Robert Hartshorne
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.
Personal Details
Movies (32)
Herz aus dem Labor? Neue Chancen für ein zweites Leben
Music (Sound)
2017
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2015
70 Years of Friendship
2015
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2014
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2013
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Music (Sound)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2010
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Music (Sound)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2009
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Music (Sound)
2008
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
Music (Sound)
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Music (Sound)
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Music (Sound)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Music (Sound)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Music (Sound)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Music (Sound)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Music (Sound)
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
Music (Sound)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Music (Sound)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
Music (Sound)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Music (Sound)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Music (Sound)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
Music (Sound)
2005
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
Music (Sound)
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
Music (Sound)
2004
Animals of the Ocean Desert
Music (Sound)
2001
Boston Kickout
Music (Sound)
1995
