The Flying Kipper Theme - 'Good Ending' (Series 1)

This was an idea that came to mind after doing 'Henry's Triumph', the Kipper Theme if Henry never crashed. So I took inspiration from the S3-4 theme like 'Triumph' and made it conclude on a better note (no pun intended) than the intense crash section in the original. I thought I'd extend it a little too, reminds me of the old Flying Kipper loop from the PC games.
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[@SudrianAfro]

Hey everyone. Just a quick message. While I know a lot of you enjoy the recreations of O'Donnell and Campbell's legendary work for TTTE. I'd also really appreciate if you'd take a look at music I've written too. I'm looking to experiment and expand as a composer to test my range and ideas, the Thomas stuff is nostalgic and everything but the original works is what I really enjoy to work with. Still on the 80s wave at the moment as there are some sounds I still want to tackle. Recently was Scarlett Avenue, a stereotypical 80's love song, slow jam complete with sax, guitars and warm rhodes chord progressions. I'd appreciate if you guys checked this one out! Thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Hdo4hjmbKNnqs

[@marioelimunoz5678]

Why has no one replied yet? Also GREAT JOB!

[@Takemetogravesfield]

Hopefully you can find success

[@ericwood2062]

I may be American, but I don't care, pointing out the music for The Flying Kipper, well it's that happy ending at 2:23 I'm referring to, I don't know how to explain, but somehow, it just made me cry with oozing tears in a very happy kind of way. 😭😂

[@daynacupcake]

V. ,v&,?4@7\7□¡

[@Jaetheboy-yj4jk]

this video is the best I was always watching you did an amazing job on this video I can't think of any better music video than this 😊😊😊

[@yogabumm]

"The light grew better. The signal lights glowed green as they passed. They made it to the mainland in good time, and were even early when they arrived in manchester"

[@Planetkid32]

Henry but the signal was not forced down by snow, and Henry successfully makes it to Manchester. Edit: jesus how did this comment get over 200 likes

[@chrisdeeyt4392]

They fixed the frozen points then Henry procedded to Manchester

[@the-frozen-van]

And then the fat controller keep buying special coal

[@chrisdeeyt4392]

@@the-frozen-van Henry might have a Overhaul in this AU

[@kindythecyborg]

@@the-frozen-van I like to imagine that if Henry successfully made it, he would've still got upgraded either way "Congratulations Henry! You've successfully proven your worth. As a reward, I'm sending you to Crewe to have your firebox upgraded so you won't need special coal anymore!"

[@the-frozen-van]

@@chrisdeeyt4392 yeah, but i will take time

[@gearbrix1040]

The best ending: this theme only plays when Henry successfully pulls the Flying Kipper after his rebuild

[@NolanTheTugboat]

That ending cue gave me, “Peter Griffin crying and clapping at the end of a chick flick,” vibe. Man, Ty, you’ve been pumping out some bangers, lately. It’s been quite refreshing, thank you so much for what you do.

[@LotsOfPiecesOfJay]

"i'm very easily influenced by music"

[@JohnSmith-wo3vd]

Me too.

[@fpsshow]

Same

[@romacechina]

This is truly one of the best pieces Mike and Junior ever did for the show, takes Henry's already excellent theme, retweaks it to fit the flying Kipper and fits the wonderful scenery of Henry travelling the snowy foggy weather. and the ending of it marking his glorious return that is still one of the series and season one's best moment.

[@trainlover16]

1:21 Henry passes the goods train he would have crashed into.

[@locomotivefanproductions2090]

That’s kinda funny

[@calimom3lestudios931]

Just like in The Henry Movie by Mr. Ryan.

[@danielsellers8707]

"Go on Henry!" James called.

[@danieldodero8258]

It is actually creepy to imagine Henry passing the goods train like "Oh, a train there" knowing the fact that there is a version where it crashes it.

[@TankEngine97]

The Flying Kipper theme was always my dad's favourite theme from Thomas.

[@Charliejashworth]

Likewise!

[@benjamincopelin3795]

He's a man of culture I see. 👍

[@gregkiteos1936]

He's got good taste.

[@mikumiku_0831]

He really knows music, I think

[@ΚωνσταντίναΚαλογιάννη-λ2κ]

yeah

[@tjmfarming9584]

After years of the endless groundhog-day type loop of Henry always crashing into the flying kipper, this time he finally breaks free from it as the points never got frozen, and he sailed by that infamous goods train and made it to his destination

[@WarrenBoyd-Hart]

It wasn't a time loop, the points were just continually frozen from the train before. (Spancer)

[@project6975]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. An alternate timeline where the fireman never spills his cocoa.

[@CobaltBlue07]

yeah screw henry he spilled that guys cocoa

[@MRnarumaki]

@@CobaltBlue07 just no.

[@TronicSSJ07]

Nor when we get the terrifying crash that if it was a passenger train, thousands would be dead.

[@thomasfan68]

ITS DAMN COCOA@@CobaltBlue07

[@GARILENA]

You know cocoa is very important. If only that big green bastard hadn't crashed into the brake van.

[@daniel-san-augh]

I could just imagine Henry surging down the right track when that middle section hit

[@rodimussupreme2329]

Imagine an alternate timeline where Henry didn’t crash into that train. He successfully delivers the Kipper, but never gets rebuilt. He’d likely end up sold and perhaps scrapped by whoever buys him.

[@stinkyroadhog1347]

@@rodimussupreme2329 Perhaps his rebuild comes way later

[@amethystchakra]

@@rodimussupreme2329 Topham already had plans on sending Henry to Crewe before he crashed. He just decided to send him after he crashed because it wouldn’t make sense for him to be sent to the works and be repaired with the same problems he already had. So crash or no crash, Henry would’ve gotten rebuilt either way.

[@gardenogauge]

Can't listen to this without hearing Ringo Star in my head saying "Clouds of smoke and steam poured from his funnel into the cold night air" 🙂

[@ericwood7019]

"And the fire's light shown brightly. 'Hurry-hurry-hurry!' panted Henry."

[@templar_1138]

"The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, The Flying Kipper was ready to go!"

[@Pander1985]

Most interesting approach to this, it works well! The driver was happy he got to finish his coco in peace 😊 No really the recent takes you done on these classic themes really show how strong a composer your becoming I’ve followed you for years and seen you grow in Thomas themes and other work, thank you for your time and effort!

[@bluetraxdax2001]

It was the fireman who got pleased to finish his cocoa, not the driver.

[@brad2737]

It was good coco

[@TheClaudHamilton]

I'd been hoping for something like this. The original sounded great, don't get me wrong, but I felt it needed a sort of "official" version for the very scenario that this one brings to mind, i.e. Henry completing his journey right on time without any trouble at all. Thanks for providing this, S.A.. 😀👍

[@faye61]

every time you hear it, you can't help but hear henry's whistle within the instruments

[@juxtaposedlime2734]

Finally! A proper extended version of The Flying Kipper theme. We don't have to use extended loops of that glitchy theme from Building the New Line! Thank you!

[@Charliejashworth]

Aw this is absolutely beautiful I’ve always wondered what the flying kipper no crash accident be like, and soon my question was answered this has got to be your best recreation yet not to brag, this just takes the cake!

[@MATT2productions]

This is absolutely wonderful imagine if Henry never crashed in the Flying Kipper

[@77PacerStudios]

That actually sounds really great! Would DEFINITELY make for an episode in which Henry pulled the Flying Kipper again, but this time the ice and snow was much less than it was before, therefore Henry would've made it without crashing.

[@AndromedaAstro]

I never thought I’d see the day. I’ve been wanting a good ending version of this theme for so long! I’ve always loved the heavier synths for the theme and I’m so glad someone finally made it happen. Thank you!

[@Gameboy3DS]

So cool that you made a more cheerful theme of the Flying Kipper; I'd say it's one of the best compositions of the show, so not having to always end it on an ominous note is a nice change of pace. REALLY love that ending, fantastic piece!

[@maximumgeekboy]

Now that's a much happier tune to The Flying Kipper theme! Wonderful work, as always! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mustin07doesgaming]

This song plays in my head whenever I finish something big, and am heading home, with nothing hanging over my shoulders

[@Earthshaker513]

When the points don't jam and you arrive right on time to see a beautiful winter sunrise in Manchester...

[@Killermike2178]

Henry arrived at the Big Station with the Kipper at 6 o'clock sharp. The Fat Controller was very pleased to see him so soon. "Well done, Henry! That special coal has done you wonders, and you have proven yourself worthy of staying on my busy railway!", he paused considerably, "However, I sadly cannot continue to buy your special coal for the long term. But, I have good news. The workmen at Crewe can build you a new shape with a larger firebox, so you can use regular coal like the other engines, and be just as useful as you are now!" "Peep peep! Oh, thank you, sir!", cheered Henry.

[@agentnintendonate1thee2tan89]

Would you like me to adapt this into a remake of the original story?

[@_chan.burn.21_]

I could imagine this playing over Henry's first trip with the Flying Kipper after his rebuild. The initial accident likely became an immensely traumatic event for Henry, and after returning from Crewe he was hesitant to ever pull the train again. However, through facing his fears head on, he was able to overcome it all and prove he was just as useful of an engine as before.

[@Kanefan701]

this is by far the best and beautiful version of the flying kipper ever. Well done.

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

When Henry collected all the 7 Chaos Coal-Lumps. All really silly jokes aside, I love the concept of a "Good End" variant.

[@77PacerStudios]

I bet that with the 7 Chaos Coal Lumps, he would become "Super Henry"! But when the Chaos Coal Lumps became Super Coal Lumps, he would become "Hyper Henry"!

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

@@77PacerStudios Only when the Chaos Coal Lumps are charged by the Master Coal Lump.

[@thesealsharkproductions9780]

I tried to find a joke about welsh coal, I failed

[@77PacerStudios]

@@thesealsharkproductions9780 Apparently Diesel 10 and the other diesels must've stolen those jokes, lol!

[@kingkoopa64]

Hey, I heard if you go around the yard 1945 times, you'll unlock gordon the big engine

[@BlaxxShadow]

Thanks for extending this as well! That ending was like a cherry on top of this delicious shake of a tune!

[@CraneProductions27]

This was fantastic. I could just imagine Henry pulling the Flying Kipper and, this time, the train makes it to the end of the line. Well done once again 😀👍.

[@NickOzorak]

A lovely conclusion to this wonderful piece. Your ability to "read between the lines" and provide complete themes based on what Mike and Junior wrote is top tier!

[@coffeepotcreations4840]

My favourite theme, with a good ending, on my birthday!!! Just fantastic! Thank you so much SA!

[@ericwood7019]

Interesting coincidence. Happy Birthday!

[@buzzygaming7667]

that's a very nice pfp you have of one of the super Rs btw

[@commanderjaw]

Brought a tear to my eye. I felt like a kid again listening to this. ^_^

[@soyvalelis5840]

"why don't you just give up?" BECAUSE HE NEVER DID🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@franciscoruvalcaba72]

Cringe.

[@dryitelad]

This is what happens that Henry didn’t crash, it was all a dream.

[@MikkaVelli1991]

I always love hearing the bit at 0:43 - 0:56. The new ending you've created for this feels like it's from an alternate universe where Henry doesn't crash.

[@nickk3077]

I love how the music subverts my expectations near the end! That's so fun!

[@ThomasSpettel]

"The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, the Flying Kipper was ready to go!"

[@yourfellowpancake6335]

Finally, the version where Henry doesn’t get terrible back injuries and he has to keep using special coal

[@thomasfan68]

or he gets rebuilt instead of the express

[@darthkhan29x98]

Poor Henry... can Sir Topham Hat PLEASE stop assigning him this task every time.

[@akufarel]

"They couldn't know the switches from the main line to a siding were frozen, and a home signal should have been set a danger, but snow had forced it down." "A freight train was waited in a siding to let the Flying Kipper past." "A guard saw Henry at great speed from the distance, He then rushed into the nearest switch and changed the line just in time."

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

POV: The points weren’t frozen and the Signalman cleaned off the signal and you made it to Manchester

[@stephenbereznicki7506]

Ah yes, a wonderful T&F theme made on an even better note without some sort of tragic conclusion: ain't it sweet? I love how you concluded the Kipper Theme too! A Definite [and Well-Deserved] Like from me; and this is definitely going in my Favorites too! :)

[@campbellpaterson5003]

The Flying Kipper was already a masterful piece of art and you’ve just dialled it up to 11! Amazing!

[@MrTramMan]

When you pull the flying kipper and it’s summer

[@metalz1154]

This is beautiful man good job

[@ListerDavid]

My favourite theme. ❤️🥰

[@bruceesposito6073]

Listening to this while on a train hits different

[@greenturtlgaming2554]

December 23rd, 1949. Exactly 1 year after Henry had his infamous crash. He remembered it well. Now, with a new boiler, wheels, firebox, cab, and whistle, he was ready to take on the challenge once more. “The good people of Manchester must have their fish before Christmas”, said Henry to himself. “Yes, indeed, they should”, said his fireman. “Quite right”, agreed his engineer. The last door banged and the conductor waved his green lamp. The Flying Kipper was ready to go! The deep tone of Henry’s new whistle, along with the high-pitched tone of his original whistle pierced the night. The boxcars knew they should behave, and Henry set off without any wheelslip. Quite soon, they were rolling along smoothly. Henry’s engineer checked the speedometer. “65 miles per hour! Keep going, old boy! You can do it!” “I will!” puffed Henry. They sped through Edward’s station and charged up Gordon’s Hill. The fireman shoveled as hard as he could, trying to keep the fire mass stable. They reached the top, went down the slight gradient after it, and clattered through Maron. They ran through the Ballahoo Tunnels, where Henry had been shut up in the year he first arrived on the island. Snow began to fall, and they sped over the Vicarstown bridge. They ran past Barrow, and charged on. In Manchester, the yard workers were minding their own business, when they heard the cry of Henry’s whistles not too far away. “Is that the Kipper?” asked one of the workers, who had not been there since the crash last year. “Indeed, it is!” shouted another worker. The Kipper arrived with five minutes to spare! “Well done, old boy!” shouted his engineer, patting him on the regulator. Steam rushed to Henry’s smokebox. He had never felt so good!

[@77PacerStudios]

Call me crazy, but this seems to make an excellent Christmas tune!

[@gasparzone_eltipoquecomenta]

Crayzee

[@winghungyuen2726]

My favorite theme when I watched the show on VHS. Great rendition for a successful Flying Kipper run.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Imagine what it be like if Henry never crashed, then he would had to be careful on the mainline pulling the flying kipper and never get into an accident, that’s awesome btw, well done!

[@LittleJerryFan92]

Really love how beautiful that ending sounds, nice job!

[@MetaBlox2008]

Now this is a Jammer! Love Your Work Man!

[@KalaschniKlown]

“For Old Times Sake…” Ever since Henry’s accident with the Flying Kipper, he’s always felt hesitant to go to the mainland, even after his trip to Crewe His driver and fireman had spent the whole week trying to bring Henry’s confidence back up, “Lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place” said his driver “forecast says they’ll not be any snow tonight” his fireman said to his driver Henry was still unsure Night had fallen and Henry arrived at the docks smoothly, his driver and fireman managed to convince him with a refreshing coat of paint, Henry heard the doors banging, the guard‘s green lamp shined The Flying Kipper was ready to ride again Henry was running smoothly, he took deep breaths as the Trucks ran smoothly, the Rails hummed and the Driver and Fireman were proud of him He crossed the viaduct and that’s when the tension began to rise, they were approaching the same set of points that set Henry off route Henry began to panic, he hyperventilated and felt like his wheels could fall of at any given moment and..! He went straight through His driver and fireman celebrated as a tear of relief rolled down Henry’s left cheek Manchester came into view and Henry could not believe his eyes, he had made it! Henry had never felt this happy before, the workmen cheered as he slowed to a stop. “Told you” said his driver “lightning never strikes twice in the same place” *sorry*

[@geographyRyan]

Yay Henry!

[@timkim1234]

Thank you so much. I’m glad Henry’s Flying Kipper didn’t crash

[@TheMk1thomas]

This is like if Duck didn't crash into the fish vans due to the tail lamp falling off or Henry didn't take the coastal track and fell in the water

[@jtonsing]

Wonderful job on this one Ty, you knocked it out of the park. With Henry probably being my favorite character any theme of his is bound to vibe with me but damn this almost made me shed a tear, great work dude 👍

[@pandawok301]

If Henry’s Super Rescue were made in the Model series, this will play when he brings both diesels into the station.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

In this timeline, Henry stayed a strange hybrid engine who exclusively needed Welsh coal all the way to the present day. He was expensive, but always proved his worth in the end.

[@thomasfan68]

or they rebuilt his firebox only

[@danielsellers8707]

I can imagine Henry taking a special train from Sodor to Crewe to this theme, stopping at Carnforth where a mainland Black 5 is coupled up for a double headed main line express run down the West Coast Main Line to Crewe for a special event at the Railway Museum there!

[@darkarpatron]

I kept waiting for the axe to drop, it was such a weird feeling having it hang there only to finish the song and feel the relief.

[@donaldanddouglasthetwins7091]

Feels like henrry made it to the docks keep the work coming best to all

[@SCAX873]

Best Thomas Theme Ever.

[@randeshjayawandhane2844]

Everyone keeps talking about an alternate universe in the comments, but no one seems to have considered that this good be just a different day of Henry pulling the Kipper. I mean quite obviously, he would be taking the Kipper everyday to Manchester

[@Samueldonovan2007]

I totally asked for this in a comment once. Even if it was on a whim, so cool you did this!!!!

[@therailwaymen2203]

If you put it on 1.25 speed the entire musical sounds like it’s completely different

[@nashpeleuses]

You clumsy great engine! The best cup of coca I've ever had, and you won't bump into me and spill it all! -The fireman in this alternate timeline

[@ReubenAshwell]

Definitely sounds like a good ending. :)

[@ReryX08]

Welp, henry is still in his old shape, kinda more like a "bad ending" since henry would literally die from scrap,,

[@tidmouthsheds4596]

You Sam it like scrap is a sickness

[@oldsquarewheelsstudios33]

Time Traveler: *Breathes* The Timeline:

[@Bustedboiler1]

We runnin into james train with this one💯🔥🗣️

[@jacobzehner2004]

“It’s alright Henry it’s not your fault ice and snow caused the accident”

[@chavopatyfanstudios2005]

If super rescue had this

[@DanielGannon2000]

An alternative universe where the crash never happens and Henry is still in his old shape because he never got rebuilt.

[@Douglas57647]

This is a beautiful theme, especially the triumphant bit at the end! I can just imagine the alternate timeline where the points to the siding weren't frozen over - Henry passes by the goods train in the siding with no issue, and then pulls triumphantly into Vicarstown, ahead of schedule and with his heavy train completely intact. A performance more than worthy of a chance to pull the Express, though would he have gotten his rebuild in this timeline? Who knows.

[@77PacerStudios]

He certainly would've been rebuilt anyway, as his current design with the small firebox could only provide enough steam for Henry when it's burning Welch coal. As mentioned by Sir Topham Hat in "Special Coal", the Welch coal was expensive, so he probably couldn't afford to have a supply of Welch coal for Henry that would last him for a year.

[@Category5PacificHurricane2018]

Here's what the ending in my version would be like if Henry didn't crash, he would still get his new shape: Sir Topham Hatt: Well done Henry! You have proven your worth by being on time! I am very proud of you! As a reward, I will be sending you to crewe so you can have a new shape and a larger firebox! You won't need special coal anymore! Won't that be nice? Henry: peep peep, oh yes sir, thank you sir!

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Excellent job! 👍

[@iron1349]

I imagine this is the theme for Kippers that just reach Manchester (?) without incident. Not much of a story there.

[@mohannadalswailem69]

The Flying Kipper Theme - ‘Good Ending’ (Series 1)

[@Elevatorelectricgate]

Henry has finally done it, without confusion or delay.

[@andrewk7370]

Simply amazing! Henry was always my favorite as was his music...until the crash. Thank you so so much for this.

[@gabrielstrainsproductions6541]

If Henry didn't crash, he would have still had his old Shape and still had Steaming troubles and wouldn't have gone to Crewe and be a Stanier Design.

[@SuperTrainStationH]

And then Henry needed special coal for the rest of his life. Oh, wait… are you sure this is the good ending?

[@LesStarport]

Henry’s themes are just so happy, probably one of my favourite Thomas themes.

[@JayTheTrainFan]

Narrator:Henry Had Finally Made It to Manchester without a Incident Involving a New Shape

[@dylankim9588]

This song would always play in my head as a kid playing with the toy trains. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@ReveiwKing999]

1:08 "Then, a yellow signal appeared ahead. His driver prepared to stop. 'The signal is down!' complained Henry. 'Yes, but we must be cautious,' the driver replied." *(stop music at **1:14**)* "The signalman soon arrived to explain what was the matter. 'The points to a nearby siding are frozen,' he said. 'Because snow ended up forcing the warning signal down, I was worried that an engine might ignore it and get into an accident.' "'This is bad,' said Henry's driver. 'It will be hours before the sun is high enough to begin melting the ice.' "That's when Henry had an idea. 'Driver, why don't you spread the embers made by my special coal onto the frozen rails? We should still have enough to finish the journey afterwards.' "Henry's driver and fireman quickly spread the embers along the frozen siding. It wasn't long before the ice had melted enough for the signalman to be able to switch the points back onto the main line. 'Come on, Henry!' said his driver. 'Let's make up for lost time!'" *(start music again)* "The cold air rushed at Henry's funnel as he sped through station after station. Even in spite of the delay, they were still making good time. 'I'm doing it, hurrah! I'm doing it, hurrah!" he cheered. "At last they reached the station at the end of the line." *(music ends)* "The Fat Controller was waiting when they arrived. 'Well done, Henry!' he said proudly. 'The signalman called ahead to tell me about your ingenuity in dealing with the frozen sidings. How would you like to pull the express once in a while?' "'Thank you, sir!' exclaimed Henry happily."

[@thomasparodies9730]

On snowy days when I'm going home from school on the bus this always plays in my head for some reason.

[@matthewpastrikos7383]

That was a great What if theme. Maybe you could make a theme music for if the Viaduct was collapsing and the theme went from normal to catastrophic.

[@WitchWerewolfEdd]

If Awdry never intended to give Henry a redesign be like:

[@Hewylewis]

This is the most beautiful piece of alternate music you have ever composed. Bravo. :)

[@SRHandelYT]

I've been waiting for a version like this for ages! Thank you S.A!!!

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

The illustrators draw Henry correctly:

[@kapitan7357]

Then Henry would've never gotten his new shape.

[@michaelthedriver242]

Guys if I recall correctly, Henry only pulled the Flying Kipper once in Season 1, he didn't pull it again until Season 4, so how is this an existing theme? Don't get me wrong, I LIKE IT but I cannot reference an episode that actually has this theme.

[@d261_gaming8]

The brake brakemen put up a light to signal to Henry in my mind

[@BrianVo-j3e]

in a alternate universe Henry pull the kipper well and pulled the express.

[@mrdoesnthaveaprofile]

Remember folks, this is just the theme for a frickin fish train And yet its one of the franchise’s best themes there is