The Crow Hill Company launched a distinctive orchestral brass library this week that pioneers the sampling of emotionally evocative brass ensembles. "Marshal Brass," recorded at Glasgow's historic Assumption Hall, represents a departure from typical brass libraries by focusing on melancholic and contemplative tonal qualities.
Music industry insiders describe the library as filling a significant gap in the composer's toolkit. According to company representatives, several prominent film and television composers specifically requested a brass collection capable of conveying profound emotional depth, similar to what composers traditionally achieve through string or piano arrangements.
"We assembled an unprecedented ensemble configuration specifically for this project," said a spokesperson from The Crow Hill Company. "The articulations capture a plaintive quality that elicits strong emotional responses from listeners." The company designed the library to integrate with their existing orchestral sample collections, creating a cohesive sonic palette for composers.
The product serves composers seeking brass textures that communicate grief, nostalgia, and reflective moods rather than the triumphant fanfare typically associated with brass sections. Technical specifications confirm compatibility with major digital audio workstation plugins across both Windows and Mac operating systems.
The Crow Hill Company offers "Marshal Brass" at an introductory price of £99 British pounds through March 7th, 2025, after which the standard retail price will increase to £129. This represents the latest addition to the company's growing catalog of specialized orchestral sampling libraries, which aim to meet the evolving needs of modern composers across the film, television, and video game industries.
Music industry insiders describe the library as filling a significant gap in the composer's toolkit. According to company representatives, several prominent film and television composers specifically requested a brass collection capable of conveying profound emotional depth, similar to what composers traditionally achieve through string or piano arrangements.
"We assembled an unprecedented ensemble configuration specifically for this project," said a spokesperson from The Crow Hill Company. "The articulations capture a plaintive quality that elicits strong emotional responses from listeners." The company designed the library to integrate with their existing orchestral sample collections, creating a cohesive sonic palette for composers.
The product serves composers seeking brass textures that communicate grief, nostalgia, and reflective moods rather than the triumphant fanfare typically associated with brass sections. Technical specifications confirm compatibility with major digital audio workstation plugins across both Windows and Mac operating systems.
The Crow Hill Company offers "Marshal Brass" at an introductory price of £99 British pounds through March 7th, 2025, after which the standard retail price will increase to £129. This represents the latest addition to the company's growing catalog of specialized orchestral sampling libraries, which aim to meet the evolving needs of modern composers across the film, television, and video game industries.
