Sounds is the first song from the eighth series. A second music video was later made using CGI footage from the thirteenth series and was later renamed The Sound Song.
Lyrics
Series 8 version
- "All Aboard!" and "Close the doors!"
- Whistle blows and the engine roars.
- Spinning wheels beginning to grip.
- These are the sounds as we start our trip.
- Rattling rails and cheerful chuffs.
- Clattering carriages huffs and puffs
- With a 'Whiss' on the whistle
- And a "Wheesh" on the brakes.
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Happy hoots as the fields rush by.
- Shovelling coal how the time does fly.
- Proudly race full steam ahead.
- Screeching brakes
- When the lights go red.
- A wheesh of steam and clanking joints.
- Shuddering doors and clattering points
- With a 'Whiss' on the whistle
- And a 'Wheesh' on the brakes.
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- These are the sounds as we start our trip.
- Big wheels squeal as we start to grip.
- Off we go with a chuff, chuff, chuff.
- Climbing slow with a puff, puff, puff.
- Happy hoots as the fields rush by.
- Shovelling coal how the time does fly.
- Proudly race full steam ahead.
- Screeching brakes
- When the lights go red.
- A wheesh of steam and clanking joints.
- Shuddering doors and clattering points
- With a 'Whiss' on the whistle
- And a 'Wheesh' on the brakes.
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds
- That the engines make.
Series 13 version/Alternate cut
- "All Aboard!" and "Close the doors!"
- Whistle blows and the engine roars
- Spinning wheels beginning to grip
- These are the sounds as we start our trip
- Rattling rails and cheerful chuffs
- Clattering carriages huffs and puffs
- With a "Whiss" on the whistle
- And a "Wheesh" on the brakes
- These are the sounds that the engines make
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds that the engines make
- Happy hoots as the fields rush by
- Shovelling coal how the time does fly
- Proudly race full steam ahead
- Screeching brakes when the lights go red
- A wheesh of steam and clanking joints
- Shuddering doors and clattering points
- With a 'Whiss' on the whistle
- And a 'Wheesh' on the brakes
- These are the sounds that the engines make
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds that the engines make
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds that the engines make
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- Chugga-chugga (Wheesh)
- These are the sounds that the engines make
Characters
Series 8 version
Series 13 version
- Thomas
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Spencer
- Charlie
- Diesel
- Mavis
- Victor
- Annie and Clarabel
- Henrietta
- Kevin
- Cranky
- Big Mickey
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Allicia Botti
- Sir Lowham Hatt
- The Maithwaite Stationmaster
Locations
Series 8 version
Series 13 version
- Knapford
- Whispering Woods
- The Duke and Duchess of Boxford's Summer House
- Maithwaite
- Town Square
- Rail Under Road Bridge and Signalbox
- Farmer Trotter's Pig Farm
- Tower Windmill
- Ffarquhar Quarry
- Henry's Tunnel
- Three-Track Level Crossing
- Brendam Docks
- Sodor Shipping Company
- Kirk Ronan Junction
- Tidmouth Sheds
- McColl Farm
- The Coal Hopper
- Sodor Steamworks
- The Viaduct
- Knapford Yards
- Three Tier Bridge
Footage Used
Series 8 version
- Bye George!
- Thomas, Percy and the Squeak
- Thomas the Jet Engine
- Emily's New Coaches
- Percy Gets it Right
- Edward's Brass Band (absent on UK's Alternate Cut)
- What's the Matter with Henry?
- Toby's Windmill
- Bulgy Rides Again
- Harold and the Flying Horse (absent on UK's Alternate Cut)
- Best Dressed Engine (possibly absent on UK's Alternate Cut)
- Henry and the Wishing Tree
- James Gets a New Coat
- Percy's Big Mistake
- Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough
- Emily's New Route
- Gordon Takes Charge
- Squeak, Rattle and Roll
- As Good as Gordon
- Halloween
- You Can Do it, Toby!
- Chickens to School (Alternate cut only)
Learning Segments
Trivia
- A full lyric-less version of the original video is on the official YouTube page from April 9, 2015 in the US.
- The full version was not released in the UK until it came on the UK official YouTube page on 18th June 2015.
- In the eighth series version, mirrored stock footage from James the Really Splendid Engine is used.
- An alternate cut of the shortened version aired on television during the eleventh series airing, Sight and Sound.
- A third chorus was added on the thirteenth series version and the alternate cut at the end of the music video.
- This is the last music video to feature footage from an episode produced by Gullane Entertainment under its original name, The Britt Allcroft Company.
- The first music video released on DVD by Adongmoonhak in South Korea.
- The first music video that was not released on VHS since the third to fifth series in South Korea.
Goofs
- In the eighth series version, Emily has a different whistle sound at one point and Henry's in other scenes.
- In the eighth series short version on DVD, Gordon has Thomas' whistle sound.
- At the end of the short version music video, Emily has Gordon's whistle sound.
- Because the stock footage from James the Really Splendid Engine is mirrored, James' number is backwards as seen in the widescreen version.
- At several points in the thirteenth series version, Thomas has James' whistle sound.
- Some of the beginning and ending of the thirteenth series music video was cut on the US official YouTube channel.
Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Bye George!
- A deleted shot of the signalman pulling the lever.
- Emily's New Coaches:
- A deleted scene of Emily arriving at Wellsworth.
- A deleted scene of Emily puffing through the countryside with her new coaches.
- Percy Gets it Right - An extended scene of Duck passing Edward at the Windmill.
- Henry and the Wishing Tree:
- Percy's Big Mistake - An extended close-up of Thomas.
- Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough - A deleted scene of Emily letting off steam after getting her snowplough fitted.
- Gordon Takes Charge - Deleted close-ups of Gordon's whistle.
- Squeak, Rattle and Roll:
- A shot of the children in the coaches without the border.
- An alternate version of the Fat Controller looking happy.
- Thomas and the Circus - A deleted scene of Thomas leaving Maron.
- As Good as Gordon:
- A deleted scene of the passengers at Maron.
- A deleted close-up shot of Emily's wheels.
- A deleted scene of Emily leaving Maron.
- You Can Do it, Toby! - An extended shot of Toby going up Gordon's Hill with milk tankers.
- Unknown - Scene from the seventh series shows a close-up of James blowing his whistle.
In Other Languages
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Portuguese | Sons A Canção do Som |
| Korean | 기적 소리 (DVD) 신나는 기관차 소리 (Live Show/CD) |
| Latin American Spanish | Sonidos |
Home Video Releases
UK
DVD Boxsets
AUS
AUS DVD BoxsetsUS
DVD Boxsets
ZA
DVD BoxsetsHKKOR |
CDs
- All Star Tracks (alternate cut)
- Meet the Steam Team (extended version)
- The Railway Stories Volume 1
- The Railway Stories: Percy the Small Engine and other stories
- The Railway Stories: The Little Old Engine and other stories
- The Railway Stories: Branch Line Engines and other stories (UK only)
Music Videos
Sounds - Music Video
Series 8 Music Video
The Sound Song - CGI Music Video
Series 13 Music Video
