"Village Talk" is based on the history of Ruinen and its musical society Crescendo. The original title was: "De Heerlyckheid Ruinen". A “Hoge Heerlyckheid" was an independent area with its own laws and jurisdiction from the Middle Ages (ca. 500 to ca. 1500) until late in the 18th century. Music from the Middle Ages and through the Baroque to contemporary pop and big band arrangements was used.