History AwesomeMusic / GameOfThrones

** The Season Five trailer has a reworked low-key cover of Music/DavidBowie's "Heroes". [[SuspiciouslyAproposMusic "I will be King. You will be Queen. We can be Heroes, just for one day."]] The second trailer has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3onv6buEt4 Rather Death Than Slavery]] from ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedUnity''.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Cn8shOG7I The Iron Throne]]", a somber combination of Danaerys's theme and the main theme that plays during Drogon's final scene.

* And finally, for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire]]", a reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this as symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show and story joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zrw98ErP98 Master of War]]", the haunting melody that plays in the finale when Daenarys finally lays her eyes on the Iron Throne.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Cn8shOG7I&list=RDIzj3IsXi6Gs The Iron Throne]]", a somber combination of Danaerys's theme and the main theme that plays during Drogon's final scene.

* [[RunningGag Yet another track]] from ''The Long Night'' is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79GqP9Tl-0 Dead Before the Dawn]], which manages to capture the cost of victory. The section that plays during Jorah's death is particularly moving.

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* Episode 3 also modifies the White Walker theme to incorporate very sinister low pitched instrumentation, giving it an almost ''Terminator''-esque vibe. Considering the near-unstoppable inhuman opposition who feels nothing and will never give up, this is a surprisingly apt comparison.

* And finally, for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire", a reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this as symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show and story joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now]].

* The finale gives us "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izj3IsXi6Gs The Last of the Starks]]", a fully-realized arrangement of the main theme mixed with the Stark theme plays during the end montage, where Jon, Sansa, and Arya are shown beginning their new lives, having survived the overwhelming odds against each of them and heading in their own directions, each suited to their character.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDdhXbiN1CM obligatory metal cover]] of the opening theme. Of course, it's awesome.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yydcG9woWA And this all-violin cover]]. Holy SHIT.
** It was only a matter of time 'til [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OWQXQgHgq8 someone mashed these versions together]], and it is ''amazing''.
** You've seen the violin and metal cover, now watch Break of Reality's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydRAb9cwHnA cello ensemble cover]].
** Having heard the above mentioned, check out Karliene Reynold's version [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAsCt4GF6WU with self-composed lyrics]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKbtC223e30 This remix]] makes it sound like the opening of an 80's science fiction movie.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itn8highTRo This]] cover makes the main theme absolutely ''swing''. It's reminiscent of a jazz funeral, which is quite appropriate given....well, the [[AnyoneCanDie nature of the show]].
** Music/LindseyStirling and Music/PeterHollens [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oNpmSAvpGQ get into the act]] with Lindsey cosplaying as Daenerys and Peter as Jorah. There is also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNBcvxF-2as acapella version]] Peter and [[WebVideo/GameTheory MatPat]] collaborated on, also complete with cosplaying various [=GoT=] characters.
** The main theme even works in the style of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wro0VE6i-XM a Spaghetti Western theme tune.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD7QZ8kiifU A bluegrass rendition of the main theme music]] by the band Flatt Lonesome.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moZExve-AeQ metal version]] of the Lannisters' anthem. Karliene also has a version of the Lannister song, an almost terribly sad rendition. As if being sung by Reyne or Stark survivors...
-->[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l7wzOaODYQ "The rains fall down, yes the rains fall down, on Lord of Castamere..."]]
* In fact, why not ''all'' of Karliene's excellent work with the ballads in Martin's universe:
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB_T7Y0jhvw Sansa's Hymn to the Mother.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4cqcinpbvw The Last of the Giants.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SogjdgwYy9c My Featherbed.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNrTv0u0Qo The Dornishman's Wife.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX0S7PhDpcA Let it End.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_alO42jYmo The Song of the Seven.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lwyhfnPlog Dragon Queen.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P38EG97zlOg "Where My Boats At"]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P38EG97zlOg remix]] in all their Daenerys Targaryen Season Two rage.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMvt13PtV5I 'The Dragon's Daughter']] tribute remix by Melodysheep.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6AQreUUyVE 'Sansa's Hymn']] by Letomi. A very haunting cover.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOQsYk8cbnE The Halfman's Song]] by Music/MiracleOfSound has an excellent medieval-y sound that could be a ballad straight from the books. And now we have the haunting [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDt3jeXGfDU When Winter Comes]]. He followed up with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJF9a7-g9c Mother of Flame]], which sounds like it could have come from the soundtrack. Miracle of Sound then followed with a song about Jon "the White Wolf" Snow himself, in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmNjkflVijU When the Wolves Cry Out]], a rock ballad about Jon Snow finding his place in the world.
* [[https://soundcloud.com/paolabennet/timbers-wind "Timbers and Wind"]] is an original ballad by Paola Bennet about the Red Wedding, with haunting lyrics and tune. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3k4pf-Js_s And there's the a cappella cover by Peter Hollens]].

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD_UGFF2TgI Finale]] of Season 1 (carrying into the end credits), featuring Dany and [[spoiler: the [[TheMagicComesBack return]] of dragons to the world]]. The strains of the opening theme for the show at different points just makes it more awesome.

* The piece that plays during the end of [[Recap/GameOfThronesS3E4AndNowHisWatchIsEnded "And Now His Watch is Ended"]], just after [[spoiler: Daenerys sacks Astapor]] is an excellent DarkReprise of the piece that plays when the dragons are born. This shit just got real [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KiYIsUZC6E indeed.]]

* Daenerys' conquest of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE7czS0FdXM Meereen.]] With special mention to the second half of the song, which plays over [[spoiler: the slave masters being crucified.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNALErFd5Bs "Kill the Boy"]] can be heard when Jon channels Ned[[spoiler:, Theon and Robb by beheading Janos Slynt.]] Not only is it a variation of "Pay the Iron Price", it contains hints of [[spoiler: the Targaryen theme]]. Let that sink in.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imNmJht5iNE "Dance of Dragons"]] kicks in when [[spoiler:Drogon arrives in Daznak's Pit to save Daenerys, kills the Sons of the Harpy and then takes off with her on his back.]] Bonus points for including two of the best House Targaryen themes ("Dracarys" and "Breaker of Chains").

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3IwIB7yfO8#t=2m38s "The Tower"]], the music that plays at the Tower of Joy flashback where Ned found his dying sister, Lyanna, [[spoiler:and was given her baby which he was promised to protect him]]. It's even more amazing while this piece is playing the Stark theme, [[spoiler:we get a close-up on the baby's face and then, it cuts to the close-up of Jon Snow, which confirms the "R+L=J" theory]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS-gbqbVd8c "Light of the Seven"]], a gorgeous and haunting funeral dirge that plays over the lead-up to [[spoiler: Cersei's destruction of Baelor's Sept with wildfire.]] Notably, it starts with and emphasizes the piano, an unusual choice for a song in the series, thus making the viewer unnerved, sensing immediately that something's off.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHnFhooKHk0 "Hear Me Roar"]] combines both "The Rains of Castamere" and "Light of the Seven" to perfectly illustrate that the new ruler has come to rule Westeros: [[spoiler:Cersei of House Lannister, the First of Her Name]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7FOAib5WF8 "Winter Has Come"]], the song that combines elements of both the main theme and "King in the North", playing during [[spoiler:Jon Snow's AwesomeMomentOfCrowning]].

* Episode 6 uses the absolutely breathtaking piece [[https://youtu.be/AqdekMQuFh0?t=276 "Against All Odds"]] [[spoiler: to illustrate Daenerys's GunshipRescue of the Suicide Squad]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9fGJcpeRTM "Army of the Dead"]] is a great track to end the season and it is played [[spoiler:when the White Walkers finally destroy Eastwatch and at the same time, one portion of the wall with the use of the undead dragon and the wight army marches towards the Seven Kingdoms]]. The sinister rendition of the main theme coupled with the chant would make Master Music/HansZimmer proud.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmMaZXAahCs "Winter Is Here"]], a beautiful, haunting rendition of the main theme that plays [[spoiler:when Jaime leaves King's Landing after Cersei dishonours the truce with Daenerys while snow begins to fall, indicating that winter has reached the Crownlands]]. The end isn't quite here, but it's close, and this encapsulates that fact perfectly. Some people have expressed their desire for this to be [[EvolvingMusic the opening theme for Season 8]].

* Episode 2 gives us [[spoiler: "Jenny of Oldstones" sung by Daniel Portman on the eve of the Great Battle of Winterfell]]. This was a song partly featured in ''Literature/AStormOfSwords'' where only the opening couplet was featured because Creator/GeorgeRRMartin couldn't complete the lyrics to communicate the haunting and melancholy mood he wanted, often citing that as one of his regrets. Here the show finally finishes it, with the most beautiful song in the series, which summarizes both the mood and the sentiment of the entire show. The end credits version by Music/FlorenceAndTheMachine is equally beautiful and particularly haunting when paired with clips from the preceding seasons in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTa1jHk1Lxc official video]].
* Episode 3's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1frgt0D_f4 "The Night King."]] Musically, it's reminiscent of Season 6's "Light of the Seven", with the plaintive piano notes conveying the same undertones of imminent catastrophe. Things have definitively gone bad once it starts playing and only get worse as it continues: [[spoiler: several named characters are dead or dying, the wights are inside Winterfell, the White Walkers are closing in on Bran in the Godswood after overwhelming Theon and the Ironborn, civilians are being slaughtered in the supposedly-safe crypts, Jon is eventually cornered by the undead Viserion, Jorah and Daenerys are stranded on the battlefield and completely surrounded, both of her living dragons are out of commission, and the surviving defenders are facing certain doom after the Night King raised their fallen comrades against them. The situation for the living deteriorates as the music intensifies, then goes silent right as the Night King reaches for his sword to kill Bran... [[BigDamnHeroes and then Arya Stark lunges out of the darkness, Valyrian steel dagger in hand.]]]] The haunting OneWomanWail from "Light of the Seven" [[note]]the part that sounds like Arya's name[[/note]] matches up perfectly with the end of "The Night King", Arya's awesome moment.

* And finally, [[spoiler: for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire]]", a reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this as symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show and story joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now]].

* And finally, [[spoiler: for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire]];" a reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this as symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show and story joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now]].

* And finally, [[spoiler: for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire;]]" A reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this as symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show and story joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now]].

* Finally, for the first time and for the last time, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppOkD89ntQ A Song of Ice and Fire;]]" A reprise of the main theme, but this time, with an EtherealChoir added in. No doubt some may take this a symbolically representing everyone involved as well as everyone who every watched and enjoyed the show joining together for one final send-off and to wish all of their favorite characters good luck in whatever paths their lives will lead them on now.

* The finale gives us "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izj3IsXi6Gs The Last of the Starks]]", a fully-realized arrangement of the main theme that plays during the end montage, where Jon, Sansa, and Arya are shown beginning their new lives, having survived the overwhelming odds against each of them and heading in their own directions, each suited to their character.

-->'''Daenerys:''' "Dovaogēdys! Āeksia ossēnātās, menti ossēnātās, qilōni pilos lue vale tolvie ossēnātās, yn riñe dōre ōdrikātās. Urnet luo buzdaro tolvio belma pryjātās!"
-->'''Kraznyz:''' "Nyk skan jiva aeske! Zer sena! Zer sena!"
-->'''Daenerys:''' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfWLBhqhQZs "...Dracarys."]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6tkcSvX_yY "The Lannisters send their regards".]] The notes punctuating this event event made for the true, terrible power of the Red Wedding.

* The finale gives us "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izj3IsXi6Gs The Last of the Starks]]", a triumphant arrangement of the main theme that plays during the end montage, where Jon, Sansa, and Arya are shown beginning their new lives, having survived and triumphed despite the overwhelming odds against each of them.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxWfvtnHtS0 The season's teaser]] is set to "Sit Down" by James, appropriately setting up the mood for the showdown to come as the major rulers left (Jon, Daenerys and Cersei) walk towards their respective seat of power and sit.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDdhXbiN1CM obligatory metal cover]] of the opening theme. Of course it's awesome.

* Episode 3's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1frgt0D_f4 "The Night King."]] Musically, it's reminiscent of Season 6's "Light of the Seven", with the plaintive piano notes conveying the same undertones of imminent catastrophe. Things have definitively gone bad once it starts playing and only get worse as it continues: [[spoiler: several named characters are dead or dying, the wights are inside Winterfell, the White Walkers are closing in on Bran in the Godswood after overwhelming Theon and the Ironborn, civilians are being slaughtered in the supposedly-safe crypts, Jon is eventually cornered by the undead Viserion, Jorah and Daenerys are stranded on the battlefield and completely surrounded, both of her living dragons are out of commission, and the surviving defenders are facing certain doom after the Night King raised their fallen comrades against them. The situation for the living deteriorates as the music intensifies, then goes silent right as the Night King reaches for his sword to kill Bran... [[BigDamnHeroes and then Arya Stark lunges out of the darkness, Valyrian steel dagger in hand.]]]]
** The haunting OneWomanWail from "Light of the Seven" [[note]]the part that sounds like Arya's name[[/note]] matches up perfectly with the end of "The Night King", Arya's awesome moment.

* Episode 3's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1frgt0D_f4 "The Night King."]] Musically, it's reminiscent of Season 6's "Light of the Seven", with the plaintive piano notes conveying the same undertones of imminent catastrophe. Things have definitively gone bad once it starts playing and only get worse as it continues: [[spoiler: several named characters are dead or dying, the wights are inside Winterfell, the White Walkers are closing in on Bran in the Godswood after overwhelming Theon and the Ironborn, civilians are being slaughtered in the supposedly-safe crypts, Jon is eventually cornered by the undead Viserion, Jorah and Daenerys are stranded on the battlefield and completely surrounded, both of her living dragons are out of commission, and the surviving defenders are facing certain doom after the Night King raised their fallen comrades against them. The situation for the living as the music intensifies, then goes silent right as the Night King reaches for his sword to kill Bran... [[BigDamnHeroes and then Arya Stark lunges out of the darkness, Valyrian steel dagger in hand...]]]]

* [[https://soundcloud.com/paolabennet/timbers-wind "Timbers and Wind"]] is an original ballad by Paola Bennet about the Red Wedding, with haunting lyrics and tune.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3k4pf-Js_s And there's the a cappella cover by Peter Hollens]].