Crimson Skies3195/1Strong, regal orchestra & choir perform heroic melody with heavy, pounding drums. Builds throughout to epic climax3:14
Robert Northcott
Robert Northcott (PRS)
Latest Tracks
- King's Field3195/2Mysterious opening builds with intense string ostinato to inspiring orchestral theme with heavy drums & grandiose choir section3:37
- War Cry3195/4Frantic orchestra with shouting choir & thunderous percussion. Builds to dramatic climax2:23
- An Honourable Death3195/5Solemn choir & strings combine in tense opening before brass & percussion enter, driving the orchestra into battle3:12
- Warring Spartans3195/6Demonic strings & pounding war drums joined by furious brass & intense choir chanting2:25
- Hades' Breath3195/7Dramatic orchestra with pounding percussion, exotic cimbalom & epic choral chanting worthy of Olympian gods2:38
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The story behind the sound
Composer, orchestrator, and performer Rob Northcott started off on the piano at the early age of five. Once he hit his teenage years, he picked up a guitar and dreamed of playing in Led Zeppelin. Rob's diverse musical background includes classical training as a pianist, chorister, guitarist, and flautist, as well as being an electronic producer. Having diverse musical influences has gone on to serve Rob in his career, as he’s equally comfortable with orchestras and guitar pedals. Rob earned both his BA and MA degrees in music from the University of Bristol. His music has been featured on TV networks including BBC, ITV and Sky. In addition to his given name, Rob has also recorded albums under the name Spooky Castle Music.