Michael Angelis as James (Series 3-7)
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Earlier this evening, I have been informed that Michael Angelis, the UK narrator for Thomas and Friends from Series 3-16, passed away at the age of 68. While there are narrators I personally prefer over Michael (particularly, Ringo and George), I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a massive amount of respect for him, especially as he was the longest-running narrator the series has ever had, having narrated between 1991 and 2012.
I wasn't really sure of what to make as a tribute video to him, so I decided to make a collage of clips featuring one of his most recognizable voices (no, not Sir Topham Hatt/The Fat Controller).
As some of you probably know, Michael was initially signed on to voice James and Percy for Thomas and the Magic Railroad before being replaced by Susan Roman and Linda Ballantyne, respectively. Personally, I'm not that big a fan of Roman's voice for James (or TMR in general), but I do see why Britt wanted Michael to voice him. You wouldn't mistake his James voice for anyone else, and that's a good thing.
Apologies for the slight bit of rush work. This isn't the most glamorous or professional-looking tribute video in the world, but I hope you guys appreciate it all the same.
If anyone wants to try their own hand at a more complete tribute to Michael's James voice (that being, covering S3-12) or any of his other voices, feel free to let me know and I'll check it out :)
Rest in Peace, Michael. You will be missed.
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He WAS James, it's no wonder Britt wanted him in Magic Railroad as James
TheGermanofSodor Shame the test audiences had to ruin everything.
Joseph Marrison Yeah. They say James sounded “too old”. But I don’t think that. I think MA sounded perfect.
@@roberttreacy8271 those people didn't understand the voice of Michael angelis
Imo Angelis is to James as Ringo is to Edward and Carlin is to the Scottish twins
The best one was when he said HAHA
He really suits James perfectly!
Rest in Peace Michael.
He suits STH as well.
I love how Angelis' James voice becomes more louder and deranged each season. It's one of the reasons why his voice is the first thing I think of whenever I think of the character. R.I.P.
This trend is consistent in the HiT model seasons as well. "IT'S RRRED, AY SHOULD BE TAYKINIT!"
Fr I found that shit funny asf😂
Out of all the characters, it was the voice of James that Michael Angelis will always be remembered for. :)
Well, him and Sir Topham Hatt
I'm glad he kept his great James voice in the new series.
James was Michael Angelis' best voice deffently
may he RIP
Also Sir Topham Hatt.
I love how from the second half of Series 3 is when he settled on the sneering Liverpudlian accent for James. He knew he'd found THE voice for him.
Season 3 was definitely one of James's best seasons it was an amazing season for Percy and Duck as well
I noticed he stuck to it Series 7 onwards, as some episodes from prior series were all over the place
@LegendaryCaptain In Season 5, Trouble with Trees, once he tried a liverpudlian accent instead of a high British accent, he knew he found the right voice co James. Season 6 James voice is not as a good, but he did better in Season 7-12 as James. Angelis WAS James!❤😊
5:44 "AHHH! *W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G ? ! ?* " It's moments like these that make me love and miss Angelis
Michael Brandon did put a humorous spin on that line. His scream did made some people laugh.
Funny that both Michaels voice James rather well. Makes sense as James is certainly someone that would sound loud and excited.
Michael Angelis is the best voice of James
@@joewalton590 yeah you may got a point about it
Michael Angelis passed away yesterday?! I'm stunned! Now we have lost a great Thomas & Friends narrator this year. I have really enjoyed his excellent UK and US narrations for many years! Anyway, good compilation video!
I’m Upset
@@tonybudgie8103 Upset about what, exactly? Just curious.
I Loved Him
I Loved Him
I Loved Him
Rest in peace, Michael. :(
So sad to see Michael gone, he was one of the best narrators ever.
0:20 James: "HA HA!"
Michael Angelis was the perfect James. Though I’m not as fond of it as others because of me being American, it still is wonderful. I wish it was included in TATMR. Same with Pierce Brosnan for season twelve.
The best voice of James ever
I love his voices
James Percy Gordon
Duck Donald and Douglas
Thomas Oliver toad Toby Henry
Edward Trevor Boco fat controller
Rip Michael angelis 😢
You are a good narration
Live in peace
James was the the best character Michael Angelis ever voiced in Thomas along with The Fat Controller. He was the voice of my childhood r.i.p 💙
“I don’t need help!”
“Gordon thinks he knows everything!”
two sentences that shouldn’t blend together
Then again, this is James we’re talking about
Keith Wickham and Rob Rackstraw in the UK version are my personal favourite voices, but it was Angelis’s version that first really sold to me what kind of cocky character James had.
In my opinion he is the best narrator and my favourite narrator one as well. It’s upsetting to know that’s he’s gone but he will always be known as the best voice for james
What a great narrator Michael Angelis was, Rest In Peace Michael Angelis.
He was the Best narrator, but the best for the voice of James. And his best episode as a narrator in my view was in season 6, episode 22 "Thomas and the jet engine".
Ps. It's sad he already died.
Nice tribute mate. I was so upset to hear that he had died. I grew up with his narration. He was the voice of my childhood. R.I.P. Michael. 😢
4 years without him
0:20 best part. 😂
Rest In peace Angelis.
0:20 "Haw-haw!" said James.
0:20 James become Nelson Muntz
3:43
Thomas: "hey Percy, you hear that?"
Percy: "hear what?"
*The trees shiver and shake*
*They hear a very familiar and loud whistle*
James: "MAKE WAY FOR AN IMPORTANT ENGINE-"
The fact Michael could do a Scouse accent so flawlessly is so impressive.
I liked his take on James in Season 3 the most.
Michael was the best voice for James.
Can't believe he's no more, the man who made my childhood beautiful along with Ringo and Carlin. Phew, heart aches. RIP Legend
R.I.P. Michael Angelis
1952-2020
He is great at making James sound like a show-off as the train is supposed to be.
0:21”Look out Percy or the dragon may gobble you up”.
Rest in peace Michael angelis
Man no wonder Britt considered him for James in tatmr he was James rest peacefully legend
Michael Angelis Voiced James!
James Would Say Fussy Funnel, Rubbish, It Wouldn't Dare, & PAH To Rarity At 3:46,3:48 & 6:26 James Will Scream Like Rarity At 5:44
Best scouser representation in children’s television
r.i.p. michael angelis such a wonderful actor
Rest in Peace Michael Angelis - thank you for everything
Why is it so funny that Micheal made James sound scottish, R. I. P
When ever I try to do my james voice I try to impersonate Miachel Angelis cause he's perfect for James
Thanks For Making My Childhood, Michael :(
"BUZZ OFF, BUZZ OFF!"
0:20 HA HA!
He wasnt bad as James in Season 3 and 4, but HE GAVE JAMES THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL TIME IN SEASON 5 ONWARDS!! THAT LIVERPUDLIAN ACCENT WAS THE BEST OPTION.😊❤Ever since Trouble with Trees❤😊
It's so sad that he passed.
1:56 BUZZ OFF!
3:06 dEsPiCaBlE!!!
3:48 priceless "P'AH"
5:26-5:29 As bad as Middle Engine is, This is still pretty funny.
Here here
Michael Angelis WAS James. That Liverpudlian accent was perfect for him.
Michael Angelis (S3 - S19 1991-2017)
3:43 "Make way for an important engine!!!"
*Or the Dragon may gobble you up* This makes me laugh all thanks to Angelis
The real Voice Of james and Percy
R.i.p Michael.
That is the True voice for James
R.I.P
Rip Michael angelis
James is a tomato.
0:19 HO HO
In Make Someone Happy,they should of had James’s theme regularly & a mix of the narrow gauge engines theme!
5:08 i thought toad screamed YYIIIIKKKEESS it was actually james.
5:11 james is half souless
I believe the voice Michael Angelis gave to James was a Birmingham accent
5:08
*EEEEYYYIIIIIIIKKKEESSS!!*
*_H A H A ! !_*
What, me? *ME?!*
PUSH TOBY AND PULL MY TRAIN!?
4:22 James: PAH!
If I were to direct the Thomas movie and had to use celebrities to voice The characters, I can probably cast Eric idle as James.
6:43 😂
"HA! HA!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
*voice cracks* "THAT OLD TUG?!"
"YIIIIIIKES!"
I really liked Michael Angelis' narration in Series 3, 4 and 7. I've grown with his narration in Series 5-6 for a long time. But I like Alec Baldwin's narration better.
6:24 But he's still full of hot air!
3:03
Called you Bugs.
3:04
A few seconds later: Stuff and nonsense
Some more seconds later: Despicable!
7:31
TOO MUCH PUFF AND NOT ENOUGH STEAM!
Um... i don't mean to demean Mr.Angelis when i say this, but i don't think he suited James.
He just sounded too... old? Off?
I personally found his Magic Railroad actress to really suit him much more!^^'
He is supposed to be a young, egotistical Mogul, around slightly older than Thomas, so his voice in the movie sounds exactly like how I'd picture him!^^'
eh, to me, Angelis' scouse accent fits him like a glove more than the standard London accent
I have to disagree by saying that susan james's Voice has it's fans she literally does not fit at all as her voice makes him, not obviously sound like a woman ,also makes him sound too young as Thomas and percy, and well
If you like her voice that's fine my friend 😊
But in my opinion it's not on my cup of tea
0:19 - HA HA
The scouse engine.
HA HA!
2:40 disgusting
James Would Say Fussy Funnel, Rubbish, It Wouldn’t Dare, & PAH and Fussy Funnel To Rarity, that would hurt her feelings. James Will Scream at Rarity.
His birth date was actually 29th April 1944
Ha Ha
Still to this day besides maybe Ringo for Edward and Carlin for the Scottish Twins no narrator fits any character better then Angelis to James
00:05:44
00:02:40
What accent is this?
Scouse, I think.
@@MikeNicholsonThomas oh yeah he was from Lancashire
2:40
Did James say "disgusting" in a squeaky voice, @liammeech3702?
No offense to Micheal Angelis or the UK fans who prefer the UK narration but I prefer George Carlin’s Jame voice but I prefer Micheal’s James voice over Alec Baldwin’s James voice
0:00 I don't like James's Regular Talking and Singing British voice of Michael Angelis.
I know.
Alt Title: THE MOST ANNOYING VOICE ANGELIS EVER PUTS INTO A THOMAS AND FRIENDS ENGINE!!!!!!!! DX
TOO MUCH PUFF AND NOT ENOUGH STEAM.
I didn't like his later voice for James when he was just yelling in an accent