James The Red Engine's Theme - Extended (Series 1)

Not a Christmassy one but this has been a project that's been very overdue and it's about time it was done.
This is an extension of James' Jazzy Theme that was only used in Series 1, it's easily one of the best themes that O'Donnell and Campbell composed. Now the context behind this extension is that many beleuve that James's Theme was based off of Henry Busse's 'Busse Bounce' where the first 4 bars sound identical to the the start of James' Theme. So 'Kumata' commissioned me to combined both together.
Check out the original Busse Bounce here: • Busse Bounce
SHOUTOUTS TO MY FAITHFUL PATRONS
Jackboy317
Ge0rge
DantheMan2150AD
ClownPrince96
Killdane's Covern
Tenshine1
Tbsn
FarawayQuarry13
RVPMatt123
JayRacer11
Jake
MajorMagna
MainlandStudios
EmeraldGreenStudios
BlueBob-Omb
ledniuq5
Matt
nick70
FOLLOW ME:
Patreon: / samusicstudio
Soundcloud: / safrmusic
Twitter: / afrosudrian
Twitch: / sastreams

[@roryahconnolly]

This actually sounds like something you would have heard a big band playing in the 30s and 40s! I loved the anticipation I felt waiting for the familiar tune to come in.

[@FukiMakai]

Maybe the same inspiration to Mardi Gras theme from Monkey Island 2 (the synths gives me that vibe too)

[@FukiMakai]

Postdata: Just checked the original and it's an actual jazz theme from the 30s or 40s. I haven't the hear but it sounds like a very old recording.

[@HortonJ1929]

Well James’ theme is partially based on the Busse Bounce made by Henry Busse sometime in the 40s so I guess it does make sense

[@pepsijuan666]

because it is

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

I was waiting for the moment it came in.

[@EthanAndFriendsStudiosOfficial]

I like this alot. Much better than the PC game extended version of James’ theme!

[@mattyplayz3110]

Yeah a lot

[@nmuniz2]

Where's a link to that? I might have heard it in a bachman testing video years ago

[@legominecraftrailway7404]

Well I like that version as well as this one

[@ReubenAshwell]

The PC game version is still good in my eyes but it's nice to see an extended version without said version all the same. :)

[@kookasaurtoons7550]

Shmooggers pc game

[@InstrumentManiac]

Love these extended bits you've added! Really gives a feeling of completion to it 👏

[@One_face_train]

Are going to make a music about this one

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

I shall definitely add this to my roadtrip playlist.

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

this is on my "daily drive to school" playlist

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

This is on my general “every video I have saved” playlist

[@Tommy_No.1]

This is honestly gonna be my “show off” theme

[@Trainboy-ee4us]

“Dirty trucks from dirty sidings!” YECK!!!!! Super job on this!

[@gavintheredtrain6692]

1:46 is when the main theme plays

[@theextremeanimator4721]

It requires a lot of patienve, doesn't it?

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

@@theextremeanimator4721 the first half is incredible

[@percy6814]

its James' theme?

[@jordandorsett3106]

@@percy6814 Correct!

[@fusserizer7027]

Thanks I almost thought I got the wrong theme

[@kumataJDG]

I love it! The early section is a perfect blend of Busse Bounce and the S1 James intruments. Wish we'd heard more of this theme (or variants) in the series proper. Just the jazzy theme James deserves :D Thank you again for this!

[@Saxdude26]

No, thank YOU for requesting... especially since I work with trains and now this is my work ringtone. :D

[@tiernantalks]

OH MY GOSH! This is so amazing! You're a wizard. This fits in so well with your style, you gave it such a nice feel. A WIZARD, I TELL YA!

[@ItsCarlos563]

James' theme is easily one of the best themes ever composed by Mike O' Donnell & Junior Campbell. This extended version with "Busse Bounce" is even better!

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

Look I said it a lot but I can't state how damn good your music mixing skills are. Another song for my daily rail playlist,such a absolute banger from start to finish and middle was excellently in style of the original

[@neikowilburn101]

"Here's James everyone must envy how shiny my splendid red coat is"

[@Douglas57647]

Now this is what I call splendid!

[@liamthewerewolf8233]

James: oh definitely! This is splendid as my shiny red paint!

[@Saxdude26]

I can't tell what is most amazing to me, but the extension just sounds so natural! I absolutely love it! Can't believe I came to this trying to find the TTTE track TomSka used in one of his vids. Definitely staying for the jams.

[@justingarrett2239]

I did not know this had an extended version!!! OH MY GOSH I WAS JUST JAMMING OUT SO HARD!!! I came looking for the shorter version and boy was I *pleasantly surprised!!* Yeah, I'm gonna be playing this on repeat for the next few days!!🤣🤣

[@justingarrett2239]

AND THAT TRANSITION INTO THE MAIN THEME... *MWAH* , CHEF'S KISS!!!

[@marioelimunoz5678]

YEA

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

@@justingarrett2239*WHOS THE SPLENDID ENGINE DOWN THE TRACK!?!? MAKE WAY FOR JAMES, HOORAY ITS JAMES!!! SHINY CRIMSON PAINT AND A SLICK BLACK STACK, HOORAY FOR JAMES MAKE WAY FOR JAMES*

[@elih.3093]

Ah, that classic feel and music style for Sodor's Number 5!! Once again, another excellent music recreation! As always, keep up the wonderful work! 😊👍

[@Nakosuke-75]

Oh wow oh wow This is wonderful Thanks alot Sudrian Dude, this is epic

[@mcboosh69]

Excellent arrangement! I’ve been jamming on my drum kit to this, very fun.

[@Pander1985]

Ooo…I do like a bit of James theme! 5* my friend

[@YaBroNamedGheee]

Wish James Had A New York Accent Because New Yorkers Like Jazz And It Sure Sounds Like It!

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

In The Mood

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

Whoops Busse Bounce

[@GamingGardevoir]

Have you ever considered “director’s cut” versions of the themes, where you could arrange Mike’s CD release versions of the songs for the Jupiter/Proteus?

[@SudrianAfro]

That’s what some of the ‘Extended’ mixes are meant to be to a degree like when I did Bill and Ben’s with ‘Silver Lining’. But maybe one day, all I know after this month I need a break.

[@GamingGardevoir]

@@SudrianAfro you deserve a break after all this work! From High Quality Rips to awesome extensions, you have done everything under the sun for us ☺️

[@goimei]

@@SudrianAfro would you consider doing Jupiter versions of Ghibli music, like rouge message from Kiki

[@Nic_2751]

There were CD releases by Mike?

[@GamingGardevoir]

@@Nic_2751 yup! MODmusic

[@aoiasahinashusband]

this one is great! especially since you used original bits of music along with the original theme! well done!

[@beng6319]

You are absolutely bloody incredible S.A. Well done mate!

[@ShortPuff]

You did an amazing job ! Sounds really good :)

[@mattyplayz3110]

OH YEAH

[@jtonsing]

Ty you've done it again! I believe we have the definitive version of James' theme here!!! I know I say this almost every time, but this is one of your best. Keep it up! 👍

[@amandaaahj3878]

Lyrics: There’s not a quite like James Splendid Red James James pulls the coaches He stop by and enjoy this Friendly also like James James is splendid too He’s pulls this train And strong good There’s not a quite like James.

[@Nic_2751]

Look who’s swanning it down the track

[@riley1049]

1:52 (US version - George Carlin) At the end of the line, James left his coaches and got ready for his next train. It was a slow freight, having to stop at every station to pick up and set down cars. James HATED slow freight trains. "Dirty cars from dirty sidings. YEEEECCHHHH!!!" (UK version - Ringo Starr) At the end of the line, James left his coaches and got ready for his next train. It was a slow goods, having to stop at every station to pick up and set down trucks. James HATED slow goods trains. "Dirty trucks from dirty sidings. (Long pause) Blech!"

[@UsefulEngine11]

What no more Christmas themes. In all seriousness though this is very catchy and I love how there's a huge extended bit before we hear the actual theme. Keep up the good work Ty.

[@shanestrains548]

This music is as Splendid as James' Paintwork!

[@CraneProductions27]

That was fantastic. Well done, I didn't expect to hear this one :) .

[@thesudrianside2422]

I heard Henry Busse's music before I had even heard James' Theme, and I always thought they sounded similar in a way

[@JurgenYongJY96]

Fantastic, I love this version of James' jazzy theme. Excellent one! 😊👍

[@robotspark363]

Hot damn, this is absolutely beautiful!

[@tomorobo4472]

I thought my whole life was a lie and that I'd remembered James' theme completely wrong. I had to double-check that this wasn't in the actual show. Btw this is a bop!♥

[@JDTrain]

This sounds so Jamesy. I wouldn't mind if this was used in the actual show.

[@DidgeAvi]

I've been waiting for this for so long, nice one mate, but i almost didn't see it since the thumbnail wasn't showing

[@ILikeBTWF]

Happy to have nostalgic saved

[@Jam-Jar1]

Reminds me of music from Mario Odyssey.

[@lukechristmas3951]

This is abousolutly perfect! It gives such a Season 1 feeling to it and doesn't stray far from the orginal score. It really sounds like a piece any jazz or brass group would play at a gig!!!!!

[@williamseaman176]

Awesomeness!

[@andrewchapman2024]

This is beautiful and very groovy. I love it!

[@DKandRenamonfan32]

Sounds like you really "jazzed" it up. Get it? XD But seriously, you did a marvelous job!

[@brianfalzon6739]

Awesome job well done!

[@quinnsvictoriantrains7963]

This is what I call good music

[@callumk5]

That’s my feed for the day. Thank you 😁

[@KameronCousin]

This is really something you can move to! Excellent work Ty! 👍😄

[@Lukerz_24]

"Look who is coming, down the tracks, make way for James! Hooray for James!"

[@reimufan205]

Bro now you got me singing along with this keep it up!!!!

[@devanireneeortman]

Yes, James, I always understand especially when you’re injured

[@SodorTrain1225]

This is so catchy! Love it!

[@harrisonfarnsworth4739]

Henry’s theme was for strength, Gordon’s for grandeur, James? Definitely red coats and black top hats attire.

[@gregkiteos1936]

I can imagine an extended montage sequence of James pulling the express in _James and the Express_ after Gordon gets turned round on the loop when this song plays.

[@Milos15GameplaysYT]

Nicely done!

[@Anthonyvideogame]

Such an amazing job

[@nintendoallstarsstuffies]

As James once said, “I am here for the Queen of Sodor!” Who remembers that episode?

[@LittleJerryFan92]

Ooooh, this is a nice remix of his theme! Great job!

[@trainsforrobert]

Slaps harder than an engine crashing into some tar wagons

[@Twihhh]

Woooaaaa!!! I absolutely love it!!!

[@samsthebeztatstuff8885]

I never realized how good his theme was until now

[@yoshivsjoshi]

This is beautiful

[@donald9douglas10production8]

I'll bet a dime that Ty had a ball making this.

[@graphtonix6607]

This is super mega awesome!!!!

[@ReryX08]

Fantastic job

[@ReubenAshwell]

This is brilliant. :)

[@jmstransit]

Compositional masterpiece

[@Iwashimizu1993]

So Jazzy !! I love it !!

[@gerardopasillas1204]

I love this theme thx for the music

[@jordandorsett3106]

James the Jazzy Red Engine

[@sparkshot]

Really really loved this! Jimzy whimzy! Good mix. 🙂

[@axelthebrit992]

eyy sparkshot how are you doing lad.:)

[@sparkshot]

@@axelthebrit992 Aym Ooowkeeeeh!

[@axelthebrit992]

@@sparkshot good

[@Railwaylegos]

Honestly as an old thomas fan this is such a vibe

[@TenderEnginesDontShunt]

I jam to this doing home work bc I like big band music

[@shawanderson5747]

To me the beats and tone makes me feel like I’m listening to I wanna walk like you from the jungle book well done man 👍

[@Mr.toasterandclay]

This is fire

[@sawsauce]

The producers of Thomas the Train may have not put much effort into the people moving, but they sure did a great job with the music haha

[@t9engineproductions631]

Awesome theme!

[@SteamedPokehog]

Crank up the aux! 🔈 🔊

[@basicallypercy2800]

just. marvellous.

[@robster-vision475]

Just...thankyou xx

[@elisnyder863]

This sounds like it the instrumental to a lyrical song to me. If someone were to put lyrics to this, I could perfectly imagine it playing in a film set in the early 20th century.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

Aby ideas for the lyrics?

[@lowfurts]

A very splendid theme for a very spendid engine indeed

[@robster-vision475]

Best ever! ❤

[@honeybrown88]

great job sudrian 😊

[@themarvelchickenxd9285]

That intro got me like “pennies from heaven shooby dooby”

[@nerdofeverything5373]

oh my god, this is so catchy

[@marioelimunoz5678]

James’s the james

[@jalenpurnell497]

This was the very first theme from Thomas the tank engine I ever heard. It's nostalgic to hear an extended version ☺

[@ownpryo]

It almost sounds like pennies raining like the song

[@octotrent3321]

this hits diffrent

[@brandelemke7139]

Banger

[@exempligratia101]

If you match the opening lyrics of Ricky Nelson’s “Be-bop Baby” with the beginning descending sequence of James’ theme, they align seamlessly together. Perhaps consider mixing the two if you happen to have time.

[@neonfroot]

"I such a splendid engine." _everyone in the shed makes a collective groan of indignation_

[@Parappadarappa2]

James’s theme sounds 80s af

[@genericusername5520]

oh god, I can hear it, booses bounce with ive been wokring on the railroad?> absolutly wonderful,

[@cutepinkpearlOficial]

Take a look who's coming down the track, make way for james, hooray for james!

[@TicTonic96]

should have added a little bit of a mix of the trouble of the tracks version for james it would have been beautiful

[@urthvox]

I was waiting for this and you outdid your self Ty!

[@SuperAlex1]

1:07 you used this part in an animation, right? Haha

[@urthvox]

@@SuperAlex1 yup xd

[@SuperAlex1]

@@urthvox 😂 now it’s my favorite part

[@SaltyVan]

Great buildup

[@GeneralHeavy]

Hereeeeeeeee's James!

[@ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Hmmm. This feels more like the two songs spliced than an extension or a blend, and "Busse Bounce" (or what I presune to be said song) seems to dominate. Also, I'd never heard the idea that it's based on "Busse Bounce" til looking at the description. The basis _I've_ seen named is "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", and I personally lean more towards that. Especially taking "James the Really Splendid Engine" into account.

[@SaltyVan]

F***ing masterpiece