World of Soundtracks

In this final episode for How to Train Your Dragon, Ruth focuses on the romantic themes throughout the trilogy written by composer John Powell. From Astrid and Hiccup to Hiccup's parents to Toothless and the Lightfury, each movie has a unique take on romance that often coincides with flying. We look at how the journey progresses from crushes to epic to quiet and vulnerable. We also look at the similarities of romantic music and flying and the unique opportunities of having both of them occur at the same time.Host: Ruth Mudge https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracksMusic by John Powell"A Romantic Flight" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2025 Back Lot Music, a Division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"This is Berk" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C, under Exclusive License to Varese Sarabande, A Division of Concord."Romantic Flight" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C, under Exclusive License to Varese Sarabande, A Division of Concord."The Flying Sequence" - Superman: The Movie (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture), music by John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra, 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing"The Cove" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C, under Exclusive License to Varese Sarabande, A Division of Concord."Coming Back Around" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 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"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"Me Likey" - How To Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2022 Back Lot Music, A Division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"I grew Facial Hair for You" - How To Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), 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"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"Legend has it/Cliffside Playtime" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Armada Battle" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"For the Dancing and the Dreaming" - How To Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, sung by Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson & Mary Jane Wells, 2014 Back Lot Music, A Division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"Hiccup Confronts Drago" - 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's Ship" - 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: Smitten" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Exodus!" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Third Date" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"New "New" Tail" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Furies in Love" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"The Hidden World" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Grimmel's Surprise" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (The Deluxe Version, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2024 Back Lot Music, A Division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"As Long as He's Safe" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge http://www.edithmudge.com, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma http://www.lindseybergsma.com

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.comHost: Ruth Mudge https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks"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"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 LLCWorld of Soundtracks - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

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/worldofsoundtracksMusic 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 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"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"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 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"Raiders Return to Busy, Busy Berk" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."New 'New Tail'" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Armada Battle" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Dinner Talk/Grimmel's Introduction" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Legend Has it/Cliffside Playtime" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Worst Pep Talk Ever" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Exodus!" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."Stronger Together" - How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (The Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2024 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"Once there were Dragons" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music."World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge http://www.edithmudge.com/graphics by Lindsey Bergsma http://www.lindseybergsma.com/

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 Studios Music LLLP"Losing Mom/Meet the Good Alpha" - 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"Can We Start Over?" - 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"Stoick Finds Beauty" - 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 Found" - 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"With Love Comes a Great Waterfall" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Armada Battle" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" - Holst: The Planets, Op. 32, music by Gustav Holst, performed by Berlin Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan, 1981 Deutsche Grammophon GMBH, Berlin"As Long as He's Safe" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Legend Has It/Cliffside Playtime" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Exodus!" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"Valka's Warning" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), the Deluxe Edition, music by John Powell, 2024 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP"The Hidden World" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphic by Lindsey Bergsma

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."Nothing But Death" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Farewell, Sister" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Cassandra Austen" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."The End was Peaceful" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Visiting Hampshire" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Leaving Hampshire" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Jane Misses Home" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Wedding Dress" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records."Theme from "Agatha Christie's Marple"" - Agatha Christie's Marple (Music from the Television Series, music by Dominik Scherrer, 2020 Agatha Christie Limited.Endless Night (Urban Romance) - Agatha Christie's Marple (Music from the Television Series, music by Dominik Scherrer, 2020 Agatha Christie Limited."Jane is to be Published" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records.World of Soundtracks - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

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.comHost: 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 Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“Killer Dragons” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“With Love Comes a Great Waterfall” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“Grimmel’s Surprise” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (The Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2024“Armada Battle” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“As Long as He’s Safe” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“Once There Were Dragons” - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019“World of Soundtracks” - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergmsa, 2022.

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.comMusic 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.comMusic 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.comMusic 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 MudgeMusic 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 MudgeMusic 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 Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Detonators" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Fireplaces Escape" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Hermione's Parents" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"The Will" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Godric's Hallow Graveyard" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Lovegood" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"The Deathly Hallows" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"The Elder Wand" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Gringotts" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Dragon Flight" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Statues" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Panic Inside Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"The Grey Lady" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Courtyard Apocalypse" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Neville the Hero" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"A New Beginning" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma, 2022

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 MudgeMusic 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 Train" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004"The Patronus Light" - 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"Forward to Time Past" - 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"The Knight Bus" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004"The Thieving Magpie" - Rossini Overtures, performed by Yehudi Menuhin & Sinfonia Varsovia, music by Gioachino Rossini, 1998"Aunt Marge's Waltz" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004"Buckbeak's Flight" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by John Williams, 2004"World of Soundtrack" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

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, 2012"Gilderoy Lockhart" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002"The Dueling Club" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002"Dobby the House-Elf" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002"Hagrid the Professor" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004"Rita Skeeter" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005"Professor Umbridge" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007"Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning" - 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"Malfoy's Mission" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Slughorn's Confession" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Severus and Lily" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2011"Lovegood" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexander Desplat, 2010"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge and graphics by Lindsey BergsmaHost - Ruth MudgeWoSoundtracks on Twitter and Instagram, World of Soundtracks on Facebook

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 & Hermione" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"When Ginny Kissed Harry" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"A Journey to Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007"Into the Rushes" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Death of Sirius" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007"Variations on a Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma", Variation IX. Nimrod (Adagio)" - Elgar: Enigma Variations, Introduction & Allegro, music by Edward Elgar, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis, 2007"Loved Ones and Leaving" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007"Opening" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"In Noctem" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Dumbledore's Farewell" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Dumbledore's Foreboding" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Journey to the Cave" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Symphony No. 3, Op. 36 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs", I. Lento - sostenuto tranquillo ma cantabile" - Gorecki: Symphony No. 3, music by Henryk Gorecki, performed by David Zinman, Dawn Upshaw & London Sinfonietta, 1992"Possession" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007"The Drink of Despair" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Inferi in the Firestorm" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"The Killing of Dumbledore" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Lily's Theme" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Dragon Flight" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Snape's Demise" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"The Resurrection Stone" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Voldemort's End" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"The Friends" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Obliviate" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Death Eaters" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Dobby" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"The Exodus" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Ron Leaves" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Hermione's Parents" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Ron's Speech" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Captured and Tortured" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Farewell to Dobby" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"A New Beginning" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Leaving Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma, Host Ruth Mudge@WoSoundtracks on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we look at Hedwig's Theme from the Harry Potter series written by John Williams. We look at the origins being written for the trailer as well as how it is adapted over the course of all 8 films both by John Williams and the other three composers, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat. Along these lines, we see how this theme tells the story of Harry, Hogwarts, and owls. In other words, the world of magic. Hosted by Ruth MudgeMusic included in podcast:"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" - The Nutcracker Suite, music by Peter Tchaikovsky, performed by The Endless Orchestra, 2008"The Blue Fairy" - Pinocchio (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Leigh Harline & Paul. J. Smith, 1992 "Hedwig's Theme" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"The Arrival of Baby Harry" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"Visit to the Zoo/Letters from Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"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"The Invisibility Cloak/The Library Scene" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"Leaving 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"The Quidditch Match" - 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"Prologue: Book II/The Escape from the Dursleys" - 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"Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004"Mischief Managed!" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004"The Story Continues" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005"Another Story" - 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"Ma Vlast, JB1:112: No. 2, The Moldau (Excerpt)" - 50 Classical Masterworks, music by Bedrich Smetana, performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra & Rafael Kubelik, 2006"The Room of Requirement" - 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"Opening" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009"Ginny" - 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"Sky Battle" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010"Dragon Flight" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"A New Headmaster" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Snape's Demise" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Harry's Sacrifice" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Procession" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011"Mr. Longbottom Flies" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"Cakes for Crabbe and Goyle" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma@WoSoundtracks on Twitter and Instagram@WorldofSoundtracks on Facebook

In this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2020 movie of Jane Austen's Emma written by Isobel Waller-Bridge and David Schweitzer. We look at how each of the main characters are given both a theme and instrument and how these themes interweave with each other. We also explore the choreography of the music to match the comedy shown, as well as how the folk and classical music help tell the story through emotions, lyrics, as well as reflecting location and class.Music included in podcast:"Peter and the Wolf, Op 67, No. 3, The Duck" - Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf - Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals, music by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by Czechoslovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Ondrej Lenard, 1990"Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588: "Sento, Oh Dio, Che Questo Piede" - Mozart: Cosi Fan Tutte, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Frank Lopardo, Sir Georg Solti, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Olaf Bar, Michele Pertusi, Renee Fleming, Anne Sofia von Otter & David Syrus, 1996"Emma Woodhouse" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Emma and Mr. Knightley (A Kiss Before They Wed)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Mr. Knightley" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Mr. Knightley Chases after Emma" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Mr. Knightley is Destroyed" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Badly Done, Emma" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 58, II. Andante con moto" - Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, music by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Glenn Gould, Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic, 1961"The Proposal (Under the Horse Chestnut Tree)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"A Chill Draft about the Knees" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Harriet Smith" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Harriet Smith and Robert Martin Meet on the Road" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Walk to Mrs. Goddard's School" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 99 D. 898, II. Andante un poco mosso" - Schubert: Piano Trios, music by Franz Schubert, performed by Frank Braley, Gautier Capucon & Renaud Capucon, 2007"Harriet Smith and Robert Martin Meet in the Rain" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Frank Churchill Arrives at Hartfield" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Danse Macabre: Op. 40" - Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre, music by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by Philharmonia Orchestra & Charles Dutoit, 1981"Christmas Dinner at the Westons" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Poor Miss Taylor" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"We Shall Have our Ball" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Emma is Bored" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Mrs. Elton Arrives at Hartfield" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Mr. Elton Reveals the Portrait" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Emma is Lost" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"We Cannot do without Dancing" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Six German Dances, K. 536: No. 2 in G" - The Complete Mozart Edition: The Dances & Marches, Vol 2, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Wiener Mozart Ensemble & Willi Boskovsky, 1966"Mr. Turner's Waltz" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Isobel Waller-Bridge & David Schweitzer, 2020"Country Life" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by the Watersons, 2020"How Firm a Foundation" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band, 2020"Hark! Hark What News" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, 2020"The Game of Cards" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by Maddy Prior & June Tabor, 2020"O Waly, Waly" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by John Rutter & the Cambridge Singers, 2020"The Last Rose of Summer" - Celtic Treasure (Bonus Track Version), music by traditional - Celtic Woman, performed by Haley Westerna, 2005"Mr. Knightley and Jane Fairfax Duet (Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), performed by Johnny Flynn & Amber Anderson, 2020"Queen Bee" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music and performed by Johnny Flynn, 2020"Jane Fairfax Plays Mozart Sonata in F" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Amber Anderson, 2020"Minuet and Trio in G Major, K. 1e/f (1761-2)" - Mozart: Complete Keyboard Works, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Bart van Oort, 2010"Jane Fairfax plays Beethoven Sonata No. 23" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Amber Anderson, 2020"Donwell Abbey (Hadyn's Farewell Symphony)" - Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Franz Joseph Haydn, 2020"String Quartet No. 20 in D major, Op. 17, No. 6, Hob. III:30: III. Largo" - Haydn: Complete String Quartets, music by Franz Joseph Haydn, performed by Kodaly Quartet, 1994"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

In this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2009 mini-series of Jane Austen's Emma, written by Samuel Sim. We look at how the main theme tells Emma's journey and how it changes for her love story with Mr. Knightley. We compare the use of the cello for Mr. Knightley and Mr. Elton, look at how the clarinet is used for Emma just as it was in the 1996 movie, and the variety of themes and styles to tell the story and reflect the characters, including the use of electronics for memories.Music included in podcast:"Piano Concerto No. 26 in D, K 537 "Coronation": 1. Allegro" - Mitsuko Uchido - Mozart: Piano Concertos, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate & Mitsuko Uchido, 1988"Emma Woodhouse was born" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Emma Main Titles" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude" - Six Evolutions - Bach: Cello Suites, music by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Yo-Yo Ma, 2018"Knightley's Walk" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Love Story" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The Last Dance" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Blind Endeavors" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Without Suspicion" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The Seaside" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Dolls" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Expansion Project" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Playing Harriet" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Cello Sonata in C minor, G. 2: III. Allegro" - Boccherini Cello Sonatas, music by Luigi Boccherini, performed by Jesper Christensen, Gaetano Nasillo, Alessandro Ciccolini & Marco Vitali, 2012"Superior Men" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Mr. Elton" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 27, No. 2: 1. Prelude "Obsession"" - Bach and Beyond Part 1, music by Eugene Ysaye, performed by Jennifer Koh, 2012"Walk of Shame" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The World has Left Us Behind" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Rescued by the Gypsies" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Secrets" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Danse Macabre, Op. 40" - Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre, music by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by Philharmonia Orchestra & Charles Dutoit, 1981"Arrival of Little Knightleys" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"It's Snowing and Heavily" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"Biscuits Darling" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"A Ball" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The Town Square" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The Ship's Cook" - Emma (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Samuel Sim, 2019"The Bluebells of Scotland" - Raised on Songs and Stories, music by Dora Jordan, performed by John McDermott, 2015"Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio" - Beethoven: Favorite Piano Sonatas, music by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1997"World of Soundtracks" - title music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

In this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 1996 movie of Jane Austen's Emma by Rachel Portman. We listen to how the clarinet is Emma's voice and how the instrumentation, time signature, and major vs minor are often used to change mood or characters. We also pay to attention to how her emotional journey and theme changes throughout as well as the comedy and matchmaking theme. Finally, we compare the songs performed by Emma and Jane and how the words convey meaning to Frank Churchill's attentions.Music included in podcast:"Main Titles" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Emma: Piano Suite" - music by Rachel Portman, 2022"End Titles" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Celery Root" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Emma Insults Miss Bates" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Emma Writes her Diary" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Mr. Knightley Returns" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Proposal" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Emma Tells Harriet about Mr. Elton" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"The Picnic" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Emma dreams of Frank Churchill" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Sewing and Archery" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Harriet's Portrait" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Three German Dances, K. 605: No. 3 in C, Trio "Die Schlittenfahrt" - Mozart in the Morning, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner, 1992"Mr. Elton's Rejection" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"The Coles' Party" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Mrs. Elton's Visit" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Main Title and First Victim" - Jaws (The Collector's Edition Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 1975"Gypsies" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Tolomeo, Re Di Egitto HWV 25: Silent Worship (adapted by Arthur Somervell from "Non lo diro col labbro")" - Silent Worship: The Timeless Music by Handel, music by George Frederic Handel, performed by David Hobson, 2006"The Beggar's Opera: Act 1 No 14, Air 6: Virgins are like the fair flowers" - Gay: The Beggar's Opera, music by John Gay, performed by The Broadside Band, Jeremy Barlow, Bronwen Mills & Charles Daniels, 1991"The Dance" - Emma: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, music by Rachel Portman, 1996"Mr. Beveridge's Magot" - English Country Dances from Playford's Dancing Master, performed by The Broadside Band, 2009"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma