Robert Hartshorne
Born June 10, 1956 · London
Biography
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". After the nineteenth series, 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.
Sound 48
2010s
- 2017
Herz aus dem Labor? Neue Chancen für ein zweites Leben
Music
- 2015
70 Years of Friendship
Music
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Music
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
Sound
- 2011
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Music
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Music
- 2010
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Music
2000s
- 2009
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Music
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
Music
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Music
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Music
- 2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Music
- 2007
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
Music
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Music
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Music
- 2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Music
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
Sound
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Music
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
Music
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Music
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
Music
- 2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
Music
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Music
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Music
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
Music
- 2004
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
Music
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
Music
- 2001
Animals of the Ocean Desert
Music
1990s
- 1995
Boston Kickout
Music
- 1990
Nightingales
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1984
Acted in 1
2010s
- 2015
70 Years of Friendship
Movie