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.

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!

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.

I came across this two years ago and had to have it. From first track to last it has not a weak moment at all. The opening drums and fiddle of Equous Fair hooked me from note one. I would call this a musical journey through Celtic myth and a beautiful one at that. The mix of traditional Celtic instruments with electronics results in a beautiful epic work that I could easily see as film music. This paints lush images in your mind of the coast of Eire and it's people experiencing everything from ecstasy to tragedy and back. It will break your heart with one piece, lift and mend it the next, and set it afire with joyful, tender, yearning passion. Don't miss it!

I got this album for myself and was enchanted with it, so enchanted in fact that I played it in my store. Well after about a week I had to start stocking it, because so many people wanted to buy it. This is a relaxing collection of Celtic and early British Isles music. The album is well composed, and has definite direction. This is a great stress lowerer in the store and at home, and I would recommend this album to anyone.