“Poor Luke was playing the ukulele faster than he had ever played it before. He was out of breath and his arms hurt him, but he had to go on. ‘I shall never be the same again,’ he thought sadly. ‘My arms will be quite worn out.’ ” It was worth it! Great job! :D
DUCK PUT EVERY OUNCE OF WEIGHT AND STEAM AGAINST THE TRUCKS! They felt his strength AND SURGED FORWARDS! “ON ON ON ON ON ON!” the last coach passed the platform. “ITS TOO LATE!” He cried. And shut his eyes. He felt a sudden swerve and slid shuddering and groaning along a siding.
As a childhood Thomas fanatic listening through refined adult ears, the runaway theme is a perfect composition I can wax lyrical about. The escalating panic of those opening high notes, the frantic pace throughout, the despair of the main melody, the little fills and riffs that act like gasps and short breaths, and the ominous key changes throughout. And yeah, this is a top notch rendition!
The whole show is a masterpiece when you think about it. Large scale train set, terrain, special effects, and a unique soundtrack that stays true to the time period they portraying. And then add Ringo Star to the 1st season.
Pretty impressed. You always know some shit is about to go down when this music starts. Also impressive to think how they built an entire upscaled train set, terrain, and special effects to film everything.
“The trucks chance had come...” “Hurrah! Hurrah!” “They laughed and banging their buffers they pushed James down the hill.” “ON ON ON!” “Yelled the trucks.” *”Ive got to stop! Ive got to stop!”* “Groaned James...”
"Hurry Duck hurry!" Said the driver. They raced through Edward's station, but the cars were catching up. "As fast as we can, then they'll catch us gradually," he said. The driver was gaining control. "Another clear mile and we'll do it." "Oh glory! Look at that!" James was just pulling out on their line from the station ahead, any minute there could be a crash. "It's up to you now Duck." Cried the driver. Duck put every ounce of weight and steam against the cars. "It's too late!" Duck groaned. He veered into a siding where a barber had set up shop, he was shaving a customer. The silly cars had knocked the conductor off of his van and left him far behind, after he had whistle the warning, but the cars didn't care they were feeling very pleased with themselves.
Lively. As. Sin. Also I for one could never have foreseen how well a ukelele would gel with the music style of classic Thomas. This is nothing short of delightful.
That piccolo playing is so good! Really evokes a sense of urgency. As does the uke, surprisingly. Also love how all of the wind instruments make this mournful train whistle sound at the end. Such a great arrangement!
Yay cannot wait for this! This music always gave me chills as a child. “Another clear mile and we'll do it. Oh, glory, look at that!” James was just pulling out on they're line through the station ahead. Any minute, there could be a crash! “It's up to you now, Duck.” Could you do Rusty’s theme next?? ❤️
AUXILIO AUXILIOOOO! ME ESTAN PUJANDO ME ESTAN PUJANDO!!!! GRITO James, corriendo con velocidad rapidamente por la estatcion! al sumito del cerro de Gordon ( AYYYYYY NOOOOOOO!!!! ME ESTAN SALTANDO DEL LOS VIAS!!!!!!(CRAAAASH)!
1:04 key change and tone shift of facing adversity 1:12 this is Edward we're talking about, of course he's going to pull through despite the adversity 1:24 it doesn't matter that James get the "triumphant" title, this you just feel like its an even better feel-good win
When I think about how much effort goes into these and the lengths you've gone to in making these, not to mention how frequently you've made them, I am just in disbelief! You are truly incredible! A one man Orchestra! (Also a lovely dancer) I really can't express just how in awe I am over this amazing amount of work. I can't wait to hear what you do next! P.S. I really look forward to getting a vol. 3 of this!!
"I hear music!" said Duck's driver "But we haven't an assemble!" replied duck. "HORRORS!" said Duck as a brakevan full of clones of Luke playing the runaway theme are going 50 MPH right to him!
Another wonderful grand adaptation that I have to say I probably struggled the most with. I think the arrangement is absolutely tops and what it gives me is the sense of ridiculous comedy that these runaway scenes can yield (the Ukulele gives me panicked Banjo Kazooie or Silent era film vibes). However that raw, primal nostalgic core memory of being absolutely terrified as a wee babe watching these runaway scenes overpower my want to appreciate these unique twist. So emotionally I want to be terrified by this music and the opposite emotion is elicited. I think this fantastically brave and it’s more about me as a listener and my own personal agenda than your fabulous work. But it gives me a great appreciation for how challenging it is for an artist to interpret a work, meet audience expectations but also put their own stamp. Keep it up!!
Totally! I think you hit the nail on the head with what I was going for. It's serious situations for the characters... but it's also adults running model trains out of control and filming the whole thing. It's nice to thematically break the 4th wall sometimes 😂
I’m honestly quite afraid if you’ll be actually alive after this Luke lol. Though I am extremely excited, I’d love to see you try at Spencer’s theme or Murdoch’s theme. they’re already good as is but you just make these themes better and better.
i am curious of which style version of the runaway theme you have done the version i liked the most was the episode close shave when Duck tries to stop a runaway freight train before ending up crashing into a barber shop
I can't wait to hear your arrangement of the runaway theme! I like all the versions, but I think the versions using the William Tell Overture are particularly recognisable, especially since it brings back fond memories of episodes like The Runaway Elephant, Rheneas and the Roller Coaster, Busy Going Backwards, as well as Thomas the Jet Engine, just to name a few.
Same timing as Flight of the Bumblebee. I am thinking of requesting Beethoven Rocks to do Thomas Runaway Scenes with Flight of the Bumblebee music since he is not only a Brainy Baby/Baby Einstein Enthusiast, but a Thomas and Friends Enthusiast too.
Thank you so much for doing this one!! I remember the Toby scene with this music used to keep me on the edge of my seat as a kid! I legit thought he was going to fall off that bridge. And James is always being pushed by those darn freight cars! Thank you for sharing! Be well, and stay safe. ❤🖖
One of my favorite episodes with this theme was “Old Iron”. It was always fun seeing the high-speed chase with Edward’s driver trying to attach a rope onto James to slow him down. I always remember the line “it swayed and lurched” with the rope swinging around James’ buffers! You made a really great rendition the theme 👍👍
Me: wants to have a good day That one random surprise test the district gives: Also, I love this! The high-pitched really felt like it was a runaway! Keep up the great work Luke!
"'Steady, Edward!' called his driver. The inspector stood on Edward's front holding a noose of rope in the crook of the shunter's pole. He was trying to slip it over James' buffer."
Love the growing intensity in this, arguably my favourite track from the whole classic series. Also, just realised that the sand blocks/shakers on all of your covers remind me a lot of the steam engines puffing along. Feels very fitting and, to me sets the tempo and rhythm for each track. Intentional or not, really nice.
This is amazing. Great job. Also carry on the story If you know the RWS version. And Carry it on with the *RWS version.* Duck loved coasting down the hill, running easily with the wind whistling past. He hummed a little tune. Suddenly they heard a guards whistle. “That sounds like a guards whistle, but we haven’t a guard.” The driver heard it too and looked back. “HURRY DUCK HURRY, THERE’S BEEN A BRAKE-AWAY AND SOME TRUCKS ARE CHASING US!”
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“Poor Luke was playing the ukulele faster than he had ever played it before. He was out of breath and his arms hurt him, but he had to go on. ‘I shall never be the same again,’ he thought sadly. ‘My arms will be quite worn out.’ ”
It was worth it! Great job! :D
We see what you did there!😏
We saw what you did indeed
We see what u did there.. very clever indeed.
OO-HOO-HOO, WHAT A JOKE!
Very smart 👍
I'm ridiculously excited for this!
"Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah! We've broken away, we've broken away. Chase him, bump him, throw him off the rails!"
“As fast as we can, then they’ll catch us gradually!”
The driver was gaining control.
“Another clear mile and we’ll do it!”
@Ethan Schmid "It's up to YOU now, Duck!" cried the driver!
DUCK PUT EVERY OUNCE OF WEIGHT AND STEAM AGAINST THE TRUCKS! They felt his strength AND SURGED FORWARDS! “ON ON ON ON ON ON!” the last coach passed the platform. “ITS TOO LATE!” He cried. And shut his eyes. He felt a sudden swerve and slid shuddering and groaning along a siding.
@Ethan Schmid oof.
And I love the RWS books. They’re so full of energy
“They’re pushing me they’re pushing me!”
“On on on!”
Guards: break vans are used to stop runaway trains
Also guards when runaway happens: *jumps*
YOU COPIED THAT FROM THE MR RYAN MEME VIDEO YOU BISS!!!!!!!!!!
@@MattzWorkz ...
@@MattzWorkz well David is not wrong
@@MattzWorkz we all copie comments,this isn't that surprising. And it fits with this vids so i had to do it
The guards are like: yeah idc about the runaway, ima jump clear
As a childhood Thomas fanatic listening through refined adult ears, the runaway theme is a perfect composition I can wax lyrical about. The escalating panic of those opening high notes, the frantic pace throughout, the despair of the main melody, the little fills and riffs that act like gasps and short breaths, and the ominous key changes throughout. And yeah, this is a top notch rendition!
Agreed! M&J had such a knack for writing these musical vignettes. Thanks for watching!
The whole show is a masterpiece when you think about it. Large scale train set, terrain, special effects, and a unique soundtrack that stays true to the time period they portraying. And then add Ringo Star to the 1st season.
The atmospheric music has definitely something that has been lost with Thomas
I'm don't have my own theme :(
Also known by Parents as “The theme their children sing before smashing their trains together”.
LOL
LOL
That’s funny, I used to like crash my trains
😂 TOO TRUE! I remember doing that with my Trackmaster/Playrail Toys!
My fav to smash was James and fuel tankers prbly bc I had no tar wagons
Pretty impressed. You always know some shit is about to go down when this music starts.
Also impressive to think how they built an entire upscaled train set, terrain, and special effects to film everything.
so much love went into this show!
The sets weren't actually connected. They were all individual.
“The trucks chance had come...” “Hurrah! Hurrah!” “They laughed and banging their buffers they pushed James down the hill.” “ON ON ON!” “Yelled the trucks.” *”Ive got to stop! Ive got to stop!”* “Groaned James...”
"Look here Percy, whatever is that dirty object?"
You got it!
@Ethan Schmid "It has James' shape alright, But it isn't James! You see, James is a Splendid Red Engine, and you never see his paint dirty!"
Mann years later my mind still hears that hurrah hurrah in the narrators voice
@@wookiebear514 same here
I love how it gets more intense as the theme goes on
it’s as if there’s more trouble waiting ahead at any moment and there was
Glad that translated through the music!
I like how the sense of urgency grows as the score goes along
Great sax groove goin' on in this one!
Thanks Scott! I forgot how well soprano and alto work together
"Hurry Duck hurry!" Said the driver. They raced through Edward's station, but the cars were catching up. "As fast as we can, then they'll catch us gradually," he said. The driver was gaining control. "Another clear mile and we'll do it." "Oh glory! Look at that!" James was just pulling out on their line from the station ahead, any minute there could be a crash. "It's up to you now Duck." Cried the driver. Duck put every ounce of weight and steam against the cars. "It's too late!" Duck groaned. He veered into a siding where a barber had set up shop, he was shaving a customer. The silly cars had knocked the conductor off of his van and left him far behind, after he had whistle the warning, but the cars didn't care they were feeling very pleased with themselves.
Love the escalation throughout to the frenetic pace at the end. Bravo!
Glad to hear nico!
I'm excited when the runway theme comes out
It already came dude
@@mariecelsanchez4897 ik
Lively. As. Sin. Also I for one could never have foreseen how well a ukelele would gel with the music style of classic Thomas. This is nothing short of delightful.
Haha glad to hear! Yeah some instruments just work with a nice high tempo vibe :)
The Alto Sax really helped to convey the sense of Urgency in those seens.
“So, the ‘Old Iron’ caught you after all”
That's all right chuckled edward
@@melissasmith7721 no its not :)
@@melissasmith7721 and then they has a delicious picnic of fish and chips”mm that was good”
Dude, you're talented
I hope he does Duncan's Theme or It's Great To Be An Engine soon
Yes, thank you!!! I'm so excited!
Love the music dude! It’s been helping me get through the school day
Glad to hear Brett, thanks for listening!
Relatable
That piccolo playing is so good! Really evokes a sense of urgency. As does the uke, surprisingly.
Also love how all of the wind instruments make this mournful train whistle sound at the end.
Such a great arrangement!
Thanks Gabriel!
I REALLY hope this gets into Themes Of Sodor volume 3 i would love to listen to this wherever and whenever
When the copyright becomes available I'll upload it asap to streaming/download services :)
@@InstrumentManiac im exited for it! Lets hope for the best!
This would be awesome. My son loves the first and second album. And this is currently his favorite. 😍
Honestly the runaway theme from Season 5-6 is a lot more thrilling
Yay cannot wait for this! This music always gave me chills as a child. “Another clear mile and we'll do it. Oh, glory, look at that!” James was just pulling out on they're line through the station ahead. Any minute, there could be a crash! “It's up to you now, Duck.” Could you do Rusty’s theme next?? ❤️
AUXILIO AUXILIOOOO! ME ESTAN PUJANDO ME ESTAN PUJANDO!!!! GRITO James, corriendo con velocidad rapidamente por la estatcion! al sumito del cerro de Gordon ( AYYYYYY NOOOOOOO!!!! ME ESTAN SALTANDO DEL LOS VIAS!!!!!!(CRAAAASH)!
Now this. This is gonna be one of the best
This sounds like the runaway theme mixed with grass skirt chase...
10/10
Good ear! My two influences were the grass skirt chase and Cantina band from star wars ;)
@@InstrumentManiac neat
1:04 key change and tone shift of facing adversity
1:12 this is Edward we're talking about, of course he's going to pull through despite the adversity
1:24 it doesn't matter that James get the "triumphant" title, this you just feel like its an even better feel-good win
I love how the runaway theme sounds a bit like the breakdown train theme sped up.
I love it. Hmm, others you may not have done yet, Pop Goes The Diesel, or however it's spelled, Trevor's theme.
Both on the list!
When I think about how much effort goes into these and the lengths you've gone to in making these, not to mention how frequently you've made them, I am just in disbelief! You are truly incredible! A one man Orchestra! (Also a lovely dancer) I really can't express just how in awe I am over this amazing amount of work. I can't wait to hear what you do next!
P.S. I really look forward to getting a vol. 3 of this!!
Wow thanks for the kind words Tiernan! It's been tricky to keep up with these but I'll try to stay weekly as long as possible 😂
"I hear music!" said Duck's driver "But we haven't an assemble!" replied duck. "HORRORS!" said Duck as a brakevan full of clones of Luke playing the runaway theme are going 50 MPH right to him!
Superb! I felt the energy exploding!
Lighting McQueen's:what exploding?
How long does it take to put a wonderful video like this together
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Another wonderful grand adaptation that I have to say I probably struggled the most with. I think the arrangement is absolutely tops and what it gives me is the sense of ridiculous comedy that these runaway scenes can yield (the Ukulele gives me panicked Banjo Kazooie or Silent era film vibes). However that raw, primal nostalgic core memory of being absolutely terrified as a wee babe watching these runaway scenes overpower my want to appreciate these unique twist. So emotionally I want to be terrified by this music and the opposite emotion is elicited. I think this fantastically brave and it’s more about me as a listener and my own personal agenda than your fabulous work. But it gives me a great appreciation for how challenging it is for an artist to interpret a work, meet audience expectations but also put their own stamp. Keep it up!!
Totally! I think you hit the nail on the head with what I was going for. It's serious situations for the characters... but it's also adults running model trains out of control and filming the whole thing.
It's nice to thematically break the 4th wall sometimes 😂
Although I've always remembered Mavis's theme with the stringed instruments playing in the background.
Two words: well done
ITS FINALLY HERE! Remember when I posted the comment about The Runaway Theme?
I am sooooo hyped for this one!!!!
🎉🎉🎉
“I won’t stay here, I’ll runaway!” He puffed
Ohhhh! Eeee!
POV: The orchestra whenever train is runaway
ON ON FASTER FASTER!
THIS IS AWSOME WHAT
I’m honestly quite afraid if you’ll be actually alive after this Luke lol. Though I am extremely excited, I’d love to see you try at Spencer’s theme or Murdoch’s theme. they’re already good as is but you just make these themes better and better.
This is probably the most athletic one I've recorded to date. If you watch the sax section I'm gasping for breath at the end 😂
@@InstrumentManiac runaway theme extended please?
@@lauraherrera2539 There are easier ways to kill someone.
@@Nightwing9597 PFFFT-
If Thomas and Friends was an old Silent Movie:
I can't wait
i am curious of which style version of the runaway theme you have done the version i liked the most was the episode close shave when Duck tries to stop a runaway freight train before ending up crashing into a barber shop
It's a mashup of a few different ones!
wonderful to hear that its a mash up of different ones
I could barely hear the ukulele
Have you considered the storm theme? (From Percy’s Promise and Gallant Old Engine)
On the list! :)
the later half of this when S3 instruments were used is so addictive to listen too. ❤❤
1:26
I love how the Alto Clarinet was the melody of this arrangement. Great job Luke!
Thanks Marty, we need more Alto representation!
Finally!! Looking forward to this banger!
I can't wait to hear your arrangement of the runaway theme! I like all the versions, but I think the versions using the William Tell Overture are particularly recognisable, especially since it brings back fond memories of episodes like The Runaway Elephant, Rheneas and the Roller Coaster, Busy Going Backwards, as well as Thomas the Jet Engine, just to name a few.
I love the references Mike and Junior include to other classical greats!
Im looking forward to another good Thomas arrangement! Especially this one that’s called runaway!! “YAY!!!...........” 😁
yeeees i requested this, in my mind this its going to be perfect.
And it was
The snare drums with the brush is a good touch makes me think of the pistons of the trains pushing them along the tracks.
I would understand if you need a breather after this one. I'm out of breath just watching!
Right!? 😂
Same timing as Flight of the Bumblebee. I am thinking of requesting Beethoven Rocks to do Thomas Runaway Scenes with Flight of the Bumblebee music since he is not only a Brainy Baby/Baby Einstein Enthusiast, but a Thomas and Friends Enthusiast too.
I need To say Something... THIS MUSIC IS SO PERFECT OH MY GOD
Thank you so much for doing this one!! I remember the Toby scene with this music used to keep me on the edge of my seat as a kid! I legit thought he was going to fall off that bridge. And James is always being pushed by those darn freight cars!
Thank you for sharing! Be well, and stay safe. ❤🖖
They sure made it pretty frightening for a kids show! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching :)
I know this isn't a Thomas theme, but have you considered doing a cover of the theme from Thunderbirds?
I'll look into it!
Ok
I forgot just how good this theme is! Outstanding!
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One of my favorite episodes with this theme was “Old Iron”. It was always fun seeing the high-speed chase with Edward’s driver trying to attach a rope onto James to slow him down. I always remember the line “it swayed and lurched” with the rope swinging around James’ buffers!
You made a really great rendition the theme 👍👍
That's a fantastic scene!
I watched that scene too but forgot the line lol, around 9 yrs old I watched it
Me: wants to have a good day
That one random surprise test the district gives:
Also, I love this! The high-pitched really felt like it was a runaway!
Keep up the great work Luke!
Thanks Eddie!
@@InstrumentManiac np
Soo nostalgic. I remember each time when i want to make an accident scene with my toy train its always this music come through my mind
Ooo looking forward to this!
Amazing song cover! I can really tell that you've put an astronomical amount of effort before the song even finished.
Thanks a ton Jonah!
I love this theme.If you make more please do
Great theme Luke this is so amazing when is the next theme
Runaway train chase?
Revealed next Friday!
Do the Donald and douglas theme but with the bag pipes
One day!
Very Scottish
@@InstrumentManiac oh yeah, bagpipes!
Awesome instrument!
After a crappy shift at work, watching this made me smile, mainly because of the alto clarinet and I miss it. So, thank you, sir.
Ah glad to hear! And yess we need more alto clarinet in this world!
@@InstrumentManiac yes we do :)
Oh I love all these, Edward’s themes is the best but I have them all swirling around in my head. Things you remember from childhood 😂
could you do there once was an engine who ran away i love than song and would love to hear an instrumental
I absolutely love the alto clarinet and now I love you
Alto clarinet is the best!
A fine piece of work.
James: "EEEEEEEEEEE"
Work of art
Amazing job 👍
"Suddenly, James began going faster and faster. He realized that he had no driver! 'What shall I do? I can't stop! Help! Heeeelp!'"
"We're coming! We're coming!" called Edward.
Edward pound up with every ounce of steam he had until he finally caught up with James
"'Steady, Edward!' called his driver. The inspector stood on Edward's front holding a noose of rope in the crook of the shunter's pole. He was trying to slip it over James' buffer."
Wow. I love this frightening theme tune very much.
There is a wiliam tell overture version and 12, 19 is when the flying kipper was released in 1984
can You play Peter & the Wolf? You are great
Your hard work paid off! The whole piece felt like it was about to come apart (in a good way!!)
Ahh thank you!
Love the growing intensity in this, arguably my favourite track from the whole classic series. Also, just realised that the sand blocks/shakers on all of your covers remind me a lot of the steam engines puffing along. Feels very fitting and, to me sets the tempo and rhythm for each track. Intentional or not, really nice.
Thanks man! There are so many great *train sound* percussion options 😂
Wait can you do Arthur’s theme next, also I love how this screams runaway 😆 so thrilling
I really like this theme, but I also like George's theme ;)
This is amazing keep it up 👍 brought back memories
Bloody Legend Mate Amazing
This is amazing. Great job.
Also carry on the story If you know the RWS version. And Carry it on with the *RWS version.*
Duck loved coasting down the hill, running easily with the wind whistling past.
He hummed a little tune.
Suddenly they heard a guards whistle.
“That sounds like a guards whistle, but we haven’t a guard.”
The driver heard it too and looked back.
“HURRY DUCK HURRY, THERE’S BEEN A BRAKE-AWAY AND SOME TRUCKS ARE CHASING US!”
Absolutely stunning performance!!! My wrists were hurting just looking at the ukulele speed lol
Haha right!? I never want to play that fast again jesus 😂
you are so good at these thomas themes i love to listen to them when im either reading or just chillin
Thanks Cooper glad to hear!
Glad to listen!
Excellent chase theme to a toy act.
Could you do there once was an engine who ran away I would love that
Beautiful remakes
can you do There once was an engine who ran away please
Dude these are brilliant, as a music + Thomas fan Im so glad I discovered your channel.
Thanks Zachary!
How about the Busy Going Backwards runaway theme?
Ok
hey instrument maniac can you do the breakdown train theme?
It's on the list :)
Mr. Luke, thank you for making these ☺️
Thanks for watching!
‘What should I do?! I can’t stop! Help! Help!’
‘We’re coming! We’re coming!’ called Edward.