Kristian started this final S3-based remaster of his Arlesdale Railway Theme all the way back in 2020. (Whew, time feels like it's flown by way faster than it has! XD)
As you all likely know by now, he's moved away from Thomas music in a general sense (and not that long ago either.) After rewatching some of Silver Band's Thomas & The Railtours series however, I got inspired out of nowhere; so with Kristian's permission, I took the abandoned project file and gave it the few final touches it needed (and some flourishes of my own.)
Kristian did a great job, and I'm incredibly happy with how this final mix turned out. Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Not only are downloads enabled here, but you can also download a special "S3 accurate" version of the theme over on Google Drive! (Huge thanks to @anthonydabest for his help with getting the EQ on this one *just* right.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/186UwbQABjHIjpQ8TjpJryGZXps2chiS0/view?usp=sharing

This AND the normal version as heard here on SC can be found in the Originals section of Kristian's music folder.
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Composed by Wisteria Bird Studios
Additions and Final Adjustments by MysteryMan

Arlesdale Railway Theme | A Wisteria Bird Studios Original | 2022 Mix

Be sure to watch the official visual adaptation of "Albert," in which the original 2020 version of this theme appeared in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2y-21TsuwA

Please do not use this theme for any projects of any kind. This may not be getting used for anything official, but I still want to err on the side of caution with this one.
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So! A lot's happened since I last posted here, huh? XD
Anyhow uhhhhh I was *extremely* bored one day and decided to update this old relic of a remaster, which will be turning *4 years old* this year lmaoooooooo. The urge for this didn't come out of nowhere, as I've grown increasingly dissatisfied with the original remaster, even after Jerome's Albert adaptation officially released. This was moreso done for my own satisfaction than for any official projects in the works, but I'm glad I did it all the same. Changed the lead instruments to utilize a couple Kontakt string libraries I have, pitched this down a semitone, beefed up the backing, change the percussion for more S4-accurate samples and adjusted the EQ. Rly happy with how this update turned out, and I hope you guys enjoy! :) --Ashley
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Original Theme by The Old Bean
Arrangement by MysteryMan
Transcription Assistance by Wisteria Bird Studios

Albert's Theme (Extended Railway Series) | 2024 Remaster | DO NOT USE

This time, I merely helped with the mixing (though it was fun.)

You can still download this from our Google Drive folder in the "Originals" section. Glad you guys have enjoyed this so much over these past 3 years! --Chris
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10GdwAFYzwu1lwPKyLF3E8UvwezFg4tAo?usp=sharing

Based on "Henry's Theme" by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Mixing by MysteryMan

Henry's Super Rescue Theme

Original Theme Composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Gordon's Silly Theme | S1 - 2 Style

Kristian did really well on this imo. Not much more to say, so I hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Song by Tears for Fears
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Mad World | Thomas Style

Got my facts wrong on this one. It did NOT start out as a James theme for NWR1991; got it mixed up with something else lol. However tho, this is still really good.
On that note, hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

James Theme (S1) | Arranged

In this particular remix, not only is it Gordon's S8-12 theme, but the end also remixes the S14-16 variant of his theme (you can find the latter version here btw: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQFRL01o64)
A huge thanks goes to Oliver11GWR for changing elements of the composition for the better. You can keep up with him on YouTube, Twitter, Soundcloud and Discord. Here are those links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXPAZwmeoulHVe_AY7dyAg
https://twitter.com/Oliver11GWR
https://soundcloud.com/user-141117409
Discord Tag - Oliver11GWR#9798

On that note, hope you guys enjoy the theme! :) --Chris
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Original Themes by Robert Hartshorne
Initial Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Composition Adjustments/Additions by Oliver11GWR
Final Instrumentation Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

Gordon's Theme (Extended) | S8 - 16

Bit of an older one from Kristian, but I hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Skarloey Railway Theme | S1 - 2 Style

Kristian sent this a few days ago. Hope you guys enjoy this update! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
PC Game Remix by Marcus Fielding
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Gordon's Theme (Extended) | PC Game Arrangement

Kristian did the initial recreation, then I and the amazingly talented Oliver11GWR worked on finetuning it to bring more  *A C C U R A C Y*  to the table. It was great working with Oliver on another project of this sort, and I really appreciate Kristian fulfilling my initial request.
On that note, hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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(Ok seriously guys why are Kristian and I the only ones doing Hartshorne's music from S6 and 7? C'MON SHOW IT SOME MORE LOVE! It's actually really good, and it's such a shame that almost *no one else* has even thought of covering it. Of all the eras to avoid recreating music for... it's a classic/model season XD --Chris, but lower in the description this time)
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Original Theme by Robert Hartshorne
Initial Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Composition Adjustments/Additions by Oliver11GWR
Final Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

James & The Queen of Sodor | Opening Theme (Hartshorne)

W/o lead:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MjNfNoPkD1siOM3_k3y-sPL3n12H6tER/view?usp=sharing
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Finished mixing an update to a thing:
https://soundcloud.com/angrybirdfan98/repairs-theme-s2-extended

Proud of dis shit, etc etc. Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Composition Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

Repairs Theme | Arranged

Full PTTP Soundtrack:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12AK5ty_zaj4unZVlBHhJvd03XHTChX0V?usp=sharing
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Due to factor's on Lawl's end, the video is private until further notice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNB1pFmgMtM
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Glad you guys have been enjoying this track! :) --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Composition Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

Percy/Danger Theme Mashup | S3 Style

Ok so this track is basically the instrumental to a vocal cover Kristian did a while ago, but I've improved the mixing n shit.
Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Song by Chris Renshaw
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Mixing by MysteryMan

Full Of Surprises | S1 - 2 Style

This started as an "S6-style" track, but I decided to retool it a bit. Hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by AngryBirdFan98
Mixing by MysteryMan

James Theme (S8) | Arranged

Firstly, I'd like to give a HUGE thanks to Carson (@carson08022000) for his invaluable feedback. Without it, this remix would not be as good as it has turned out. Be sure to check out his own content, it's really damn good!
Also, I'm incredibly pleased with how this turned out. Kristian did an attempt at an S1-2 style version of this theme about a year ago, but it needed some fine tuning. And that's what this post is for. Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Theme by Robert Hartshorne
Composition by Wisteria Bird Studios
Instrumentation and Mixing by MysteryMan

Arthur's Theme (Hartshorne) | S1 - 2 Style

We did this dumb meme for Old War Cabbage, which is unfortunately on private until further notice. --Chris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21dA80kZd1U
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Wii Shop Theme Composed by Kazumi Totaka
"Ripped" by Wisteria Bird Studios
(also mixing by MysteryMan ye)

Wii Shop Channel, but It's Percy's Theme

This remix was commissioned by Thomas1Edward2Henry3 (https://twitter.com/T1E2H3 / @user-74088926.) Be sure to check out his YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-TkKUjb0ZJDvISk--zzZg
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While the other two versions were merely recreations, this version was done for a particular project (which we will not reveal until its eventual release.) 
On that note, I hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Adjustments by Oliver11GWR
Further Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

Boulder's Theme | Somber Variant

Sorry this account has been dormant for so long. Kristian and I have been busy with a number of things lately, up to and including getting through our remaining commissions XP
Anyhow, Kristian found some awesome S8 instruments a while ago and was able to do this. Hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Warrior's Theme | New Series Style

For those of you who don't know, The Old Bean originally composed this for his audio adaptation of The Twin Engines back in the early 2000's. While the full "book" isn't available anywhere currently, SiF (@sodor-island-forum) still has the first episode backed up on SC:
https://soundcloud.com/sodor-island-forum/hullo-twins-audio-drama

Anyway, incredibly proud of how this turned out! Is the first time in a while that Kristian and I have directly collaborated on a transcription, with me taking care of the backing strings/some other minor stuff, and Kristian sorting out the trombone chords (which gave me so much trouble but actually turned out to be ridiculously simple lmao.)
Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Originally Composed by The Old Bean
Transcription by MysteryMan and Wisteria Bird Studios
Instrumentation and Mixing by Wisteria Bird Studios
Final Adjustments by MysteryMan

Brake Van and Trucks | An Old Bean Original

Commissions are currently closed. All commissions being posted are ones we already accepted before closing submissions.
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This recreation was commissioned by TheBlueSingle (https://twitter.com/TheBlueSingle2 / @user-694334811)
Be sure to check out his YT channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPUBaTDW6oB4LqB7ukw2igwv
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This was *incredibly* difficult to put together, but given that this is the first time anyone has even TRIED to touch this song, it was also very rewarding to finally crack the code. A huge thanks goes to Oliver11GWR (@oliver11gwr / https://twitter.com/Oliver11GWR,) who provided a ton of help behind the scenes.
On that note, I hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Song by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Composition and Instrumentation by Wisteria Bird Studios
Additions/Adjustments by MysteryMan and Oliver11GWR
Final Mix by Wisteria Bird Studios

The Whistle Song | Instrumental

Hey all. We're not dead, etc etc.
We've recently updated the music folder, so be sure to check that out!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10GdwAFYzwu1lwPKyLF3E8UvwezFg4tAo?usp=sharing

Not much to say here rly, so I hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Themes by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Toby's Theme | ITSO Edward's Theme

Decided to update this old mix, hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Theme by Robert Hartshorne
Initial Composition by Wisteria Bird Studios
Composition Adjustments/Additions by Oliver11GWR
Final Composition Adjustments, Instrumentation and Mixing by MysteryMan

James & The Queen Of Sodor | Opening Theme (Hartshorne) | S1 - 2 Style

Kristian arranged this for Terrier55Stepney's latest video. Be sure to give it a watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6unklvsmxY

Also, huge thanks to Terrier55Stepney for providing the image I've used here in the thumbnail. Be sure to check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTRNUvXOaZKktubwGNiGxQ
https://twitter.com/t55stepney
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Honestly don't have too much to say this time. Kristian did a fantastic job with arranging this, and he pushed the Proteus instruments to their limit (but in a really good way.) Hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Original Track by Alan Silvestri
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

The Polar Express | On The Ice

This is EASILY the longest track Kristian has ever made, so it only made sense for it to be our final gift today. He did an amazing job with this.
We both wish you a Merry Christmas, and hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Based on Tracks by John Mason Neale, Thomas Helmore, James Pierpont, Benjaminn Hanby, [Unknown Composers], George Frideric Handel, Thomas Oliphant, Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati and Katherine Kennicott Davis
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

A Very Synthmas Suite

Kristian and I did this for Jerome's ERS Mid Sodor Engines project, which you can find the trailer for here:
https://youtu.be/3070w9D0Zns

This, along with two other variants we put together for Jerome, are available in the Misc section of our music folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10GdwAFYzwu1lwPKyLF3E8UvwezFg4tAo?usp=sharing

I honestly don't have too much to add this time. Kristian really enjoyed rearranging this old fandom classic, and I had a blast mixing everything together. Hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Track by Hayabusa03kouzan
Based on Motifs by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios
Adjustments and Mixing by MysteryMan

The Skarloey Railway March | Arrangement

The thumbnail image was taken from the Gordon Goes Foreign edit by TEngine (https://twitter.com/TEngine7.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxDliQLZ7q0
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Don't have much to say rly. Kristian did great, and the piece speaks for itself. Hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Composed by Wisteria Bird Studios

Big City Engine's Theme | A Wisteria Bird Studios Original

Kristian was inspired by a tweet that Mason Dey put out today to do this cover. Be sure to support the original edit at the linked tweet.
https://twitter.com/MasonDey1/status/1343963712344866816?s=20

Don't have much to say. Kristian did an amazing job with this, and the piece speaks for itself. I hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Elizabeth's Theme | S2 Style

Kristian recently arranged this piece from the TTTE Unreleased Archive. Be sure to check it out on their page (timestamp 3:25)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q0sRkqM67o
https://twitter.com/TtteArchive/status/1339351340468854786?s=20

Not much else to say again, so I hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Coker0415
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Seaside Theme - TTTE Unreleased Archive | S2 Style

Kristian was inspired by a tweet that Mason Dey put out today to do this cover. Be sure to support the original edit at the linked tweet.
https://twitter.com/MasonDey1/status/1343963712344866816?s=20

Am just as surprised as you are, but Kristian did this one in **15 minutes** XD
Still turned out rly well tho, and I hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Salty's Theme | S2 Style

Kristian was inspired by a tweet that Mason Dey put out to do this cover. Be sure to support the original edit at the linked tweet.
https://twitter.com/MasonDey1/status/1343963712344866816?s=20

So ye, Happy New Year guys! We've got some really cool things in store for 2021, and we hope you'll be there for the ride. On that note tho, hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Original Theme by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Arranged by Wisteria Bird Studios

Harvey's Theme | S2 Style

This score was done for the Missing Coach collab that premiered on my channel today. Be sure to check it out, lots of very talented people were involved in bringing it to life!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD19KDSAUvU

Also in a first, we've decided that you guys *are* allowed to use the score from this project in your own videos! We cut out some of the dead space for this SC upload tho (just so we don't waste too many minutes,) so here is the uncut file, which you can also find in our Drive folder:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Kq5oCJlpqECCLjEuP6WoqL2TxOKq3lu/view?usp=sharing

Kristian did a fantastic job on the score. He has a real knack for bringing Hartshorne's S8-12 style to life. Not much else to say, so I hope you guys enjoy! :) --Chris
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Based on Themes by Robert Hartshorne
Composed by Wisteria Bird Studios

The Missing Coach | S8 Style Collab (OST)

(EDIT 6/17/2022) This, along with other work Kristian (and I) did for the CSC, have recently been released into the public domain for use in video projects. You can find the folder + full credits over on the CSC Twitter!
https://twitter.com/series_classic/status/1522960310109319168?s=20&t=YUzWMsm0CNH5PNep7IO-lg

Be sure to check out New Face for the Express, the most recent episode (and where this motif first showed up!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeb7dZahCo
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Since I also happen to be a CSC admin, fun fact: this theme was actually first composed all the way back in 2018. The CSC was early in development on Rebecca The New Engine, and since we knew that Rebecca didn't really have motifs in the actual show, we got the ok from Kristian to secure this as a CSC-exclusive motif (for a while, at least!)
You'll hear that original theme in the upcoming part. This, however, is a 2021 remaster that Kristian just finished working on today. Hope you guys enjoy! --Chris
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Composed by Wisteria Bird Studios

Rebecca's Theme | Classic Series Creations

This is my (honestly kinda dead) collab account with Kristian, aka Wisteria Bird Studios. Hope you guys enjoy the music here! --Ashley

Feel free to use this music as long as you give credit! --Kristian
(Extra Footnote from Ashley: "This does not mean you can reupload the music onto other platforms.")

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