Magic moments when two hearts are caring There are certain moments in life when two hearts come together in perfect harmony, creating a magical connection that transcends words. These are the moments when two souls find solace and comfort in each other's presence, when they truly care for one another. In these magic moments, there is an unspoken understanding between two individuals, a deep empathy that allows them to be vulnerable and open with each other. It is during these times that they are able to truly see and understand each other, offering support and love without hesitation. It is in these moments that time seems to stand still. The world around them fades away as their focus is solely on each other.
This score is for a stoner parody of the director’s cut of the 2000 film “Thomas and the Magic Railroad.” Creator Britt Allcroft’s original screenplay for the 2000 film would’ve been almost 2 hours, but poor test screenings caused a massive restructuring of the film very close to the final release date, and saw one major villain get axed and a lot of character backstory and motivation get truncated from the final product. The result was a flop at the box office and Allcroft was forced to step down from her production company. This film is a stoner parody/part-musical adaptation of that original director’s cut.
My score for this parody adapts a lot of his writing style for the fantasy comedy genre and also his character leitmotifs from the original, namely for the characters of Mr. Henry s crash from The Flying Kipper is mentioned to have happened only recently explaining why the island still has a supply of his special coal, which he no longer required after his rebuild in said episode but suddenly needed again in the original film.
The world around them fades away as their focus is solely on each other. It is as if they are in their own little bubble, filled with warmth and affection, where everything else becomes insignificant. During these magic moments, hearts beat in sync, as if they are dancing to the same rhythm.
"The Magic Railroad" Parody Original Soundtrack
This is a very long score - about 100 minutes of music. I’ll post some individual tracks I want to highlight below, but you’ll probably want a few hours to kill to listen to the whole thing.
With that out of the way, welcome and thank you for listening to my biggest score yet!
This score is for a stoner parody of the director’s cut of the 2000 film “Thomas and the Magic Railroad.” Creator Britt Allcroft’s original screenplay for the 2000 film would’ve been almost 2 hours, but poor test screenings caused a massive restructuring of the film very close to the final release date, and saw one major villain get axed and a lot of character backstory and motivation get truncated from the final product. The result was a flop at the box office and Allcroft was forced to step down from her production company. This film is a stoner parody/part-musical adaptation of that original director’s cut.
For the theatrical release, Hummie Mann was hired to write the score, and many agree that his score was one of the best things about the final product.
My score for this parody adapts a lot of his writing style for the fantasy comedy genre and also his character leitmotifs from the original, namely for the characters of Mr. Conductor and Diesel 10, while also infusing my own style and writing habits for the fantasy genre a la James Newton Howard, James Horner, and a dash of Alexandre Desplat and Danny Elfman.
All in all, though, if you take the time to listen to this full score, I would love that, and I’d love to hear what all you thought, in terms of orchestration, writing, developing character themes and ideas, and your overall impressions of the album.
Thanks so much, guys!
Now for some highlights:
“Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle!”
This one I wrote about a year ago. Features a 70s-ish acoustic guitar rendition of the Mr. Conductor theme, which was a blast to write, and weaves the Burnett Stone theme in there for a bit. I really enjoy the overall tone I was able to create - I love writing for guitar and strings/winds like this.
“Patch Finds the Workshops”
In the original film, Patch didn’t have a character theme, so I was given full license for making my own for the film, at the director’s behest. This was both the very first piece I wrote for the film, and where I came up with Patch’s theme. It’s a goofy, bumbling theme with a bit of swing rhythm to it that really fit the misfit but well-meaning character, and the director told me it’s been a theme that’s stuck in his mind when I’ve been able to use it, so mission accomplished for writing at least one memorable theme, even if it’s only for a supporting character!
“Powder in the Tank”
For this one, I got to go big on the brass for this one, and it introduces 2 new original themes for the Diesel 10 character: the “Diesel 10 Attacks!” theme and “Diesel 10 Threatens Someone” theme. Hummie Mann had his own “Diesel 10 is Dangerous” theme for the original score, but I wanted to do something different for my take on this scene, so I did.
“A Job for Young Burnett Stone”
This was a fun one to make - I got to play with the Mr. Conductor and Burnett Stone themes in this one, and it’s where we first hear the Lady the Magical Engine theme. This theme is directly adapted from Mann’s original score. Introducing the Lady theme meant I got to go epic fantasy mode for the first time, which I am always down for. This one’s also a little meandering, simply because that’s how the scene was in the original edit. The final scene is much shorter, though, and flows much more quickly.
This is the first piece where the Lily character theme is stated in full. It isn’t the first time her theme appears in the score - that happens very early on in “A Hermit’s Caretaker” - but it’s the first time it plays out in full. It was originally based on a lyrical song that was set to appear in the film, but that song ended up getting cut, and my orchestral renditions of the theme became Lily’s sole thematic material.
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This is definitely one of the more comedic action bits, and it’s where I feel I really started to hone my skills in regards to action writing. A bit of a meandering middle section - this is fixed in the final version of the scene - but I got to do goofy Mr. Conductor getting into fast-paced mischief, and this is also where we first hear a minor, secondary theme for the Rabbit, a character only ever referred to in the original film.
“Walking to Shining Time”
This is perhaps my favorite piece in the score that isn’t an action piece. The first section in this piece is chronologically where we hear a secondary theme that informs the Burnett vs Boomer conflict. This was originally going to feature much more heavily in the film, but it never materialized, as scenes between Burnett Stone and P. T. Boomer never really happened, so it only appeared twice. After that, another statement of Lady’s them, and then a really fun rendition of Lily’s theme with an acoustic guitar swell in the middle there. I also got to play with Patch’s theme in this piece, writing it for strings is a more dramatic, reflective way, really developing his theme.
This is also where we hear the full statement of the villain theme for P. T. Boomer. Boomer was the villain who got axed from the original director’s cut and whose removal threw the whole story of the film into upheaval. I got to create my own original theme for this character; I honestly stumbled on it by accident when I wrote an ominous, villain-esque sounding theme in “A Hermit’s Caretaker,” and I was able to take that short riff and create an entire character theme around it.
“I Feel Small/Magic Trick/The Next Part of the Clue”
This is a favorite, slower piece for this score. I really love the synth and string quartet sound I was able to bring to Lily’s theme in the first section and then expanding it to full strings and woodwinds. This is also where I wrote the “Drunk Mr. Conductor” theme, perhaps the most comedy version of a theme in this score. The final section is pure Hummie Mann, though, adapting unreleased score material from the theatrical cut, expanding it slightly but keeping as much of the orchestration, tone and structure as possible.
“Some Things Do Leave You”
This piece is where the “Burnett vs Boomer” theme was first born and heard in all its glory. At one point, this was talked about becoming Boomer’s main theme for the film, but I convinced the director that it was more suited for representing the conflict between Burnett and Boomer instead of entirely Boomer himself. Unfortunately, that meant that it fell by the wayside when scenes between Burnett and Boomer didn’t really materialize. This also features a really tragic version of Burnett’s theme that I was really proud of myself for writing and a near straight lift of the Lady theme from the theatrical release soundtrack from Hummie Mann, with only the very tail end changed up to the fit the scene structure in the parody.
“Smelters Stand Off”
This might just be my favorite piece in the entire score. This was the piece where I feel I was able to really wholly mesh Hummie Mann’s original score with a lot of my own material and style in a really engaging, fantastic way. I really love how I was able to adapt his “Diesel 10 is Dangerous” theme, incorporating it and marrying it to my own “Diesel 10 Attacks!” theme.
“The Chase, The Joint, and the Happy Ending”
The title of this one is a parody itself of the title of the original title on the soundtrack, “The Chase, The Clue, and the Happy Ending.” This piece was the biggest action piece I did for the film, the climax. The writing and orchestration is a bit messy - I feel I tried to do too much rhythmic material all smashed up against each other in this piece, muddying the clarity of themes, but I still like the tone and energy I was able to create. I especially love the treatment I was able to give Boomer’s Theme, the “Diesel 10 Attacks!” theme, and even the main Thomas theme from the original television series.
That’s all for now, folks! I’d be thrilled if you guys would look over even a little of this.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you all have a good one!
Their laughter becomes infectious, spreading joy and happiness all around. It is in these moments that true care and concern are displayed, with gentle touches, kind words, and attentive listening. In these blissful moments, two hearts truly care for each other's well-being. They become pillars of strength for one another, providing support through thick and thin. During challenging times, they offer a shoulder to lean on, a comforting presence that helps alleviate any fears or worries. But it is not just during difficult times that these magic moments occur. They can happen during quiet evenings spent together, sitting side by side in comfortable silence. It is in these moments that a shared love and contentment fill the air, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. These magic moments are cherished and remembered forever. They become the foundation of a strong and lasting bond, a testament to the depth of care and love between two hearts. They are the moments that make life worth living, the moments that give hope and meaning to our existence. In conclusion, magic moments occur when two hearts are caring. These moments are marked by an unspoken understanding, empathy, and support for one another. They are cherished and remembered forever, creating a strong and lasting bond between two souls..
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