Thomas and Friends - Favourite Themes from the HIT Era (Season 8-12) - Part 1

[@LolbyLolbz]

All Episode Markers: 0:01 - Thomas Saves The Day 1:27 - Percy's Big Mistake 1:58 - Gordon Takes Charge 3:13 - Fish 4:09 - Halloween 5:09 - Respect For Gordon 6:03 - Thomas And The New Engine 6:42 - Thomas' New Trucks 7:14 - Skarloey The Brave 8:47 - Keeping Up With James 9:41 - Thomas' Tricky Tree 10:17 - Fearless Freddie 10:48 - Edward Strikes Out 11:14 - James The Second Best 12:06 - Edward And The Mail 13:27 - Cool Truckings 14:28 - Wash Behind Your Buffers 15:11 - Thomas And The Billboard 15:31 - Don't Go Back 16:09 - Gordon Takes A Shortcut

[@imaginationstation5161]

When I was a kid and watch episodes from The hit era I used to be so amazed by on how dramatic the Orchestra can be and wouldn’t expect from a show that is allegedly for children, and sometimes I would even close my eyes and just listen to that bone chilling dramatic music, and even sometimes it give me goosebumps

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yes I felt the same way too. Robert Hartshorne did fantastic with the music throughout his whole run from S8-19. Everyone loves his themes from S17-19 but I think S8 and S15 (surprisingly) are up there in terms of his score, as well.

[@NathanielPiscian]

The higher pitch tone of Thomas's danger theme in this just adds on to the suspense and urgency of the theme and it is chilling it just screams its life or death on sodor

[@LolbyLolbz]

Exactly what I was trying to accomplish. Thanks so much. I feel like sped up themes just add to the emotion and feel of the scene even greater than originally.

[@NathanielPiscian]

@@LolbyLolbz yes the tone of the chase theme in the beginning is soo suspenseful with it's flutes that I use it whenever I run. Although I wish the theme was a perfect instrumental track as you could faintly hear Michael Brandons narration and it kinda throws off the suspense.

[@LolbyLolbz]

@NathanielPiscian yeah I know, it's a bummer but it's the best I could find and do.

[@HenryFan1911]

@@LolbyLolbzwill there ever be a part 2 to this video?

[@LolbyLolbz]

@HenryFan1911 oh yes there will. I'm trying to sort out my device's storage but it will be made soon enough.

[@extrahistory8956]

One of THE most underrated HiT Era themes is the Storm Theme used in the season 9 episode _Thomas and the Birthday Mail_ . It just hits so hard, and honestly rivals Mike & Junior's own Storm Theme. Aside from that, the themes present at the climatic scenes from _You Can Do It Toby!_ and _The Magic Lamp_ are also just as great.

[@LolbyLolbz]

*Season 10 episode. And yeah I do think whilst they can't compare to Mike and Junior's work, they still pack a massive punch.

[@edwardo6834]

Very nostalgic and part of my childhood goosebumps every time

[@LolbyLolbz]

HiT Era was sooooo underrated

[@NSWSteamFan]

My absolute favourite as a kid was the Calling All Engines theme. So nostalgic I feel like I’m gonna cry each time I listen to it!

[@LolbyLolbz]

@@NSWSteamFan which CAE theme?

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Same.

[@JojoCat2008]

'Thomas Saves The Day' had always been one of my favorite episode from Season 8. The Chase Theme sounds like an actual boss theme tbh NGL.

[@LolbyLolbz]

It definitely sounds like a chase theme of some sorts, a sense of action, dread and danger.

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

In my personal opinion the Halloween theme from this era of Thomas is just as scary as themes like the Ghost Train theme and the Duncan Gets Spooked theme from the classic series

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yes definitely. It’s also more action oriented, as if it were a chase scene in a horror movie.

[@reedbradwahnnatahvera3883]

one my favorite hit era themes it's the one that thomas confronts hector form hector the horrid

[@LolbyLolbz]

I'll add that to part 2

[@SeanBodine]

It sounds even better with the higher pitch than the original recording.

[@LolbyLolbz]

Ik I prefer sped up higher pitch themes they just sound more impactful.

[@MatthewOvertaker84]

​@@LolbyLolbz these instrumentals sound alot different then the original music, even though its pitched??

[@Nah-Nah111]

I really like the piano in Thomas, Emily and the snowplough. The part where Thomas is about to get stuck in the snow without a snowplough

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yes I love that small part. I'm thinking of adding that to Part 2, whenever I make it.

[@TheProfessional15]

Wash behind your buffers is probably the best soundtrack

[@LolbyLolbz]

Fair enough. It's probably one of the best episodes from this era as well, I'll be honest. Madge's theme is one of the best.

[@axlefromblazyboi]

Some of these are way more epic then they have any right to be

[@LolbyLolbz]

I know, they’re amazing!

[@mekhiwallace8451]

Some of my favorite themes you should add to part 2. 1. "James works it out" when James goes down the hill. (with the full train) 2. "Big Strong Henry" where Henry becomes a runaway. 3. The intro music in "The Green Controller". 4. "Heave ho Thomas" when Thomas and Hank are at Maron station. 5. The intro music in "Duncan drops a clanger" 6. "Thomas and the Jet Plane" When Thomas picks up the people at the picnic from the storm 7. "Flour Power" When Thomas scares Diesel 8. "James goes to far" When James helps Diesel 9. The intro music in "Keeping up with James" and 10. The intro music in "Gordon and the Engineer" Sorry if its a little much

[@LolbyLolbz]

No it's completely fine, but it might be a while. So just keep waiting patiently. I'll probably get it done by end-December or January, maybe February at a push.

[@Jackgamez3]

these hit hard will you make a part 2? also heres top 5 list 5 percys big mistake 4 thomas and the new engine 3 edward and the mail train 2 james the second best 1 wash behind your buffers

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: In my personal opinion, here is my list of Season 8 episodes from the early HiT Era that I like to watch on television. Let's see, we've got... #01: Percy's New Whistle (Season 8, Episode 2) [2004] #02: James Gets a New Coat (Season 8, Episode 5) [2004] #03: Thomas and the Fireworks (Season 8, Episode 11) [2004] #04: Thomas Gets it Right (Season 8, Episode 17) [2004] #05: Emily's Adventure (Season 8, Episode 20) [2004] #06: James Goes Too Far (Season 8, Episode 23) [2004]

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: Also in my wholehearted opinion, here is my own list of good Season 9 episodes from the early HiT Era that I love to watch on television. Let's see, we have... #07: Thomas' Milkshake Muddle (Season 9, Episode 3) [2005] #08: Respect for Gordon (Season 9, Episode 6) [2005] #09: Toby Feels Left Out (Season 9, Episode 12) [2005] #10: Thomas' Day Off (Season 9, Episode 18) [2005] #11: Bold and Brave (Season 9, Episode 21) [2005] #12: Thomas and the Golden Eagle (Season 9, Episode 24) [2005]

[@LolbyLolbz]

Nice

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: And last but certainly not least, here is my list of episodes from HiT Era episodes from Seasons 10 to 12 that I love to watch on television when I was growing up. #13: Percy and the Carnival (Season 10, Episode 4) [2006] #14: Thomas' Tricky Tree (Season 10, Episode 7) [2006] #15: Seeing the Sights (Season 10, Episode 10) [2006] #16: Big Strong Henry (Season 10, Episode 13) [2006] #17: Thomas and the Shooting Star (Season 10, Episode 16) [2006] #18: Wharf and Peace (Season 10, Episode 19) [2006] #19: Thomas and the Colors (Season 10, Episode 22) [2006] #20: Missing Cars (Season 10, Episode 25) [2006] #21: Thomas and Skarloey's Big Day Out (Season 10, Episode 28) [2006] #22: Hector the Horrid! (Season 11, Episode 5) [2007] #23: Henry's Lucky Day (Season 11, Episode 8) [2007] #24: Smoke and Mirrors (Season 11, Episode 11) [2007] #25: Edward and the Mail (Season 11, Episode 14) [2007] #26: Thomas and the Runaway Car (Season 11, Episode 17) [2007] #27: Wash Behind You Buffers (Season 11, Episode 23) [2007] #28: Heave Ho Thomas! (Season 12, Episode 6) [2008] #29: The Party Surprise (Season 12, Episode 9) [2008] #30: James Works It Out (Season 12, Episode 12) [2008]

[@johnnycubaproductions]

I get you pitched the music, but why does your instrumental sound alot different then the original instrumental, just wondering what you changed?

[@nickpancost6858]

9:48 Take Care Against Eating Too Much

[@natesmainlinevids]

For the theme from Thomas’ Tricky Tree, Topped Off Thomas and Cool Truckings, that would’ve been a good one to use in Thomas and the Jet Engine if they used it for the PBS Kids Broadcasts and had it re-narrated by Michael Brandon.

[@LolbyLolbz]

That could be a good idea. I never watched US Dub as I live in UK, but it seems like it'd be a good idea.

[@matteocaiti4878]

It seems a little too short to fit that episode though.

[@natesmainlinevids]

@@LolbyLolbz Or the theme of excitement from when Thomas rattled through Morgan's Mine and he was found in the Great Discovery would also sound like a good idea when he goes fast with the jet engine

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@@natesmainlinevids yes that theme is awesome.

[@childhood-logan]

♡ 7:15

[@LolbyLolbz]

Might be a pretty bad episode with some terrible characterisation and out of character moments, but the music slapped.

[@childhood-logan]

@@LolbyLolbz it’s alr done ig

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yh fr

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

It’s almost been a year when will be part 2 and why is it taking so long? Also how do you get these instrumentals

[@LolbyLolbz]

Nearly 2 years. Wow. I gotta start part 2 soon it seems to be the most anticipated thing ever. My phone storage is killing me slowly, so it will take time. I need to think of when to start preparing it.

[@meciomontoya8440]

My favorite is don't go back

[@LolbyLolbz]

It is a sweet theme, I can't lie.

[@saltutter3160]

Thomas and Friends - Favorite Themes from the HIT Era (Seasons 8-10)

[@LolbyLolbz]

8-10?

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Why is the music slightly more high pitched then the original instrumental in the show

[@LolbyLolbz]

Sounds cooler and packs a bigger punch. Thought I'd go with it 👍🏻

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Could you upload the normal version of the chase theme from Halloween as an extra in part 2? I love that theme and I want to hear it normally

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@mrbluebelltrain55 I could do. All depends if everyone's best friend Mattel decides to take it down for no good reason whatsoever. Hopefully I'll be able to.

[@Twihhh]

Hey dude... You make really good instrumentals, if you know what I mean... I'd like to ask if you could make one from "Edward the Great" (the entire episode). Ya know, to me, Edward's theme in it sounds so cool, and I just love how slow it is...

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yes I could try. It's hard to do full episodes rather than one specific section/scene, but it's worth a shot. I also absolutely love "Edward The Great", it's one of the best of this era hands down. Doing the video just depends on whether or not Mattel will take it down, because it's clear they don't respect their own fans.

[@Twihhh]

@@LolbyLolbz I'd really appreciate it. ❤️ Mattel literally ruins everything that's about Thomas ;-;

[@Twihhh]

Or if you can only do a specific scene, you could just only make an intrumental of Gordon being put back onto the tracks after Rocky agrees to do it. That's my fav scene of them all tbh.

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@Twihhh Oh you mean Edward's Extended HiT Theme? Yes I think I also used that in mu Season 10 RANKED! video

[@Twihhh]

@@LolbyLolbz Well, not exactly, but alright, thanks! I actually meant Rocky's theme, both of Rocky's themes.

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Hey I really want a clear version of the theme from Percy’s new whistle when the snow ball is about to hit percy and maybe the theme in the US dub of the old bridge when skarloey rescues rheneas and faces his fear of the bridge, could you do that?

[@LolbyLolbz]

Omg yes that'd be a great idea for "Percy's New Whistle" because I also really like that theme that'd work well.

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Thank you sir!

[@saltutter3160]

Thomas Saves the Day Percy's Big Mistake Gordon Takes Charge Fish Halloween Respect for Gordon Thomas and the New Engine Thomas's New Trucks Skarloey the Brave Keeping Up with James Thomas's Tricky Tree Fearless Freddie Edward Strikes Out James the Second Best

[@mikeavila1054]

What Source Did You Use To Remove All The Narration To Make These Instrumentals?

[@LolbyLolbz]

Honestly, just a few editing tricks on CapCut. I did have to do a bit of trial and error on an instrumental app called Moises, I believe.

[@mikeavila1054]

@@LolbyLolbz Oh Okay

[@johnnycubaproductions]

5:09 ❤

[@LolbyLolbz]

Gordon's theme in the HiT Era always slapped, just like his episodes, and his character.

[@johnnycubaproductions]

​@@LolbyLolbz The hit era themes are so underrated.

[@Sugarrushfan3]

I like the one at 8:19 from Skarloey the Brave

[@LolbyLolbz]

"Skarloey The Brave" had some good music, you know, for a pretty bad episode.

[@Sugarrushfan3]

@@LolbyLolbz Yes

[@CandleheadandGregoryFan]

My fav is the one from Thomas's Tricky Tree

[@LolbyLolbz]

It's also in the Engine Fight scene in Calling All Engines!

[@CandleheadandGregoryFan]

​@@LolbyLolbz Yes How could I forget

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@CandleheadFan it's a great theme from Hartshorne

[@CandleheadandGregoryFan]

@@LolbyLolbz Yes it is

[@LolbyLolbz]

@CandleheadFan one of the better ones, if you ask me

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Hey you said in a comment of mine that you don’t have enough phone storage for part 2. Why cant you just delete old photos you don’t need or something (I think that’s how it works?)

[@LolbyLolbz]

That is how it works. But I'm a little bit of a keeper. I can't think of anything I can delete to save up storage. So it'll have to take time.

[@Brazil92]

5:08

[@gfxd621]

Season 8 was the best of this dull era

[@LolbyLolbz]

Fr. I actually don't mind the HiT Era tho, I thought it was alright. Season 8 was great, Season 9 and 11 were good, 10 was okay but 12 was just boring

[@gfxd621]

@@LolbyLolbz yeah I think In terms of visuals, score, narration, and stories season 8 was the best I noticed that there wasn’t that many brass in that season compared to the next and a lot of themes in the season were really good

[@LolbyLolbz]

@@gfxd621 yh especially. Halloween was phenomenal for the HiT Era compared to what else came out. Cool Truckings is another contender.

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@@gfxd621oh yh definitely, themes especially

[@matteocaiti4878]

9:43, 13:27 and 15:38 that's the same soundtrack

[@LolbyLolbz]

Yes but they're all from different episodes, at different speeds and the start of each is different. The ending is also different on each one. The themes are different each time because they all have a different unique spin to them.

[@Pawlette34543]

Why are they highed pitched ?

[@LolbyLolbz]

I think they sound cooler when higher pitched. Especially “Thomas Saves The Day” or “Halloween”.

[@sirwelcome]

@@LolbyLolbzthat didn’t answer their question

[@LolbyLolbz]

@@sirwelcome yh it does

[@sirwelcome]

@@LolbyLolbz if it did, I wouldn’t say it didn’t

[@sirwelcome]

@@LolbyLolbzhow about you actually answer their question?

[@user-vt3hd4zh7o]

Part 2 pls😅🥲

[@LolbyLolbz]

It will come. Don't worry.

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Do part 2 already

[@LolbyLolbz]

It will take time. Patience is key. Don't worry it will be uploaded. Not sure when though.

[@mrbluebelltrain55]

Oh ok but can I ask a question why did you edit the themes to be a pitch or two higher?

[@LolbyLolbz]

​@@mrbluebelltrain55they just sound a lot better and more impactful and memorable in a way

[@MacsensRailway]

i always wonder why all the old chariters went and into 5 year olds >:( always made me mad

[@LolbyLolbz]

It was a bit disappointing but not too bad. S13-16 were a lot worse for them

[@camiliacueves2001]

I'm sorry but all of this music sucks most of them sound the exact same

[@MatthewOvertaker84]

5:08