Dale Bradley, who plays Erich Zann, is a professional cellist who plays with the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players.
In the original H.P. Lovecraft short story, Erich Zann plays the viol, a baroque predecessor to the cello.
"The Music of Erich Zann" was one of H.P. Lovecraft's personal favorites, ranking it his second best behind "The Colour Out of Space".