Music composed by Ruth Lee Martin
Twilight 3
from A Diary from the Frontline
Composed for the documentary series, A Diary from the Frontline that chronicles the daily lives of medics dealing with COVID-19 now released in the US on PBS.
Reflections from A Diary from the Frontline
Composed for the documentary series, A Diary at the Frontline that chronicles the daily lives of medics dealing with COVID-19 now released in the US on PBS. Dedicated to my courageous cousin, Ali, at the frontline.
The Road Winds On from A Diary from the Frontline
Composed for the documentary series, A Diary at the Frontline that chronicles the daily lives of medics dealing with COVID-19 now released in the US on PBS.
First Breath from A Diary from the Frontline
Composed for the documentary series A Diary From the Frontline (for my beautiful grandson, Felix, with love). This is the theme music for the series.
Birds of a Feather
Minimalist techniques including pulsing, drones, and short repetitive phrases all come together to create a rich musically textured landscape.
Theme from No Strings Attached
Composed for award-winning series No Strings Attached - created, directed and produced by Emma Watts.
Chaconne
Composed by Ruth Lee Martin and performed by ANU string ensemble. Commissioned by Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ian Chubb.
Babel One
An experimental composition with an emphasis on vocal fragmentation.
Pride of Place Reflections 1
This work was adapted from a larger work celebrating the 20th birthday of the Australian Parliament House. This excerpt was performed at the memorial service for the architect Romaldo Giurgola, at the Australian Parliament House. Performed by Elektra String Quartet.
Electronica 3 from No Strings Attached
Composed for award-winning series No Strings Attached - created, directed and produced by Emma Watts.
Brindabella Blues for Clarinet Quartet
Composed for Clarity clarinet quartet and available on their CD Second Door on the Left.
Under the Lake
This piece is for a new project based on Lake Burley Griffin and it's significance to the Canberra community - particularly during COVID-19. Photography (on its way) Bradley Cummings.
Nunc Dimittis
Composed by Ruth Lee Martin and performed by Trinity College Choir, Melbourne, with Choir Director Michael Leighton Jones.