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