For children Olivers story is actually quite a traumatic one. He and Toad are fleeing death. Looking back as an adult now it's still a rather gawking thing to show children but makes perfect sense.
Oliver will always be my all-time favorite character. Something about the overall design of him made him stand out to me and made him visibly larger than the other main tank engines, and the same applies to Duck, since they're both Great Western. From his origin story in the Railway Series, to his theme in the TV adaptation, to the actual locomotive he was based on, and as a personal point, the voice given to him by the late George Carlin; everything just seemed to work incredibly well together. As in the words of Gordon, he truly is an example to us all.
Listened to it again and I cried again. I'm so thankful that my 2 year old's near obsession with Thomas and his love of music lead us to discover you. Your music is truly a breath of fresh air during these more challenging times.
Duck: There’s only two ways of doing things, the great western way, or the wrong way. Literally everyone else: 😑 Oliver: Yes, I know😒 Toad: Sure thing Mr. Oliver.
Let’s see… what else is missing? The Breakdown Train theme Trevor the Traction Engine Harold the Helicopter Danger Theme Runaway Theme Sir Topham Hatt Rock n Roll Duncan (Not sure about the name) Bill and Ben Harbour Theme Basically, there is no shortage of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends themes. The Duncan one might be a little too barebones though. :/ (Also, feel free to add to this list.)
@@Oscar-xj1nd I searched for it and he HAS his own theme! It's a short theme but he has it just search on RUclips BoCo's theme and you will get BoCo's theme
Just like you said I hope I look forward to those too I also look forward to the sing-along songs in orchestra version from to Thomas's anthem to everyday special day on sodor and sounds song
@@isaacposada4205 I would be more than happy to provide the vocals for particularly the classic earlier songs from Thomas’s anthem to really useful engine, and even songs like come for the ride, accidents will happen, and night train from season five. The earlier ones particularly shaped my singing voice and I even auditioned a later song for the SF boys chorus which I was in for about a year. I don’t have much, yet I would love to audition.
This is amazing because I am Australian and this was posted the day after Remembrance Day and Oliver was in a war against the trucks so this fits in perfectly
That was absolutely beautiful! On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the last of Awdry's eleven steam engines has well and truly arrived. Oliver may be a small engine, but he stands tall in bravery and determination. It's hard to not admire this Enterprising Engine! Your cover of his theme really captures all of the highs and lows of Oliver's introduction arc, from his nail-biting escape form the scrapyard, to his first accident with the trucks, to him getting his own back and settling into his new home on Sodor. Definitely one of my all-time favorites, both the character and his theme :)
@@InstrumentManiacOLIVER AND TOAD FOUGHT THEIR WAY FROM DEATH. NOW HE HAS A NEW LIFE WITH A NEW START ON THW FAT CONTROLLER'S RAILWAY ON THE ISLAND OF SODOR, WITH ALL OF HIS NEW BEST FRIENDS. MANY NEW CHAPTERS IN OLIVER'S LIFE. 😊
The wheesh came again "Whos there" "Are you a fat controllers engine" "Aye and proud of it" "Thank goodness my names oliver im escaping with my coach issabell and breakvan toad" "Is it from scrap yer escaping" "Yes" "Then ill be glad to help but we have to make it look like your ready for scrap and im taking you away but we mourn work fast" Douglas and Oliver in the episode/ RWS series story "ESCAPE"
As a kid, watching these eps stuck with me so much that I made sure to carry my wooden railway oliver with me whenever we went on vacation because I was so scared for him and loved douglas so much for rescuing him. Bringing this to life is truly your magnum opus, and it brings tears to my eyes. I know little about music, but the piccolo and viola parts are my faves
Oliver: Hi duck! Duck: Hey western! Oliver: guess what? Duck: uhhhhh Oliver: instrument maniac is doing another theme! Duck: That’s brilliant! Who’s he doing this time?! Oliver: MY THEME! Duck:HOORAY!!! *both whistle excitedly* Oliver and Duck: Go get ‘em instrument maniac!!! Duck: Wait what about my theme!? Oliver: He’s already done your’s!
This sounds surprisingly amazing. I find this part (0:27 - 0:43) absolutely stunning. Keep up the good work. I can't wait for more of this to come soon.
Love the GWR engines, Duck & Oliver. Also can't forget Toad, the GWR brake van. Pride of the West Country! Oooo aarrr! :D Also, you played the hell outta those sand blocks haha, I'm just kidding ^^
"Oliver's no use at all; Thinks he's very clever. Says that he can manage us; That's the best joke ever! When he orders us about, With the greatest folly, We just push him down the well! Pop goes Old Ollie!"
I love when steam locomotives 🚂 escape scrap because it’s beautiful and every time I hear the escape theme from the show I get the chills in my spine because the theme is absolutely beautiful once again great job and great work on it
The sheer musical prowess of O’Donnell and Campbell cannot be overstated enough, especially with how well their compositions set the tone for each episode and how unique each character’s theme was. Another great cover! 😊
1:46 You know a theme is going to shift into high gear when the Sand Blocks, the People's Champion, enters the fray. Love you for doing my Number 1 Engine's theme. Very Great Western of you!
@@InstrumentManiac @InstrumentManiac Luke I got a few suggestion for you one would be The Railway Series Theme, 2 The Fireman Sam theme tune from 1987. And 3 would be The TV Theme Sharpe Over the hills and far away They are just suggestion for you I think would attract a lot of viewers and hopefully a lot likes and subscribers Beast Andrew
“Amazing!” Henry would remark. “you,” said James “have resource...” “...and sagacity,” put in Gordon. “you are an example to us all of us with your quality music.”
I already have a distinctive feeling that this is going to be fantastic. It’s only you and Hastings keeping the musical side of Thomas going in these strange times and think God for you both.
Honestly, you have truly outdone yourself this time Luke! The amount of instruments and their parts in this video is astounding, as well as how you incorperated your own ideas into the theme. I really did love his triumphant section as it was by all means, brilliant. You have a well trained ear and mind, being able to string all of these parts into a coherent melody and this by far is your best work. I hope you are proud of these themes no matter what, as they are a true testimont to your skill and dedication to your craft. Also if you read up to this point, I suggest maybe you should create seperate playlists, similarish to branchlines on a railway, so you can put all your themes in the main playlist, but create something called like "The little Western" and put Duck, Oliver, and Donald & Douglas's themes in there or like "The Brendam Branch" with Edward, Bill and Ben, as well as Boco's theme (once you do it, if you do decide to.)
Wow thank you for such kind words lego! I think for now I'll stick to the main playlist (it's hard enough to get people to even watch one playlist let alone multiple haha). But if it gets too big down the road I'll look at other options to split them up 😄
Luke Every Music Ensemble Is A Great Escape Into Pure Ecstasy! You Have Resource And Sagacity In The Music Industry For Bold Ideas In Different Songs. We All Thank You Luke. Keeping Making A Difference And Keep Pushing Boundaries In And Off The Instruments.
Besides the Henry Theme you also outdid yourself with the Oliver Theme, its so close to the original as it could be be its hard to tell its not. Great job.
Finally engines 1-11 are complete and can you do Murdoch’s theme Mavis theme Stepney’s theme Post train theme Diesel 10s theme TATMR and the Thomas anthem
Oliver has always been one of my favorite Thomas and Friends characters. In fact I would say that I have more in common with him than I do any other Thomas character. So yeah, I definitely relate to Oliver.
This beautiful rendetion is being played when Oliver escapes scrap with toad, then stops, and then Douglas helps him the rest of the way to Sodor. Where he will never have to worry about scrap ever again. 😊
Sand blocks gives great chuffing sounds! And this theme is so beautiful! Thank you writers of Thomas' music for themes like that! Sorry but I don't remember their name! Edit: I forgot! IT'S A GREAT RECREATION!!!
The core of every arrangement... SAND BLOCKS! Yes and of course always pay respects to the Gods of music themselves Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell 🙏🙏🙏
My comment hardly does it justice....A lot of hard work to say the least! How about transcribing and beautifully playing 18 freaking parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks. It truly is appreciated.
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For children Olivers story is actually quite a traumatic one. He and Toad are fleeing death. Looking back as an adult now it's still a rather gawking thing to show children but makes perfect sense.
And smudger
And the spiteful breakvan
@@West_Coast_Mainline godred too
And Stepney
@@metal_wheels Depends since He wasn't never adopted to The TV show
Duncan gets spooked too
Oliver will always be my all-time favorite character. Something about the overall design of him made him stand out to me and made him visibly larger than the other main tank engines, and the same applies to Duck, since they're both Great Western.
From his origin story in the Railway Series, to his theme in the TV adaptation, to the actual locomotive he was based on, and as a personal point, the voice given to him by the late George Carlin; everything just seemed to work incredibly well together.
As in the words of Gordon, he truly is an example to us all.
Oliver And Company
We can't forget that one episode where Oliver pulls S.C. Ruffey apart. Just goes to show you how much of a boss Oliver truly is.
You mean toad stands by
Underrated character. Only a few episodes but such a great character arc
and the part where he flee from the scrapyard
@@akufarel you mean escape
@@musclrcarg2090 yes
This version of Oliver's theme is my favorite! it makes it sound like Oliver served during the war. :D
I read it's based on the Great Escape. Oliver's class were built in the 1920s-30s so would have been around during World War II...
Victor tanzig reference decades before victor tanzig made the series
Oliver: "I'm hiding..."
Douglas: "From what?"
Oliver: "...Scrap."
Douglas: 0.0
his Douglas help Oliver mm yeah
was the scrap so magic
Dawn't menshen tha' word! It makes mah wheels wobble!
Correction: Oliver: I’m escaping
Douglas: from what
Oliver: scrap
Douglas: Douglas shivered
That always gives me chills
Listened to it again and I cried again. I'm so thankful that my 2 year old's near obsession with Thomas and his love of music lead us to discover you. Your music is truly a breath of fresh air during these more challenging times.
So happy to hear! 🙏🙏🙏
Escape is easily one of the best episodes and stories, no question. And this theme is phenomenal.
God! That harmony between the flute and piccolo was pure perfection.
Duck: There’s only two ways of doing things, the great western way, or the wrong way.
Literally everyone else: 😑
Oliver: Yes, I know😒
Toad: Sure thing Mr. Oliver.
I’m great western and don’t we know it
@@joshuajohnson508, I guess?
Oh dear
Now I am wondering if toad calls sir tophem hat mr tophem or just sir
@@mrtally7334 ‘Mr Sir’
The silly cars giggled, but Oliver knew what to do. There was plenty of sand on the rails and his wheels gripped splendidly. He gave a great heave.
scruffey: OUOUOUOOOOUOOOOOUOUOUOOOOOOOOO! I don't like this
@@HandymanJosh-eq8vxOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH
@@Nic_2751 Duck: Go on! well done boy! well done!!
Douglas: "That was a near thing."
Oliver: "We've had worse."
Narrator: Replied Oliver and they forced ahead.
Let’s see… what else is missing?
The Breakdown Train theme
Trevor the Traction Engine
Harold the Helicopter
Danger Theme
Runaway Theme
Sir Topham Hatt
Rock n Roll Duncan (Not sure about the name)
Bill and Ben
Harbour Theme
Basically, there is no shortage of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends themes.
The Duncan one might be a little too barebones though. :/
(Also, feel free to add to this list.)
It's Duncan theme and he missing rusty theme
What about BoCo's Theme?
Edit: Do even BoCo have a theme?
@@jakubdzwonkowski boco don't have a theme
@@Oscar-xj1nd I searched for it and he HAS his own theme! It's a short theme but he has it just search on RUclips BoCo's theme and you will get BoCo's theme
Don’t forget Mavis, Arthur, Emily, Murdoch, Spencer, George, etc.
I am looking forward for Harold’s and Trevor’s themes
Just like you said I hope I look forward to those too I also look forward to the sing-along songs in orchestra version from to Thomas's anthem to everyday special day on sodor and sounds song
@@isaacposada4205 I would be more than happy to provide the vocals for particularly the classic earlier songs from Thomas’s anthem to really useful engine, and even songs like come for the ride, accidents will happen, and night train from season five. The earlier ones particularly shaped my singing voice and I even auditioned a later song for the SF boys chorus which I was in for about a year. I don’t have much, yet I would love to audition.
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This is amazing because I am Australian and this was posted the day after Remembrance Day and Oliver was in a war against the trucks so this fits in perfectly
😊😊
That was absolutely beautiful! On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the last of Awdry's eleven steam engines has well and truly arrived. Oliver may be a small engine, but he stands tall in bravery and determination. It's hard to not admire this Enterprising Engine! Your cover of his theme really captures all of the highs and lows of Oliver's introduction arc, from his nail-biting escape form the scrapyard, to his first accident with the trucks, to him getting his own back and settling into his new home on Sodor. Definitely one of my all-time favorites, both the character and his theme :)
Well said!
@@InstrumentManiacOLIVER AND TOAD FOUGHT THEIR WAY FROM DEATH. NOW HE HAS A NEW LIFE WITH A NEW START ON THW FAT CONTROLLER'S RAILWAY ON THE ISLAND OF SODOR, WITH ALL OF HIS NEW BEST FRIENDS. MANY NEW CHAPTERS IN OLIVER'S LIFE. 😊
The wheesh came again
"Whos there"
"Are you a fat controllers engine"
"Aye and proud of it"
"Thank goodness my names oliver im escaping with my coach issabell and breakvan toad"
"Is it from scrap yer escaping"
"Yes"
"Then ill be glad to help but we have to make it look like your ready for scrap and im taking you away but we mourn work fast"
Douglas and Oliver in the episode/ RWS series story "ESCAPE"
As a kid, watching these eps stuck with me so much that I made sure to carry my wooden railway oliver with me whenever we went on vacation because I was so scared for him and loved douglas so much for rescuing him. Bringing this to life is truly your magnum opus, and it brings tears to my eyes. I know little about music, but the piccolo and viola parts are my faves
This is by no doubt the best cover of Oliver's Theme ever! It's so grand scaling, amazing job!
Thanks Niafan!
2:20 Luke that melody is making me cry right now.
One of the finest pieces of music I’ve heard in a life no time
Oliver: Hi duck!
Duck: Hey western!
Oliver: guess what?
Duck: uhhhhh
Oliver: instrument maniac is doing another theme!
Duck: That’s brilliant! Who’s he doing this time?!
Oliver: MY THEME!
Duck:HOORAY!!!
*both whistle excitedly*
Oliver and Duck: Go get ‘em instrument maniac!!!
Duck: Wait what about my theme!?
Oliver: He’s already done your’s!
I like it.👍
@@teddywondwosen890 Thanks
Duck calls Oliver “western”? Nvr noticed
I subbed, sounds like it would be from around mid S3 - early S4 script, with a few improvements of course. So you earn another sub, @TheTaffyGamer!
Duck: :DD
Love the military feel that the drum and flute give to this one, very fitting for this time of year. Bravo!
Thanks Nico! Yes always paying respects to those that fought ❤️
This sounds surprisingly amazing. I find this part (0:27 - 0:43) absolutely stunning. Keep up the good work. I can't wait for more of this to come soon.
Thank you very much!
Love the GWR engines, Duck & Oliver. Also can't forget Toad, the GWR brake van. Pride of the West Country! Oooo aarrr! :D
Also, you played the hell outta those sand blocks haha, I'm just kidding ^^
There's one GWR locomotive a King Class 4-6-0 with a B&O bell presented in 1927 for the railroads Fair Of The Iron Horse
I swear, TTTE music has no business being this GOOD
Nice job tho
olivers theme is better then escaping the scrapyard
Still makes me happy when I hear this music
Happy to hear my favorite engine's theme
This is the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard and its my favorite soundtrack
Thanks Sufian!
Everything sounds better orchestrated.
agreed!
So majestic
a beautiful and classy rendition of perhaps the best and most impactful Thomas theme of all
Thanks Juanito! 😃
"Oliver's no use at all;
Thinks he's very clever.
Says that he can manage us;
That's the best joke ever!
When he orders us about,
With the greatest folly,
We just push him down the well!
Pop goes Old Ollie!"
I loved listening to his theme when I watched his episodes on youtube as a kid. Well done, captured his brave GWR self!
Me too! He has such a well written theme. Thanks for watching Nathan!
oliver's triumphant theme makes people feel brave, heroic and adventurous
I swear the woodwinds section is so beautiful in this.
never hate this guy
he’s awesome
I love when steam locomotives 🚂 escape scrap because it’s beautiful and every time I hear the escape theme from the show I get the chills in my spine because the theme is absolutely beautiful once again great job and great work on it
Same here, If we could've only pulled off an Oliver on extinct steam locomotives that would be quite a thing
Absolutely stellar orchestration
Legit! Glad you took the extra effort to look to the great escape score!
BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT!!!!!
1:07 Woah I felt that! Awesome work!
Thanks Parker!
I think this is my favorite theme you have made
Flashbacks to my child hood, you made me happy
The end was lovely😄
The sheer musical prowess of O’Donnell and Campbell cannot be overstated enough, especially with how well their compositions set the tone for each episode and how unique each character’s theme was. Another great cover! 😊
Thank you, super Luke, you have done it again. Oliver’s theme was tremendous and glorious as ever. ❤️💙😊🇺🇸💙💙💙💙
1:46 You know a theme is going to shift into high gear when the Sand Blocks, the People's Champion, enters the fray.
Love you for doing my Number 1 Engine's theme. Very Great Western of you!
"the people's champion" 😂🤣 incredible ❤️❤️
I wanted to hear this masterpiece! It took me almost 4 Months to find it!
I herd your music in a video and clicked the link and it brought me here this is awesome!
A Masterpiece
Thanks Andrew!
@@InstrumentManiac @InstrumentManiac Luke I got a few suggestion for you one would be
The Railway Series Theme,
2 The Fireman Sam theme tune from 1987.
And 3 would be
The TV Theme Sharpe Over the hills and far away
They are just suggestion for you I think would attract a lot of viewers and hopefully a lot likes and subscribers
Beast Andrew
Excellent work love it this should be Oliver’s new theme
Thank you!
Breathtaking! Absolutely stellar! I have it on good authority that Oliver the number 11 Great Western Engine approves!
From the Oliver himself! 😂👍👍
brings a tear to my eye :)
Glad you enjoyed it Utareangara!
Oliver’s theme has been another one of my favorite themes in Thomas and friends
Stunning! I absolutely love your interpretation of this wonderful tune! You are truly talented!😀
“Amazing!” Henry would remark. “you,” said James “have resource...” “...and sagacity,” put in Gordon. “you are an example to us all of us with your quality music.”
High praise from some great engines!
Thank you so much, my life is complete
Hope you like it!
yessss that last chord gave me chills huntyyy’ 👏🏼 well done as always, luke! 😌
Clari-Huntyyy ❤️❤️❤️
I already have a distinctive feeling that this is going to be fantastic. It’s only you and Hastings keeping the musical side of Thomas going in these strange times and think God for you both.
Thanks for watching! Hastings has great music too!
Truly amazing theme for an amazing character
Honestly, you have truly outdone yourself this time Luke! The amount of instruments and their parts in this video is astounding, as well as how you incorperated your own ideas into the theme. I really did love his triumphant section as it was by all means, brilliant. You have a well trained ear and mind, being able to string all of these parts into a coherent melody and this by far is your best work. I hope you are proud of these themes no matter what, as they are a true testimont to your skill and dedication to your craft.
Also if you read up to this point, I suggest maybe you should create seperate playlists, similarish to branchlines on a railway, so you can put all your themes in the main playlist, but create something called like "The little Western" and put Duck, Oliver, and Donald & Douglas's themes in there or like "The Brendam Branch" with Edward, Bill and Ben, as well as Boco's theme (once you do it, if you do decide to.)
Wow thank you for such kind words lego!
I think for now I'll stick to the main playlist (it's hard enough to get people to even watch one playlist let alone multiple haha). But if it gets too big down the road I'll look at other options to split them up 😄
@@InstrumentManiac alrighty then, and, no problem man, you earned this praise.
It's only fitting one of the best Thomas themes is used in one of my best Thomas episodes ever made. Escape is such an emotional thrill ride!
Glad I scoured the RUclips playlist when I missed this on iTunes; such a good cover of such a good track.
Thank you so much for doing this kind of videos!!! My Nephew and I love this kind of Thomas’s songs!
Happy to hear Amber! Glad you two enjoy the vids :)
Luke Every Music Ensemble Is A Great Escape Into Pure Ecstasy! You Have Resource And Sagacity In The Music Industry For Bold Ideas In Different Songs. We All Thank You Luke. Keeping Making A Difference And Keep Pushing Boundaries In And Off The Instruments.
Wow thanks Bear! It's great to finally find something where people appreciate the ridiculous number of instruments I work with 😂
Storm theme! One of the best
I hope one day you’ll do these in a concert, that would be so cool!!!
God damn this is a beautiful rendition of Oliver’s theme. Outstanding work my friend.
Thank you! 😄
Oliver number 11 is my favourite engine always will be
Same and Douglas too, The fact he was kept by Sir Topham Hatt after The Deputation is the reason why he saved Oliver
Arguably the best episode of the whole model series.
"People say my theme's amazing - they're right!" - Oliver
This is beautiful
one of your best yet! well done!
😊😊😊
This brings me back and also I am a huge Oliver fan
"I weren't scared though" - oliver
I absolutely love this theme 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🤗🤗🤗👍👍❤️💕
😊😊❤️
Mr.Oliver's theme is very good
If I were able to I would give this video 100 likes. It sounds amazing.
🙏🙏
This can easily be the best song in Thomas and Friends.
It took me like an hour to watch this bc YT was down for a while. Great work!
Haha for once it wasn't my internet connection 😂
Thanks for watching!
Besides the Henry Theme you also outdid yourself with the Oliver Theme, its so close to the original as it could be be its hard to tell its not. Great job.
Finally engines 1-11 are complete and can you do
Murdoch’s theme
Mavis theme
Stepney’s theme
Post train theme
Diesel 10s theme TATMR
and the Thomas anthem
“Hold back, hold back! And pass the word to the others!”
The best Thomas song for the best Thomas character
Pretty darn epic
WOW THIS IS AMAZING THANK YOU FOR THIS !!!!
Thanks for listening Rocky!
Oliver has always been one of my favorite Thomas and Friends characters. In fact I would say that I have more in common with him than I do any other Thomas character. So yeah, I definitely relate to Oliver.
Your themes are always very well done, but I must admit the arrangement and mixing of this one is particularly spectacular!!
Thank you very much!
Foreman: seems in order. Right away guard!
U did a great job its just like the theme
It's like The Great Escape intro and Indiana Jones theme put together
This beautiful rendetion is being played when Oliver escapes scrap with toad, then stops, and then Douglas helps him the rest of the way to Sodor. Where he will never have to worry about scrap ever again. 😊
MAGIC RAILROAD THEME!! I'd really wanna see that
This makes my heart race
this gave me goosebumps it was so good! you do wonders on these tracks man
😭🙏🙏
Sand blocks gives great chuffing sounds! And this theme is so beautiful! Thank you writers of Thomas' music for themes like that! Sorry but I don't remember their name!
Edit: I forgot! IT'S A GREAT RECREATION!!!
The core of every arrangement... SAND BLOCKS!
Yes and of course always pay respects to the Gods of music themselves Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell 🙏🙏🙏
That sounds like a lot of hard work! Well done and as always thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
My comment hardly does it justice....A lot of hard work to say the least! How about transcribing and beautifully playing 18 freaking parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks. It truly is appreciated.
😭🙏🙏🙏 thank you Funky!
Sounds amazing! Thank you!
Love This theme love it
You made my childhood better
Thanks