In this episode, we follow Hiccup's journey from an awkward inventor and teenager to the Chief leading Berk over the course of the trilogy, How To Train Your Dragon. We look at four different themes over the course of the three movies as Hiccup continues to dream big while growing in his relationships with his parents and Toothless. He takes big risks, seeks new places, and learns how to lead the clan of Vikings and dragons. Join host Ruth Mudge as she explores the storytelling genius of John Powell taking these themes from joyous and upbeat versions to the melancholy or heroic, with each theme morphing and changing as the story unfolds.

Host: Ruth Mudge, https://www.ruthmudge.com/worldofsoundtracks

"This is Berk" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord

"The Downed Dragon" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord

"The Kill Ring" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord

"Ready the Ships" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord

"Battling the Green Death" - How To Train Your Dragon (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2010 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande, a division of Concord

"Dragon Racing" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Me Likey" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), The Deluxe Edition, music by John Powell, 2022 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Battle of the Bewilderbeast" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Riding to Drago's" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), The Deluxe Edition, music by John Powell, 2022 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Two New Alphas" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Together We Map the World' - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Hiccup the Chief/Drago's Coming" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Valka's Dragon Sanctuary" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Flying with Mother" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Stoick Saves Hiccup" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Toothless Lost" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP

"Should I Know You?" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Music from the Motion Picture), music by John Powell, 2014 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal...

In this episode, Ruth talks to Anglo-Swiss composer Dominik Scherrer about many topics including inspirations for his career to writing for period dramas to specifics in writing for the BBC/PBS series "Miss Austen." Whether it is the choice of instruments to writing in 7/8 to writing for the emotional truth of the work, there were a lot of topics to cover. We also covered a little regarding the album for "Miss Marple."

The music of Anglo-Swiss composer Dominik Scherrer can be heard in some of the finest dramas made in recent years, earning him two Ivor Novello Awards, a Primetime Emmy nomination, and a further four Ivor Novello nominations.

Born into a musical family in Zurich, Switzerland, Dominik moved to London aged 19, where he has resided since. Among his initial compositions were two groundbreaking operas for the screen. The second, “Hell for Leather,” garnered attention, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, being selected for the prestigious Young British Artist exhibition, Sensation at the Brooklyn Museum, and subsequently received ten international awards.

Dominik started scoring independent feature films, such as apocalyptic The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz and followed on with scores for acclaimed British drama series such as six seasons of Agatha Christie’s Marple and five seasons of the Victorian crime drama Ripper Street, earning him his first Ivor Novello award. He is a frequent collaborator of director Aisling Walsh, scoring her Bafta nominated An Inspector Calls, the Bafta winning Elizabeth is Missing, and most recently Miss Austen. Dominik received a second Ivor Novello Award for the supernatural thriller Requiem, on which he collaborated with Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes.

His collaboration with the writers Harry Williams and Jack Williams began with the global hit The Missing. Dominik’s score received a Primetime Emmy nomination. Further scores for the Williams brothers were for The Widow, Boat Story, and The Tourist. Sight & Sound praised Dominik’s unique soundtrack to the Netflix series The Serpent: “Dominik Scherrer’s marvellous score, a riot of analogue synths.” The soundtrack was nominated for an Ivor Novello and Camille Award.

Guest: Dominik Scherrer, dominikscherrer.com or dominik_g_scherrer on Instagram.

Host: Ruth Mudge, World of Soundtracks

"Reading Jane's Letter" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records.

"The Promise" - The Piano, music by Michael Nyman, 1993 Michael Nyman LTD.

"Claiming the Letters" - Miss Austen (Original Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2025 Bonnie Productions LTD, under exclusive license to Dubois Records.

"Ripper Street" - Ripper Street (Original Television Soundtrack), music by Dominik Scherrer, 2015 Silva Screen Records LTD.

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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.