Thomas & Friends - James Triumphant

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июн 2021
  • 📷 Instagram -- / lukepk
    🐦 Twitter -- / instrumentmania
    The triumphant theme of the cheeky red dude.
    🎉 Themes of Sodor, Vol IV 🎉
    🟥. Spotify -- open.spotify.com/album/5IlL4K...
    💿 iTunes -- / album
    🎵 Amazon -- www.amazon.com/dp/B097V58287/
    📝 Sheet music & backing tracks: / instrumentmaniac
    🚂 Thomas and Friends playlist: • 🚂 Thomas and Friends
    If you'd like to use this theme in a video of your own, please copy/paste the following into your video description:
    🔴 James' Triumphant Theme -- • Thomas & Friends - Jam...
    🎵 Cover by Luke Pickman -- / instrumentmaniac
    #TTTE #ThomasandFriends #James
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Комментарии • 372

  • @Song7Lover
    @Song7Lover 3 года назад +130

    Even at the age of 19, I still can’t help but smile while listening to this masterpiece. Thomas & Friends was one of my favorite shows growing up, and it’ll always be in a special place in my heart.

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад +29

      I'm 30 and still listening to these! 😂

    • @robster-vision475
      @robster-vision475 Год назад +9

      Mate I'm 39! And thomas is the best! Series 1&2 anyway with Ringo

    • @ShiningTimeStudios475
      @ShiningTimeStudios475 Год назад +6

      ​@InstrumentManiac Even at the age of 17, I have always been the biggest fan of Thomas the Tank Engine ever since I was 2. This will always be my favorite show. From childhood to adulthood. This show was magical, nostalgic, and special. The engines felt real, making this seem like a real place. I wanted to visit Sodor so badly! 😢 Sodor might not be real in the real world, but it will always be real in my heart!

    • @ShiningTimeStudios475
      @ShiningTimeStudios475 Год назад +3

      ​@Robster-Vision And Season 3 and 4 with George Carlin. Season 5 with Alec and Michael as well.

    • @ShiningTimeStudios475
      @ShiningTimeStudios475 Год назад +2

      ​@@InstrumentManiac Luke, please tell me James is your favorite character!! 😍 🙏 LOL 😆. I know he will always be my favorite engine!

  • @BoygeyMario
    @BoygeyMario 3 года назад +73

    I'm not gonna lie; James has the best smile of any engine!

    • @shankleshankle7077
      @shankleshankle7077 2 года назад +11

      He also has the scariest angry face

    • @BoygeyMario
      @BoygeyMario 2 года назад +8

      @@shankleshankle7077 His mad face does look intimidating, but so are Gordon & Toby's angry faces.

    • @shankleshankle7077
      @shankleshankle7077 2 года назад +10

      @@BoygeyMario yeah Gordon's was scary too. But I really believed that when James angry, he could possibly kill someone.

    • @BoygeyMario
      @BoygeyMario 2 года назад +5

      @@shankleshankle7077 Believe me when I say Toby's angry face is also very murderous looking.

    • @shankleshankle7077
      @shankleshankle7077 2 года назад +4

      @@BoygeyMario I never saw Tobys angry face. I only like the first 2 seasons. After that, it lost its way. Maybe I did see it subliminally. I'm going to look at it now and I'll get bk to you.

  • @coralsnake2234
    @coralsnake2234 3 года назад +61

    He's a really splendid engine.
    Everybody knows.
    But he does go on and on and on
    Always telling us so!
    He's a really splendid engine
    He really is quite vain.
    Who do we mean?
    You got it.
    JAMES!!

    • @ppheard1254
      @ppheard1254 3 года назад +6

      Nice poem make more and i will like your comment

    • @nicoferguson1215
      @nicoferguson1215 2 года назад +2

      It's the lyrics from the James song

    • @DavidScholz-bu1ix
      @DavidScholz-bu1ix 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@nicoferguson1215YA BET!!!

    • @kinkisharyocoasters
      @kinkisharyocoasters 6 дней назад

      He's the five, he's the number five, James the red engine

  • @zackiechan1008
    @zackiechan1008 3 года назад +21

    "Shall I help you, James?" Called Edward "no, thank you. I’ll pull them myself." "Good, don’t let them beat you. You’re doing well!" Whistled Edward, as James slowly struggled up the hill. "I can do it, I can do it" he puffed. He pulled and puffed as hard as he could. "I’ve done it, I’ve done it" he panted.🙂🔴🚂

    • @DavidScholz-bu1ix
      @DavidScholz-bu1ix 3 месяца назад +1

      SHORTLY AFTERWARDS WHEN HE TACKLED GORDON'S HILL, JAMES THE BRIGHT SHINY RED PAINTED #5 MIXED-TRAFFIC L & YR CLASS 27/28 MOGUL (2-6-O) TYPE OF STEAM-DRIVEN RAILWAY TENDER LOCOMOTIVE WAS BASICALLY HAVING A REST IN THE YARD @ MARON STATION AFTER CONTINUOUSLY DEALING TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME ON THE WAY WITH THE TROUBLESOME TRUCKS OF HIS OWN OFFICIAL GOODS TRAIN WHEN EDWARD THE BLUE ENGINE HAPPILY ARRIVED WITH SIR TOPHAM HATT A K A THE FAT CONTROLLER HIMSELF ONBOARD!!!

  • @nicholasozorak2931
    @nicholasozorak2931 3 года назад +14

    The way the theme leaps into action at 2:15 is tremendous, but you recognize that the moment is earned by the more relaxed pace of the preceding section. Another example of where you've made the original theme even grander!

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад +2

      Great analysis Nicholas! I thought the slower mood shift would give the end a nice emphasis and make it seem a lot more dramatic than it probably actually was 😂 Thanks for watching!

  • @andysplace1190
    @andysplace1190 2 года назад +7

    Narrator: "He realized that he had no driver."
    James: "What shall I do? I can't stop! Help! Help!"

  • @dayanabeywickrama9244
    @dayanabeywickrama9244 3 года назад +29

    Here's James.
    I love that character.

    • @ThomasBoom563
      @ThomasBoom563 3 года назад +2

      Heeeeeeereeees James!

    • @DavidScholz-bu1ix
      @DavidScholz-bu1ix 3 месяца назад +1

      JAMES THE RED ENGINE: (WHISTLES)
      HEEEEERE'S JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @SamuEL-73nuu.o.S
    @SamuEL-73nuu.o.S 3 года назад +74

    James is such a great character.
    While not being my favorite:
    =1st 5 seasons he had pretty great voices from R.S, G.C, M.A, and A.B
    = Season 3 and 2 includes some of my favorite episodes with James
    = An amazing theme (which you have already covered amazingly, and for a second time!)
    = Is red
    Can't wait for the season 5 esqe cover!
    -I just love these season 5 renditions of previous themes, season 5 was packed with great music

    • @mayoroicjre
      @mayoroicjre 3 года назад +2

      here's the thing, I don't know if Henry actually has a season 5-7 theme, unlike all the others

    • @liamporter1054
      @liamporter1054 2 года назад +1

      James is my characters from Thomas series

    • @obimoore6967
      @obimoore6967 2 года назад +2

      i agree

    • @rypatmackrock
      @rypatmackrock Год назад

      @@mayoroicjre Henry quite famously has his danger theme in season five. In the original Mike and Junior scored season seven, Henry’s theme is very much in line with his season three and four theme.

    • @DavidScholz-bu1ix
      @DavidScholz-bu1ix 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@obimoore6967SAME HERE!!!!!

  • @NewYorkerSaif
    @NewYorkerSaif 3 года назад +138

    Normally I would say “Thank you Luke, that was awesome.” But today, I’m going to say, Bravo Luke, bravo.

  • @superkirby49
    @superkirby49 3 года назад +11

    I love how the playlist is in color orser so you get a nice gradient as you scroll down

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад +1

      Haha the only way I can keep them organized at this point!

  • @tykedopwnz
    @tykedopwnz 3 года назад +42

    Can't think of anything that can top James' S1 themes. Your cover is just as incredible

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад +5

      Thanks Tyke!

    • @EoinCheese
      @EoinCheese 3 месяца назад

      Doesn't he keep his theme through out the show just remixed and later added lyrics?

  • @b04manimtimronandrewt.84
    @b04manimtimronandrewt.84 3 года назад +37

    “Somebody has to be the favorite.
    Somebody has to be me...”
    -James (JBS)
    Anyways, it sound so accurate as always. Really hoping for Spencer’s theme soon!!!

  • @ShiningTimeStudios475
    @ShiningTimeStudios475 2 года назад +6

    James will ALWAYS be my FAVORITE CHARACTER ❤!

  • @Steamenginesunited3456
    @Steamenginesunited3456 3 года назад +17

    YES. I can't wait for this one!

  • @ku9296
    @ku9296 3 года назад +3

    I love the slow paced first then the peppy energy at the end 🙌

  • @samisham2580
    @samisham2580 3 года назад +5

    you just made me love james' theme

  • @alphadelta3395
    @alphadelta3395 3 года назад +20

    Truly splendid take on James' triumphant theme. It really has that jazzy motivation vibes with that sense of achievement that really captures that moment when James manages to pull those troublesome trucks up Gordon's Hill. Those pesky trucks... congratulations on your new album, kudos to you and your fellow collaborators for capturing the personalities of our beloved characters. =)

  • @Scrinwaipwr
    @Scrinwaipwr 3 года назад +53

    "Red as a rocket and twice as fast!" (Even though this version of the song is slower than the jazzy version.)

    • @ash-man603
      @ash-man603 23 дня назад

      Stephenson's Rocket: "Okay, first of all, I'm not red. Second of all...BULLSH*T!!!"
      I got that from a funny comic. 😁

  • @jamesthebrains2744
    @jamesthebrains2744 3 года назад +7

    Well it’s certain we really should note it’s indisputable but let’s take a vote, he’s a really splendid engine with the bright red coat!

  • @DakotaWhite-wl9ig
    @DakotaWhite-wl9ig 4 месяца назад +1

    This is an absolute masterpiece! James has and still is my favorite Thomas and Friends character, so listening to this always makes me smile. So, thank you Luke for the amazing James theme!!

  • @davidscholz3041
    @davidscholz3041 Год назад +1

    I've especially wanted to mention that I personally noticed that they certainly did actually use footage from the show's 2ndd season as well like scenes from Old Iron!

  • @ThomasBoom563
    @ThomasBoom563 3 года назад +7

    This sounds like classical music it’s so good

  • @devsankarchoudhuri
    @devsankarchoudhuri 3 года назад +2

    James is my favourite engine ...and this theme just describes James character

  • @BrandonSG13
    @BrandonSG13 3 года назад +11

    YES I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

  • @lemmyspeaks
    @lemmyspeaks 10 месяцев назад

    James’ theme being my favorite since I grew up with the best to James vhs tape, always came off as a real 1940’s jazzy sounding theme, I think the opening piano, and the slaying of the clarinet beat describes that.

  • @vrdragon12
    @vrdragon12 2 месяца назад

    James, the red mixed traffic engine. He can do coaches and freight cars well, though he can be overconfident in himself from time to time. However he continues to defy odds when put to the challenge. He is a really splendid engine

  • @masonkelleher1243
    @masonkelleher1243 3 года назад +5

    James is my favourite engine from Thomas

  • @tiernantalks
    @tiernantalks 3 года назад +5

    YES! I was listening to this on spotify! Such a BOP! When that new part came I was like, ooooooooh our boy is mozart here, and we love it.
    This album is absolutely a beast, such an amazing piece of work, if I had to pay $10000 to listen to it, I would!

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад

      Ahhh thank you Tiernan!! Glad the Mozart came through. That is very kind of you :)

  • @Rusty-G.-Ruston
    @Rusty-G.-Ruston 3 года назад +1

    You know there’s so many ways James’s entire character just inspires stuff such as character arcs for fan series’s face drawings regular drawings 3D modeling music recreations such as this and many others there’s just so many ways this red and vain guy inspires so many people to persue what they want to do and that’s what I love about him

  • @jorgemartinpaez4376
    @jorgemartinpaez4376 2 года назад +1

    So the old iron caught you..... Luke this a awesome piece of music... So much a positive groove... The concerto fits James!!!For the splendid red engine #5 of the NWR.. James.

  • @blah_blah81
    @blah_blah81 2 года назад +1

    Definitely one of my favorites.

  • @ShiningTimeStudios475
    @ShiningTimeStudios475 3 года назад +7

    This is gonna be good!. It's been a long time since we seen Sand blocks on your hands, Luke!!!

  • @davom9101
    @davom9101 2 года назад +12

    I heard this on someone else's channel and instantly knew it was your version. The amount of content creators that use your music is a testament to how good you are.

  • @teddywondwosen890
    @teddywondwosen890 3 года назад +2

    Somebody has to be the favorite.

  • @railwaytubatrombone
    @railwaytubatrombone 3 года назад +3

    Amazing job! My favorite was the Soprano Sax as the Melody.

  • @BrandonSG13
    @BrandonSG13 3 года назад +1

    One of the only things I could remember about the show before I rewatched last year, James chugging along pulling those trucks with this playing in the background

  • @LionheartLRJ
    @LionheartLRJ 3 года назад +3

    I've only just realised... we don't have the theme of the Big Man himself... all this time and finally I'm gonna say we need Sir Toppham's theme(s)!

  • @Henry-j2f
    @Henry-j2f 16 дней назад +1

    “He’s a really splendid engine with a bright red coat”

  • @imagaybanana2004
    @imagaybanana2004 3 года назад +4

    Standing ovation. Absolutely stunning, as usual.

  • @vivianatorres7045
    @vivianatorres7045 3 года назад +4

    This is such a beautiful song! Thank you!!

  • @SodorEnginesFanatic
    @SodorEnginesFanatic 3 года назад +2

    Themes of sodor vol. 4 was awesome when i listened to it

  • @SheffieldNo14Productions
    @SheffieldNo14Productions 3 года назад +2

    I think I'm actually gonna be on time for this one!

  • @WelshGiraffa
    @WelshGiraffa 3 года назад +1

    This is the life!chuckled James

  • @davidscholz3041
    @davidscholz3041 Год назад +1

    I've especially wanted to personally mention that this version of James the Red Engine's triumphant theme CERTAINLY IS REMARKABLY wonderful,. and especially when I personally saw a Wooden Railway version of James the Red Engine on the section with the castanets! They've especially managed to use footage of various scenes from various episodes from the show's very own complete 1st season; which certainly would include Troublesome Trucks retitled Foolish Freight Cars!

  • @TheSodorBullet
    @TheSodorBullet 3 года назад +1

    That’s our James!

  • @user-cl8xh6bc9y
    @user-cl8xh6bc9y 3 года назад +8

    Brilliant! This is a great theme from the series! Looking forward to hearing your version as always - they're such a delight😊

  • @LelliotTube
    @LelliotTube 3 года назад +2

    I’m excited for this theme, as James’ theme is one of my favorites

  • @lordofbread6769
    @lordofbread6769 2 года назад +1

    He even has a splendid theme song

  • @railwaysparrow
    @railwaysparrow 3 года назад

    One of my Favourite themes, I love how it brings in the sax likes the TUGS intro while being so chill!

  • @andysplace1190
    @andysplace1190 3 года назад +2

    "What a lark! What a lark!"

  • @theoldbean
    @theoldbean 3 года назад +5

    Some absolutely beautiful countermelodies with the flute and a wonderfully calm "side step" to take the tune from at 1.53 minute mark onwards. As I mentioned in the other comments, very "Royal" sounding. Phenomenal job, Luke!

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад

      Thank you bean! I wasn't sure how people would take the softer cadenza section but I'm glad you felt like it worked ok :) Thanks for watching!

  • @user-yg4pq4et6w
    @user-yg4pq4et6w 7 месяцев назад +1

    Y love Jameses theme it sounds amazing go luke you have beautiful melody

  • @juanitoalimana1267
    @juanitoalimana1267 3 года назад

    This sounds sooooo right. Spot on for the how the theme sounded in the early seasons. And then that last bit! wow

  • @SodorEnginesFanatic
    @SodorEnginesFanatic 3 года назад +6

    I wonder what volume of Themes of Sodor that Henry’s theme will be on

  • @LelliotTube
    @LelliotTube 3 года назад +2

    Omg I totally thought it was like a Mozart concerto as well. Nice playing!

  • @TheBrickGuy7939
    @TheBrickGuy7939 3 года назад +3

    A really splendid composition.

  • @F4productions4072
    @F4productions4072 Год назад +1

    To be honest this is better than I thought

  • @Sebastian-gk5um
    @Sebastian-gk5um Год назад

    i love the flute and the clarinet being the spice an energy to this theme

  • @Monster_Plays
    @Monster_Plays 3 года назад +1

    I got chills listening to this

  • @magicguystudios7940
    @magicguystudios7940 2 года назад +1

    YOU HAVE A CLASSIC WOODEN RAILWAY JAMES!

  • @arrdeenadventures
    @arrdeenadventures 3 года назад +5

    I’m looking forward to this!!

  • @aimeerice5026
    @aimeerice5026 3 года назад +1

    Its takes years and years to master the sand blocks. Only the best of the best can master it.

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад

      A lifetime working towards mastery of such a sacred art.

  • @joshuajohnson508
    @joshuajohnson508 3 года назад +3

    Make way for James Hooray for James

  • @tdeano9724
    @tdeano9724 3 года назад +2

    Dis is gonna be amazing

  • @SpikeySid1993
    @SpikeySid1993 3 года назад

    well done on a fab job with James's theme from the show its cool how you use the violins and the other instruments and will be looking forward to see and hear the next theme

  • @Leonardo-cw1dd
    @Leonardo-cw1dd 3 года назад +1

    Trainboy would love this i think

  • @Steamtheamaricanengine
    @Steamtheamaricanengine 5 месяцев назад +1

    Gordon:this is nice but it wont beat my theme james
    James:oh yea >:(

  • @ajbhuiyan4589
    @ajbhuiyan4589 2 года назад +1

    "At first the freight cars behaved well, but James bumped them so crossly they were determined to get back at him"

  • @sweety.saturn.nataly
    @sweety.saturn.nataly Год назад

    James, my forever favourite 🥲❤️

  • @JustinFrazier_360
    @JustinFrazier_360 Год назад

    Amazing work on the soprano sax!

  • @markeast74
    @markeast74 3 месяца назад

    this is great stuff just watched some of the other Thomas and friends music pieces that you made and they are great just like this one! Also I think everyones noticed this by now but the wooden James in the top left is a nice touch definitely makes it clear on how splendid James is!

  • @user-nm4ns8jn8c
    @user-nm4ns8jn8c 3 года назад +1

    Nostalgia straight tears went

  • @ethan4life732
    @ethan4life732 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely Amazing!

  • @Thomasfan8
    @Thomasfan8 3 года назад +2

    Time to binge on some Swoopy Doopy Stuff! Another great composition Luke ☺️

  • @thomasfan8332
    @thomasfan8332 3 года назад +1

    Your music is like a we are going back in time and remembering the engines and adwy

  • @callumk5
    @callumk5 3 года назад

    Superb! Really lush and grand. You did James proud.

  • @reidthenavyengineproductio7002
    @reidthenavyengineproductio7002 3 года назад

    Looks like it’s gonna be amazing

  • @nicholasrangel7099
    @nicholasrangel7099 3 года назад +1

    This is one of the very first themes I remember hearing back when I was 2. I love how atmospheric this sounds. 😃

  • @mr.redsplendour
    @mr.redsplendour Год назад

    Idk how late I am but thus is bloody FANTASTIC especially the last part jeez you are amazing at retreating the engines themes well done 👏 ✔️ 🙌

  • @Douglas57647
    @Douglas57647 3 года назад +4

    Man, that was an awesome take on this theme! Your jazzy James cover was already great, but this one is even better. I especially like the interlude in the middle, and then the extra energetic last part, definitely very classical. Bravo!

  • @RichardNashProductions
    @RichardNashProductions 3 года назад

    Great job! One of your best, in my opinion, because I can't stop listening to it.

  • @Hammerandhearth
    @Hammerandhearth 3 года назад +8

    Why is your wooden railway James in so much better condition than mine?

  • @1v1_Empire
    @1v1_Empire 3 года назад +4

    Sorry, I'm going to miss the stream but best wishes to you Luke and the Bandwagon!

  • @biggallcaps
    @biggallcaps 3 года назад +5

    This was so well done, great job Luke!

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад

      Thanks Big G!

    • @biggallcaps
      @biggallcaps 3 года назад

      I always love your more faithful recreations with the full instrumentation, and you play the instruments so well its simply wonderful

  • @datguymiller
    @datguymiller Год назад +1

    THE SAND BLOCKS ARE THERE TO SOUND LIKE A WORKING STEAM LOCO

  • @michaczerlikowski2480
    @michaczerlikowski2480 3 года назад +1

    My favourite theme from whole series

  • @Dmoney4930
    @Dmoney4930 3 года назад +1

    Love how your rocking out playing the sand blocks. Awesome content. Thanks for bringing my childhood back

  • @monster56619
    @monster56619 3 года назад +4

    Wow, you completely read my mind about the piece sounding classical, just had those vibes until you mentioned it in your outro. Outstanding work again man!

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад +1

      Glad to hear it translated in the arrangement :)

  • @mattyplayz3110
    @mattyplayz3110 2 года назад +1

    Great Theme

  • @ThomasfanSQBProductions
    @ThomasfanSQBProductions 3 года назад +1

    Amazing as always! :-D

  • @anthonytripodi9250
    @anthonytripodi9250 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful, just beautiful!! Bravo!! 🙌 😃👍🎻

  • @Sh0nX
    @Sh0nX 3 года назад +2

    So good, this is one of my favorite themes, maybe because it's so happy, happy, joy, joy? The interpretation with Mozart goes well how you weaved that into the theme! Great job Luke!

  • @culdeethemountainengine420
    @culdeethemountainengine420 3 года назад

    That was amazing!

  • @reallyusefulengine5594
    @reallyusefulengine5594 3 года назад

    I listened to this on Sodor Volume 4 beforehand, but I came to watch because it's always a joy to see you having so much fun while performing! Wonderful job as always

  • @benkeating4836
    @benkeating4836 2 года назад +1

    The biggest smile I had watching this, thanks for the nostalgia.

  • @themidlandengine7973
    @themidlandengine7973 3 года назад +1

    Literally, so relaxing to listen to. Top notch as always!

  • @TheLegoCreationist
    @TheLegoCreationist 3 года назад +2

    Y'know Luke, I haven't commented on your videos in a while, and I haven't given you the credit you deserve for bringing us so many delights.
    For James Orchestral/Triumphant theme, I absolutely love the build up, and for the sub section of the piece where it transitions to a whole other style is amazing as well. I think have have the Soprano be the only main lead with the other instruments as harmony was a good choice. But I MUST give credit to the last verse of this, IT'S INCREDIBLE LUKE! When I first heard this, I was just listenning quietly and peacefully, but you dropped the beat and it made me love this piece. Thank you Luke, for the music and work you put into your pieces, and allowing use to use them is a godsend.

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  3 года назад

      Wow thank you lego! This is so nice of you I really appreciate it 😊

  • @gftyhify
    @gftyhify 3 года назад +1

    Edward and James passed the field where James had had his accident. The fence was mended and the cows 🐄 were back again

  • @neikowilburn4078
    @neikowilburn4078 2 года назад +1

    This was a splendid (extended) take on James' Triumphant Theme. Bravo! 👏 👏

    • @InstrumentManiac
      @InstrumentManiac  2 года назад

      Thanks for listening!

    • @neikowilburn4078
      @neikowilburn4078 2 года назад

      @@InstrumentManiac Your welcome you know in a lot of episodes James had many fun character dynamic's in the series, but his character felt stuck, since he didn't really have much of a character growth journey.

  • @mumumaaaah
    @mumumaaaah 3 года назад +1

    This is going to be amazing and I love you Luke keep up the good work 🤜🤛