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Ririro.com - Kids Stories (6-10 Years)The Cowardly Lion of Oz (Book #17) | Classic StoriesIn Ruth Plumly Thompson's "The Cowardly Lion of Oz," the famous Lion experiences an identity crisis, feeling he isn't living up to his "cowardly" name because he's often brave. Believing a man named Crunch ate his courage (due to a misunderstanding orchestrated by Mustafa of Mudge), he sets off on a quest, joined by the heartbroken circus clown Notta Bit More and the orphan boy Bob Up. Their journey through peculiar parts of Oz forces the Lion into situations where he must act courageously despite his self-doubt, while simultaneously helping Notta search for his lost love and Bob Up seek...2025-05-055h 29
World of SoundtracksA Conversation with Hannes de MaeyerIn 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...2025-04-0436 minWorld of SoundtracksHow To Train Your Dragon - Friendship ForeverIn 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), musi...2025-01-081h 06
THE COWARDLY LION OF OZEP 03: At the Court of MudgeThe Cowardly Lion of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson takes readers on a thrilling journey through the magical land of Oz. The Cowardly Lion, once a timid companion of Dorothy, is now the target of a wicked plot. Captured by the circus master Mustafa, the Lion is forced into a dangerous quest. Along the way, he meets Bob Up, a brave boy from Philadelphia, and the humorous magician Notta Bit More, both of whom help the Lion in his search for freedom. Together, they navigate through enchanted forests, face off against bizarre creatures, and discover the true meaning of...2024-11-1514 minTHE COWARDLY LION OF OZEP 01: Mustafa of MudgeThe Cowardly Lion of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson takes readers on a thrilling journey through the magical land of Oz. The Cowardly Lion, once a timid companion of Dorothy, is now the target of a wicked plot. Captured by the circus master Mustafa, the Lion is forced into a dangerous quest. Along the way, he meets Bob Up, a brave boy from Philadelphia, and the humorous magician Notta Bit More, both of whom help the Lion in his search for freedom. Together, they navigate through enchanted forests, face off against bizarre creatures, and discover the true meaning of...2024-11-1518 minWorld of SoundtracksPersuasion 2022 - Expressive with MuchIn 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.comMusic included on this podcast:"...2024-08-2033 minWorld of SoundtracksPersuasion 2007 - Expressive with LittleIn 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.comMusic included on this podcast:2024-07-0229 min
Austen ChatJane Austen & Movie Music: A Visit with Ruth MudgeThe delicate tinkling of a pianoforte. The clash of cymbals. The soothing strains of a harp. Music in Austen film adaptations performs a variety of functions: it can set the scene, highlight a character’s personality, make us laugh, and make us sigh. In this episode, music maven Ruth Mudge joins us to discuss the soundtracks of four screen adaptations we know and love. A cellist, faculty member at the String Academy of Chicago, and assistant principal in the Elmhurst Symphony, Mudge also has her own podcast, World of Soundtracks, where she offers in-depth explorations of famous movie and TV...2024-05-0246 minWorld of SoundtracksPersuasion 1995 - Quiet and ClassicalIn 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.comMusic Included in Podcast:"The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity"...2024-04-1929 minWorld of SoundtracksA Conversation with Sherri ChungIn 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 th...2023-11-2556 minWorld of SoundtracksMansfield Park (1999) - Marimba and MinimalismIn 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 MudgeMusic included in podcast:"Violin Concerto No. 3 in A Major, Hob. VIIa/3: II. Adagio"...2023-07-301h 13
Classic Audiobook CollectionThe Cowardly Lion of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson ~ Full AudiobookThe Cowardly Lion of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson audiobook. Mustafa of Mudge has heard of the famous Cowardly Lion of Oz, and decides to capture him and put him into a zoo! He enlists the help of Bob Up and a clown called Notta Bit More - the master of disguise! The Cowardly Lion meanwhile travels though Oz and meets a stone man, who offers to turn the Cowardly Lion into stone: after all, a stone lion doesn't feel fear! Is this the solution to the Cowardly Lion's quest for courage? Or is it a trap...2023-05-095h 46World of SoundtracksThe World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Doyle, Hooper, and DesplatIn this second part of a two-part episode, we look at how Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hopper and Alexandre Desplat pick up the mantle from John Williams to continue the sounds and world of Harry Potter in films 4-8. From folk tunes, to new and unusual instruments, to new places such as the Ministry of Magic, as well as returning ideas from dragons to flying to magic in Hogwarts. Each composer has their own unique sound while still staying within the late romantic orchestral sound with a few quirky moments thrown in while the sounds of magic are continued in...2023-04-1159 minWorld of SoundtracksThe World of Harry Potter, Part 1: John WilliamsIn this first part of a two-part episode, we look at the variety of ways that John Williams creates the musical world of Harry Potter. From school songs to Quidditch, from dragons to goblins, from ghosts to moving staircases, John Williams combines the rich late-romantic orchestral sound with the slightly odd notes resembling 20th century composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev to create a world that seems both familiar and different. He also expands in the second and third film from celeste and choir to adding instruments from the Baroque and Renaissance, combining new sounds with old. This episode...2023-02-2851 minWorld of SoundtracksHarry Potter Characters - Villains and Quirky folkIn this episode, we look at the themes for specific characters throughout all 8 Harry Potter films. The first half features Voldermort's motifs as well as the themes for the Death Eaters and Horcruxes connected to Voldemort. The second half focuses on mostly comical or quirky characters who provide a different musical flavor then what is used for Harry and his relationships. This is accomplished through specific themes and instruments unique to each character.Music included in podcast:"Diagon Alley/The Gringotts Vault" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by...2023-01-051h 00World of SoundtracksHarry Potter Relationships - Life and LossIn this episode, we look at relationship themes from the Harry Potter series written by composers John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexander Desplat. We look at musical themes of friendship, allies, mentors, romance, and family, as well as the loss and even death of friends and mentors. We hear the ups and joys as well as the themes of grief and struggle throughout all 8 films.Music included in podcast:"Harry's Wondrous World" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001"The Quidditch Match"...2022-11-251h 35World of SoundtracksHarry Potter - Hedwig's ThemeIn this episode, we look at Hedwig's Theme from the Harry Potter series written by John Williams. We look at the origins being written for the trailer as well as how it is adapted over the course of all 8 films both by John Williams and the other three composers, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat. Along these lines, we see how this theme tells the story of Harry, Hogwarts, and owls. In other words, the world of magic. Hosted by Ruth MudgeMusic included in podcast:"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" - The Nutcracker...2022-10-131h 04World of SoundtracksEmma (2020) - Wit and WhimsyIn this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2020 movie of Jane Austen's Emma written by Isobel Waller-Bridge and David Schweitzer. We look at how each of the main characters are given both a theme and instrument and how these themes interweave with each other. We also explore the choreography of the music to match the comedy shown, as well as how the folk and classical music help tell the story through emotions, lyrics, as well as reflecting location and class.Music included in podcast:"Peter and the Wolf, Op 67, No. 3, The Duck"...2022-08-311h 21World of SoundtracksEmma (2009) - Emotion and ElectronicIn this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2009 mini-series of Jane Austen's Emma, written by Samuel Sim. We look at how the main theme tells Emma's journey and how it changes for her love story with Mr. Knightley. We compare the use of the cello for Mr. Knightley and Mr. Elton, look at how the clarinet is used for Emma just as it was in the 1996 movie, and the variety of themes and styles to tell the story and reflect the characters, including the use of electronics for memories.Music included in podcast:"...2022-07-281h 04
Your Portable Library of Free AudiobookCowardly Lion of Oz Audiobook by Ruth Plumly ThompsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 613323
Title: Cowardly Lion of Oz
Author: Ruth Plumly Thompson
Narrator: Phil Chenevert
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:33:32
Language: English
Release date: 07-24-22
Publisher: Bookwire
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Summary:
In the story, the Cowardly Lion believes that he has depleted the reserve of courage imbued in him by the Wizard (as told in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz). Someone soon misdirects the Lion into thinking that he can only replenish his courage by eating a courageous man. Since the Lion dislikes the notion of harming anyone, he...2022-07-245h 33World of SoundtracksEmma (1996) - Clarinet and CupidIn this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 1996 movie of Jane Austen's Emma by Rachel Portman. We listen to how the clarinet is Emma's voice and how the instrumentation, time signature, and major vs minor are often used to change mood or characters. We also pay to attention to how her emotional journey and theme changes throughout as well as the comedy and matchmaking theme. Finally, we compare the songs performed by Emma and Jane and how the words convey meaning to Frank Churchill's attentions.Music included in podcast:"Main Titles" - Emma...2022-06-301h 04World of SoundtracksSense and Sensibility (1995) - Sisters and SilenceIn this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 1995 movie of Sense and Sensibility by Patrick Doyle. We explore the themes used for the sisters contrasting both a classical style with emotional impactful moments and how their journey is told throughout.“Orchard House (Main Title)” - Little Women: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Thomas Newman, 1994“My Father’s Favorite” - Sense and Sensibility - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by Patrick Doyle, 1995“Concerto in F Major for Piano and Orchestra, K 413: II Larghetto” - Mozart: The Piano Concertos, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perfor...2022-05-261h 00World of SoundtracksPride and Prejudice (2005) - Romance and ReflectionIn this episode, we look at the soundtrack of the 2005 movie Pride and Prejudice by Dario Marianelli. We explore the themes that describe Elizabeth's emotional journey as well as how the rest of the music sets the world and mood in this adaptation. Music Featured:"Dawn" - Pride and Prejudice (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Dario Marianelli and performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet, 2005"Mrs Darcy" - Pride and Prejudice (Music from the Motion Picture), music by Dario Marianelli and performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet, 2005Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2...2022-04-2856 minWorld of SoundtracksPride and Prejudice (1995) - Period Accuracy and PondsThis Episode focuses on the music from the 1995 mini-series Pride and Prejudice written by Carl Davis. From emulating Beethoven in style and size, to the use of the pianoforte, to hunting and romantic themes, Carl Davis both sets the scene for being in the Regency era as well as connecting with the modern audience.Featured music:Andante Favori in F Major, WoO 57 by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Peter Schmalfuss"Thinking About Lizzy" - Pride and Prejudice by Carl DavisMr Beveridge's Magot - Performed by The Broadside Band"...2022-03-3154 minWorld of SoundtracksThe First One that started it allDo you remember the first soundtrack that captured your imagination?In this first episode on soundtracks with host Ruth Mudge. she looks at the first soundtracks that captured her imagination and began the journey of exploration due to loving both the story and music.2022-03-2311 min
Crush FictionallyHeroic Women with Caroline YuA heroic woman isn’t always going to be “likeable” - but that’s exactly why we love her. This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, writer, Bikram yoga teacher, and heroic woman, Caroline Yu. In honor of our real-life crush, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we’re dedicating this episode to the fictional heroines who’ve captured our hearts and minds. Rest in Power, Notorious RBG.Who we’re crushing on this week: Angela Abar aka Sister Night (Regina King) of Watchmen, Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter, Gal Gadot), and Sabine of Immortals After Dark: Kiss of a Demon Kin...2020-10-051h 52