Bozworth Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm still not very fond of The National version. But I absolutely loved Bronn & Co singing, it sounded amazing. :wub:I'm in this boat. I liked the Bronn version, but I didn't care for the end credits version. If they stick to the book's way of incorporating it into the RW, the melody needs to be a familiar one by that time. So hopefully it will get some more exposition and a more fleshed out rendition, likely from Tom O'Sevens early next season if I had to guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaegar The Rocker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't realize Bronn & Co were singing RoC until the end. However as soon as I heard the National's version I knew what it was. I always heard it in my head with Nick Cave singing it, and this was pretty close to what I'd imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Accidental Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Nice Cave would have been better. I'm really not a fan of The National's version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 idk i can't stop listening to The Naitonal's version tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phedre Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 When I heard it, my first thought was "where have I heard that before?!?". Had to go re-watch S2Ep1 to confirm, yup, that's what Tyrion was whistleing on his way to the small council meeting :laugh: And then again in Ep2!Loved it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parise Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The first time I listened to The National's version, I didn't like it very much. But then I listened to it again and, BAM I was hooked. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTalon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 that song seems to have become a huge hit, just the original version on youtube is getting close to 600.000 clicks, and with all the identical uploads of the song it is closer to 700.000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServantOnIce Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I've never heard of "The National" before this thread . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asarlai Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The use of the song was a great surprise and very well done. The lyrics have always stuck in my head, even years after first reading them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fylimar Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I didn't know the band before, but it sounds a little like something, Nick Cave could do - so that's positive. I would have loved a more medieval musical approach, but this is ok for me too. It's very fitting for the things to come.BTW: there are some more songs mentioned in the books... so there's hope for Nick Cave ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannisterbannerman Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The National's version is incredibly gripping and powerful. They really do that song justice. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_stormborn Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It's interesting because the way they chose to record it in the show was so much different than what I had imagined while reading the book. For some reason, I had pictured it as a bit louder and more energetic but I have to admit that the direction they took it in was AMAZING. It's so soft and so raw that I think it takes the whole read-between-the-lines theme that is so prevalent in the book to a whole new level. It's so understated and so simplistic and beautiful that it really underscores the deeper meaning of the song.Maybe I'm biased because I've read the books and I know what's coming in the next few seasons, but I think the simplicity of it makes it almost threatening. As it was meant to be in the books since the Rains of Castamere is supposed to be a warning to rebellious lords.Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongSooHan Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 The Bronn version been great, but the ending credits version was much more scary.That Tyrion has been whistling it several episodes before is just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServantOnIce Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I sure missed it!!!!! Wow!! Great find!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bloody Boar Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I always imagined the song as being much faster paced. After all, it's not meant to be a lament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melpadgett Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Who exactly is singing in the credits...is it supposed to be a character...it sounds like Sandor, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebevan91 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Some guy from some band noone's ever heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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