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Valley in the Clouds
Electronic · 1987 · 8 tracks

Valley in the Clouds

David Arkenstone

A foundational work of cinematic New Age. Shimmering 1980s synthesizers and digital percussion create a vivid, high-fantasy world of mountains and ancient ruins.

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It's the ultimate 80s synth soundtrack for exploring a mountain kingdom that only exists in your head.

A bright, adventurous sense of wonder that feels like looking at a vast horizon from a high peak.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Ancient Legend
3:55
02
Stepping Stars
3:46
03
Valley in the Clouds
3:36
04
Princess
3:33
05
Eastern Dream
4:52
07
Rain
5:43
08
The Sun Girl
4:38
09
Lost Temple
6:45
Moments Worth Waiting For
The bright, cascading synth arpeggios that open Stepping Stars, mimicking the shimmer of a night sky.
The transition into the expansive, panoramic title track where the melody feels like it is soaring over a ridge.
The haunting, reverb-drenched flute lead in Lost Temple that evokes ancient, overgrown ruins.
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