest artists will perform a few key tracks from this new album AND debut the
super-sexy music video for the song “Take My Soul” featuring Instagram
sensation Carlotta Champagne and actor/model Aaron Mann.
Guest
artists include award-winning Jeff Oster on flugelhorn, David Crozier on sax,
percussionist Stevie Ray Hernandez, Best Vocal Album winner (with Arkenstone)
Charlee Brooks, and vocalist Nahara.
There are 2
ways that you can attend this event from anywhere in the world!
In person:
A special
limited edition half-price VIP package tickets to the exclusive event are being
offered by Goldstar Tickets. Attendees will enjoy the mini-concert and music
video debut, receive a limited edition CD of Songs From The Aqua Lounge with 3D
cover, a signature ‘Take My Soul’ drink, light hors d’oeuvres, meet & greet
with David and guests, and a chance to win a Lava® lamp!
Attend
‘virtually’ on Concert Window:
Tune in free
to Concert Window and enjoy the mini-concert and music video debut live.
Concert Window participants who tip $10 or more will receive a download of the
entire "Songs From The Aqua Lounge" AND have a chance to win a Lava®
lamp! For $35, participants will receive an autographed limited edition CD with
3D lenticular cover, as well as a chance to win a Lava® lamp!
Track list
for Songs From The Aqua Lounge:
1. Temporary
High (featuring Nahara) 4:38
2. Midnight
Cruise (featuring David Crozier) 4:30
3. La Grande
Corniche 4:00
4. Take My
Soul (featuring Nahara) 4:13
5. 5 a.m.
(featuring Jeff Oster) 4:09
6. Boarding
Pass 4:14
7. Charade
(featuring Charlee Brooks) 5:01
8. I Don’t
Mind The Rain (featuring David Crozier) 4:20
9.
Reflections on the Highway 4:30
10. Be My
Muse (featuring Nahara) 4:12
11. Water On
Mars 4:08
12. Don’t
Say Goodnight (featuring Charlee Brooks) 4:43
13. Sakura
Ascending (featuring Luanne Homzy) 4:31
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