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[Bozworth]

Leia, on 28 May 2012 - 08:50 AM, said:

I'm still not very fond of The National version. But I absolutely loved Bronn & Co singing, it sounded amazing.  

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

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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,

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likely from Tom O'Sevens early next season if I had to guess.

[Rhaegar The Rocker]

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.

[KC_Accidental]

Nice Cave would have been better. I'm really not a fan of The National's version.

[Mark Antony]

idk i can't stop listening to The Naitonal's version tbh.

[phedre]

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   And then again in Ep2!
Loved it!!

[Parise]

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!

[BlackTalon]

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.

[ServantOnIce]

I've never heard of "The National" before this thread . . .

[Asarlai]

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.

[Fylimar]

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 ;-)

Edited by Fylimar, 01 June 2012 - 07:09 PM.

[lannisterbannerman]

The National's version is incredibly gripping and powerful. They really do that song justice. Love it!

[the_stormborn]

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.

[BongSooHan]

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.

[ServantOnIce]

I sure missed it!!!!!   Wow!! Great find!!!

[The Bloody Boar]

I always imagined the song as being much faster paced. After all, it's not meant to be a lament.

[Melpadgett]

Who exactly is singing in the credits...is it supposed to be a character...it sounds like Sandor, lol!

[ebevan91]

Some guy from some band noone's ever heard of.