The ISLAND SONG 1991

from another life ......wrote and arranged this way back in 1991 ... 25 years ago... and had already been working on the Series' 9 years!!
second song written for the Series and intended (by us) for "curtain up" for the "musical" after overture & beginners....
shame it never materialised..... more difficult than you think writing songs and music for children... they'll nail you....
now they're all parents themselves ... amazing the letters and comments we get ... "reflections of their lives" ...who'd have thought eh....
the film is predominately modern Japanese CGI with a mid mix of original series footage

[@OneTramBand]

My childhood perfectly explained in one song... :')

[@OneTramBand]

I also like how you combined the animated footage with the live action model footage; nice touch

[@supersupremo8800]

Yes meee

[@tatianahector2182]

Agreed

[@canalabandonador.i.p4415]

😂🖕🏻

[@MaminakaMrpaperbag]

@@canalabandonador.i.p4415 sad

[@MavisM]

This song used to make me cry as a kid; I still get so emotional hearing it today. Beautiful piece. So much nostalgia, wonder and imagination captured in one song. It spoke to the longing I had to be on that Island when I was little (and has somewhat lasted into my not-so-little years!). Thank you for sharing your music with us again, it means so much.

[@Jet_jaguar09]

Toby's Windmill I guess I am not the only one who gets a tear in there eye hearing this

[@doc_1851]

Fiddlesticks Music i also used to cry to this lol

[@gabrielstrainsproductions6541]

This song also makes me emotional

[@DaWillstanator]

This song never fails to get me teary-eyed. The instrumentation and the children choir all flow together so beautifully. Well done you and Mike. ^^

[@Nascar221_Studios]

DaWillstanator/Thespio this has also been my most favorite Thomas song.

[@Nephalem2002]

We grew up the same Thespio, loving Thomas and MLP. People like You and the other bronies brought me out of my depression, with not only your quality content, but how kind the community is.

[@minarina9926]

Always made me cry. 10 years later it made me cry. 15 years later it still makes me cry.

[@realchristian77010]

Same feeling guys, same feeling.

[@Slyarno2795]

How i remember the song and reflecting on it makes me wanna look back at it.

[@suprememeowmix9613]

Mr. Campbell, you and Mike have a knack for making grown people cry.

[@TheFattHatt]

Legendary stuff.

[@pokeprime94]

TheFattHatt love that user name

[@michaelcassy9592]

@@pokeprime94 dead channel now 😔

[@TheThomasCritic21871138]

The nostalgia punches you right in the stomach....

[@ryanthevinemaker5606]

OW

[@ThomasTnPProductions]

Just wonderful...

[@MKtheinstrumentalist]

I had both the two TTTE song cassettes when I was younger. This one always made me cry, and still gets my face a bit moist to this day - although admittedly for slightly different reasons. I can safely say you bloomin' nailed it - when that chorus hits, I ALWAYS get the chills, you and Mike just.. just... I have no words. XD

[@eldmusic]

The way to bass drops before the first chorus always tugs at my heartstrings. Agh, beautiful. I love this song so much

[@DALEKSLAYER1]

When i think of Thomas, it's your music that comes to mind! Whether it be the Upbeat Theme tune, or my personal favourite 'He's a Really Useful Engine'. This song is special to me as it reminds me of my late granddad who was the one that introduced me to Thomas! Thanks for the memories

[@archive5653]

Memories from a CD I still have......

[@CameraThomasKid]

so as my :)

[@sudrianashnazg7879]

I still have the casette

[@MichaelS1995]

You guys in season 1-2 are unbeatable, those are my strongest nostalgic memories

[@PhenomenalJec]

Junior, you and Mike were some of the biggest parts of my childhood. Without your beautiful music, I probably wouldn't be the person I am today. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for always being there for me.

[@Toby77c]

This holds a special place in my heart!

[@archive5653]

Well said my friend. Well said.

[@taimurekhan3381]

Man the nostalgia tears are coming in. Thank you Mr.Campbell. Your musical score on Thomas was the best ever.

[@flameshot4798]

This reminds me so much of my younger, easier, happier days. Days I wish I could go back too. This song makes me feel so many emotions it’s hard not to cry. I love this song and this show. I’ll always remember the good times I had thanks to Thomas, be it watching the show, the Magic Railroad, or the (I think) 2 times I went to “A Day Out With Thomas”, I’ll always treasure what this series gave me.

[@Max-ze5ts]

This song will always make me cry inside. I feel this song truly represents T&F as a whole and it's a shame there won't be anything truly on the same level as it ever again. One of your best works ever.

[@demonofnowhere]

You and Mike have layed the format for kids music, ever so brilliantly! In The Great Race (the newest movie) even had the original theme/Thomas' Anthem in it! I'll never forget your music, and no one else will either!

[@SamtheAngelFox]

This proves once again how amazing yours and Mike's work was on the show. This song is just beyond anything you'd hear on a normal children's show.

[@rodneyskinnermusic]

I love You and Mike's Scores and Songs. When I was a Kid I owned all of the Thomas and Friends VHS and I was always in Awe by the music and sound effects and I would sit down at my little Casio Keyboard and try to pick out all of the instruments, whistles, etc etc. You guys have inspired me over the years, your composition, and instrumentation is Next Level. 😀

[@heatherlouisesullivan8766]

Never ever fails to make me cry as it is one of my disabled brothers favourites he died 11 years ago.But will always remember it.

[@USTUGS]

I'm a Titanic and ship enthusiast. I have to deal with the death and horrifying experiences of a ship sinking. but Thomas... it's an amazing guilty pleasure I've had since. those days of not knowing or caring about the nitty bitty detail in physics. just seeing the engines talk with fun and amazing stories. I'll never forget it. Thank you Junior

[@TheGlooSniffer]

It's amazing that something of this quality was written for a children's TV show. Usually you'd expect a song about numbers or shapes played to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but you guys wrote a beautiful melody that perfectly captures the tone of the show. Good job!

[@Thomasfan102]

Thank you. Just, thank you for all the memories you and Mike have given me through all my life with your beautiful music and songs accompanying Thomas the Tank Engine.

[@justinkwong8071]

Even when I was a kid...I always felt there was something special and powerful about this song.

[@ffjv55]

You know when I was a little boy, the scores and songs you and Mike O'Donnell wrote and composed was one of the reasons I loved that show so much. And I loved this song and some other songs when I was a child. And I watch sometimes on KZbin, but the show doesnt feel the same without you two composing. Plus I listened to the scores you two composed for Tugs, and I hope someone finds the song that played in the end of Bigg Freeze. I'd love to hear the whole 3 minutes of it.

[@elchidodeyoutubev1928]

That song makes my cry... That memories are hitting me...

[@maxthespeedytankengine8709]

This song makes me feel happy inside and sad outside 😭😪😥

[@MrNoUsername]

I feel like this song fits the Thomas & Friends fandom entirely I feel like this song represents how it felt to read the RWS books or watch the TV series for the first time and it’s that wonderment and imagination that keeps the fandom going until now and I hope the fandom will never stop chuffing forward

[@TheSmg1t]

I was born in a time when Thomas had that special ticket to make people happy so my early childhood herd this song it had soul the old Thomas had soul why did it have to end and go into the animated series why I watched it go from old to cgi faces to full on cgi yep R.I.P classic Thomas rip you will never be the same again no soul the cgi rip classic Thomas forever loved by many

[@tigero91]

My childhood in a single melody. Thank you.

[@sandrapiazza9429]

🎼Children, Follow The Dream.🎼😭😭😭

[@Slyarno2795]

Oh how I remember this so much when I was younger.

[@Bakanaben2]

Mr. Campbell, I wish me and the children of today could listen to every track of unforgettable Thomas the Tank Engine music you and Mike O'Donnell ever created for the people (like myself) and the next generation of children to listen to preserved for future generations to come. I hope that someday this wish will granted in the future.

[@elirosen1391]

Bravo Mr. Campbell. Your work has been a major contribution to the very beacon of my childhood, and millions of others'! Also, I didn't realize this dated back from 1991!

[@gabrielstrainsproductions6541]

Junior and Mike, You two people are amazing and great people, I thank you very much for making my Childhood with the amazing Music for The Little Blue Tank Engine I know and love since I was a Child, Thank You very much and I am proud of you guys for making amazing Music for The Little Blue Tank Engine and his Friends!!!!! I also love the Music you guys made for TUGS!!!!! Great music omg, but nothing beats Thomas Music, it is the best and great job for making all of the amazing Songs and the Intros for the Engines!!!!

[@TUM_Toons]

I've had this song stuck in my head for a decade. I'm glad I finally came back to this and listened to it. Especially to remember the good times before Thomas transitioned to 2D and Little kid. I almost cried remembering all the good times I had with this series. The original Thomas will always have a place in my heart. This 16 year old is crying over a kids show. Pretty pathetic, right?

[@SMPandanic]

nah I wouldn't say pathetic I would say.... thats a good thing childhood memories should be the ones you remember the most... and I'd say this song captures that perfectly

[@jacobisaacfurniss6242]

The original MV is still the best, but whenever I hear the music it reminds me so much of my childhood and what Thomas meant and stood for back then (and sometimes I find a tear coming down my face when hearing it again). It's nice knowing you're still around Junior, your music was one of the many great elements that made the original Thomas the best 'children's' show ever.

[@connormclernon26]

I can never listen for too long, because it makes me sadly nostalgic

[@tardis5179]

This Song Is My Life. Thanks!

[@Kari101_12]

Your music is the most memorable in my mind

[@galaxydragonx_legacy2018]

Childhood enchanted 100%

[@KatelynNightlight]

2014 me: *Crying cuz of how sad this is* 2020 me: *Crying cuz of nostalgia*

[@evanwilson2465]

RIP Michael Angelis 1952-2020

[@yaycocoa]

Wonderful just...wonderful

[@ToxicDoesStuffAndMoreStuff]

Ever since my mom introduced me to Thomas the tank engine, I was very happy ever since then. Now she is in a better place which is heaven. I'm glad that the little blue engine will always give me comfort. And I would never let go of him because of that.

[@sandrapiazza9429]

This Is A Beautiful Song, We Must Treasure It.😊😊😊😊🚂🚂

[@damnedman0455]

The island song: A beacon for Thomas friends who love to do what they do. If people get bullied because of their likings (like me) They can listen to this, it is a great song to listen to in class and it should be used more in emotional movies.

[@RamyReda2125]

That is so lovely! 💕❤️

[@Dudley63971]

The music that everyone loves the childhood dreams. Beautiful credit to The British Children Choir in every Thomas The Tank Engine songs.

[@pepsicannot]

Oh how much I miss Classic Thomas.

[@unwaryrook2887]

You, sir, are a LEGEND! You and Mike, you're not only the first composers to grace the series with memorable music, but the very BEST of them all!

[@jacobmutti1528]

This song always makes me feel a tad emotional, and that's why I love it. thank you, for making all of our memories, worthwhile. :')

[@Matthew-oi6kz]

1. I will ALWAYS love this song! 2. I can't believe that whoever chose the clips for the music videos chose ZERO clips od Edward.

[@agoten9978]

2:19 gosh this music is really amazing

[@benr1512]

The nostalgia is breathtaking no words can describe what you and Mike has done for us thank you very much for such pleasant memories

[@donaldthescotishtwin]

Thank you for your hard work back in the days.

[@legospaceman_]

The song when I hear it always makes me cry

[@CheekyTankEngine]

If I could, I'd like this video ten thousand times. I love this song so much. You and Mr. O'Donnell gave so much to this series and I will always be grateful for all of the memories. I thank the both of you. :)

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

Almost thirty years too late, but OUTSTANDING work Mr. Campbell!, you and Mr. O'Donnell should be proud of this one! My favorite Thomas song for sure!

[@LittleJerryFan92]

This was easily one of my favorite songs from season 4 when first seeing it on my Thomas Meets the Queen VHS down here in America. :)

[@joeygrady9804]

Bring back memory

[@Ethan-ey4jx]

This song will always be in my heart since my childhood :)

[@doc_1851]

THE NOSTALGIA Also Junior if you're reading this i want you to know that this music was my childhood and i want to thank you for making that unforgettable music.

[@Legomastr365]

you arranged this one beautifully. It popped into my head randomly one day in class. once you hear it, you can't unhear it

[@JollyOrangeEntertainment]

One of my all time favourite Thomas songs of all time. It's so pure and nostalgic you can't help but get emotional listening to this song. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful song :')

[@MrBnsftrain]

I always liked this song, and I'm glad you included part of the original music video in this one!

[@JonathanAsiamah]

That's the song I'll always keep in my head! It makes me feel light in my feet! :')

[@tyhik9338]

I always dreamed of working on Sodor.

[@juannibunniable]

This is Absolutely Beautiful.

[@sudrianashnazg7879]

I love this song. It' always been my favorite vocal song you did.

[@MilanPofCrotoonia]

"Musical"? Hmmmmm...Interesting...

[@tyhik9338]

Junior, this brings memories.

[@RVPMatt123]

I don't know why, but this song is emotional yet I don't get teary eyed. Man, this is just a classic and I'm glad you and Mike still love the Thomas community

[@justinkwong8071]

Thank you for NOT shortening it like they did for the youtube channel.

[@theamericane2655]

Thank you, thank you

[@TAP_Productions]

This feels like a send off song which would be perfect for a final movie or episode

[@yeoobabab404]

This song makes me cry, it should be played in a hotel lobby

[@lt.bagelbites6969]

My childhood

[@LuckyMushroomProductions]

Oh sweet memories

[@thefamily7598]

i literally teared up when i heard this beautiful song. my nostalgia dam broke

[@misterartist1603]

Junior... this is the best song I've ever heard in my life. You're my favorite composer in the whole entire world (Tied with John Williams)! Thank you so much :)

[@enochkeoki5158]

Not gonna lie, when I first realized the song said "To the land of make believe, Island of Sodor" I cried because I thought Sodor was a real place that I would be able to visit some day. I was about 8, but still. :(

[@joyatkins3114]

So buitefful so sweet i need a moment to pause this to 😭 I will never not love Thomas

[@bluenumber2549]

song legit made me cry...

[@Laserashton]

Not a person from the 1990s but I LOVED and still LOVE the original version of Thomas & Friends, I think I first saw it about 11 years ago and thought that the original version was better than when it was CGI, it costs money though, so it's understandable. I think "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends" was way better than "Thomas & Friends" and "Thomas & Friends Big World Big Adventure". I used to think that the Island Of Sodor was REAL until about 2 years ago when my sister told me how it's really done. Needless to say I was quite disappointed thinking the entire live version was just a video of model trains made for the series.

[@BigLadStudios]

This song is absolutely beautiful, just classic. Junior, if you actually read this comment, I'd like to know if the melody of the chorus was inspired by the TUGS theme. People have made comparisons between the two music pieces before and they do sound quite similar.

[@twofacedtwitproductions6154]

Thank you for everything you've done for Thomas The Tank Engine. This is beautiful.

[@HunterTWR]

This song should have made the Rev. W. Awdry feel melancholic and proud for making the franchise which made many childhoods. Hopefully this was one intention of you and Mike composing this song. However, it's too sad to hear an episode of the show upset Rev. Awdry before he possibly heard this as it came out around Season 3.

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

Good Work With The Video.

[@BiscuitCatProductions]

I'VE GOT THE CHILLS, BABY, THE CHILLS!

[@willfeinberg979]

Thomas the Train was amazing from seasons 1 - 6 (1984 - 2005) after that they sold it to HIT Entertainment and it was never the same. Different music, different models, different narration, etc.

[@thomashenryon8707]

what a song

[@travelsonic]

Damn it, who left that bowl of onions on the table next to me? ;n; The feels... the nostalgia... **tosses bowl of onions**

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Here after the reboot was announced

[@diesel10rules23]

This song is beautiful and is why Mike and junior are the suppeiror song writer's for the little blue tank engine

[@Jade447]

Trovo questo video adorabile.

[@BassistPaul]

Nice writing, Junior.

[@Justin5774Life]

Just noticed that this melody is also used in the Britt Alcroft logo.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

I'm here due to the passing of a very prominent member of the TTE Community, Crazy Caboose Creations