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Robin Carolan’s latest soundtrack for Robert Eggers’ highly anticipatedNosferatuisa haunting, gothic-infused and meticulously crafted work that draws from a vast palette of sounds, instruments, and inspirations. Following their successful collaboration on The Northman, Carolan reunites with Eggers to bring the legendary tale of Nosferatu to life, 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 helm as the orchestra leader and first chair for a vast majority of the recording, the soundtrack features a vast orchestration, including 60 string players, a full choir, various horns and woodwinds, a harpist, and two percussionists. Despite the grandeur of the orchestration, 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 meticulous attention to detail, which Carolan describes as almost telepathic.

Set in the 1800s, Nosferatu allowed Carolan to incorporate contemporary instrumentation, 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. He frequently drew upon the works ofBartokandCoil, while films like The Innocents, Angels and Insects, andEyes Wide Shut provided cinematic inspiration. Additionally, he explored the more obscure side of Hammer Horror soundtracks and found a connection to the music of the Ukrainian film Eve of Ivan Kupalo, which helped shape the score’s otherworldly tone

Carolan intentionally moved beyond the typical horror score, focusing on capturing the tale’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 own as 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