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.

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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