More somber and melancholic than typically adventurous Arkenstone fare, ECHOES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW is a soulful exposition. Rather than paint a soundscape of distant shores and magical lands, Arkenstone evokes the actual beauty of nature. Utilizing every color in his stylish pallete, Arkenstone weaves a tapestry of disparate emotions, from joy to desperation. ECHOES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW also blurs the line between New Age and world music, from rousing, danceable rhythms to sobering piano and harp-strained drama.