On October 22, 1996, “Narada” label released “Return of the Guardians”, the eight David Arkenstone album. It was recorded in August 1996, and was produced by Danny Chase and David Arkenstone.

Personnel:

• David Arkenstone – acoustic and electric  guitars, piano, keyboards, flutes, Turkish saz, mandolin, bouzouki, cittern, harp, sound design
• Dash Arkenstone, David Evans – additional guitars
• Diane Arkenstone – synthesizers
• Wayne Lothian – bass
• Carlos del Puerto Llera – bass
• Danny Chase – drums, percussion, additional engineering, sound design
• Val Arkenstone – drums
• John Klemmer – soprano sax
• Jay Leslie – flute
• Sid Page – violin
• Abdou M’boup – bugarabu, shakere, tama, sabar ‘ndeer, bongo
• Church of Scientology Choir – Marcia Powell, director; Carol Worthey, vocal arrangements

Track listing:

1. Border Journey
2. Trail of Tears – David Arkenstone, Dan Chase
3. Chosen Voices
4. Winds of Change
5. The Forgotten Lands
6. Two Hearts
7. City in the Clouds
8. Mask
9. Water of Life
10. Out of Darkness
11. Transformation
12. Reunion