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| − | '''Robert Hartshorne''' is a British composer and singer who took over as composer for [[Thomas |
+ | '''Robert Hartshorne''' (born 10 June 1956 in London, England, UK) is a British composer and singer who took over as composer for [[Thomas & Friends]] after the retirement of [[Mike O'Donnell]] and [[Junior Campbell]]. |
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+ | He has composed music for every episode of every series from the [[Series 7|seventh series]] to the [[Series 19|nineteenth series]], including [[Jack and the Sodor Construction Company]], as well as recomposing six episodes of the [[Series 6|sixth series]] and composing music for every special from 2005 to 2015, excluding [[The Adventure Begins]]. From [[Day of the Diesels]] on, his son [[Peter Hartshorne|Peter]] helped compose the music for the specials with him. He also took over composing the songs following [[Ed Welch]]'s departure. |
| − | + | He was also commissioned to write a song called "Stronger As One" in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, sung by Laura Wright. |
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Robert and his son Peter also often work on the music for various Andrew Marr documentaries, including the recently released documentary series, "Andrew Marr's History of the World". |
Robert and his son Peter also often work on the music for various Andrew Marr documentaries, including the recently released documentary series, "Andrew Marr's History of the World". |
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| + | He has also composed a song for one of [[HiT Entertainment]]'s other brands, "Fireman Sam". |
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| + | After [[Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure]], Robert and Peter's contracts with HiT Entertainment had ended and the executives wanted to use someone new. [[Chris Renshaw]] took their place as the main composer from [[Bubbling Boilers]] onwards, while [[Oliver Davis]] took over composing the songs. |
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==Songs Performed== |
==Songs Performed== |
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* [[Monsters Everywhere]] |
* [[Monsters Everywhere]] |
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| − | * [[Really Useful Engine]] |
+ | * [[Really Useful Engine]] (''with [[The Kidmore Children's Choir]]'') |
| − | * [[Troublesome Trucks (song)|Troublesome Trucks]] |
+ | * [[Troublesome Trucks (song)|Troublesome Trucks]] (''with The Kidmore Children's Choir'') |
| + | * [[Down by the Docks]] (''[[No Help At All]]'') |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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+ | * [[Music Videos]] - list of Thomas & Friends compositions by Robert Hartshorne. |
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| + | * He and his son, [https://ttte.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Hartshorne Peter Hartshorne] won a Golden award for the music in [https://ttte.wikia.com/wiki/Sodor's_Legend_of_the_Lost_Treasure Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure]. |
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| + | *[https://twitter.com/RobertECG Robert's Twitter Account] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:RobertHartshorne1.jpg|Hartshorne playing in a university band |
File:RobertHartshorne1.jpg|Hartshorne playing in a university band |
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| + | File:RobertandPeterHartshorne.jpg|Robert with his son, Peter |
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| + | Peter and Robert.JPG|Peter and Robert in 2017 |
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| − | * [http://www.ecg.co.uk/index.html Official Website] |
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[[Category:People]] |
[[Category:People]] |
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[[Category:Production crew]] |
[[Category:Production crew]] |
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Revision as of 15:25, 3 October 2019
Robert Hartshorne (born 10 June 1956 in London, England, UK) is a British composer and singer who took over as composer for Thomas & Friends after the retirement of Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
He has composed music for every episode of every series from the seventh series to the nineteenth series, including Jack and the Sodor Construction Company, as well as recomposing six episodes of the sixth series and composing music for every special from 2005 to 2015, excluding The Adventure Begins. From Day of the Diesels on, his son Peter helped compose the music for the specials with him. He also took over composing the songs following Ed Welch's departure.
He was also commissioned to write a song called "Stronger As One" in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, sung by Laura Wright.
Robert and his son Peter also often work on the music for various Andrew Marr documentaries, including the recently released documentary series, "Andrew Marr's History of the World".
He has also composed a song for one of HiT Entertainment's other brands, "Fireman Sam".
After Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure, Robert and Peter's contracts with HiT Entertainment had ended and the executives wanted to use someone new. Chris Renshaw took their place as the main composer from Bubbling Boilers onwards, while Oliver Davis took over composing the songs.
Songs Performed
- Monsters Everywhere
- Really Useful Engine (with The Kidmore Children's Choir)
- Troublesome Trucks (with The Kidmore Children's Choir)
- Down by the Docks (No Help At All)
See also
- Music Videos - list of Thomas & Friends compositions by Robert Hartshorne.
Trivia
- He and his son, Peter Hartshorne won a Golden award for the music in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure.
External Link
Gallery
