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How To Train Your Dragon - This is Berk
Episode 217th October 2025 • World of Soundtracks • Ruth Mudge
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Anybody who has heard the soundtrack for How To Train Your Dragon will admit that it just a lot of fun to listen to. Part of that lies in the Celtic nature of the music both instrument wise as well as the imitation of the melodies and rhythmic structure. This episode focuses on the sounds and music of Berk that helps to set the world as a Viking clan - both the fun and adventurous side as well as the warrior side. At times, it also reflects the various leaders such as Hiccup, Stoick, Astrid who embody the good and the bad at times but overall have a fierce love of their people and eventually the dragons that they protect. This also includes "The Village Hymn" from the third movie which is a newer theme for Berk and its leaders, covering a range of emotions especially for Hiccup and Astrid's relationship as the leaders of Berk.

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

Music by John Powell

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

"Anybody See That?" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2020 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records, LLC, a Concord Company.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Not a Viking" - How to Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition), music by John Powell, 2020 Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records, LLC, a Concord Company.

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

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

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

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