Emmy-Nominated Composer Ruth Barrett Talks The Girlfriend & Hollywood Scoring

Gilbert. K Show · Jun 17, 2026 · 48m

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A How does music make you feel every emotion on screen? Emmy-nominated composer Ruth Barrett reveals the secrets behind The Girlfriend, The Old Guard 2, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, and her remarkable journey through Hollywood’s biggest productions.

Chapters

00:00 The Early Musical Influences

04:00 Discovering the Passion for Composition

08:42 The Journey Through Education

13:12 Navigating Early Career Challenges

21:31 Lessons from Advertising and Documentaries

23:53 The Composer's Journey: Finding True Identity

25:11 The Emotional Role of a Composer

26:17 Balancing…