Love the soundtracks of your favorite movie or show and you don't know why? Join host Ruth Mudge as she takes you on a journey through Jane Austen, Harry Potter, and other beloved soundtracks. She explores how the music enhances telling the story and the ways these musical ideas carry both the narrative and emotional journey of the characters and world.
World of Soundtracks
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Love the soundtracks of your favorite movie or show and you don't know why? Join host Ruth Mudge as she takes you on a journey through Jane Austen, Harry Potter, and other beloved soundtracks. She explores how the music enhances telling the story and the ways these musical ideas carry both the narrative and emotional journey of the characters and world.
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Recent Episodes
June 27, 2026
Little Women 1994 - Newman and Nostalgia
<p>In this episode, we look at Thomas Newman's score of "Little Women" from 1994. Nostalgia is the sound of this score, using modes and combining minor in happy moments while using high instrumentation and fun rhythmic energy to give joy in minor. We take apart how the main theme is used for Jo and her writing as well as looking at many beloved melodies and how they are used in this adaptation to convey the story of young women growing up together both in the joys and sorrows.</p><p>Host: Ruth Mudge, <a href="ruthmudge.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ruthmudge.com</a></p><p>Music included on this podcast:</p><p>"So was Red" - The Shawshank Redemption, music by Thomas Newman, 1994 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Under the Umbrella (End Title)" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Orchard House (Main Title)" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"New York" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Valley of the Shadow" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Little Women" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>Lovelornity" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"The Lawrence Boy" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Meg's Hair" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Snowplay" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Two Couples" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Spring" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Harvest Time" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Amy Abroad" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Scarlet Fever" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Burdens" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Beth's Secret" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Letter from Jo" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Domestic Experiences" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Learning to Forget" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"Wow" - Finding Nemo (an Original Soundtrack), music composed by Thomas Newman, 2003 Disney Enterprises, Inc./Pixar Animation Studios</p><p>"A Telegram" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc.</p><p>"World of Soundtracks" - composed by <a href="Edith Mudge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edith Mudge</a>, graphics by <a href="Lindsey Bergsma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Bergsma</a></p>
March 19, 2026
How To Train Your Dragon - Romance in the Air
<p>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.</p><p>Host: Ruth Mudge <a href="https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks</a></p><p>Music by John Powell</p><p>"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</p><p>"<a href="This is Berk"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is Berk"</a> - 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.</p><p>"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.</p><p>"The Flying Sequence" - Superman: The Movie (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture), music by John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra, 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing</p><p>"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.</p><p>"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.</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"Armada Battle" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"Toothless: Smitten" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"Exodus!" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"Third Date" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"New "New" Tail" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"Furies in Love" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"The Hidden World" - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Powell, 2019 Back Lot Music</p><p>"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</p><p>"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</p><p>"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge <a href="http://www.edithmudge.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.edithmudge.com</a>, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma <a href="http://www.lindseybergsma.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.lindseybergsma.com</a></p>
January 26, 2026
A Conversation with Mikel Hurwitz
<p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Guest: Mikel Hurwitz <a href="https://mikelhurwitz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikelhurwitz.com</a></p><p>Host: Ruth Mudge <a href="https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks</a></p><p>"<a href="War > Manipulated Into Intolerance?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">War > Manipulated Into Intolerance?</a>" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Shining Bright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shining Bright</a>" - Ron Taylor: Dr. Baseball (Original Soundtrack Album, music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2016 Cinemastasia</p><p>"<a href="All Sides"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Sides"</a> - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Fall Apart"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fall Apart"</a> - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Diaspora" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diaspora</a>" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Disengage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disengage</a>" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Child Soldiers"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Child Soldiers"</a> - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p><a href=""Resilience > Eruption"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Resilience > Eruption"</a> - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>"<a href="Baseless Hatred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baseless Hatred</a>" - Soul of a Nation (Original Soundtrack), music by Mikel Hurwitz, 2025 Cinemastasia Music LLC</p><p>World of Soundtracks - music by <a href="Edith Mudge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edith Mudge</a>,...
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