James' Jazzy Theme (From "Thomas Reorchestrated: Sodor Symphony")

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Thomas Reorchestrated: Sodor Symphony would not be possible without the incredible 153 Kickstarter backers who provided the means to bring this album to life. A very special thank you to all of you! This video is for a general audience.
Thomas Reorchestrated: Sodor Symphony is an orchestral album based on the soundtrack from the first season of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
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Thomas Reorchestrated: Sodor Symphony would not be possible without the incredible 153 Kickstarter backers that provided the means to bring this album to life. A very special thank you to all of you!

[@altermike3197]

James just always stands out; his bright red paint, his cocky attitude, his theme song, his episodes; James has always been a favorite of mine, and I think he's why I like jazz and swing music

[@nerdstop5025]

Quite literally why I played TSax all through highschool

[@christinescott731]

AMAZING!!!!! 😍😍♥️💖💕❣️💗💘👍

[@superbrownsheep3777]

Duncan: EY, WAT ABOUT MY ROCK N’ ROLL THEME!?

[@gunner23_49]

Same

[@LegendaryCaptain]

James also has some of the best dynamics in the entire series from bickering with thomas, sucking up to gordon, schenanigans with percy, narrow gauge counterpart in Duncan etc

[@JojoCat2008]

James: "Ya like Jazz?"

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

*-Buzzy Bee James famous quotes*

[@Flamethrower1006]

**james sues humanity**

[@JojoCat2008]

I actually forgot I wrote this comment. C'mon 3 more likes.

[@laurathecool6381]

The one dislike is just the poor worker at the washstand who sees James come through once or twice a day is deaf in one ear from all of the splendid red engine's prattling.

[@WelshGiraffa]

That’s probably every wash down worker on Sodor I’d imagine the Steamworks have their fair share of oh god not him again this is his fifth repaint this month

[@MrTramMan]

Hah

[@h.j.mullinerandco.4702]

I Think He's Not Deaf Anymore. There's No Dislikes Now (At Least On 7-3-21)

[@laurathecool6381]

@@h.j.mullinerandco.4702 A miracle

[@MrTramMan]

I always like a wash down

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

James couldn't be happier as he chuffed out of the Steamworks. Gone were the damage he'd taken during his crash and his original black livery. Now, he was a red engine with deep blue stripes like the brothers Skarloey and Rheneas of the Sudrian narrow gauge railway. In fact, he was so joyful, he was singing to himself. "Who's the splendid engine rolling down the track? Make way, it's James! Hey, hey, here's James! Shiny crimson paint and a slick black stack! Hey, hey, here's James! Hooray, it's James!"

[@WelshGiraffa]

You know now I can’t help but think James would have come up with the lyrics himself for his theme

[@j4ever938]

Omg he'd soooo do this 😂

[@lucasm22]

If I made a Railway Series video T&F: The Story Of James The Red Engine

[@greenturtlgaming2554]

Actually, he had black stripes. The blue stripes were a later repaint in 1965.

[@zimloki9801]

​@@greenturtlgaming2554 Funny you'd say that. I've always thought James had yellow stripes.😵‍💫

[@TheWonderingVictini]

It's WW2 on Sodor and after the news of the barrow blitz, Sodor's No.5 and his crew were still striving, with a radio belonging to his fireman playing this tune in the cab as they puff along with optimistic attitudes

[@demosthenes995]

James is one cocky bastard, and you more than captured his essence with this track

[@jacobmutti1528]

"HERE'S JAMES!" Love this track.

[@flashrocket9158]

Emily: Hello, James… 🙄

[@perbrandt8772]

Take a look who's coming down the track! Make way for James! Hooray for James!

[@thatstupidthomasfan]

Shiny Shiny Paint and a Jet Black Stack, Make way for James, Hooray for James!

[@rafiux4814]

I love James,the best character of them all. His own theme expresses how he is. The really splendid engine.

[@norailsneeded8694]

You took an already great incredible and unbeatable piece that you made, and made it even better. You my friend are one of the most talented people in this community.

[@hampterdoingyamom8744]

Facts

[@Trainlover1923]

True facts my guy

[@sirtophamhatt7321]

Correct

[@kylehill3643]

@@sirtophamhatt7321 "Dirty trucks from dirty sidings. Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeech!"

[@GamerUnknownGaming]

A few years late on the comment, but a lot of musicians on YT also don't include the TWANG! In the high-pitched notes for some odd reason. Upside is one of the few that actually includes it.

[@trainlover16]

I’m just wondering, does anyone else think that Mike and Junior took inspiration from “In the hall of the mountain king.” When they composed James’ theme?

[@FukiMakai]

That tune already inspired Inspector Gadget's theme by Shuki Levy, so I wouldn't be surprised.

[@trainlover16]

@@FukiMakai James’ theme and the Inspector Gadget theme are both very similar, so I wouldn’t be surprised either.

[@FukiMakai]

@@trainlover16 True. You can tell that just in the Trucks theme arrangement of this playlist.

[@eldmusic]

Ooh, good point.

[@GrenimanX3]

For me, it also took inspiration from Pennies from the Heaven; specially at the beginning.

[@furrylover327]

james has always been a favorite of mine, he taught me to like myself just the way i am...in his own little way.

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

He just stood out from the rest of the cast! Definitely a favourite of my childhood, him, Donald, Douglas were pretty memorable.

[@fortimusprime]

This interpretation is AMAZING!!! So full of energy and just… full of James…👏👏👏

[@CyTheRabbit]

Anyone who says this song isn’t an absolute bop is lying.

[@andysnoopy9137]

No, they would be completely insane.

[@shanestrains548]

The Few amount of dislikes that are presumably left on this video are from Non-Splendid Engines

[@jamesrobertson8546]

I could imagine a great many sax players absolutely creaming at this

[@rvmaika5815]

This album makes me wish these were in a live-action Thomas movie.

[@jamesfracasse8178]

Ahh yeah Thomas and the magic railroad July of 2000. God keep up with the times bro.

[@paisleepunk]

@@jamesfracasse8178 I think he meant a better one.

[@jamesfracasse8178]

@@paisleepunk you don't know the meaning of a better movie 🎥🍿.

[@danyo5786]

@@jamesfracasse8178 Lmao i don't think this song was in Tatmr. Actually read the comment your replying to.

[@jamesfracasse8178]

@@danyo5786 As Sir Topham Hat would say: you are causing confusion and delay

[@SrMechaGojira93]

🎶 Take a look who’s coming down the track Make way for James! Hooray for James! 🎶 🎶 Shiny, shiny paint with a jet black stack Make way for James! *Hooray* for James! 🎶

[@a.z.pantera5577]

One thing's for certain, and you really should note: It's indisputable, but let's take a vote HE'S THE REALLY SPLENDID ENGINE WITH A BRIGHT RED COAT

[@zimloki9801]

Imagine James singing this song with the voice of Gilbert Gottfried.

[@SMPandanic]

my favorite engine got a VERY good theme

[@foxcell]

Feels like I’m in 40’s swing time dance hall I love it 🥰

[@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren]

Very splendid indeed.

[@dem5buckse947]

I can’t stop listening

[@jonathancampbelljames4913]

Me neither

[@thomasmanyt]

its been four years. help

[@G.S.Productions]

Such a jazzy bop! 🎵🎶

[@blueberrytigerfox7699]

Suits James very well it has the energy to it

[@harrisonfarnsworth4739]

The design is very New York that’s why I love his theme AND if it were a railway line going to NY, apart from Spencer, I’d definitely take a ride in this only red engine from Sodor.

[@noahtheguy1828]

What is for certain and we really should note? It’s indisputable, but let’s take a vote. He’s the really splendid engine with a bright red coat!

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

God,This Has To Be One Of The Best Songs From The Classic Series Already. I Can Barley Belive How Incredible This Version Sounds,Even Compared To The Original

[@kcore1427]

I like James because I think he's splendid and really useful even though he has many unlikeable moments in the model era. His theme sounds really good recreated.

[@katies6426]

We’ve all vibed to this at least once.

[@JojoCat2008]

Take a look who's comin', down the track - Make way for James, Hooray for James! Shiny, shiny paint with a Jet, Black Stack - Make way for James, Hooray for James!

[@jezdrawz1227]

Most fitting reorchestrated music to express James being very splendid and proud. Keep up the amazing work 👍👍

[@484berkshire]

James had the best theme in the series, and you've taken a great thing and made it even better!

[@amazinghedgehog1247]

What a splendid theme for a splendid red engine! This theme is very full of energy and captures James perfectly! Well done! :>

[@deltaace6426]

I’ve never needed something so badly without knowing before. Thank you so much for giving us this.

[@DoviHecht]

I listened to this theme over 1000 times

[@evertonmignac-D7101]

MR UpsideNow,not only did you came back but you came with *Style* im still hearing the oders,and i can't stop dancing; *BANG ON SKIPER*

[@LukimusPrime]

This is brilliant, it’s like James meets The Incredibles.

[@firehawk0]

This cover has a "swing" energy to it lol

[@YouGotMailFromYourPal_Spamton.]

james' theme slays so much omg thank you so much for i shall now download this for a long road trip to an island called "Sodor"! edit1: thank GOD i can download this (pleasekeepitfordownloadibegofyouthisisamazingomg)

[@WillSchofe890]

My favourite track of the album. Its just👌👏

[@DakotaWhite-wl9ig]

Me and James giving down the track to this song. Me: "You are a really Splendid engine, James. Full Speed Ahead, Buddy!!!" James: "You know it! Away we go!!!!" James: *blasts whistle happily*

[@CyberDiver91]

This is possibly my favorite one of the entire album! Great job, man!

[@bogdaneq]

,, james was going So fast that the coaches swayed from side to side''

[@jamesgroccia644]

The coaches, used to James’ heavy running by now, hummed as they rocked and rolled along the track. “Watch your speed, James,” they called to him. “Watch your speed.” “I’m alllways careful on the mainline,” the red engine replied. “I go this fast all the time and have never had an accident.” *cue flashbacks of that crash on his first day and then busting through Tidmouth Sheds*

[@thatonecaledonian812]

James is the most Mood character in Thomas

[@thomastheE2]

“James is a rather moody engine; his temper can be as red as his paint, but if he was in a band I’m sure he’d be a great drummer.”

[@HedleyOnTheHill]

just que all of james accidents over the years and put them together with this music in the background XD

[@kameronwalker1313]

I love all the themes but this one always stood out to me as my absolute favorite

[@dakshanbalaramesh]

THANK YOU! Now to binge-listen to this 100 times

[@survivmatthew5419]

Indeed. You said it.

[@andrewpollock7427]

"ya like jazz"

[@danielcreed2328]

James: I'm as red as the Flash!

[@CheeseMiser]

How many key shifts do you want? Composer:Yes

[@Thomas1651]

If James had his own movie.

[@themsminkling7904]

James Bond ehh eheh?

[@Thomas1651]

@@themsminkling7904 Clever!

[@marcogentile3392]

@@themsminkling7904 "James the bond 005"

[@themsminkling7904]

@@marcogentile3392 lemme guess from thovis by hour of poop

[@marcogentile3392]

@@themsminkling7904 yes

[@Vlad-v1f]

If there was a consort on sodor,James and Duncan would be first on the stage😂

[@Bonnie07237]

I like this because the jazz is noticeable and this specific song is probably one of the most unique Thomas remixes in the world

[@Stoked_magic]

I added this to my Thomas soundtrack playlist, that's how much I love this

[@QrittneyWashington]

POV James get introduced with this music on the silver screen in the 2025 Thomas movie that’s coming out

[@420hedonist]

0:27 "who is the engine in bright red coat and number five JAMES! number five JAMES!"

[@Ninja11125]

Very fire

[@loanedengineproductions]

this is gold

[@ianjackson4721]

AYO this actually slaps wth this is amazing.

[@supernova105]

James is my favorite engine

[@bertram9994]

Wow so good!

[@Jilian-td5dx]

Im jamming to this at 10 pm rn

[@tjmfarming9584]

I actually caught the first upload wow

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

This is even better than the original rendition! Not that I don't like the original -- who doesn't? I like the original version, but this one sounds like it's got a lot of swing and energy in it!

[@Just-vibin-51]

A theme for the most splendid engine on Sodor! (According to themself)

[@WelshGiraffa]

Very fitting for the splendid red vain engine we all love

[@TheTTTEFan]

You Took A Great Theme, And Made It Better.

[@firehawk0]

Bouncing to this so hard, i hit the Subscribe button lol

[@productionsinparadise2880]

Sounds a Pokémon Bicycle theme!

[@Robert-cx1gj]

James !🎉 hura hura❤❤ this song perweck

[@thomasdaly4597]

Make way for James, hooray for James 😂

[@lauracross5776]

How much do you wanna bet human!James would be into jazz music from the 1920's, '30's, and '40's?

[@MarkCabaniss]

Who came here from The Unlucky Tug? 😉

[@theholygamer969]

"Reckless, am I?!"

[@nekosky7638]

Pls make a spotify Playlist for this 🙏

[@MikeD57s]

Awesome job! Better than the one you did a few years ago!

[@SomeRandomGuy161]

if an engine had Gordon's speed, blue paint and James's attitude that would be Sonic the Fast Engine

[@dogtriadafilidou6996]

JAMES THEME

[@SpiffierShindigs]

Damn, this is great. Getting some Mario Party vibes too!

[@Emilyrose388]

I feel like one of the 4K likes is James the red engine.

[@PannierLaw]

James the brains.

[@G.S.Productions]

C. Junior: “GET US OUT OF HERE!!” (Blows whistle!)

[@Almost_a_hero]

Ah James the one engine who just never seems to learn.

[@gamingclater9732]

I agree with alterike

[@harryturner8701]

Love this so much 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ciarandaragh8676]

James theme be like: Ya like jazz?

[@lightningwingdragon973]

Aw yeah. I remember this from the old TtTE Computer game. Hmmm.......I never did remember completing it, i think I only got as far as the James bit.

[@user-wy2lt5sg5c]

" Make way for jame horray for jame "

[@CryosXp]

I died and went to the 40’s

[@riaanspianolearningandente7080]

Same I love James 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@Vien1275]

This is basically what i feel like when i mastered driving while wearing red

[@midnightexpress3604]

We heard the 2000 sub special, this is better!

[@Donalddouglas2005]

👌

[@Marcus71]

Make way for James

[@TMSB_Fan]

even Mayro used this for his video

[@jonathancampbelljames4913]

Are so that’s why you needed bootlaces to be ‘redy’

[@tomgarstang317]

Anyone know how I can find this on Spotify?

[@ItsCarlos563]

This would play if there was a movie based on James.

[@MattMRedRocketFive]

Hey! Don’t make fun of this Splendid Paint!

[@thelicensednerd1626]

Shooby dooby!

[@musclrcarg2090]

Do the flying kipper theme next