Part of the reason why Wind at My Back makes such a lasting impression on its viewers is the melodies composed for the show.  Fans of Road to Avonlea might recognize strains of the theme music as slightly similar to one of Avonlea’s own themes.  Here is an excerpt explaining the music from the show, taken from a behind-the-scenes brochure about the making of Wind at My Back, available to Sullivan Insiders on SullivanMovies.com.

“It’s not difficult because he comes with a very clear idea and my job is just to transform his ideas into music.” – Peter Breiner on working with Kevin Sullivan

The melodies that accompany the actions of New Bedford’s residents are brought to you by one of the world’s most recorded and well known musicians.