Jamie Ruben’s work puts story at the centre, crafting music that deepens narrative and shapes emotion. With a background spanning film and television, he brings a balance of instinct, texture, and precision.

 

He has written extensively for television, with credits including Vice for HBO and Showtime, and has composed themes for eight documentary series including NFL Classics: After Further Review (Omaha Productions), Hours to Kill (A&E), Project Bakeover (Eone Canada), Strange Creatures (BBC Earth/Blue Ant), and Unusually Normal (OUTtv).

His film work includes scores for Canadian features Exogenesis, Together Alone, and Deadly Inferno. He recently made his international debut scoring the RTÉ radio holiday special Waiting for Snow.

 

His music has been described by Record World International as “a transformative auditory experience in both the exploration of sound and form.” His approach blends live instrumentation with analog and digital production, often incorporating remotely recorded session musicians from around the world to bring depth and scale to mid-range budgets.

 

Filmmakers consistently note his collaborative approach, describing him as “super efficient, pleasant, and exceptionally responsive to feedback,” and praising his work as a “beautiful score… full of finesse, love, and detail.”

 

In addition to his work as a composer, Jamie has worked as a music editor alongside composer Jonathan Goldsmith on projects including Sharkwater Extinction, To Catch a Tiger (Oscar-nominated) Dreamland, and television series Anna Pigeon, Pure, Between, and Porter.

 

A multi-instrumentalist, he performs and records his own electric, acoustic, and classical guitars, as well as bass and kalimba, using live instruments both traditionally and as sources for sonic experimentation and texture.

 

His film and television work is guided by a simple principle: serve the story. His approach focuses on emotional clarity, narrative support, and a deep respect for the filmmaker’s vision.