Thomas & Friends - Duncan |

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Duncan's wild theme is finally here... featuring the resident Drum Wizard: Jack Amblin!
I took inspiration from Mike & Junior's original theme and composed a 1920s jazz style theme for Duncan's saucy self (inspired by too many hours trying to beat Cuphead 😅)
📝 Sheet music & backing tracks: / instrumentmaniac
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~~ Jack Amblin (Drum Wizard) ~~
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If you'd like to use this theme in a video of your own please copy/paste the following into your video description:
🟡Duncan'sTheme -- • Thomas & Friends - Dun...
🎵 Cover by Luke Pickman -- / instrumentmaniac
#ThomasandFriends #Duncan #Cuphead

[@JamesJones-ts5fl]

“I’m a plain engine, and I believe in plain speakin. Speak up!”

[@Douglas57647]

"Tunnels should be tunnels and not rabbit holes! This railway is no good at all!"

[@saadahmad913]

@@Douglas57647 "don't be silly!"

[@liljayyboi2]

Rusty warned Duncan about the bad bit of rail

[@Oscar-xj1nd]

“Things that go bump in the night PAH”

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

Listen to me there's nothing wrong with that tunnel you stuck in it because you choose to do rock n roll tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a pop star - sir topham hatt

[@GamerB2022LikesTugs]

“I’m a plain blunt engine, I speak as I find. Tunnels should be tunnels, not rabbit holes.”

[@gabe_s_videos]

"We live in a society!" - Duncan

[@SretroOfTheNortheast]

Duncan spitting straight facts

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

Duncan's driver (snaps) Don't be silly; this tunnel's quite big enough for engines that don't rock-'n'-roll!

[@TheTrueAdept]

... I somehow read that in Carlin's voice...

[@crazydaysifinity359]

“There is nothing wrong that tunnel, you stuck in it because you tried to do “rock’n’roll”. Tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a pop star, if this continues i shall find ways to cut you down to size, in other words your career is *ahem* on the line, need I say I more?”

[@wills_corner]

"ACK, Yeer terrible, ladd!" Said Duncan crossly, "ugh, 'ee only used im'gis of meh crashin' for this 'un! Disgustin!"

[@JagoHazzard]

This went in a direction I totally did not expect and I am absolutely here for it.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks for listening Jago glad to hear it!

[@glamrock_redbear]

@@InstrumentManiac this is the best type of music they should replace the regular music and use this one

[@BrandonSG13]

@@glamrock_redbear while a great arrangement I’m not sure this would’ve fit the vibe of the classic series

[@henrykelso7349]

At first its the theme, then at 0:35 : 'Oh, its about to go *down* '.... (also props for the old fashioned duncan figure in the piccolo section lol!)

[@mayoroicjre]

Even just from the thumbnail alone, Jack just looks like a badass

[@InstrumentManiac]

Jack is a true wizard!

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

Speaking of Jack, Jack's theme would be great.

[@Zobie2game]

@@TheBrickGuy7939 yes!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​@@InstrumentManiacINDEED!!! IN FACT, HE'S DEFINITELY GOT GOOD RHYTHM!!!!

[@joemullarkey5719]

God this sounds so bouncy! Perfect fit for Duncan’s Rock n’ Roll type attitude.

[@davidscholz3041]

I personally couldn't agree more with ya on that statement, but it's completely obviously clear that we certainly hadn't seen him in his own official ROCK-'N'-ROLL type of attitude SINCE the show's very own complete classic era's entire 4th season when he got introduced alongside the other narrow-gauge engines, or even during his own official character comeback in the show's very own complete full CGI animated era's entire 18th season in the episode titled Duncan and the grumpy passenger when he got fed up in the events of dealing with a certain grumpy passenger! However, it's completely obviously clear that I personally did see him get grumpy from time to time throughout the entire show such as like the time when he complained 'bout the holidays UNTIL Mr. Percival challenged him to try to be cheerful all day in order to get a new coat of paint! Of course, he failed the challenge! Although, he certainly DID show the holiday spirit by helping Luke who seemed to basically have gotten into a specific spot of a predicament on a certain icy section of track as his own official sandbox had gone empty goin' uphill!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

OUTSTANDIN' PERFORMANCE!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

YAHOO!!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

NICELY WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

WHOOPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@grahamdamberger7130]

Duncan comes off as the rebellious type. He never listens to advice from others, he always complains when he doesn't get what he wants, he puts himself ahead of even passengers, and he never learns his lessons. Yet I sometimes feel bad for him.

[@superxavxii421]

Omg, he's is my favorite of the Narrow Gauge engines. His theme is really catchy

[@InstrumentManiac]

One of the best themes!

[@brianlee7738]

@Auwren Nelson George Carlin's 84th Birthday.

[@brianlee7738]

@Auwren Nelson I see that too.

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​​@@InstrumentManiac DUNCAN THE GRUMPY SCOTTISH NARROW-GAUGE WELL-TANK ENGINE: (WHISTLES/SCOTTISH ACCENT) INDEED!

[@andysplace1190]

Sir Topham Hatt: "No passengers means no polish!" Duncan: "No polish means no passengers!"

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

Damn. You managed to turn this cute little ditty into a killer track that really swings!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Isaiah!

[@ShiningTimeStudios475]

​@InstrumentManiac I said it a year ago, and I'll say it again, " I'm a plain engine, and I believe in plain speaking. SPEAK UP!!"😅😅😂😊❤

[@jamesthebrains2744]

My favorite rock and roll player

[@Scott_3F]

“ROCK-N-ROLL” This is favorite theme everything just “chugs” along omg I love it, I can tell you had fun with this one 😂

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Scott we both had a blast recording it!

[@WildNorWester]

After a long and stressful day, this brought a smile to my face. Thank-you. I especially like the swing-jazz feel you gave it. Suits him nicely.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Glad to hear!

[@GamingGardevoir]

You know what would be awesome? Troublesome Trucks ft. BANDWAGON

[@quattrobajeena1689]

Good pun

[@BoygeyMario]

Skarloey: I like Duncan's jazzy theme! Peter Sam: But his driver calls it rock 'n' roll.

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

Skarloey (gravely) I understand!

[@mindycobb1027]

@@DavidScholz-bu1ix Duncan: "I'm a plain engine, and-" Skarloey: "Don't we know it!"

[@topwarrior6462]

"It isnt fair, Peter Sam gets a special Funnel, Sir Handel gets speical wheels, passengers get ices, and I'm not even polished!" Lovely Cover, I also love how your giving your own variations on the themes, as well as adding the originals to them 😊

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Eddie! It's fun to imagine what they would be like more fleshed out :)

[@stupidpros]

Hey, he should be proud. He's the only steam narrowgauge engine that got his own theme instead of the Narrow Gauge theme.

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​@@stupidprosI'M SURE THAT HE'LL BE VERY SHOCKINGLY SURPRISINGLY PROUD ON THE INSIDE DESPITE BEIN' QUITE INSANELY GRUMPY ON THE OUTSIDE SINCE HE'S CERTAINLY QUITE INSANELY WELL-KNOWN AS THE GRUMPY SCOTTISH NARROW-GAUGE WELL-TANK ENGINE AFTER ALL!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​@@InstrumentManiacAGREED!!! NICELY WELL DONE!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​@@InstrumentManiacTHIS OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE CERTAINLY DESERVES A PERFECTLY PERFECT SCORE OF EXACTLY 💯/💯 POINTS PROUDLY JOTTED DOWN DIRECTLY OVER IN MY OWN OFFICIALLY MENTALLY MADE TO BE AWESOME SCOREBOOK FOR SURE!!!!

[@denzelclossartpoetryvibes5915]

Duncan’s theme was the best and he was another character I always remember from Thomas the tank engine very much. Thank you Luke , you are my music hero, lad.❤️💙😊🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Denzel! He sure was a dynamic character :)

[@rebelrailz.]

This is truly amazing! Ya'll did a stellar job at expressing Duncan's personality in this song - so much attitude in every single note!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ahh thanks Klondike!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​​​​​​@@InstrumentManiacI SERIOUSLY FEEL QUITE INSANELY PLEASED TO HAPPILY STATE ON JUST HOW I ABSOLUTELY CANNAE COMPLETELY AGREEABLY AGREE WITH YOU MORE THOROUGHLY ON THAT OBSERVATIONALLY OBSERVATIONAL STATEMENT FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​@@InstrumentManiacEXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​@@InstrumentManiacYAHOO!!!!!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​​​@@InstrumentManiacTREMENDOUS!!!!!!!!

[@LuzNoceda511]

As A Kid I Really Liked Duncan His Character And His Design His Theme Was What I Liked The Most It Was Really A *Bop*

[@LuzNoceda511]

Hey Luke I See You Yet To Obtain A Wooden Railway Model!

[@LuzNoceda511]

No One Like My Comment It's Perfect Whoever 60'd It You Are The Chosen One

[@StedEd202]

This theme took a massive 180, and I love it lol

[@Jo_Wardy]

Sounds like vintage music you'd here In a detective cartoon. Very 1930s/40s jazz style

[@InstrumentManiac]

Yesss exactly what I was going for!

[@Jo_Wardy]

@@InstrumentManiac that's pretty cool

[@Nanorails]

Me and the boys blasting this all at once at 3 in the morning:

[@markhenry5294]

I was tempted to post that myself. Glad to see you did it for me.

[@Nanorails]

@@markhenry5294 ayyyy nice my guy

[@filmbuffgamerguy4896]

Duncan one of my favorite characters in the show.

[@markhenry5294]

I feel like this would be a good theme for Duncan in a TTTE Mod for Cuphead were all the engines are unleashing all their rage for not consenting to all the bad treatment they received in YTPs, and the only way to defeat them is claiming their soul contract.

[@InstrumentManiac]

I would pay money for Duncan modded into a Cuphead game 😂

[@markhenry5294]

@@InstrumentManiac If I set it as a goal, I really could do that.

[@nathanchan4653]

Just replace Head of the Train with Duncan with this music as a Cuphead mod

[@skybrineplays4110]

Dude i LOVE this. Ive listened to a few if your covers and this one will always be my favorite. Its original, yet caters to the original. Its bouncy, its sassy, its amazing.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Wow, thank you!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​@@InstrumentManiacI SERIOUSLY DO ACTUALLY LOVE IT AS WELL SINCE I'M POSITIVE THAT DUNCAN THE GRUMPY SCOTTISH NARROW-GAUGE WELL-TANK ENGINE HIMSELF CERTAINLY WOULD BASICALLY BE VERY SHOCKINGLY SURPRISINGLY SENSATIONALLY SPECTACULARLY IMPRESSED WITH THIS OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE FOR SURE!!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

​@@InstrumentManiacCATCHY RYTHYM!!!

[@SamuEL-73nuu.o.S]

'Round 3 of featuring Jack Amblin, 's gonna be sounding spicy.

[@InstrumentManiac]

The Drum Legend himself!

[@jacobchernack1055]

"Ah get no rest! Ah get no rest!"

[@NotJuanDanny]

No matter what I do, I always find myself coming back to this piece. It's that good

[@soniebird1]

Mike o' donnel is so proud he's patting himself on the back

[@vissiny15]

Sleepers and ballast. This rocks!

[@mrtally7334]

Yesss finally we got a mad Scottish engines theme!

[@sachielw.s.demayo3920]

This is my new ringtone

[@danielbauder8001]

Duncan is a absolute legend!!!

[@stepneybulstrodemusic1761]

Ooh I can’t wait! I don’t have the words to plainly speak about how much I love Duncan

[@potratv18]

Applaus, Applaus for this nice cover of Duncan's Theme from InstrumentManiac and Jack Amblin.👏👏👏 The "Storm Theme" could be a nice idea for the future 🤔

[@InstrumentManiac]

Working on it right now!

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

It really suits his rockin' and rollin'.

[@YurtFerguson]

I always liked how jazzy and aloof the song sounded the flute line always made me smile

[@WillThomas199.2]

My favourite character! Thank you for doing Duncan’s theme

[@t.ditsakulofthisaccount1141]

0:14 Rusty face is hilarios

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

I can already tell that this will be epic.

[@thewayoflj9344]

This theme IS Duncan to a tee! Captured his whole personality. The video edit with the zoom ins was hilarious too, well done!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Glad to hear it felt *Duncan* - thanks LJ!

[@L.L.C.1]

This theme is even better than the original! Masterpiece!

[@L.L.C.1]

Btw I also play Cuphead from time to time and after listening to this theme for the 7th time I realized that it had this Cuphead feeling. Just imagine Duncan in a Cuphead boss fight 😂

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks LL! Haha it took me a year to beat the game so some of those level themes are burned into my brain for life 😅

[@alexfaulkner6275]

This theme tells the stories involving Duncan just as good as the narrations for the episodes. Terrific.

[@RHTeebs]

When I was younger, I always thought this song was missing something. You've found it!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ah that's great to hear!

[@charlessutherland274]

Flashy, cocky, in-your-face-, and will not take poop lying down! That's Duncan!

[@davidscholz3041]

3:07 I've especially wanted to mention that I personally just suddenly came up with the official idea of usin' this version of Duncan the grumpy Scottish narrow-gauge engine from the show's very own complete classic era's entire 4th season in future full CGI animated era episodes; which certainly would BASICALLY ALSO DEFINITELY 100% ABSOLUTELY make it certainly seem like you're watching the official classic series era of the well-known Thomas & Friends TV series AGAIN despite the fact that the show apparently went through an official reboot recently! Besides, it's completely obviously clear that I'm personally quite amazingly outstandingly easily certain that Mike O'DONNELL & Junior Campbell would be exactly 100% honored as it'll keep their legacy strongly alive for many years to come for sure!

[@davidscholz3041]

I've especially wanted to mention that the show's complete 4th season certainly does happen to be exactly Duncan's introduction season into the popular TV show as well as the other narrow-gauge engines!

[@davidscholz3041]

I've especially wanted to mention that I personally heard Duncan say, "I'm a plain engine and I believe in plain speaking! Speak up!" during the episode rock-'n'-roll in the show's very own complete 4th season!

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

What a great take on Duncan's theme! Love the jazz / swing feel to it! Well done to you both!😀👏

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks KM!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

DUNCAN THE GRUMPY SCOTTISH NARROW-GAUGE WELL-TANK ENGINE: (SCOTTISH ACCENT) FANTASTIC!!

[@SudrianAfro]

Amazing, this would fit right in with a dance sequence or an intro to a Pixar movie. The beginning of the jazzy bits started to remind me of Jungle Rhythm from 'Jungle Book 2'. I love this man, it's so bombastic.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks man I really appreciate it! That dang original theme is so short it definitely ended up taking a hard left turn 😂

[@3unskippableads51]

IT'S HAPPENING! OH GOD, IT'S HAPPENING!

[@davom9101]

I could really see someone dancing a Charleston to this (I watch too much Strictly come dancing) all in all amazing composition of Duncan's theme

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Davo!

[@railwaytubatrombone]

Very good arrangement of Duncan’s theme 🚂🚂🎶🎶🎶🎷🎷🎷🎷🎻🎻

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Marty!

[@railwaytubatrombone]

@@InstrumentManiac part of this song sounds like the music from The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

[@thetechnocrat4979]

Sounds absolutely incredible! Speaking of which, I can easily visualise this to be in an ' Incredibles ' film. But it perfectly suits Duncan as well.

[@nostall123productions]

“Listen to me. There is nothing wrong with that tunnel. You stuck in it because you tried to do Rock and Roll. Tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a pop star.”

[@yoricksks]

This is amazing! I love it! The song makes me want to get moving so badly, since it's so permanently on edge. Great work!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Glad to hear Yorick!

[@scaryfun200]

This will be the best one yet

[@OmniscientCameo]

Man, I wish that 0:00 - 0:26 bit was still on the Spotify version. It's such a cool tease for where the rest of the tune spins off to!

[@kellan5621]

I’ve been waiting for this one. One of my favorites from the show.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@LBSC_Railway_Production]

This was epic!!!! I like the access jazz in it!! I was so jazzed into it man!!!

[@LBSC_Railway_Production]

I'm a big fan of Mike O' Donnell, and I'm a big fan of his work, but when I saw your channel for the first time, I was Impressed beyond belief!!! I just subscribe to your channel!! Your truly are the amazing wizard just like Mike O' Donnell!!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to the Bandwagon! Mike is such a music icon

[@LBSC_Railway_Production]

Your welcome! Mike is really good too, both of you our fantastic!

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

If Duncan’s theme were to have returned to the series in CGI, I can see it sounding something like this 😃

[@thecarkid92]

Imagining playing this and coming in a measure late, just so I can yell "Sleepers and ballast, I'm off!!"

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

Already Loving It!

[@aquatichedgehog5492]

I can only imagine Duncan in a tuxedo going to a fancy party with his jazzy theme playing lol

[@Dolne4]

I loved Duncan theme song. The music felt reckless which really suits Duncan.

[@meganburge6297]

duncan's gone on a rock and roll ride though jazz.

[@oddman-360]

MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD

[@techengine8667]

I was so happy to see Duncans theme but at the same time extremely sad because I Must wait for another year or more before it’s on Apple Music or Spotify……

[@InstrumentManiac]

Watch to the end of the video :)

[@techengine8667]

🤫

[@techengine8667]

When is later This year ?

[@fanofrandomthings423]

I can't wait to see this

[@skylark1024]

Those face closeup killed me with this theme 😂😂😂

[@sasha.davidescu]

Great song, thank you Instrumentmaniac!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks for listening Sasha!

[@Douglas57647]

Now this is what I call a bop! Definitely one of the catchiest themes that Mike and Junior wrote! Perfectly suited for the rude, rough and rebellious Scottish engine we all know and love >:)

[@InstrumentManiac]

Totally fitting of his personality!

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

"I'm a plain speakin' engine and I believe in plain speakin'!"

[@scottlewis775]

Maybe it’s just me (though kinda I doubt it), but I could hear a lot of inspiration taken (deliberate or just coincidentally) from Sing Sing Sing. Being that I grew up with big band music, I say that was an awesome direction to go with Duncan. You never fail to impress with these Luke. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Scott! I played in jazz band for many years in high school so it all soaked into my brain 😂

[@SretroOfTheNortheast]

Fun fact if Duncan didn’t exist the great discovery wouldn’t exist and there would be no welcome stanley

[@Holyhandgrenade-tx6xd]

This sounds like it could be in a western I love it! :D

[@thiccyeetboi1019]

I think it's because of the piccolo.

[@Bubbarain717]

This is absolutely amazing! Great job!!!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

GORGEOUS!!

[@Dunkk19]

"It's no fair! Peter Sam gets a special funnel, Sir handel gets special wheels, passengers get ice cream, BUT I'M NOT EVEN POLISHED!!!"

[@thegoodpersonoftune-towne1556]

This of course wasn’t true, but Duncan liked having a Grievance. he began to sulk..

[@kaydenthescottishwebbtankn9882]

This might just be my favourite theme you've created, it's incredible²! Well done, to you ans Jack!! And yeah, I might have been listening to this song for like 3 days straight.

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

Marvellous! I'm looking forward to this already! 😁😁

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

PERFECTION!!!!

[@theq4602]

Absolutely amazing work.

[@HenryGreenEngine3]

'Ahh, keep yer ol' station. I'm stayin here.'

[@ScrapyardStudios]

I love the rebellious use of the piccolo which really helps translate Duncan's character

[@InstrumentManiac]

Glad you liked the picc!

[@rebeccah4732]

Really popping off on the editing here omg

[@InstrumentManiac]

Haha it got a little crazy in the editing room!

[@roaenokesyzlak7828]

I can dig it, like a flower-bed. Having grown up with TTTE, Duncan was my favorites just cause his theme stuck in my head, and i often find my self humming or whisteling it. This is Amazing. Great job.

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

WONDERFUL!!

[@jonathanadair6847]

Watch Duncan go He can really rock and roll He can slip He can slide He can sway from side to side

[@TomyTankEngines]

Everyone is talking about how good the music is, but why is nobody talking about how hilarious it is that the camera just zooms in on someones face every now and then

[@Mister_Mike6710]

Like wow I love the jazzy feeling in this. Great job once again!

[@Spicy_Calamari]

It’s so jazzy! I love it!

[@gelofshower]

This arrangement is awesome

[@sachielw.s.demayo3920]

Yes, finally its here, my favourite theme 😍 I love it

[@BiscuitDude01]

Wow! This rendition is such a jam and I can't believe how you manage to expand these brief tracks and make them even more special. Kudos to you and your collaborators.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks man!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

TREMENDOUSLY TREMENDOUS!!

[@KK-iv3gi]

Leeeetsssss gooooooo my favorite theme!

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

FABULOUS!!!

[@ajbrautigam]

sounds very big band-y. I love it!

[@conraillock1299]

One of my favorite themes