Pianist, composer, and arranger Tom Roberts talks about his original score for the silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, written for the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society's celebration of the film's 100th anniversary.
Pianist, composer, and arranger Tom Roberts talks about his original score for the silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, written in 2022 for the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society's celebration of the film's 100th anniversary. He provided a backdrop to his eclectic career, telling stories about touring with Leon Redbone, playing in jazz clubs while living in New Orleans, and transcribing music from famous stride pianist Lucky Roberts.
Tom describes the inspiration behind his Nosferatu score and plays excerpts of a few tracks. He used the music to immerse viewers, contrasting the film’s dark visuals with elegant, beautiful sounds to cultivate suspense and horror.
You can buy Tom’s score as a CD, or get a blood-red vinyl LP, at tomrobertspiano.com. Tom is also booking private screenings of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. Contact him through his website to schedule yours.