[1] Doyle used the film's main character, Mary, as a focal point for his composition, taking influences from her Scottish nationality and incorporating them into the score.

"[1] Patrick Doyle's score was performed by ensembles of six to twelve members (the exact size depended on the piece) conducted by James Shearman.

The arrangements utilised a six or seven piece string section, two woodwinds, piano, harp, classical guitar, and accordion, playing in various combinations.

In the film, Novello (as played by Northam) is featured singing four of these compositions while accompanying himself at the piano during a dinner party.

In addition to the vocal performances, Christopher Northam recorded Novello's "Waltz of My Heart" as a piano solo for the soundtrack.