“We needed a score for a feature documentary that provided a serious challenge in regards to the tone of the music. It was a heartfelt and serious topic, and we needed to show strength and growth in the subjects, but it was imperative that we simultaneously stay rooted in the soulful challenges they faced and not get manipulatively positive. This was a tiny musical needle to thread, yet Ruth hit it perfectly. Her score provided exactly what the film required, guiding our audiences to experience a deep connection with both the difficult and inspiring aspects of the subjects’ stories.”

Eric Frith
Editor/Co-Writer/Co-Producer, THE PRISON WITHIN

“Working with Ruth is one of the greatest highlights of creating my film. She gave everything to creating the most beautiful impactful score possible - and she succeeded beyond my wildest expectations. She would ask me - "Forget the music for a moment, what do you want the audience to feel in this scene?" She took the time to understand all of the underlying emotions of each character and my intent for each scene. The next day she would come back with a score that matched the complexity of the scene AND made it even more impactful. It was pure joy. I felt like we were working together to create another entire layer of the film. Every time we spoke she gave herself 100%. Every time she went into the studio to create another scene she put her whole heart into it. She is a masterful musician. She creates from her soul. I can't wait to work with her again on my next project.”

Katherin Hervey 
Director/Producer/Filmmaker  

“Music is probably the most important part of any visual production. Never underestimate its power - it can turn a good film into great, or take a great film and make it mediocre. Music is what directs the audience to feel, and Ruth is an incredible director of emotions. She knows how to truly elevate the cinematic experience. Working with Ruth brought so much more to the project than her expertise of music and intimate awareness of its impact on the audience’s emotions. She became an integral part of our creative team. Ruth tapped into the core soul of the film to magically constructed a symphony of sounds that elevated the final film into an international award-winning masterpiece. That is the power of an original film score. For a first-time filmmaker, partnering with her was a truly unforgettable experience and she has become a dear friend for life.”

Erin Kenway
Producer/Filmmaker

“We were delighted at the Peabody Essex Museum when Ruth agreed to create a 5-chapter original score for our exhibition Where the Questions Live: An Artist's Exploration of Nature in 2019. Her inspired composition was richly layered, imaginatively orchestrated, emotionally dynamic and in perfect harmony with artist Wes Bruce’s unique site-specific installation.”

Jane M. Winchell
The Sarah Fraser Robbins Director | The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center
Curator of Natural History