Noted from 2016, Michael J. Evans and “The Music of Erich Zann”. An album-length classical music interpretation of Lovecraft’s “Erich Zann” by Michael Evans and the Sirius Quartet. There’s an interview and links…
Q: This piece also includes some pretty wild effects and manipulation from the players. Do they relate to the narrative of the story in any way?
A: Absolutely! They all do. In general, when composing, I try to only use effects if they have a purpose or meaning. In this piece, there is the sound of creaking stairs, a squeaky door, and a ton of effects representing the things that are entering from another dimension. There are also air sounds, microtonal passages, and harmonics. These are all enhanced by the use of electronic effects, and they can all be performed live.
Reviewed by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society in 2017…
The Sirius Quartet, it can determined right away, is an excellent group of musicians and a great choice for the performing ensemble.