Thomas & Friends - Henry + The Flying Kipper

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

I'm sorry to say students are often late to school to see Henry rush by with the express, often since he has returned with a new shape and firebox...

[@manoftruth0935]

They often see him pulling the express. He does it so well, that Gordon is jealous. But that’s another story.

[@markhenry5294]

@@manoftruth0935 They never followed up with that foreshadowing that I know of.

[@2n423]

@@markhenry5294 They did in Whistles and Sneezes

[@markhenry5294]

@@2n423 I don't think I watched that one when I was younger.

[@RetroPro7101]

@@markhenry5294 watch the flying kipper then whistles and sneezes. It makes whistles and sneezes better

[@devsankarchoudhuri]

The hidden message in this episode , "No matter however worst the moment you have passed, you will come back happier and stronger!!!"

[@datguymiller]

Actually it was Audrey turning Henry into a real engine to keep him in the books lot of kids like him, Henry was meant to be written off

[@glyphsaiyan858]

Yes, yes, absolutely!!

[@deb-tg2dz]

Very very true

[@mitrogaming7154]

"The Flying Kipper is gonna pass" "Who cares? This is good coco" "C'mon Fireman,back to our engine" "They've got out just in time"

[@nintony2994]

I like that part 😁

[@mitrogaming7154]

@@nintony2994 i love the part with the coco

[@ppheard1254]

That is not the original story what happen is the fireman refused and they all got bumped into

[@Element-84]

E

[@thaivining5098]

But did the breakman?

[@AzrallDRG]

As soon as this started, I had tears in my eyes. Henry was always a favourite of mine growing up and I absolutely loved The Flying Kipper episode. I think we all heard the wheelslip in our heads at 0:15 too! Great job.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Such a well filmed episode!

[@tommypiper2316]

You put what I was going to say, word for word, so there's no reason to rewrite it. This brought back memories I'd lost somewhere along the way. Excellent stuff!

[@RetroPro7101]

Edward, Gordon, and Henry are my favourites. 3 railway engines :)

[@erin8500]

@@RetroPro7101 Be Our Guest

[@JDT153]

"The Last Door Banged, And The Flying Kipper Was Ready To Go..." Awesome Track Bro!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks man!

[@ides0745]

@@shawngregory246 "Once an engine attached to a train heard the whirr of the nazi planes."

[@iMiss2019]

@@ides0745dawg wtf 💀

[@Daniel_0923.]

A story’s of sodor fan are we

[@aliciacatchings3371]

Hi

[@codexfordianus]

I’m glad you kept the upbeat energy and momentum by avoiding the crash. Also: that double bass. 🥰

[@InstrumentManiac]

Exactly! It seems a shame to end such an awesome theme on a low note (no pun intended) so I thought it would be fun to finish it out 😄

[@ppheard1254]

You can say that again

[@zackiechan1008]

Henry liked being at Crewe, but was glad to come home. A crowd of people waited to see him arrive in his new shape. He looked so splendid and strong that they gave him three cheers. “Peep, peep” he whistled “thank you very much.” I am sorry to say that a lot of little children are often late for school because they wait to see Henry go by. They often see him pulling the Express; he does it so well that Gordon is jealous. But that’s another story.

[@andysplace1190]

Many years ago, when I was about 7 or 8 years old, my parents and I left to go to the flea market at about 4 in the morning, and this theme from The Flying Kipper played in my head. It felt just like when Henry left early in the morning to pull The Flying Kipper.

[@icylittlejerry8916]

After Henry’s, I would like you to do James’ Theme, please.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Working on it! Should be out in the next month or 2

[@23zoep]

I love your picture @crtstalscrooge

[@Scrinwaipwr]

The more upbeat, jazzy version of James' theme is up if you didn't see it already. 😀

[@rebeccah4732]

nothing brings me more serotonin than seeing Henry happy

[@James-the-idiot]

Same

[@itfigurescomics6704]

"Cheer up Henry! It wasn't your fault, ice and snow caused the accident. I'm sending you to 'Crew', a fine place for sick engines; They'll give you a new shape and a larger firebox. You'll feel a different engine and you won't need special coal anymore. Won't that be nice?" I loved the episode and how enchanting the scenery was--not to mention the theme, in which you made it so great in your own way!

[@EtBEF_02]

“Yes sir” said Henry. He looked doubtful.

[@Boypogikami132]

crewe*

[@Scrinwaipwr]

Henry's theme was one of the catchiest tunes in the show if not *the* catchiest. 30 years on I never forgot how it went.

[@arunadayananda9306]

Henry's theme is my favourite, followed by Duck's and Skarloey Railway theme.. Henry's theme is so soothing..One could listen to it again and again... Like a feeling of getting up in the morning and travelling rhythmically in a train, through the forests , hair blowing gently in the gentle morning breeze, and the sky is pink and blue with early morning light.. Thank you for enriching our minds with this soulful music.. ur doing a great job.. Keep it up..Ur work on Skarloey Railway theme was just as melodious..

[@InstrumentManiac]

Aw glad to hear Aruna!

[@spartangoku7610]

This plays in my head when I get ready to take on whatever gets thrown my way.

[@leogio8093]

0:17 I cannot shake the sound of Henry’s wheels spinning and his persistant whistle

[@AndyKirtland11]

I like how Henry had two separate themes from going from sadness to cheerfulness!

[@christopherfreeman1666]

Ugghhh!!! I could listen to this piece all dayyyy! Henry's theme was always so good.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Agreed! So well composed.

[@Swiftey-wu2qq]

I'm glad I'm not the only adult here with deep appreciation for the franchise XD

[@nintony2994]

Look it has stopped raining! Yes but it will begin again soon, and what will become of my lovely green paint and red stripes?

[@Danthe25Man]

There’s something about Henry and his theme that I relate to so much! He overcame his difficulties and never gave up, I love that! 1:18 was the true uplifting moment that I think we all should appreciate very much! Amazing work Luke!👏🏻

[@KingKuron_]

💚💚💚 This was a great cover! The transition from Kipper to Henry's theme was seamless, imo! I'd love to hear you try Donald/Douglas or James' theme sometime down the road!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks King!! Still tweaking the DD arrangement but James is almost finished 😄

[@maviakoizumi6547]

Dude, I really like how you give life to all the characters in Thomas and friend 🥺🥺💖💖💖 you gave more to Edward and Henry, excellent video and beautiful.💖💖

[@vodka2432]

This is very calming, and tells the whole story through the music. Even with no visuals, you can tell what’s happening. Thank you for making this wonderful song!!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Tony!

[@hellsonion514]

I'm thankful someone decided to celebrate the strength of Henry with an unsulied Kipper theme. always thpught of him as heroic despite what the books or show would hqve the audience believe. an old engine shocing his might around, come what may. good british bravery, what!

[@thomasthenumber1train888]

Please do the scottish twins Donald And Douglas.....

[@carlossiaosi9615]

we need the Scottish twins please

[@thetaffygamer8541]

If you wrote back then: AHHHH PLEASE DONALD AND DOUGLAS! If you wrote now: AHHH PLEASE DONALD AND DOUGLAS! Reply: ok ok! Calm down! They already did it about a month ago!

[@SMPandanic]

Can you do "he's a really useful engine" because that will be catchy especially hearing the singing!

[@zackiechan1008]

Henry: "Hello there, just wanted to say thank you for doing my theme Luke. You're really good especially on the clarinet."🟢🚂🎼👍

[@RGWProductions]

Toby's theme or James' theme!! I love Diesel 10's theme from Thomas and The Magic Railroad where Diesel 10 meets up with Splatter and Dodge so I would love to see your take on it!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ahhhh I totally forgot about Diesel 10's theme. That would be a rad one to do!

[@LongStripeyScarf]

This is beautiful. Genuinely beautiful. I’d love to see versions of the original episodes with your tracks in the background.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks man! Maybe one day 😊

[@thatrandomredengine9430]

The best character deserves the best theme.

[@parkerproductions4546]

I felt this so much! Mike & Junior's themes sound so amazing with live instruments!

[@InstrumentManiac]

They've long deserved live adaptations!

[@PyroLuigiOG]

Besides character themes I would love to see a recreation of the runaway theme in the future

[@InstrumentManiac]

Yesss that theme is so epic!

[@josephmiller3105]

0:07 The last door bang. The guard showed his green lamp. The DDLC train was ready to go.

[@felixyoung4536]

I was looking for the junior and campbell work on the series mainly out of fun memories for this theme in particular. I therefore was greatly impressed to find this version you've made, and was excited to see your work on spotify. I am in hope of you realsing another album with this beautiful theme on it. thankyou for giving me alot of childhood joy.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Glad to hear thanks for listening Felix! Unfortunately I can only publish certain songs due to copyright restrictions. But the second I'm able to I will publish a remastered version of this one :)

[@ivang.1372]

The song, along with the video at the centre, achieved to sound proud and important, sad and melancholic, and lastly recovering and triumphant at the same time

[@callum110597]

Awesome remake! I know an online friend of mine would love ones of the songs "Thomas' Anthem", "Night Train" and "The Island Song".

[@LeScarletSinger2]

I firmly believe iconic is an understatement.

[@InstrumentManiac]

TRULY.

[@sashidharan1192]

It's was a refreshing theme for Henry. Best theme. My personal favourite

[@deedolce04]

This was amazing! I loved the triumphant ending so much. One theme that would be nice to hear in the future would be the Skarloey Railway theme!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ah glad you liked it David! Working on Skarloey as a larger project... hopefully by the end of the year 😄

[@tonyztunez9454]

I love that your shirt matches the train color, also this one makes my heart smile. Henry was so peaceful

[@PrathamC25]

The happiest engine on Sodor

[@traintimeboy]

Everyone says that anything thomas restated is for babies, but the original stuff like this, this is like betoven

[@GavinsBazaar313]

They're missing out on pure magic. :)

[@d0nnyr0n]

I love how the second half has a 3:4 feel mixed with the 12:8 feel! It's really trippy and cool how it's kinda in 3:4 and then the Piccolo and Flute tear you out into 12:8 again!

[@d0nnyr0n]

Idk how well I got that thought across in words but I hope you understand lol. Also, even if what I said wasn't what happened in the cover, does it count as a Polyrhythm?

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Ryan! I'm not the best at formal classification so I think I probably did it in 6/8 while arranging 😂

[@TheSpectacledOwl]

The Flying Kipper, Edward's Exploit, and Escape are my 3 favorite episodes/stories. You certainly do the series justice with your renditions. Kudos, sir.

[@romuloaycardo5961]

Ya know there was a goof/mistake on the break van scene the goof is the person that still wants to eat is henry's driver...

[@BelindaJBrown]

Sad and grumpy but still gets stuff done and is really useful.

[@oliver11534]

Incredible (I want to hear Stepney's theme)

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks & working on that one!

[@entity-bl5og]

That is a heck of a lot of nostalgia over there

[@marioelimunoz5678]

The flying kind to me is the saddest. Of the crash and what happened. Henry had no idea that a train was ahead. It was the first crash I ever saw. For me it made me cry first second I was so sad for Henry..

[@KENTA-l8y]

ヘンリーのテーマソングを演奏する所を聞くと、成人式の写真と嵐のメンバーの笑顔になる所を見ながら電車でGOを運転すると気持ち良い。それから、クラリネットを大島沙織さん・太鼓を井上文浩先生・サックスを佐藤歩美さんの演奏をする様子を見る時も、気持ちいい。それから黒田原中学校の卒業アルバムを見ながら指揮をする時も笑顔になるね😊

[@KoruXypress]

Thanks for recreating one of my favorite themes from my childhood. This made my day.

[@voltsiano116]

What I listen to when I pull away from the warehouse in the morning with a full semi.

[@faye61]

in all our years of watching the model series it's a shame we never saw henry make a successful kipper run in one episode first, he has this accident then he takes swimming lessons then duck got fucked and ran into the truck (those are the one's i can remember)

[@laaeeh]

I love this one so much!!!!! Awesome job!! Also the flying kipper part at the very beginning was awesome!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Bubba happy you enjoyed it!

[@itsnavyhannahere]

This has to be my favorite theme song. Henry Was My Favorite Character Since Season 8-19 And Now He's Just Still My Favorite.

[@wills_corner]

SO BLOODY BEAUTIFUL! I can feel the tension in the Dbl Bass!

[@stevannievannie8660]

This make me Relax and Clear mad 0:22 THANK you bro

[@dylwhs]

That was lovely, quite Vivaldi Four Seasons at the beginning. I wonder if Toby has a theme, he doesn't appear as a main character often but I recall he is in the opening sequences.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Haha it definitely feels inspired by Vivaldi for sure. Yes Toby's theme is coming! Working on it still 😄

[@dylwhs]

@@InstrumentManiac Yay!

[@gavinomeara]

Henry grew cross with the vans “come on, Don’t be silly, don’t be silly”said Henry “ alright, alright “ Said the vans

[@mattyplayz3110]

one of my favourite themes

[@ajgamecity8910]

HENRY BEST Character in the franchise he has struggled for a long time

[@Kitsuclipseyt]

They need to play this if they ever bring back Henry. That would make the community possibly cry out of happiness.

[@terimcgowan8759]

My favorite theme is your theme All of them are my favorite

[@tartanrock734]

The best engine theme gets the best version played for it!

[@NorthWesternRailway4]

I am very glad that you decided to end his theme on a happy note!

[@InstrumentManiac]

He's so deserving of a happy ending! 😊

[@23zoep]

This sounds like a great calm Henry music!

[@spartangoku7610]

I’m playing this as I pull a cart through the snow. Thought it would be appropriate.

[@philecegomez2682]

Henry has always been my favorite character so glad to see this theme

[@bearbezold3502]

Henry will make this song his new special coal! Thanks Luke for this theme. 🐐🐐🐐

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks for watching Bear!

[@aayushsrivastava9569]

This episode is iconic

[@muscalay7516]

One of my favourite themes from the series

[@flossingjonah9066]

That low Eb on that bass is orgasmic...

[@InstrumentManiac]

Haha congrats on clocking the low Eb! Had to tune down for that one

[@DancerBoyWayne]

I love this one. Plus, I play the clarinet! Good job.

[@mrsanstheblackadder]

That was lovely just what I needed before going to bed, hearing the lovely sound of henry the green engine. Smashing work also I'm suprised I'm the last comment to show before the music begins. Thanks for the shoutout. I canne wait fer donnie and dougie's theme. (And aye I went full scottish there laddie)

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ah thanks for watching & yes... congrats you win the shout out award! Definitely working on the DD theme, trying to tweak a few things still 😄

[@hazcubing6227]

The flyingkipper always sounded for me like the last days of Henry or steamies in generel a peaceful way

[@gustavoescobar2586]

OMG THIS IS CRAZY I WAS JUST LOOKING UP DIESEL'S THEME AND U NAILED IT WITH MY FAVORITE THEME!💚👌🏾

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Gustavo!

[@erikalafrance7227]

WOW THAT WAS GREAT I FEEL LIKE TAKING ALL YOUR INSTRUMENTS THIS IS SO GREAT THAT SPOTIFY EVEN ADDED THIS

[@julissarosado5780]

When i see this hear this song i cry with happinese

[@MrNoUsername]

Now that I think about it, I actually like the fact that the Flying Kipper theme is just Henry’s theme but slightly different It gives the feeling that HE’S in charge. HE’S in charge of this train. HE’S in charge of the route he runs on and he’s determined to get the job done even on one cylinder. Ever since he got his Welsh coal, he feels better than ever and I think that fueled his determination (pun intended) to get the train there no matter what. If he did make it to his destination on that fateful trip, he would’ve been over the moon!

[@riventv4927]

Maaaannnnnn, The Nostalgia, i grew up in the HiT era but is till watch the classic seasons, the most noastalgic music is Edward theme Toby theme Henry theme Thomas theme And the Viaduct music

[@MainlandStudios]

I would love to see you tackle the TUGS theme song. Made by the same people who made the classic Thomas series. Very peaceful but Jazzy. Great work on the Henry cover!

[@InstrumentManiac]

omfg I nearly fell out of my chair laughing. That... SAXOPHONE i WILL be covering the tugs theme in the future

[@idraote]

No request from me - yet. But once again I did appreciate your arrangement: the four-cello beginning was simply great but I also appreciated how you used flute and piccolo to spice up the clarinet's line. Good job, as usual. P.S. I must repeat myself and state once again that I love your little acting moments here and there: I didn't catch it the first time, what with all those sub-screens, but then I saw Clarinet Luke's grimace when Henry crashed 😇

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ahh thank you idraote! Glad someone else appreciates instrumentation as much as I do 😆 It's fun to mix and match to see what cool new sound combinations things make. Also glad someone noticed my *Academy Award Nominated* performance in grimace clarinet 1 🤣

[@Zy_trex]

Just watched the premier, It was amazing and you should feel proud of it, I can't wait for the next themes that will appear in the future!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks for tuning in Zy it means a lot! 😄

[@mrsanstheblackadder]

How aboot donnie and dougie (Donald and Douglas) after this please, as their from me home country

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ah that's a great one! Still working on lining up a percussionist though so it might be a little longer but def coming!

[@mrsanstheblackadder]

@@InstrumentManiac understandable

[@TheModifiedTankEngine]

This is my favourite theme that you have made 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9&10

[@matelaczko5241]

i need a one hour version of this

[@elcanaldefloru-senpai2994]

For some reason, this version reminds me of Adrian Von Ziegler's Celtic music🤩 (and Henry's theme has Celtic vibes)

[@Suush]

This (and your other Thomas covers) blows my mind! Such great performance, you really captured the magic of these pieces. Also, that low double bass note :O

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Ian! Haha right?? That bass gets ridic low 😆

[@craigmoir8655]

❤️ Just found this so disregard my request for this one on the ghost or viaduct vid

[@TheLegoCreationist]

Absolutely superb! Thank you for making this great recreation and mashup! I would enjoy hearing James or maybe even the Runaway theme (Either the main one or the Thomas and the trucks version)

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks for tuning in! Yes working on both themes atm.. keep an eye out 😄

[@TheLegoCreationist]

@@InstrumentManiac ooh, that would be intresting!

[@Hammerandhearth]

Very haunting start. Well done

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thank you!

[@Hammerandhearth]

I'd love to see you do Donald and Douglas's theme just because I want to see you tackle the bagpipes. However, my all time favorite is the Skarloey Railway theme.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Haha sadly no bagpipes here 😂 But in listening to the original it seems more like a flute/oboe combination than anything else. Either way both of them are coming!

[@KeeperofToast]

This might just be my favorite rendition of Henry's theme ever. Amazing work!

[@That1LucaGuy]

It would amazing if you did Toby's theme. Btw he's my dad's favorite character...

[@InstrumentManiac]

Awesome! Still working on the arrangement but it's coming :)

[@Scott_3F]

It’s beautiful because the you don’t need to say the story because the music tells you

[@thomasandfriendsryansworld8060]

WOW! That’s one of my favourite themes!

[@thefamouseight]

I know this is a long shot but the Viaduct theme or Stepney's theme would be AMAZING in this style. Keep up the amazing work, this really emotionally moved me (I almost cried ahaha).

[@InstrumentManiac]

They're both on the list! Happy this was able to move you 😊

[@Wack-o]

I remember a few episodes after Henry got his new shape, they reused scenes from when he had his old shape. I used to always so confused, wondering how he switched shapes.

[@DH2906PRODUCTIONS]

I like yours without the crash sound. And I love this theme

[@thesofasnake9044]

So beautiful I loved it, also for the next song/cover could you do Isabellas lullaby from the promised Neverland?