Gordon and Runaway Themes meet Rossini, Mozart and William Tell
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Right from day one I always thought each character theme should be classically based as far as possible for longevity .
To their credit, David Mitton director and Brit Alcroft producer pretty much trusted us to get on with it. This is a short clip of one of my fave’s and pure indulgence on my part … " Gordon and Runaway Themes get Rossini & Mozart treatment and meet William Tell" ... no narration or fx, just music.
loved doing this and would loved to have performed this on a concert platform with orchestra ..... “an evening of railway story music and songs”……
I was never much good at the technical aspect of recording so there's a few "peaks" where the soundtrack od's!!
Music composed and adapted by Jnr Campbell & Mike O'Donnell
© Hit Entertainment
Sheer brilliance. I remember watching Thomas & the Jet Engine for the first time, on the edge of my seat, in complete awe of this theme. Three magnificent compositions seamlessly weaved together. Iconic for every Thomas fan.
Also, "An evening of railway story music and songs" must happen! It would be a dream come true!
I Say Fundraiser...
+Toby's Windmill agreed!!!!
+ericpierre53 agreed
id donate xD
1:26
*Bertie:* (seeing Thomas coming) Want a race Thomas?
(Thomas rockets by)
*Bertie:* Never mind...
That red bus is probably afraid to loss to Thomas😂🤣
@@mcbigweener of course
“About the only way I could catch up is if I were a race car instead of a bus.”
Lol I loved that part!
"Nobody had ever seen an engine go so fast!"
Many people have done instrumentals on the episodes before, but to see the official versions get released is even more amazing. When Gordon came out of the tunnel, the music sounded like Gordon was rushing to Thomas' rescue or something.
Indeed.
More like Gordon trying to gain traction and speed to pursuit Thomas, but he can't, it's likely because that his heavy express train is dragging him back!😂🤣😂🤣
We all know Gordon would never say no to a race lol
@@klein2042 He did to Phillip.
@@SonicJrandSarahtrue lol
“I BEAT GORDON I REALLY DID GUYS HWAHAHEEHEHA” 🤓☝️
Wow, this piece was a lot more sophisticated than I thought. It really is a treat to hear all these old familiar tunes in such clear quality. Thank you for sharing this :)
Thomas and the Jet Engine is just one of the examples of why you and Mike O'donnell are quite the musical geniuses for the franchise
2:10 Gordon is so angry he glitches out of the frame
LOL
1:56 - 1:58 "Hi Gordon!! Bye Gordon!!" The whole theme is just fantastic! I love it from start to finish! this was, dare I say it, a 'runaway' success. XD
jacob mutti baaaaad pun
"Gordon could not believe what he had seen!"
@@connorobrien3477 bad punns are funny XD!
@@nessaparkinson i have no memory of this
GORDON COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE HAD SEEN!!!!!
Thank you for making my childhood absolutely amazing and memorable with this music.
Yeah, but - don’t murder me! - you just can’t go wrong with the originals.
Ikr
Agreed
...I think I speak for everyone here when I say "PLEASE DO MORE OF THIS" ;-D
(from a technical standpoint, you might want to check the amplitude though, it's 'peaked' and clipped a few times here, most obvious on the very last notes of the final cue). Still, stellar work all around, I'm just happy to hear this clearly for the first time!
Did you just try to tell Senpai what to do? RIP
#shotsfired
I know, I know, just that being a bit of an audiophile, I get a bit twitchy when quality dips like that affect an otherwise stupendous piece.. Easy fix though, just has to load the original recording at a lower volume (by my count, about 10dB lower) - but it's hard to fix from our end, which is why I mentioned it - Junior's usually pretty good at keeping his recordings in good quality, and why shouldn't he be? ;-D
(also I'm trying not to giggle at how two of the fandom's more famous musicians both replied to this thread..). XD
Not sure how Junior would feel about being referred to as "Senpai."
If you are open to posting more, could you do some from Series 2 or 3, or TUGS? Maybe you already know this but they're the only series not to have stereo masters for the final episode mixes, so we've never heard, say, any of Duck's themes, The Viaduct Theme, or Oliver's 'Escape' Suite in stereo before. (We also have never heard the Busy Harbour Theme in full either, as the only time it was used went to fade-out...)
I for one vote either The Viaduct Theme, Edward's S2 Theme or The Bridge Cafe Band as my favourites of yours and Mike's. ;-D
I remember excitedly coming home from school one day, back when I was 8 years old, exclaiming to my mom that in music class, we heard a tune that I had previously heard in Thomas and Friends. Fast forward to when I was 12, and was learning the William Tell Overture in middle school orchestra, realizing that it was the piece I heard on "Thomas and the Jet Engine". Fast forward later on, and I can now play orchestral music at a professional level, having a deep appreciation of Rossini's work. All the while, I never forgot hearing the "March of the Swiss Soldiers" in its E Major key on Thomas and Friends.
Truly, you and Mike O'Donnell are wonderful musicians and composers! Thank you for uploading this, Junior Campbell.
I remember when I was at Gosberton House School and I heard the classical music of William Tell Overture, the music sounded so familiar to me, I was like: "I heard this similar sounding music in Thomas & Friends!" And even in an assembly where The First Years Centre did their assembly about Thomas the Tank Engine, at the end I remember Mrs Strutt saying something about this music and coincidentally as all the classes left, the William Tell Overture music played. And then about 7 years later, when I was looking at the Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia, and I looked at the episode Thomas the Jet Engine, it said in the trivia section that it was the second episode to have a rendition of the William Tell Overture music, the first being Busy Going Backwards. I then latterly learnt that Rheneas and The Roller Coaster and The Runaway Elephant also had the music too.
Sam Bee this music didn’t work in Rheneas And The Roller Coaster and The Runaway Elephant but it worked amazingly in Busy Going Backwards and Thomas The Jet Engine
What did they do at the assembly?
I can hear the American and the International versions.
I can hear the American, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Polish, Russian and Swedish versions.
The William Tell Overture (Finale) Lone Ranger Runaway Seasons 5-7 theme
Plays in
Busy Going Backwards
Thomas and the Jet Engine
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster
Duncan and the Runaway Elephant
Wow incredible. Words cannot describe how amazing this really is.
True
Thank you so much for uploading this. This is incredible. The heart, soul, sweat, and incredible musicianship you and Mike put into creating music for the series is clearly evident here. You both are truly talented musicians, thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
I agree.
This is such a good piece of music that tells a story in it’s self with the use of Thomas & Gordon’s themes along with William tell overture, also 2:05 had you smiling as a kid and you still are today 😄😭
wait this is an instrumental without the narrator? I never knew that!!!!
Yep! Uploaded by the real Junior Campbell!
@@RailRocket05 Hey look, a jibberish comment!
@Leanne Rankin put it to 2X you’ll hear a farting sound on: 0:16
Characters
1:26
"Want a race Thomas?"
*WOOSH*
"Nevermind."
1:57 "Hi Gordon, bye Gordon!"
1:07 Thomas flew by James!
1:10 and rocketed past Henry!
1:16 and raced by Percy! They were amazed!
1:22 Bertie was excited when he saw Thomas racing up the track! Want a race Thomas beeped Bertie? WHOOSH!!!! Nevermind.
0:01-0:16:gordon is a very proud steam engine,he's the fastest engine on the island of sodor,he loved speeding along his line with the wind blowing across his funnel
0:19-2:27:his hook knocked the switch,and switch started the jet engine,and the engine began to whine.
The whine got louder and louder and LOUDER!!!!."uh,oh",said cranky.
Before he could say anything else,the jet engine was rocketing thomas up the track.
WWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!, Said thomas.
The driver tried to put on the brake's,but thomas couldn't stop,
WWOOOOOOOHHHHHH,BBBBBOOOOOOOIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!.
The station called ahead,CLEAR THE LINES IT'S A RUNAWAY TRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Signal's were changed and points were switched,Thomas had never been so excited.thomas flew by james,and rocketed passed henry,and raced by percy,they were amazed!!!.
Bertie was excited ,when he saw thomas flying down the track.
Wanna race thomas?,Beeped,bertie.
Uh,never mind,no one had ever seen an engine goes so fast.
Gordon had no idea that Thomas was racing along the main line.
I am the fastest,said gordon,proudly.
Hi gordon,bye gordon.
Gordon could not believe what he had seen.
At last the jet engine ran out of fuel,and Thomas was back under his own power.He steamed the gently back into knapford station.
Sorry for over taking you back there Gordon, teased,Thomas.
Over take me ,i didn't notice,gordon,huffed.
You didn't notice the fastest engine on the island of Sodor,said Henry.
2:28-2:50:Yes,I am the fastest,puffed,Thomas.
Percy felt a little sorry for Gordon, Gordon doesn't have to go as fast as a jet engine he's a steam engine.
But he's still full of hot air ,whistled,James.
And gordon wheeshed away.
finally a clean version with no sound effects
Absolutely amazing! I love it! "Ready. Set. Go! We're making your wish come true Toad!" Yelled the Trucks. Oliver was racing to the rescue. "I must catch Toad. I must."
I do remember way back in 2007, when I was 3 years old, and I watched Thomas the Jet Engine for the first time, on The Complete Sixth Series DVD. I was really inspired by that episode and from then to now, it’s my all-time favourite Thomas & Friends episode!
Same!
This episode was a gem from my childhood! I watched this over and over when I was a 3 year old in 2008 up until 2010 when I was 5 years old
Thank you so much for uploading this.it gives me pure nostalgic attacks of watching Thomas & the Jet Engine for the first time and also Busy going Backwards since the William Tell music piece was also in it and this is just wonderful
You and Mike were big parts of my childhood with your wonderful music(Including the Hartshornes cause i grew up with their music too) so ones again thank you for uploading this :)
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster (2003)
Duncan and the Runaway Elephant (2003)
Is it safe to say though this episode was an amazement, Cranky's carelessness ended up causing confusion and delay?
Thank you so much for uploading this! The William Tell Overture Runaway Piece is one of the greatest and most complex themes from Thomas and Friends, and now, you've blessed us with said theme in pristine quality! It's remarkable how you managed to make this theme with nothing but 12-bit and 16-bit instruments played on a sampler keyboard that was nearly 20 years old at the time you recorded music for Season 6. Stellar work, and once again, thank you very much for making, and as of now, bringing back my childhood!
I think I speak for all of us when I say your music composure for this season was amazing. Well done :D
I agree.
Agreed
Agreed, but I’m sorry, I’m the engine on the Ffarquhar branch
First of all, let me just say this theme has always been a favorite of mine, ever since I first heard it on the Cranky Bugs VHS on the episode "Busy Going Backwards" as a kid, and I thank you for posting this.
Second.... HIGORDONBYEGORDON! ;D
LittleJerryFan92 .
Hi gordon by Gordon!
DVD
Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
Thomas and the Jet Engine
Favorite runaway theme right here.
I remember being really fascinated by this when I first heard it in 'Busy Going Backwards'. Kids and fans from the 90s UNITE!
Aaron Freeman And 2000s
@@xiyyea5205
I second heard it in Thomas and the Jet Engine.
I 3rd heard it in Rheneas and the Roller Coaster.
I 4th and final heard it in Duncan and the Runaway Elephant.
As a child I would watch Busy Going Backwards over and over again because of this theme, (and the runaway of course) needless to say though you were (excuse this pun) instrumental, in making my childhood. This show is timeless to me, despite the way the franchise is looking now, nothing can ever change the classic series and the amazing work you guys put into it. So thank you, thank you for making my childhood.
thank you very much .... whilst we enjoyed working on the Series' at the time, we never for a moment imagined it would mean so much to so many people, and still .... not for a moment .... Happy Christmas TheTrainlover .... and to ALL
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster
Duncan and the Runaway Elephant
Thomas and the Rocket Engine: The most intense moment in my young childhood.
I absolutely love this theme! One of my favorite runaway themes!
Thank you, Junior Campbell, for making the childhoods of many children in the 80s
This is music I grew up to! So many legends in one! Stellar work, Mike and you make great music!
It really is a privilege to hear a clean version of this. Longevity is the word. These themes still stand the test of time. Ever since a new composer was hired in 2004; we've never really had any music that defined the characters till Adventure Begins which featured some great new renditions of the music we knew and loved.
WOAH BOY
"Sorry for over taking you back there, Gordon"
-Sonic The Train Version (Get it cuz Thomas is fast and Sonic is blue)
"uh oh" said cranky. And before he could say anything else the jet engine was rocketing Thomas up the track!"WOAH BOOOOOY"
Meanwhile in the UK: OOOOOO-
The station master called ahead.
This music is brilliant to listen to without the sound effects or the narration. Thank you for making my childhood the best. Without Thomas and the compositions, I wouldn't still be here. Your music makes me want to watch the classic era all over again. Stellar work!
I ALWAYS want to watch the classic era all over again!
Just incredible! You and Mike sure made my childhood! Please upload more if possible!
Words fail me from the excitement of all this! I never stop loving this episode for everything, the plot, the the music and Michael Angelis’s narration. So thrilling!
Just download the footage so that you can do the Thomas and the jet engine episode with Alec Baldwin just download the footage
Do the episode remake with Alec Baldwin just download the footage
You deleted the footage right after you uploaded it just download it so you can do it with Baldwin all you have to do is download it
Beautiful style of music right here!
Awe... The memories
Thank you for uploading this
It's really amazing to listen to your and Mikes music. This theme from Thomas and the Jet Engine was, in my opinion, a great example of what Thomas the Tank Engine was about. Charm, beauty, realism, and most of all, quality. Britt, David etc. could not have hired better musicians. With all do respect, I don't think even you know how much this community appreciates your music. I truly thank you and Mike for what you have given all of us.
Junior, you and Mike are my heroes for creating such BEAUTIFUL--and, at times, haunting--pieces of music!
There are few characters that give me as much comfort as Thomas the Tank Engine. The same can be said for the show's now iconic score. Thank you, Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. Reverend W Awdry's beloved tank engine will live on in my heart, forever and always, and your music will never leave my memories of childhood :).
William Tell Overture is by far my favorite. Props to you sir. The French horn part is truly incredible and so is the oboe part.
Mike and Junior, you legends of the highest caliber...
This was one of the themes I've wanted to hear completely clean ever since I was a child, and you've granted that wish.
I hope it isn't asking too much, but Thomas's theme from Thomas and the Trucks, including the runaway section of the theme is my favourite of your compositions ever and hearing that in all its clean glory...you've no idea how many tears of happiness I would shed to hear that. :')
I need to do a NASCAR meme with this
Junior Campbell you made my childhood great and I Thank you for uploading this peace of great music.
I still say, if the original soundtracks from seasons 1 to 7 were released I would buy them so badly!
1:57 Hi Gordon! bye Gordon!
I read this comment when Thomas goes past Gordon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gordon could not believe what he had seen!
I love that little ditty at the end.
one of my fave "ahhhhh ... all is well that ends well" segues for episode end before end title theme and credits ... used many times
Junior Campbell wow, you actually replied to me so soon? Thanks!
0:19 "William Tell" Overture IV. Finale: March of the Swiss Soldiers
One word
LOL!!!! 😂 😂 😂
The Lone Ranger
Busy Going Backwards (1998)
Thomas and the Jet Engine (2002)
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster (2003)
Duncan and the Runaway Elephant (2003)
Seasons 5-7 theme.
Runaway
Please do more
Everyone will love it🤩😻😍
Words cannot describe how fantastic this was! Thomas the Jet Engine was always one of my favorite stories from season 6 and hearing almost the whole episode without the music made me very happy hearing your guys' work! Thank you!
You and Mike did it best - from keeping me on the edge of my seat with this, to scaring the shit out of me with the Ghost Train theme, nothing will ever beat those good-old synths and that absolute nostalgia overload with the Proteus modules. You guys rock.
"Want a race?!" Beeped Bertie
"Nevermind" :)
0:19 This Runaway Theme is excelent
This music is stuck in my ears forever, its that amazing.
Almost fell asleep to the peaceful bit at the end, artwork at it's finest.
Some of my favorite work from you and Mike came from Seasons 6 and 7, and "Thomas the Jet Engine's" score was one of the scores that solidified my opinion on that. I'm so stoked to hear it music only.
I love Seasons 5, 6 and 7 themes.
Such a treat!
I Love This Suite from Thomas and the Jet Engine, Junior. Can't Wait for More.
OUTSTANDING!!! AMAZING JOB JUNIOR!!!
I think I can say on behalf of all Thomas fans you and Mike’s music made the show much more enjoyable.
On a personal note you and Mike did amazing on this theme.
Sure brings back some good old childhood memories.
Thomas And The Jet Engine is literally the best episode of season 6.
Just the excitement that this episode emits is like insane.
Hands down my favorite rendition of the Runaway Theme, easily the one I remember the most when looking back on the music of Classic Thomas!
Seamless blend between the different themes - love it!
1:40 “OH HELP!”
In all honesty this was one of the things I remember most about Thomas and the jet engine love it great theme
I can't thank you enough for making my childhood with your creative, cinematic melodies!
If you don't mind me asking, however, may I suggest you to look into the music you and Mike composed for TUGS? You'd definetely have an audience if you were to upload the themes of that series!
Kind regards,
- 'Ulti'.
Really great to see this. What would have made it even better is if Gordon's theme ran past 1:52.
"CLEAR THE LINE! IT'S A RUNAWAY TRAIN!"
0:17
He became so cranky, that he was careless with his hook. His hook knocked the switch and the switch started the jet engine. The engine began to whine. The whine got louder and louder and louder.
"Uh oh."
Said Cranky. Before he could say anything else, the jet engine was rocketing Thomas up the track!
0:42
The driver tried to put on the brakes, but Thomas couldn't stop.
"Whooooooooa! BOOOOOOOOOOY!"
The stationmaster called ahead.
"Clear the lines! It's a runaway train!"
Signals were changed and points were switched. Thomas had never been so excited
This piece is so action and filled with excitement! Thanks for showing this music.
Bless your soul for releasing this!!!
Those days are too good to forget.
I would no doubt buy front row tickets to that concert.
This is a joy to finally here in such cleanliness~ :D
I'm speechless! This is so good I can't stop playing it!🤣
And the recreation of the music is just fantastic
1:07 Can we address the fact that the jet engine was so powerful that when Thomas passed through the narrow station, it very nearly lifted James off his tracks? If it were Percy in that station, he would have clearly been knocked over.
"Hi Ho Jet Engine, AWAY!!!"
0:47 Thomas: woooooooooooah
passengers: shocked
I remember when I watched Thomas and the Jet Engine. It was on a DVD and came with a Tomy engine with the Jet Engine and car with it. I also remember Gordon Takes a Tumble, was a pretty good episode of Season 6.
0:19 We're making your wish come true, Toad!
Can we just get an extension of all of these? So good!!
Every time I listen to your music it makes me think of my grandfather who introduced me to the wonderful world of The island of sodor through the original railway series books and then this TV show. You are awesome.
Did anyone who else who remembers the dialogue for this episode find themselves narrating this along with the music 😂😂😂😂
Yeah
2:27 Thomas, Harvey & Gordon outro theme
Amazingly brilliant!
Gordon had no idea that Thomas was racing down the main line.
1:07 I can just imagine James just saying: “What was that!” Like in Busy going backwards when he almost head on collides with Toad and the trucks!
For years I was convinced I remembered this from my childhood, but never knew it was actually real. I used to have a lot of the VHS releases of the show.
One of my favourite pieces you both did, especially for runaway moments (e.g. Busy Going Backwards and Thomas the Jet Engine). You and Mike had outdone yourselves yet again. Superb work!
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster (2003)
Duncan and the Runaway Elephant (2003)
This is brilliant, Mr. Campbell! 'Thomas the Jet Engine' is my all-time favourite Series 6 episode and I remember getting excited when I first saw this episode. It's so lovely to hear this piece of music without SFX or narration. Thanks for sharing this.
So many memories coming back! I love you and Mike o'donnel's music! You two are so talenteed!
Do you have any other original audio from the TV show of engine themes or music in the background of the TV show, do you know where the original music tapes are. If so, can you please post them on CZcams. I would love to hear them.
I love how Thomas is zooming past his friends when they have shocked faces
I love this runaway theme! I first heard it in Busy Going Backwards.
Also, I really loved the model series better then CGI- especially those funny eye movements of the engines!
I love the bit where it plays the runaway theme lol
I second heard it in Thomas and the Jet Engine.
I 3rd heard it in Rheneas and the Roller Coaster.
I 4th and final heard it in Duncan and the Runaway Elephant.
I may not necessarily have liked this episode, but I certainly loved this episode's music. It all went together so well.
The final part at the end is so heartwarming, too. Especially coupled with the photos.
This needs a 10 hour loop