Robin Carolan - Nosferatu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2LP oxblood coloured vinyl]

Sacred Bones Records

£35.98

Format: 2 x LP, oxblood coloured vinyl
Catalogue No.: SBR355LPC3
Barcode: 0843563179550
Release Date: 22 Nov 2024
Genre: Soundtrack

standard weight, 2x oxblood coloured vinyl

Robin Carolan’s latest soundtrack forRobert Eggers’ highly anticipatedNosferatuisa haunting, gothic-infused and meticulously crafted work that draws from a vast paletteof sounds, instruments, and inspirations. Following their successful collaboration onThe Northman, Carolan reunites with Eggers to bring the legendary tale ofNosferatutolife, infusing the film with a score that is as complex and nuanced as the story itself.WithDaniel Pioro, one of Britain’s most exciting young classical musicians, at the helmas the orchestra leader and first chair for a vast majority of the recording, the soundtrackfeatures a vast orchestration, including 60 string players, a full choir, various horns andwoodwinds, a harpist, and two percussionists. Despite the grandeur of the orchestra-tion, one of the most challenging pieces was the music box used at the film’s beginning.Carolan and Eggers struggled to perfect its sound, a process marked by their meticulousattention to detail, which Carolan describes as almost telepathic.

Set in the 1800s,Nosferatuallowed Carolan to incorporate contemporary instrumenta-tion, though he made a deliberate effort to ensure the score didn’t sound overly modern.Letty Stott, who also worked onThe Northman, contributed ancient horns and pipes,enhancing the soundtrack’s eerie atmosphere. Additionally, percussionistPaul Clarviscustom-built a toaca-like instrument for added authenticity

Carolan’s inspirations for the soundtrack were as eclectic as they were profound. Hefrequently drew upon the works ofBartokandCoil, while films likeThe Innocents,Angels and Insects, andEyes Wide Shutprovided cinematic inspiration. Additionally, heexplored the more obscure side of Hammer Horror soundtracks and found a deepconnection to the music of the Ukrainian filmThe Eve of Ivan Kupalo, which helpedshape the score’s otherworldly tone

Carolan intentionally moved beyond the typical horror score, focusing on capturing thetale’s melancholy and tragic elements while weaving in a sense of warped romanticism.The result is a soundtrack that not only complements the film but also stands on its ownas a testament to Carolan’s artistry and the enduring power of collaboration.

TRACKLIST:
1. Once Upon a Time
2. Come to Me
3. Premonition
4. Herr Knock
5. Ellen’s Dream
6. Incantation
7. Goodbye
8. The Inn / Moroi
9. Shrine
10. A Carriage Awaits
11. Come by the Fire
12. Destiny
13. The Castle
14. Covenant
15. The Crypt
16. Lost
17. Hysterical Spell
18. Devourance
19. The Monastery
20. Solomonar
21. Increase thy Thunders
22. The Professor
23. Dreams Grow Darker
24. Possession
25. An Arrival
26. A Return
27. Grünewald
28. Despair in my Coming
29. A Curious Mark
30. Orlok’s Shadow
31. The Vampyr
32. The First Night
33. Death, All Around Us
34. I Know Him
35. The Second Night
36. These Nightmares Exist
37. A Priestess of Isis
38. Last Goodbye
39. Never Sleep Again
40. The Third Night
41. The Prince of Rats
42. Daybreak
43. Liliacs