California songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist has a vast following, including more than 200,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
“When I Fall,” her latest single/music video, is essential Diane Arkenstone. Soft and gentle, the song unveils vulnerability and a sense of proximate security because of her faith in those around her.
Arkenstone has released multiple albums and singles via Neo Pacifica Recordings — each more revelatory than those before. She’s toured and recorded with her ex-husband David Arkenstone, the guitarist and composer internationally recognized as one of the cornerstones of New Age music.
Like the song, the video for “When I Fall” is subtle and complex, depicting Arkenstone in a dim room, strumming an acoustic guitar and singing. Fading visual effects give the images a hypnotic effect.
Diane Arkenstone joins us today to answer a series of random questions that, hopefully, reveal inner undercurrents.
Top 3 songs of all time?
“Hold On” by John Smith.
“What’s Goin On” by Marvin Gaye.
“Tear Drop” by Massive Attack.
What are three words that describe you?
Kind. Caring. Empowered.
Favorite Movie
The Holiday.
What do you think is your greatest accomplishment?
Writing my own music and releasing it on my own label.
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Have both, love both.
Gibson guitars or Fender guitars?
Have both, love both.
What kind of guitar do you play?
Larrivee 12 string and Avante 12 string.
What’s your definition of tone?
In music, tone refers to the quality or character of a sound, which includes aspects like pitch, timbre, and intensity. It can also refer to a specific note or pitch produced by an instrument or voice.
What’s the most random fact you know?
Toilets flush in the key of F.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A singer.
Favorite drink or food?
Greek yogurt.
What’s something you know isn’t real but wish it existed?
Peace on Earth.
What is something that no one else seems to care very much about but makes you crawl the walls?
Artificial fragrance out on a hike. The fragrance of trees and flowers is much better.
Must-have on your rider?
Always happy with whatever is provided.
What is one thing you’re good at that people don’t expect?
Comedy.
If you could have dinner with any musician (dead or alive), who would it be?
Ralph Vaughn Williams.
What smell transports you to another time and place?
A pine forest.
What’s your favorite article of clothing that you own?
Sleeveless t-shirt that is 20 years old.
What’s something you’re proud of you’ve never done?
Drugs.
BlackBerry, iPhone, Android or other?
Currently iPhone.
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