Their story
Leopold Marsh spent his twenties in musical theatre pit-and-stage work around Manchester and London, then moved to recording in 2008 with a self-titled album of orchestral ballads. 'Platform Nine' (2012) and 'The Lighthouse Years' (2017) built his reputation for songs the size of film scores, driven by French horn themes and slow-building choruses. He rarely raises his voice, preferring to let the orchestra do the swelling. Now in his late forties, he is a cornerstone of the label's cinematic catalogue.
Influences: Golden-age film scores, stage musicals, choral evensong, northern brass band traditions
Latest from Leopold Marsh
- Friday evening from the studio, and the horn section has just gone home. We're deep into "The Key Under the Flowerpot", my new EP, and it's turning out to be a quiet one: songs about the small hiding places we trust to bring us home. Ten of you spent a little time with the music this week, and I'm grateful for every listen. If you have a spot where a spare key lives, or used to live, I'd love to hear about it. Have a warm weekend, friends.