Crow Hill - STUDIO TOUR

[@dresden6260]

Dear Christian, I only just realized that you started your new company. Your videos, tipps and tricks have been a goldmine for my work since I came in touch with products you’ve been involved in. Wishing you and your company success because you really are an inspiration for us composers since so many years. all the best! Thomas

[@TheCrowHillCo]

Thanks Thomas. It’s comments like these that keep me going!

[@J.Livermore]

.. Christian, you are BLESSED, congratulations My Friend!!.

[@GprokYB]

so refreshing to hear all that, thanks Christian!!!!

[@leefoster4171]

Absolutely fabulous and a real vibe whereby you can immerse yourself in spontaneous creativity

[@smalltown2223]

Hopefully you become more successful than ever before. You deserve every bit of it.

[@TheCrowHillCo]

Such a kind comment, thank you.

[@pongtrometer]

Love it, a space to create the sacred gift of music, by music lovers that honour music

[@FairchlldMusic1]

Your best comment was the analogy of the “accidental photograph”. That really sums up what we all strive for; to capture a moment in time that is unique and special. Thanks for the tour!

[@sourcefor]

Glad you are back change is good!

[@PedroMac-rt8fl]

Congrats on the new space, Christian. Wishing you the very best of fun and good fortune to you and the Crow Hill team. Please keep delivering that cheeky humour I have come to love. All the best from Sydney, Australia - Cheers, Pete

[@bassManDavis1953]

What a beautiful place to live a dream, with all that fabulous vintage equipment and inspiration can only come along with your space.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Being able to lose one's self is a very important escape we all need.

[@BenMartinBox]

Hey Christian, only recently I learned about your departure from spitfire-audio. What shocked me the most was the reasons why. I truly can't understand why many of us (apparently) aren't entitled to have honest opinions about any issue and why we can't openly talk about it, these days. What is this world that we are creating? A world based on the "political correct" attitude that allows democracy to be turned into anarchy? An healthy democracy requires responsibility and vigilance. Unfortunately many exploited this and confused democracy with debauchery. I do not criticize or care about what anyone chose to do with themselves, their choices, the way-of-life they embrace for themselves but I can't stand that they use my "respect for them" to hurt me or hurt others only because they don't allow me the right to have different opinions or make different choices on matters that are dear to them. It is like a racist accusing me of racism, when I’m not one. Anyway, I just subscribed to this new community and I wish you all the best and huge success. Stay safe and thank you for the courage to speak your mind, even if that makes "others" uncomfortable. If they become uncomfortable then, maybe, there’s something not resolved in theirs lives and maybe they are part of the problem, not the ones they accuse of.

[@TheCrowHillCo]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I don’t give a monkeys what people say or said about me but was heart broken when they went for my work pals which is why I had to step down. I wish them all the best and every success in the future. This project is a more humble one but just me continuing what I was doing and that was giving people encouragement to have a bash on a musical instrument. Xxx

[@BenMartinBox]

@@TheCrowHillCo You (and spitfire) have done much for many musicians, believe you me. I'm one of them. Keep the good fight, that’s the way. Stay safe and thanks for VAULTS. Quite powerful stuff.

[@getkilted]

Christian I've always loved your videos, and I love this new concept. But you've been through a lot. I'm so pleased you're back on KZbin but it's with the greatest respect that I want to say you look stressed. I hope you're okay. I'm overjoyed about this new chapter, and appreciate your honesty. And the 'commune' idea looks great. But you've already mentioned that one of your team is sick because he's worked so hard. Look after yourselves.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

We will... note to self, don't launch a company in late autumn when flu season starts! It has been a stressful time, but the love and support I have around me is nothing short of sensational.

[@thejessesliger]

Christian is the music friend we all need. Thanks for sharing

[@timdrumheller]

So glad you're back!

[@bulentkamali]

I wish you best of luck. What feels missing is your talking to us up on a hill on a cloudy day while your dogs sniff around

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

yes, I did my back in so have found it difficult to get up there, but I'll push on this weekend.

[@Kevinrothwell1959]

​@@ChristianHensonComposerHope you manage your walk, gives you an excuse to pop into the "Sheep Heid Inn" !😊

[@sathurxy49]

Welcome back, Christian. You were missed. Beautiful set-up.

[@TheLeon1032]

I haven't seen your videos for months and just found crow hill Chanel the last few days, ur a little more direct and creative and less scripted when you speak and explain your ideas, more feel, more like a rock star than a film composer these days, its really inspiring

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

certainly don't feel like a rock and roll star!

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

That is a beautiful house.

[@tonycowin]

I'm only a hobbyist though was in bands and did records in my younger black and white life. We've set up the back room in oir new small house as a chill out/creative space. My studio is in there, my daughter is getting into DJings so that's in there and it's full of art and astehtics peices we love that inspire us. It's also a great great space to hang out in listening to music and chatting, eating, drinking etc. So I'm totally on board with what you're saying. There are times in the night I'll just pop down and work on a song because it's there but also because it feels part of me and comfortable. Home and creativity are now inextricably linked and it's fruitful and fun.

[@nigelsimpson3502]

Wishing you all the best for now and the future. Stand tall

[@stevedaymusic]

So wonderfully explained, and so utterly inspiring! Thank goodness for your reboot. Phenomenal!!! ❤

[@nafesoundz5685]

Fantastic

[@golafs]

great to see you back!

[@Sonar37]

How Awesome is this. So glad to see this and looking forward to seeing and hearing more. 😊

[@fryslander]

Christian, incredible what you buildup there. Looking forward to the next tour and the projects you gonne launch.

[@acimbobby]

Very nice place for people, and your vision of a great studio space. lol

[@fairwell6744]

At the very heart of things, where creation will bloom anew

[@SambodhiPrem]

Lovely vision Christian! Thank you and greeting from Australia!

[@ChrisRodger87]

I have a random idea to put your way: There are various amateur electronic production groups that meet up in Edinburgh. It tends to end up being a bit of a rabble and a haphazard jamming session. Generally, because the meeting spaces are not conducive to working together on electronic music. One such place is The Safari Lounge in Abbeyhill. The downstairs is a function room, and the patrons that attend the group tend to bring beers too close to expensive music toys. If the Crow Hill Company had their own grouping on the Meetup platform for strangers to meet and create music, it'd take off overnight because it's the right environment. Good ideas come together better in the right spaces. Bringing strangers together in a studio environment that nurtures creativity would be superb for the East Coast! Music creation groups often attract a lot of vulnerable folks, and those folks start to come out of their shell and flourish. Just a thought 🙂

[@davidlar9476]

I love it. I can’t wait to hear new the products you will be putting out.

[@EllisGeorgeComposer]

1 word - wow

[@richardburnett8595]

That Mr Henson was a pleasure. All the very best

[@antsteep]

There is the quote that says "The objective isn't to create art but to live a life that makes creating art inevitable" or something like that.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

love it!

[@MS-Patriot2]

Having all the favourite tools at hand is the key to this space, wonderful!

[@simonfripp]

There's something very Reggie Perrin about all this! I like it!

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Now thats a compliment... You Have Been Watching! We should put that at the end of every video. Ha ha! x

[@Twelve50TV]

Oh i see !! - we have ourstudio in craigmillar next to Niddrie very quiet also... NOT ! hope you all good man !

[@lundamyrstrollet1]

Inspiring as always! Great to have you back.

[@CampbellDownie]

Awesome to have you back indeed, !!!!!, go crow hill ! will be using your tools and inspirations for sure,

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Thanks so much. Lots more to come, and lots more free.

[@twitchbook-1]

cheers

[@awpMusic1]

Exciting! Look forward to more videos and maybe a visit some day.

[@JSVill]

What a wonderful and creative feeling space!! Stuff of dreams!!

[@trakliteproductions]

You inspire me. Thank you.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

No thank you!

[@rogue000]

I’d LOVE to see that Modular 101 video (series?)!!

[@tr606]

Great to have you back. Looks like a great space

[@SMBorthwick]

What an extraordinary space. Wonderful!

[@MattStevens9824]

This man is an absolute treasure. We're supporting everything you and the team does, Christian. Thanks for speaking your mind on the process, art, describing an instrument's story, . . . everything! Wishing you all the best and I'm totally getting String Murmurations!

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Thanks so much Matt, wouldn't be possible without everyone's support.

[@ThesisOfSyn]

Absolutely amazing! What a space

[@groophz]

What a great mindset.

[@kevjak51]

Very cool, good luck with your new venture, I am signed up.

[@Joec9t]

Looks absolutely brilliant, good luck for the future

[@HeightsLabOfficial]

This awesome! thanks for showing us around your world!

[@huwevans2653]

Lovely project. I wish you all the best and look forward to all your up coming videos and projects.

[@alderickzeke-walter3369]

Wow! beautiful place indeed

[@noisesoundtonevibe]

4:44 Setlist from Iggy & the Stooges 2004/2005 tour... Ah, that brings back mind-altering memories! Incredible space, Christian!

[@mcal27]

Yes plz to a video of the eventide! I’m slowly building a small modular and was looking at it repeatedly!

[@tonoormusic]

THX1138!

[@brood1658]

I could lose time altogether in there! Great looking place.❤

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

thats a nice part of it, losing one's self in that stuff is such a wonderful escape.

[@travelthebest2676]

I bought some Lombardi dynamic microphones 15 years ago for a band I was working with king Midas sound. They were excellent and much more refined on vocals than 57’s. They are still going strong

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Puts Lombardi microphone into search field on reverb.

[@travelthebest2676]

They are in Emilia Romagna, near the city of Forlì

[@mattbagasaomusic7735]

Amazing! Congrats Christian. Looking forward to walking this new journey with you. Hope to visit one day. Cheers!

[@mickricereto8012]

Place looks great, SO comfy yes you are onto something here.👍🏻

[@wgxyz]

The best ❤

[@gavmc]

Absolutely fantastic dream set up, wishing you and all involved every success!

[@kbgeezer]

amazing inspiration ! I love how you craft your ideas and your ultimately your life and community. love it.

[@ramsaysg]

Aladdins Cave, love it

[@alexismartin7302]

a walk in mood board! I'm gonna steel that from you! Amazing place! Great enthusiasm. Thank you!

[@goerfton77]

Amazing beautiful space congrats Christian

[@d_s_ctube]

Love it. Congratulations.

[@baptisteallard]

Congrats for all the work you've achieved, and the true speech about how you do things. I wish and give you all the strength you deserved to continue in that direction. Love the content, love the ideas. Cheers from Paris.

[@campfirecoyote]

Inspirational and aspirational Christian! Looking forward to the evolution of the Crow Hill Company.

[@DevanSabaratnam]

Never too old for a wooden fort in the garden!

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Too true, too true. x

[@DylanMarkMusic]

you're a legend

[@eyewipers]

Christian, you are an inspiration and total respect to you and what you have created. I wish you all the luck and success with the Crow Hill adventure. Amazing.

[@culttelevision]

Great to see the Psychomania poster tucked away behind the door . A fitting tribute to your dad . Great horror film. Underrated .

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Dad had so many funny stories about that movie. It really is quite a thing to behold.

[@culttelevision]

@@ChristianHensonComposer I can imagine ! The theme music would fit your funk vibe . Perhaps a remake of it? My mate's dad was Tony Tenser who produced The Witchfinder General. Great times with large amounts of beverage support

[@BF-up5xw]

Thanks for the tour, Christian. I'm not really clear on how all the parts of your project relate to each other; and I don't need to be! Good luck with it. I'd be interested to see you exploring the Eventide Misha module or modular synthesis more generally. At this point, my plan is to use my little Niftycase for - mostly - effects and filters to use with my Taiga semi-modular, guitar, and so on. But the temptations are great! And thanks for introducing me to Helene Vogelsinger and Snakes of Russia, back when you were releasing a sample library inspired by un-notated musical traditions.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Yeah a lot of people are saying that... I'll try and make it clearer.

[@beanobawz3432]

Ohmigod you've got the actual Colossus from "The Forbin Project". Great to see your new space it looks amazing! Looking forward to hearing your new sounds

[@keiththeodosiou]

It all looks fantastic! The best thing there is the 24trk hit record as soon as you walk in and leave it on all day. Best idea ever!

[@exploring-notes]

Really inspiring ethos and location. Best of luck.

[@asylumgiant]

Loving the space and the energy. Great to see you set up in the new place. It is quite Grange like. I remember the call on the morning after the auction when you asked me to check online, as you may have bought a mixer owned by Hendrix after indulging in the free wine. You took the news of the final bidding figure very well as I recall. Big love and have fun. x

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

MATE! love you sir!

[@BoogieBear]

So glad it’s all coming together for you Christian, I wish you many years of happy music making!

[@DEADLINETV]

Great tour and great concept! Looking forward to all future endeavours!

[@pfmusic1]

Fantastic place - sounds brilliant!

[@alfredtrerotola990]

I love the studio

[@mklouis]

True inspiration.Plethora of information.

[@Musicmaestro2023]

What a Luvly tour of yr studio set up . I’d prolly break a hip if I attempted walking dwn those stairs from The Juliet room 😂 Look fwd to seeing the rest of the studio rooms- Cheers from California

[@jankrofta9829]

Great to see you full of energy and ideas! Viva Crow Hill. ... and btw. both latest albums of your wife are very nice.

[@Mereomusic]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to be a part of it and hopefully visit your wonderful space someday Keep going

[@DojoGrant]

Yes, PLEASE do a whole series on the Eurorack!

[@peniku8]

He did. It's called "Modular Mondays"

[@veritechc]

That synth room is so filty! I love it.

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

Dutty filthy.

[@hankhomaomes2830]

Christian... Amazing tour .... the things you said are truly inspiring .... Love from India.

[@Pax30001]

Awesome!

[@Unitedsoundsweden]

Oh Man, this is so inspiring!!!!!

[@shane_taylor]

An amazing space. Good for you and the team. My wive and I have been wanting to visit the UK for a loooong time. If we are ever in Edinburgh, I'll be sure to stop by and say hello (from Alaska). Cheers.

[@hielehielehiele]

That Tascam DA-6400 made me rethink how my studio is setup! Thanks for the inspirational video 🙂

[@RLeaguer_Saint]

Now this is how you do a comeback! What a great idea - wish you every success.

[@cameronpatrickscott]

Beauty

[@timwills4681]

Glad to see you back Christian.

[@theshivers1967]

I would LOVE a video about vca, vco, etc.

[@michaelsethcudd]

Inspirational tour! 😊

[@consterdine]

Another great video. Lovely ambition, heartwarming. It is Soooooooo good to have you back :)

[@ChristianHensonComposer]

soooo good to be back!

[@JoelBrownMD]

This is so inspiring..thank you