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In this episode, Ruth talks to Canadian composer Mikel Hurwitz about the inspirations and beginning of his career as well as his newest projects, including the Documentary "Soul of the Nation" found on Apple as well as Hallmark movies and "Elements", a personal project combining orchestra and electronics. In the past year, Mikel Hurwitz has written for and conducted the Hollywood Film Orchestra at Warner Brothers and the Costa Rican National Philharmonic with the Los Angeles Film Conductors Intensive, scored the feature documentary Soul of a Nation, and seen his music grace over 40 feature films on six continents. But his journey as a composer began long before these recent milestones. Born the same month that the iconic Juno-60 Synthesizer was released, Mikel first appeared in the Toronto Star at age two, playing drums in a toddler music class. From those early days at the Royal Conservatory piano bench to improvising on guitar as a teenager, Mikel’s musical path has always been eclectic. At 15, he attended his first film scoring session and never looked back. After studies that took him from Vancouver to Oaxaca and eventually to the Berklee College of Music Film Scoring program, Mikel honed his craft in Los Angeles as Danny Elfman’s synth programmer and assistant while working on films like The Grinch, Dumbo, and Justice League. After contributing to music teams for major films he fully launched his own composing career, scoring award-winning documentaries and series like the Gentefied digital series, which was picked up by Netflix at the Sundance Film Festival. Now based in Toronto with his wife, pianist Irina Bazik, and their two children, Mikel continues to blend orchestral and electronic worlds, bringing a unique voice to the global film music stage. Guest: Mikel Hurwitz https://mikelhurwitz.com Host: Ruth Mudge https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks " Manipulated Into Intolerance?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">War > Manipulated Into Intolerance?" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Shining Bright" - Ron Taylor: Dr. Baseball (Original Soundtrack Album, music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2016 Cinemastasia "All Sides" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Fall Apart" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Diaspora" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Disengage" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Child Soldiers" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC Eruption"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Resilience > Eruption" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC "Baseless Hatred" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC World of Soundtracks - music by Edith Mudge,...

Anybody who has heard the soundtrack for How To Train Your Dragon will admit that it just a lot of fun to listen to. Part of that lies in the Celtic nature of the music both instrument wise as well as the imitation of the melodies and rhythmic structure. This episode focuses on the sounds and music of Berk that helps to set the world as a Viking clan - both the fun and adventurous side as well as the warrior side. At times, it also reflects the various leaders such as Hiccup, Stoick, Astrid who embody the good and the bad at times but overall have a fierce love of their people and eventually the dragons that they protect. This also includes "The Village Hymn" from the third movie which is a newer theme for Berk and its leaders, covering a range of emotions especially for Hiccup and Astrid's relationship as the leaders of Berk. Host: Ruth Mudge https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks Music by John Powell "This is Berk" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Anybody See That?" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2020 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records, LLC, a Concord Company. "New Tail" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "See You Tomorrow" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "This Time for Sure" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Astrid Goes for a Spin" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "War Room" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "The Downed Dragon" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Dragon Training" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Focus, Hiccup!" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Not a Viking" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2020 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records, LLC, a Concord Company. "Ready the Ships" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Battling the Green Death" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Counter Attack" - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of...

In this episode, we follow Hiccup's journey from an awkward inventor and teenager to the Chief leading Berk over the course of the trilogy, How To Train Your Dragon. We look at four different themes over the course of the three movies as Hiccup continues to dream big while growing in his relationships with his parents and Toothless. He takes big risks, seeks new places, and learns how to lead the clan of Vikings and dragons. Join host Ruth Mudge as she explores the storytelling genius of John Powell taking these themes from joyous and upbeat versions to the melancholy or heroic, with each theme morphing and changing as the story unfolds. Host: Ruth Mudge, https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks "This is Berk" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "The Downed Dragon" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "The Kill Ring" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Ready the Ships" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Battling the Green Death" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord "Dragon Racing" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Me Likey" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), The Deluxe Edition, music by John Powell, 2022 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Battle of the Bewilderbeast" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Riding to Drago's" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), The Deluxe Edition, music by John Powell, 2022 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Two New Alphas" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Together We Map the World' - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Hiccup the Chief/Drago's Coming" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Valka's Dragon Sanctuary" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Flying with Mother" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Stoick Saves Hiccup" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Toothless Lost" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP "Should I Know You?" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal...

In this episode, Ruth talks to Anglo-Swiss composer Dominik Scherrer about many topics including inspirations for his career to writing for period dramas to specifics in writing for the BBC/PBS series "Miss Austen." Whether it is the choice of instruments to writing in 7/8 to writing for the emotional truth of the work, there were a lot of topics to cover. We also covered a little regarding the album for "Miss Marple." The music of Anglo-Swiss composer Dominik Scherrer can be heard in some of the finest dramas made in recent years, earning him two Ivor Novello Awards, a Primetime Emmy nomination, and a further four Ivor Novello nominations.  Born into a musical family in Zurich, Switzerland, Dominik moved to London aged 19, where he has resided since. Among his initial compositions were two groundbreaking operas for the screen. The second, “Hell for Leather,” garnered attention, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, being selected for the prestigious Young British Artist exhibition, Sensation at the Brooklyn Museum, and subsequently received ten international awards. Dominik started scoring independent feature films, such as apocalyptic The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz and followed on with scores for acclaimed British drama series such as six seasons of Agatha Christie’s Marple and five seasons of the Victorian crime drama Ripper Street, earning him his first Ivor Novello award. He is a frequent collaborator of director Aisling Walsh, scoring her Bafta nominated An Inspector Calls, the Bafta winning Elizabeth is Missing, and most recently Miss Austen. Dominik received a second Ivor Novello Award for the supernatural thriller Requiem, on which he collaborated with Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes. His collaboration with the writers Harry Williams and Jack Williams began with the global hit The Missing. Dominik’s score received a Primetime Emmy nomination. Further scores for the Williams brothers were for The Widow, Boat Story, and The Tourist. Sight & Sound praised Dominik’s unique soundtrack to the Netflix series The Serpent: “Dominik Scherrer’s marvellous score, a riot of analogue synths.” The soundtrack was nominated for an Ivor Novello and Camille Award. Guest: Dominik Scherrer, dominikscherrer.com or dominik_g_scherrer on Instagram. Host: Ruth Mudge, World of Soundtracks "Reading Jane's Letter" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records. "The Promise" - The Piano, music by Michael Nyman, 1993 Michael Nyman LTD. "Claiming the Letters" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records. "Ripper Street" - Ripper Street (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2015 Silva Screen Records LTD. "a...

In this episode, Ruth talks to Belgium composer Hannes de Maeyer about the inspirations for writing music, particularly through collaboration. Whether it is his work with directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for a decade, working with co-composer Ruben De Gheselle on the UK drama Patience, or different musicians like the Budapest Art Orchestra or singers Berre and Oum, Hannes has had the privilege of working with a variety of different people in a variety of different styles in his shows and movies. We also talk about writing for the same project in different countries such as "Professor T", the film scene in Belgium and Europe, musical ideas in "The Couple Next Door" as well as a love of Alan Menken's Disney music. Hannes De Maeyer is one of Belgium's most versatile composers, best known for his collaboration with director duo Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah (Rebel, Gangsta, Black) and from his original music to ITV prime time drama Professor T and psychological thriller series The Couple Next Door (Starz). His scores range from pure electronic to impressive symphonic instrumentation. De Maeyer’s symphonic score for the war epic Torpedo won him Best Original Score at the 2020 World Soundtrack Awards. His work spans international productions, including the series Keizersvrouwen (Women Of The Night - Netflix), and the animated series Ninja Express. In 2022, he earned acclaim for his score for Rebel, a musical tragedy directed by El Arbi & Fallah, which premiered at Cannes and won multiple awards, including Best Original Score at the Magritte Awards. Most recently, De Maeyer scored the NPO miniseries The Jewish Council and the UK series The Couple Next Door. He recently completed the fourth season of the UK remake of Professor T with the fifth currently in the works and also completed the sequel to Gangsta (Patser). His music continues to resonate across genres, establishing him as a key figure in contemporary film composition.  Guest: Hannes de Maeyer: https://hannesdemaeyer.com Host: Ruth Mudge: https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks "Main Theme" - Immenhof/Das Abenteuer eines Sommers (Original Soundtrack), music by Hannes De Maeyer, 2019 Rich and Famous Film Gmbh "Main Titles" - Image (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Hannes De Maeyer, 2014 HDMusic "Lullaby 1" - Rebel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Hannes de Maeyer & Oum, 2022 Caviar under exclusive license to Milan Records, a label of Sony Music Entertainment "Professor T Main Titles" - Professor T (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Hannes de Maeyer, 2021 Silva Screen Records Ltd. "The Couple Next Door" ("The Ties That Bind Us") [feat. Berre] - The Couple Next Door (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Hannes De Maeyer, 2025 Eagle Eye Drama, under exclusive license to Silva Screen Records Limited. "The Couple Next Door" - The Couple Next Door (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Hannes De Maeyer, 2025 Eagle Eye Drama, under exclusive license to Silva Screen Records Limited. "Patience Main Titles" - Patience (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Hannes De Maeyer, 2025 Eagle Eye Drama, under exclusive license to Silva Screen Records Limited. "World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma, 2022.

In this episode, we look at the iconic Friendship themes between Hiccup and the dragon Toothless throughout the trilogy of films: How To Train Your Dragon by composer John Powell. From their first encounter to becoming best friends, the themes evolve and change as the characters evolve and change. Join host Ruth Mudge as she takes you chronologically through the trilogy with the themes and how they tell the story of these two friends. Host: Ruth Mudge, https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks “Test Drive” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “This is Berk” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “The Downed Dragon” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Wounded” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “The Dragon Book” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Forbidden Friendship” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “New Tail” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Not so Fireproof” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Romantic Flight” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “The Cove” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “The Kill Ring” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Ready the Ships” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Battling the Green Death” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Counter Attack” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Where’s Hiccup?” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Coming Back Around” - How to Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010. “Dragon Racing” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Where No One Goes” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell & Jonsi, performed by Jonsi, 2014. “Hiccup the Chief/Drago’s Coming” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Valka’s Dragon Sanctuary” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Can we start over?” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture) [The Deluxe Edition], music by John Powell, 2022. “Battle of the Bewilderbeast” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Hiccup Confronts Drago” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Stoick’s Ship” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Alpha comes to Berk” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Toothless Found” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Two New Alphas” - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014. “Toothless: Smitten.” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019.  “New, ‘New Tail’” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture...

In this episode, we look at the music of the 2022 Netflix film of Persuasion with the music written by British composer Stuart Earl. We explore how it uses romantic melodies tinged with melancholy to express the emotions of the main couple, primarily the main heroine Anne. We also explore how the music spans musical genres from classical to jazz influences to minimalism to a pop song by Birdy. Along with that, we also see how this film follows many formulas for romantic comedies. Host: Ruth Mudge, ruthmudge.com Music included on this podcast: "Clifftop Prelude" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Stuart Earl, 2022. "Journey to Uppercross" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Stuart Earl, 2022. "Lanterns" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Stuart Earl, 2022. "Sir Walter Elliot's theme" - Persuasion, music by Stuart Earl, performed by Ruth Mudge, 2024 "Mr. Elliot's theme" - Persuasion, music by Stuart Earl, performed by Ruth Mudge, 2024 "The Letter" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Stuart Earl, 2022. "Into the Sea" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Stuart Earl, 2022. "Orfeo ed Euridice: Act II - Ballo: Andante (Dance of the Blessed Spirits)" - 111 Opera Masterpieces, the Ultimate Collection, music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, performed by Southwest German Chamber Orchestra & Wilhelm Keitel, 1991 "Polifemo: Aria: Alto Giove" - Porpora: Arie d'Opera, music by Nicola Porpora, performed by Angelo Manzotti, Concordia Ensemble & Musici della Concordia, 2009 "Quietly Yours" - Persuasion (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), music by Birdy, 2022. "World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma, 2022

In this episode, we look at the music of the TV film of Persuasion from 2007/2008 with the music written by British composer Martin Phipps. We explore how Phipps uses minimalism to express the emotions of the characters, primarily the main heroine Anne. Combined with her journal narration, the music tells her romantic journey of a second chance, aiding an introverted character to let the audience know what she feels. We explore looking at the instrumentation and style of this short, compact, and impactful adaptation. Host: Ruth Mudge, ruthmudge.com Music included on this podcast: "Metamorphosis 2" - Glass Piano, music by Philip Glass, performed by Bruce Brubaker, 2015. "Persuasion" - music by Martin Phipps, performed by Ruth Mudge, cello and piano. "I Lived Here" - Woman in Gold (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Martin Phipps, 2015. "Piano Sonata, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor, Op 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio Sostenuto." - Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 14 "Moonlight", 21 "Waldstein" & 23 "Appassionata", music by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Vladimir Horowitz, 1973. "Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183: 1. Allegro con brio" - Mozart: Complete Symphonies, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Royal Concertgebauw Orchestra & Josef Krips, 1996. "World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma.

In this episode, we look at the music of Persuasion (1995) written by Jeremy Sams and featuring classical composers J.S. Bach and Frederick Chopin. We explore how Sams wrote s mostly transitional music as well as the concert music while much of the accompaniment of the story is classical music. We also look at how it features primarily solo piano, emphasizing Anne Elliott's instrument as well as her quietness and being alone in the background. Host: Ruth Mudge, ruthmudge.com Music Included in Podcast: "The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" - Holst: the Planets, Op. 32, music by Gustav Holst, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic and Herbert von Karajan, 1981. "Persuasion, Tristesse" - Jane Austen's World, music by Jeremy Sams, arranged by Richard Harris, published by Faber Music Ltd, 1997. Performed by Ruth Mudge "Persuasion Main Theme" - Jane Austen's World, music by Jeremy Sams, arranged by Richard Harris, published by Faber Music Ltd, 1997. Performed by Ruth Mudge "Persuasion, Italian Aria" - Jane Austen's World, music by Jeremy Sams, arranged by Richard Harris, published by Faber Music Ltd, 1997. Performed by Ruth Mudge "Zaide, K. 344: Ruhe Sanft, Mein Holdes Leben" - Renee Fleming, Mozart Arias, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Renee Fleming, Sir Charles Mackerras & The Orchestra of St. Luke's, 1996 "24 Preludes, Op. 28: 21 in B-flat major" - Chopin: Preludes & Piano Sonata No. 2, music by Frederic Chopin, performed by Martha Argerich, 1987. "24 Preludes, Op. 28: No 3 in G major" - Chopin: Preludes & Piano Sonata No. 2, music by Frederic Chopin, performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1999. "Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 3 in B major" - Chopin: Nocturnes, music by Frederic Chopin, performed by Arthur Rubinstein, 1967. "French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812. III. Sarabande" - Bach: French Suites, BWV 812-817, music by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 2017. "French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814. III. Sarabande" - Bach: French Suites, BWV 812-817, music by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 2017. "World of Soundtracks" - theme by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

In this episode, Ruth talks to composer Sherri Chung about writing for her dream project "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" on Max; the joys, the challenges and the nitty gritty aspects in writing for TV; her mentorship and collaborations with Blake Neely, as well as her first soundtrack inspirations and projects to her current new show "Found" on NBC. Award-winning composer Sherri Chung has been recognized internationally as a trailblazing composer for film and television. Her music transcends genre, and fuses inspirations—both traditional and emerging—in support of filmmakers’ visions worldwide. Sherri currently composed the scores for the TV shows Kung Fu (CW), HBO Max/Amblin’s animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, and most recently, the Netflix feature film, Happiness For Beginners and NBC’s Found, that premiered this October. Frequently recognized for her other television credits, including the CW network series Batwoman and Riverdale, NBC’s Blindspot, and Ava DuVernay’s limited series The Red Line, she has also scored numerous feature films, documentaries, and commercials. Recent film credits include Warner Bros Studio’s Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, and The Lost Husband, the latter which garnered her a Society of Composers and Lyricists Nomination for Best Score for an Independent Studio Film. She also composed the score for The Other Side of Home, which was shortlisted in the 2017 Oscars for Best Short Documentary. Not only a composer, Sherri is also a pianist, vocalist, performer and songwriter. As a vocalist, she has recorded for films, commercials, trailer music, and television (ABC’s Resurrection, CW’s Arrow and NBC’s Blindspot). Her voice can also be heard on the Netflix documentary series The Keepers (which was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Documentary). An active member of the film music industry, Sherri also serves as Governor of the Music Branch of the Television Academy.  World of Soundtracks is hosted by Ruth Mudge. The Title music is by Edith Mudge and the graphics by Lindsey Bergsma.

In this episode, we look at the music of Mansfield Park (1999) written by Lesley Barber. We explore how the music aids in telling the story of this adaptation in combining elements of the Baroque and classical era with the minimalism in styles reflecting the older Austen story with Rozema's modern view. We also see the juxtaposition of using traditional classical instruments for Austen adaptations with the less common whether the marimba, glass harmonica, or hurdy-gurdy. Host: Ruth Mudge Music included in podcast: "Violin Concerto No. 3 in A Major, Hob. VIIa/3: II. Adagio" - Hadyn: Violin & Cello Concertos, music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Performed by Northern Sinfonia and Christian Tetzlaff, 1991 "Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, "Classical": III. Gavotta: non troppo Allegro" - Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major - Symphony No.5, music by Sergei Prokofiev, Performed by New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein, 1967, remastered 2011 "Theme from Mansfield Park" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Keep your Wig on" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Mansfield Park (Reprise)" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Busy Nothings" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "String Quartet No. 2 (Company): IV. Quarter note = 160" - Kronos Quartet Performs Philip Glass, music by Philip Glass, performed by the Kronos Quartet, 1995 "Leaving Portsmouth" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Harangue" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "You will marry him" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "I don't know you" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Introductions" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Game of Cards" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Lover's Vows" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Sentimental Journey" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "As a Man Loves a Woman" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "I Spoke in Haste" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Run Mad as Often as you Choose" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "I missed you" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "I see more Distinctly through the Rain" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Tom Leaves" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Paying for the Party" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Djonga (Slavery)" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Salif Keita, Chucho Merchan, and Lesley Barber, 1999 "Adagio for Glass Harmonica, K. 617a" - Glass & Stones, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Vienna Glass Armonica Duo, 2006 "Glass" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Mary's Harp" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "Fireworks" - Mansfield Park (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Lesley Barber, 1999 "World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

In this second part of a two-part episode, we look at how Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hopper and Alexandre Desplat pick up the mantle from John Williams to continue the sounds and world of Harry Potter in films 4-8. From folk tunes, to new and unusual instruments, to new places such as the Ministry of Magic, as well as returning ideas from dragons to flying to magic in Hogwarts. Each composer has their own unique sound while still staying within the late romantic orchestral sound with a few quirky moments thrown in while the sounds of magic are continued in choir and celeste. Host: Ruth Mudge Music included in podcast: "The Quidditch World Cup" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Foreign Visitors Arrive" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "The Goblet of Fire" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Golden Egg" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Hogwarts' March" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Harry Sees Dragons" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Underwater Secrets" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "The Black Lake" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Der Zigeunerbaron: Schatz-Walzer (Treasure Waltz), Op. 418" - Strauss II: Most Famous Waltzes, performed by Ondrej Lenard & Strauss Festival Orchestra, music by Johann Strauss, Jnr., 1988. "Potter Waltz" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Dementors in the Underpass" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "The Hall of Prophecies" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "The Ministry of Magic" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Short Ride on a Fast Machine" - Adams: Short Ride on a Fast Machine, Grand Pianola Music, performed by Stephen Mosko & Netherlands Winds Ensemble, music by John Coolidge Adams, 1995 "The Room of Requirements" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Fireworks" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "A Journey to Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Flight of the Order of the Phoenix" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "The Sirius Deception" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Ron's Victory" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "The Book" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "The Slug Party" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "Farewell Aragog" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "Ministry of Magic" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture...

In this first part of a two-part episode, we look at the variety of ways that John Williams creates the musical world of Harry Potter. From school songs to Quidditch, from dragons to goblins, from ghosts to moving staircases, John Williams combines the rich late-romantic orchestral sound with the slightly odd notes resembling 20th century composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev to create a world that seems both familiar and different. He also expands in the second and third film from celeste and choir to adding instruments from the Baroque and Renaissance, combining new sounds with old. This episode focuses solely on the first three movies composed by John Williams. Host: Ruth Mudge Music included in podcast: "The Arrival of Baby Harry" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" - The Sorcerer's Apprentice, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic & James Levine, music by Paul Dukas, 1987 "Diagon Alley/The Gringotts Vault" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Act 1, Scene III, The Street Awakens" - Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra & Valery Gergiev, music by Sergei Prokofiev, 2010 "Platform Nine-and-three-quarters/The Journey to Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Hogwarts Forever!/The Moving Stairs" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Entry into the Great Hall/The Banquet" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "The Quidditch Match" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Christmas at Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" - Celebrating John Williams (Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles 2019), performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic & Gustavo Dudamel, music by John Williams, 2019 "The Norwegian Ridgeback/A Change of Seasons" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Fawkes is Reborn" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Dueling the Basilisk" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Meeting Aragog" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Moaning Myrtle" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Knockturn Alley" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Pavana la Bataglia (Crumhorns & Ensemble)" - Dictionary of Medieval & Renaissance Instruments, performed by Christian Mendoza & Orchestra Antiqua Musica, music by Anonymous, 2002 "Double Trouble" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004 "Secrets of the Castle" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004 "The Portrait Gallery" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004 "Quidditch, Third Year" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004 "Apparition on the...

In this episode, we look at the themes for specific characters throughout all 8 Harry Potter films. The first half features Voldermort's motifs as well as the themes for the Death Eaters and Horcruxes connected to Voldemort. The second half focuses on mostly comical or quirky characters who provide a different musical flavor then what is used for Harry and his relationships. This is accomplished through specific themes and instruments unique to each character. Music included in podcast: "Diagon Alley/The Gringotts Vault" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Hogwarts Forever/The Moving Stairs" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "The Face of Voldemort" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Meeting Tom Riddle" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Frank Dies" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "The Dark Mark" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "The Goblet of Fire" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Sirius Fire" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Voldemort" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "The Sirius Deception" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Into the Pensieve" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "Snape to Malfoy Manor" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "Sky Battle" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "At the Burrow" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "Death Eaters" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "Rescuing Hermione" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "Dobby" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "The Locket" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "Underworld" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011 "Bathilda Bagshot" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010 "The Grey Lady" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011 "The Diadem" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011 "Showdown" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011 "Voldemort's End" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011 "Atys: Overture" - Lully: Atys - Armede (Ouvertures avec tous les airs), music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, performed by Dominik Kiefer & Capriccio Basel Baroque Orchestra,...

In this episode, we look at relationship themes from the Harry Potter series written by composers John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexander Desplat. We look at musical themes of friendship, allies, mentors, romance, and family, as well as the loss and even death of friends and mentors. We hear the ups and joys as well as the themes of grief and struggle throughout all 8 films. Music included in podcast: "Harry's Wondrous World" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "The Quidditch Match" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001 "Prologue: Book II/Escape from the Dursleys" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "The Flying Car" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Knockturn Alley" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "Reunion of Friends" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002 "A Window to the Past" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004 "The Dementors Converge" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004 "Finale" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004 "O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi" - Joshua Bell: O Mio Babbino Caro, music by Giacomo Puccini, performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and Joshua Bell, 1990 "Harry in Winter" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Voldemort" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Adagio for Strings" - The 50 Greatest Pieces of Classical Music, music by Samuel Barber, performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry, 2009 "Death of Cedric" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Another Year Ends" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005 "Flight of the Order of the Phoenix" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Dumbledore's Army" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Polyjuice Potion" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010 "At the Burrow" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010 "Harry and Ginny" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010 "Neville" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011 "Battlefield' - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011 "Showdown" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011 "The Kiss" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007 "Ginny" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009 "Harry &