David Arkenstone is one of new age music's best-selling artists. This gifted multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, guitar, flute, cello, et. al.) creates haunting music of both grace and beauty, and he certainly deserves a "best of" package. The problem is the definitive anthology came out three years ago, the 2-disc VISIONARY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION. That album contains all 10 songs from BEST OF--plus an additional 15 tracks--and it doesn't cost that much more. If Narada found it necessary to release a new "best of," it should have at least been updated with new material from his more recent releases. As it is, this compilation (which clocks in at just under 50 minutes) shortchanges the customer. Five stars for the music; three stars for the value.

I've been an Arkenstone fan for years, but only had a couple CD's. So I just bought a couple more. I like listening to Arkenstone while I work at the computer and also at home when I want to relax. It's just very earthy and soothing. I know they call this album the "Best of", but I don't find it much different than his other great albums.

Why was "The Quest" left off this CD? Are you kidding me? "The Quest" was David's best work! Someone dropped the ball here!