Thomas The Tank Engine's Classic Music
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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends has been a popular icon for nearly 70 years in books, but has also been adored over 20 years on television. What really made the Thomas TV Series immensely renowned, other than the memorable characters, soothing narrations and charming storylines, was the music.
From 1984 to 2003, the soundtrack was written, composed and arranged by partners Mike ODonnell and Junior Campbell, the latter who was a member of the band group "Marmalade" from the 1960s and 70s. Every character and incidental theme was composed on classic synthesisers, which were updated in each new series to sound more modern but still keep the charm and familiar tunes in tact. Many nostalgic fans have remembered their themes as they grew up with Thomas and can instantly remember which tune belonged to which character, which they cant help but hum along to. From dramatic build ups to accidents, to sweet bouncy themes that stroll along with the engines as they puff happily along the lines in every scene.
Sadly, after 7 Seasons and nearly 19 years, the classic music we loved to hear, including the unforgettable title theme tune, had been retired and replaced with new music by Robert Hartshorne since HIT bought the rights to the series and wanted to give it a rebirth. While Hartshornes music does justice for the newer episodes with his own original scores, older fans of Thomas know he would never be as good as ODonnell and Campbell.
My whole reason into starting this petition is to get ODonnell and Campbells classic music themes out on CD and available for listening. If you should ever wander into any HMV store, you will see a wide range of musical themes from classic programmes of years gone by - Doctor Who, Bod, The Clangers, Postman Pat, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet - shows like these that are over 40 years old and are selling their soundtracks to fans who remember them, yet I find it a great disappointment that Thomas has yet to do that.
If you are reading this, HIT, we would be ever so grateful if you would hear me out. I know youre selling the Thomas Brand for the younger audience now, but try to think of the older generation; the ones who remembered Thomas for who he once was and the fantastic music it had between Series 1 right to Series 7. Weve done so much for our childhood hero over the years and wed be thankful if you could please release the classic music that gave Thomas its charm and delightful feel to every episode. Undoubtedly, Mike ODonnell and Junior Campbell were part of the glue that made us love Thomas almost as much as the characters and stories.
So please, if you do love Thomas and its classic synthesised music, sign this petition so we can get these themes released on Soundtrack Albums for us to buy and listen to over and over again and to relive our childhood memories of music gone but never forgotten.
From 1984 to 2003, the soundtrack was written, composed and arranged by partners Mike ODonnell and Junior Campbell, the latter who was a member of the band group "Marmalade" from the 1960s and 70s. Every character and incidental theme was composed on classic synthesisers, which were updated in each new series to sound more modern but still keep the charm and familiar tunes in tact. Many nostalgic fans have remembered their themes as they grew up with Thomas and can instantly remember which tune belonged to which character, which they cant help but hum along to. From dramatic build ups to accidents, to sweet bouncy themes that stroll along with the engines as they puff happily along the lines in every scene.
Sadly, after 7 Seasons and nearly 19 years, the classic music we loved to hear, including the unforgettable title theme tune, had been retired and replaced with new music by Robert Hartshorne since HIT bought the rights to the series and wanted to give it a rebirth. While Hartshornes music does justice for the newer episodes with his own original scores, older fans of Thomas know he would never be as good as ODonnell and Campbell.
My whole reason into starting this petition is to get ODonnell and Campbells classic music themes out on CD and available for listening. If you should ever wander into any HMV store, you will see a wide range of musical themes from classic programmes of years gone by - Doctor Who, Bod, The Clangers, Postman Pat, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet - shows like these that are over 40 years old and are selling their soundtracks to fans who remember them, yet I find it a great disappointment that Thomas has yet to do that.
If you are reading this, HIT, we would be ever so grateful if you would hear me out. I know youre selling the Thomas Brand for the younger audience now, but try to think of the older generation; the ones who remembered Thomas for who he once was and the fantastic music it had between Series 1 right to Series 7. Weve done so much for our childhood hero over the years and wed be thankful if you could please release the classic music that gave Thomas its charm and delightful feel to every episode. Undoubtedly, Mike ODonnell and Junior Campbell were part of the glue that made us love Thomas almost as much as the characters and stories.
So please, if you do love Thomas and its classic synthesised music, sign this petition so we can get these themes released on Soundtrack Albums for us to buy and listen to over and over again and to relive our childhood memories of music gone but never forgotten.
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Tim Darby
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- A Thomas music CD? Sounds like a great idea
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Ryan Newman
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- I can still hear the charming tunes from the first episodes playing in my head. I'd love to hear them renewed for today's audience.
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Ryan Hagan
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- A worthwhile fun and nostalgic trip for fans of the series
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Christopher Signore
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Jono Bonser
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- Ah, how I used to love the sound of Henry's theme tune when I was younger, I would love to be able to hear it again on its own.
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Timothy Newman-Smith
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Chris Burrell
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- Campbell and O'Donnell's work is classic stuff. It'd be very nice to hear them again.
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Aidan Rea
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Nimalan Satkurunathan
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pc6278
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John Wondolowski
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Chris Eden-Green
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Bob G
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Blue Pioneer
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- I'm up for it, would be nice to hear those wonderful music pieces again
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Sean O'Connor
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- I personally know of 10 non Sif members who would buy this. They are not Thomas fans, but love the music after hearing some of it. I think it would be a real credit to the fantastic work by Mr O'Donnell and Mr Campbell TO have their music released and a dream CD for the millions of older thomas fans worldwide. PLEASE DO THIS FOR US!
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Ronnie Schnepf
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- Gotta have the old music. It's what makes Thomas worth watching...
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Eliot Andersen
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- The original music was amazing and very memorable. They turned very good episodes into phenomenal ones, especially in the fourth season.
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TheJanitor
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- While there isn't anything wrong with the new music, the old music was classic and each theme fit the specific character extremely well.
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Daniel Howells
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Charles Bowditch
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David Gurney
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- I think the original tunes were perfect, and always matched the siuation and character/s perfectly and when used in the older Thomas series, really enhanced the storylines. It would be wonderful to have these available in clean and crips audio.
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Tristan MacLeod
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- The new music is adequate, but it will never be up to par the classic O'Donnell/Campbell themes. I grew up with thier music, and I would love for this to happen.
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Adam Dowds
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Stuart Fewtrell
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Tom Harris
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- A CD of the old Thomas music sounds like a brilliant idea!
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James Gratton
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- They were the best - I hope all 3 parties agree to this - do it for the fans.
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Randy
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- This would make me whole. =D
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Paul Roche
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- One can only hope this helps as for years one has wanted a CD containing the classic music
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Mike Lyons
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- Let's hear what Mike & JR can do for the newer characters!
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Kyle Nicholas
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- Only the original music truely captured the Thomas charm
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Ryan Healy of Sodor Island Forums
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- BRING IT BACK FOR THE SAKE OF SIF!
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Ryan Burgess
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- Release it for the older fans! The music was half the reason I enjoyed the classic series!
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Angus Su
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- Bring back the Mike O' Donnell & Junior Campbell music! They're the best!
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maxitrain989
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Matthew L
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- I really miss all of the old songs. A CD is a great idea!
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Ash Sowerby
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- I adored the Thomas Themes and would dearly love to have them on CD
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Ross Patterson
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- I think Thomas & Friends songs and music should be released as this is the most remembered music anyone has ever listened to.
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Dan Powers
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Sam Wilkinson
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- Day Out With Thomas Railway Event Manager
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Monte Marable
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- Good Luck
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Jack Barlow
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- I Love The Idea Of A CD With The Old Thomas Theme Tunes
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Nyall
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- Yeah!
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Daniel Starr
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- You guys are the greatest and made great music for Thomas and TUGS!
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Louie Chan
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- Bring back the old music!!!!!!!!!!!
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Richard Martin
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- They were brilliant, especailly the breakdown train theme.
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Laurence Williams
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- i love the o'donnel and campbell songs. release this CD immediately
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Daniel Coffey
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- I really liked some Musics from S1-7 so, I also cant wait for them on CD, I hope!.
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Ethan
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Thomas
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- I would like to see the classic Theme song again
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Joe
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- It's a good way to collect classical themes
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