The Island Song (Cover) (75th Anniversary Special)

[@yamitay9258]

I’ve listened to all of your covers and this one by far was my favorite one. It took everything in me not to tear up but I couldn’t help it. This was just so beautiful. You really have some special talent and I’m looking forward to what you have in future :)

[@vanessasandoval96]

Will the headmaster Hastings make boo boo choo choo on this October something if I’m honest I heard boo boo choo choo in Thomas and the jet engine I was always being when is going to make Emily , narrow gauge engines , down by the docks and troublesome trucks

[@ieuanbriers]

This song always made me cry. When I was a child I wanted to go there, now as an adult, listening to this, just makes me re-live those memories. You are never too old for Thomas.

[@xs0528]

Ya. I wonder what would happen if Thomas was owned by Disney.

[@SonicTransit]

@@xs0528 It would be quite awkward.

[@firephoenix3961]

Quite right

[@loanedengineproductions]

this song always made me cry when i heard it, but it's amazing nontheles

[@loanedengineproductions]

same i always wanted to go there

[@Squid1562]

This invokes the same feeling in me that The Adventure Begins did. A sense of pride for loving this show, and being a fan of it. No matter what happens in the future, this franchise will live on. As long as the fandom is here to remember it.

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

We will stand proud of what the franchise is. A magical place of importance and love for trains.

[@realchristian77010]

I'm not a real fan of this franchise, but I admin it, and I can't deny, Thomas was an important part of my childhood memories. It had some serious, and gorgeous moments that I'll always want to remember them, like this epic music :')

[@danteibert3505]

When I hear this song, I can't help but smile and get happily choked up because if the Island of Sodor was a real place, I would make this my permanent residency!

[@jonschares4219]

This gave me chills and flashbacks to my not-so-long-ago childhood. Even with the pandemic altering senior year majorly, and my college future uncertain, I know that my childhood memories will always come back via this amazing piece. Its beautiful Jackson.

[@engineboy53productions15]

This is Absolutely Beautiful! Man, if only The Island Of Sodor was Real!

[@RogueAce93]

Trainboy53 Productions Yeah. To me, it’s always been a symbol of innocence and the carefree nature of my childhood.

[@zyancuerdo1498]

Trainboy53 Productions agree mate

[@algordo1997]

Me too.

[@Plokman040]

It is real, because it is in your heart. Keep that spirit and Sodor will never disappear!

[@gamingwithyassir6482]

Sodor: pops into existance The thomas fandom: *PACK YOUR BAGS, WERE LEAVING*

[@georgeignatchenko4508]

Did anyone else cry? Because I certainly did. this is beautiful....

[@Kanefan701]

I did.

[@aaronbrown2448]

@@Kanefan701 don't cry on me dude if you cry then I'll start crying too.

[@wherethespitfiredare9794]

@@Kanefan701 me too

[@rmarsh9387]

I cried a real good bit, this is so magical to hear again

[@KayaBlast25]

I definitely did.

[@railstofails1396]

I remember listening to the original a couple years ago. It made me cry out of nostalgia. And the same goes to this one. It brings back such happy memories of my childhood.

[@EmmettDoyleDDR435]

Me too

[@cynicalcharclone5894]

I really can’t listen to this song without crying anymore

[@SodorTrain1225]

Sodor is like Atlantis in so many ways, it's an island, and it's never been really found. Gee, now there's an entire fandom devoted to this place and it's history, all because of a railway, and that little blue friend of ours. ❤️

[@NorthWestern1919]

Well, only one man found it, and as you know, that man was none other than the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. On a trip to the Isle of Man in 1950, he finally discovered the place where he would set his timeless stories.

[@SodorTrain1225]

Wilbert and George Awdry were great men. Let's not forget Teddy Boston, the Fat Clergyman!

[@NorthWestern1919]

@@SodorTrain1225 And let's not forget Christopher, who kept us up-to-date on the island's affairs after his father retired.

[@SodorTrain1225]

@@NorthWestern1919 Or the Talyllyn Railway, who has ownership of his old study.

[@philipmancera2505]

Or like Narnia.

[@Kanefan701]

You have deeply won my respects. This cover of Island of Sodor brought tears to my eyes for this song always held a place in my life as thomas fan but also holds a deeper meaning where we remember a time where Steam once ruled and ran proud until the every end when the era of steam ended.

[@slovakpanniertank81]

Even though I was born 2005 and watched a handful of the early seasons this makes me shed a tear. Great job Headmaster Hastings.

[@lauteo9901]

Me too, I was born in 2010 and I love Thomas still to this day!

[@roboticenby]

It’s time to feel nostalgic!

[@merlinandmurdoch7837]

Roboticboy banana

[@Kanefan701]

The original Thomas series always lives on to this day. I always get that feeling nostalgic every time for it was so much growing up with it.

[@Thomasfan8]

My poor poor repeat button..

[@sajnabegum8494]

It was jeopardy and secret island I think

[@brightredmogul1912]

0:00 You’re welcome

[@ZazzelTheGamer]

@@brightredmogul1912 *cries in mobile*

[@LittleRedIrishRover]

Oh my gosh...I actually teared up a tiny bit...I loved this song as a little girl and used to sing along to it, while wishing I too could be on Sodor....I have now discovered your amazing cover of it and I couldn't help but sing along to parts of it. It reminds me so much of my childhood and a long-gone era. So hard to believe Thomas has been around for over 75 years....the series might have changed for the worse, but it will never, ever, put a damper on the version of the series I and so many others grew up watching and reading. As always, thank you for the amazing music.

[@LeScarletSinger2]

That was a beautiful cover, dude. This just proves how much the fans can do.

[@algordo1997]

I remember this song as a kid; I'm 23 now and your covers are nostalgic as the originals.

[@EmmettDoyleDDR435]

So do I

[@Ffarquhar]

Holy messes! That was incredible Jackson! I've never seen any cover as good as this one! I want to thank you for each piece of great music and keep up the great work man! :)

[@thesudriana016]

Beautiful cover! Brings back the nostalgia of childhood memories of the glory days of Thomas the Tank Engine!

[@Og_Mango]

A fellow Canadian confirmed.. I see that Tim’s cup..

[@Og_Mango]

@@whossean love to see it.

[@hobbitnerdsteamworks]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful!!! Such an awesome job and you are very talented! And “1945-2020 and beyond”, great minds think alike!

[@mixedtrafficengine2067]

This gives me hope for our fandom!! It’s time we face it, the show will never return to glory, but people like you keep the classic series, hope, fans, and dreams going. This was truly beautiful Hastings! Well done. Very well done.

[@michaelbull1427]

Amen, mate. Amen indeed

[@LOTUS-ARTS001]

Doesn't matter the year you were born. Your birth year doesn't define the thomas Era your supposed to like or love. I was born in 2006 and I grew up on the hit Era. But the classic Era along with the RWS Era holds more pride in them.

[@MrDuckAndZatara]

In the words of Diesel 10: "I could cry..." 😭

[@aliminator1310]

"I mean, that's BEAUTIFUL..."

[@SodorTrain1225]

Pinchy, I hate it when you do that!

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

Diesel 10 is a villain. He wouldn't care how beautiful songs are, especially about Sodor since he wants to diesel dominate it. Not soft.

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

@@aliminator1310 Diesel 10 is a villain. He wouldn't care how beautiful songs are, especially about Sodor since he wants to diesel dominate it. Not soft.

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

More like "What a stupid sappy song about Sodor. I'II dominate it sooner or later to get rid of those puffballs once and for all." (cackles)

[@Plokman040]

Sir if you don't mind my saying so, that is a great cover. Really takes me back to the days of just watching trains on video, Thomas and real ones. Brings me back to my childhood, to a place where I always smiled. I always Smiled because I had the best parents in the world, My dad who loves trains to this day and my mother who tragically passed away ten years ago. In fact this was posted four days after the anniversary of her passing, Rebecca June Tripp Nimmo. Without whom I would not know the joys of Sodor, because she was the one who bought the very first tape almost 27 years ago. My dad is with me, but we both find it hard to smile as much as we once did. But then I hear a song, a song of something I nearly forgot. No not Sodor, you can't forget that Island once you have been there. No the thing I nearly forgot is in the lyrics, "Follow the Road that leads to your dreams" I nearly forgot that but now I'll try to keep that fire, the one first ignited by my two best friends. If that flame fully goes out I have disgraced my mother, but it didn't go out just needed rekindling. Sorry I go on tangents some time a writer and artist at heart, just as you are I tend to get caught in the motions. Thank you for this video I really needed to hear this again after so many years and your cover is perfect. I do have one more thing to say and it is simply a oddity to my ears, your voice sounds a lot like Junosongs another KZbin music maker. His stuff is lyrics to video game music, I just find it uncanny how much the two of you sound alike. Great no matter what.

[@StanBlankPlushelodeon]

One time when I had surgery and was put under anesthesia, I saw myself travel to the Island of Sodor. It was absolutely magical.

[@flintswenson8234]

Who here came to listen after learning of Britt's Passing?

[@happyfun7225]

Every time I listen to the song I tear up this is not a exception.

[@northwesternsplendor]

Can already tell this will be amazing based off of your other works. Can't wait for the premiere! Edit: I am absolutely amazed by this! The intro was amazing, and as soon as I heard the music, I feel in love. Your vocals made it all the better! Thank You, Headmaster Hastings. We're proud to have you as part of the Fandom.

[@LukeLintula]

I just can’t help but cry every time I hear this song, both the original and yours. It’s just too beautiful. So many memories

[@kingorry7223]

I really wish the Island of Sodor was real

[@neikowilburn101]

It is between ireland and england/mainland after all

[@jessicadumlao1982]

It will be in the future. It will be

[@jessicadumlao1982]

I think

[@trainzsimulator4013]

Me too me too

[@SodorTrain1225]

All we need is a volcanic eruption in the Irish Sea, some preserved steam locomotives, and a Fat Director!

[@KeeferJ]

This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing it with everyone on KZbin.

[@mr.theengie9010]

This is gorgeous. I remember listening to this song in between episodes on the DVDs I had. This is a truly beautiful cover, brings back so many memories. Long live the fandom!

[@eldmusic]

This song makes me so indescribably emotional

[@RogueAce93]

@Headmaster Hastings I’ll never forget the days of years past that I spent watching Thomas/Shining Time, reading the book series, building my own Sodor railways and dreaming of living in a happy place like Sodor and working on the North Western Railway. No matter how much has changed, Thomas and Friends will forever remain an icon of my childhood and this song is my theme for nostalgia trips. Thanks for this great cover!

[@lt.bagelbites6969]

Your break my stride cover is great! Absolutely love it. 💜

[@DavidTheNickjrFan2003]

That song cover was Absolutely fantastic. I LOVED IT

[@aaron-prime117]

As a child, this song didn’t always impress me, but when I got a little older, I got used to it and felt happy but your cover made me feel so well at peace the way it sounds makes one dream up the island of Sodor

[@TUM_Toons]

No matter how crappy Thomas 2021 will be, we'll still remember the original. Update 2024. Yes, we all know the Thomas Reboot is trash, but I'm glad we still have the memories of the version of this show we grew up with.

[@ajmohawk2993]

This is my favorite out of all the Thomas songs! You made a wonderful cover for this song, Headmaster Hastings! Keep up the great work!

[@C.Johnson9714]

OMG This is Beautiful, it makes my inner child cry tears of joy

[@xs0528]

Mine, too. On the inside, anyway.

[@Blue65Tank]

That Tim's cup just chilling there lmao

[@vicarstownvideos1344]

This is marvellous. Well done. It really takes me back to the golden times of Thomas and Friends.

[@TrainMan88]

I cried this is a beautiful cover you are so talented

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

THIS…….this hits DIFFERENT. It’s so beautiful

[@Rg-0]

Not gonna lie... I'm in tears. Its so beautiful.

[@BriceInkling138]

Hands down my all time favorite song in the series.

[@leifj2009]

Headmaster Hastings "The Island Song" Ft. London Symphony Orchestra Directed by Joey So Bluebird Themes Records

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

2:24 (Singing): The Island Of Sodor, Magic Of Land Where Dreams Come True!!!! 😃😁

[@Douglas57647]

Just when I thought your covers couldn't get any better, you produce this beautiful masterpiece. It's the perfect tribute to the 75th anniversary of the Island of Sodor. Here's to many more years of amazing fan content like this!

[@RealCleve]

Great job dude. You definitely captured the magic of what made Sodor amazing, It brought tears to my eyes

[@sonictailsx4690]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Good job mate.

[@Jokerfan45]

This is a wonderful cover good sir! Keep up the good work!

[@ianjackson4721]

I don’t know why, but this song makes me tear up. It just does, no matter what type it is, it makes me cry from happiness and sadness. Happy that I got to experience watching this show growing up, but sad now realizing that that chapter of my life is over, especially with the show being cancelled.

[@vanessasandoval96]

I wish the headmaster Hastings would still make more Thomas songs this year in 2023 will he

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

Amazing job, can't wait for the album

[@thomasengine120]

This song is so peaceful and nice to listen too

[@theamericane2655]

when the show ends this should be the last song that plays in the backround

[@sceptilesteven]

*if* it ends

[@riesenflugzeug]

don't make this more sad please

[@jacobjcb8883]

Yeah This version is simular to MLP's final song (The Magic Of Friendship Grows) in that includes includes a snippet of the original opening theme song at the end.

[@jaymezstudios]

This song is so centemental and i love it so much. Awesome work!

[@theunknownvoidz1409]

Thank u for making this! When I was a boy I’ve not only watched the the series from 1-18 but also read the Railway Series story collection! This brings me so many fond memories of that series and revisiting it now as a young adult has sent nostalgia to a early chapter of my life!

[@TheOmniverse1]

This cover is so good that I'd like to see it mashed-up / fused with the original song, the Annie C. cover, & (maybe) the Tyler Hildebrand's instrumental in a quadruple mashup someday. :)

[@justahillbilly7777]

This song is so surreal. Positive shivers down my spine ev'rytime I listen to it, be it the original or this version.

[@jameskarg3240]

Bloody Brilliance, you magnificent man! Call the show what you will, but there is ZERO deniability its fanbase has some of THE best talent out there to keep this childhood alive against incredible odds

[@juanitoalimana1267]

Thanks for an excellent memory... so well done

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

If I were to rewrite the song, I would write "all ages" in place of "children" so it would say "all ages follow the dream" as that's what Thomas is to me. Thomas is not a kids show, companies made it that way. Thomas is for all ages and its lessons from each episode are something that kids, adults, and elders can learn from at anytime, anywhere, online, and in-person. Thomas will always have a place in our hearts as even though the original series is gone and ended, the legacy, books, DVDs, VHS tapes, and the top toys live on in our hearts and collects. Thank you Wilbert Awdry for using his imagination and helping his son, Christopher, when he was ill as that shows that you had a kind heart and thank you to Wilbert's wife, Margaret Awdry, for encouraging and helping Wilbert turn Thomas&Friends into a reality from just a little imagination and a single little book. Without you, Thomas wouldn't have existed early-on and develop a huge community to this day. Thomas and his friends are not just trains with faces, they are what Wilbert saw their personalities as from the sounds of railroad equipment working hard.

[@wumpus976]

“People” would probably work a lot better, since it has the same number of syllables as the original line.

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

@@wumpus976 or humans could work

[@thomascresswell4447]

A pure masterpiece ❤👍

[@martinsto8190]

this song has such a weight to it, that generations of kids start learning about the real world through the fictional land of sodor and so they wont regard it as fiction. like come on, the history of sodor fits perfectly into reality.

[@jbucket64]

I wish KZbin had a loop option so I could listen forever

[@resurrectedbard]

It does.

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Having been to the Isle of Mann Sodor doesn’t feel quite as make believe as it used to. I love this. It’s taking me back to when I was young

[@aaron-prime117]

Your cover of the song always warms my heart when I’m feeling down or when I need some love and help from Thomas and his friends. Dreaming of sodor at night and reading the old books.

[@pafachris]

the island of sodor theme song always makes me cry

[@cheng3580]

I like to imagine that you were that kid who sang the original song and came back to sing it again. I dunno why.

[@Beoxb00ts]

I love it! Imagine if you did the Tugs Theme XD

[@Green_Ghost4200]

growing up with this blue e2 was the best thing that will happen to me and since season 25 is coming out may the classic rest the classic series were the best thing that happend in this world they started for a kid that was sick and became book's and a tv show

[@xs0528]

The 2D cartoon series is more of the reboot/spinoff then a 25th season.

[@JorC1025]

I'm not crying, you're crying...

[@UsefulEngine11]

This is absolutely Spectacular Spider-Man theme song is always been one of my favorites and it always will be but you took it up to the next level because it's just so beautiful it really shows Sodor and the engines that work and live on it extra special especially for the 75th anniversary keep up the good work man I really love it ❤

[@WadeConnects]

This is so beautiful I bet you that even the toughest and strict people would cry to this song

[@thekaibacorpexpress4043]

*claps hard* Bravo! That was beautiful!

[@Mario2109_]

Doin' great, pal, keep up the good performance!

[@sheismymom]

one of my favorite songs from the series. i am in love with your voice too.

[@americansaxon2101]

If Sodor had a National Atheme this is it.

[@DaylightTwinkle]

Nice job! And happy birthday thomas!

[@alanroberson9749]

Very good job dudes!! Congratulations 992.62% yo. Boffo work!

[@steamerfan2212]

This song makes me tear up it's just so beautiful bravo mate bravo

[@reethomson8235]

The original version of this song makes for a good lullaby, but this version brings it to life in a whole new way!

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

1:36 (Singing The Island Song): Magic Of Land, Where Dreams Come True!!!! 😁

[@DaWillstanator]

Nicely done sir ^^

[@victorjr8004]

AMAZING SONG HEADMASTER

[@toysandgames1002]

Love your pic long live Mac N Cheese lol

[@mariamagana7435]

the show means a whole lot to the children and me.

[@kaipu3197]

Best version of this song you should really do phill Collins covers too man. Your the best

[@edwardhenryfan5506]

You have a beautiful singing voice

[@philipmancera5796]

Wonderful!😊

[@captainbaxter723]

Why does this sound different on SoundCloud?

[@Salty_notthediesel]

When your happy you like the song. When your sad you understand the lyrics "children follow the dream"

[@ragihitler]

"the island of sodor" got me tear up

[@realchristian77010]

That was beautiful ♥️

[@adamtain7627]

Let’s all have a moment of silence but first........SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😣🥰😭😉🥳

[@GWR3440CityofTruro]

Beautiful Song, Headmaster Hastings! Do you think you can do a cover of "'Pride''?

[@CyTheRabbit]

Holy shit, I’m not normally an emotional person but that song seriously got to me, I absolutely loved it.

[@ThomasandDBZ2010]

Was wondering if you gotten that based off of Sweet Victory.

[@FrankieBonsignoreMusic]

Amazing! 😊

[@Salty_notthediesel]

This makes every thomas fan cry when they hear again, and everything in the song they can imagine in their head

[@alexcanine4948]

awwww nice one to celebrate 75 years of thomas

[@traintrack3761]

So majestic!