Has your Game of Thrones withdrawal set in yet? It will soon enough. Just wait until you find yourself watching True Blood this Sunday. But what are we — your humble servants — here for if it’s not to get you guys through the tough times? (If you answer is “working with no pants on”: Also, yes.) All the Season 2 GIFs you can possibly handle are over in Josh’s Season 2 Recap, so I’d like to send things in an audio direction.
As Game of Thrones has become more and more of a crossover hit in the last year and a half, countless renditions of the theme have appeared on YouTube. Some are rather brilliant. Some sound like Hodor playing a vuvuzela. We’re going to concentrate on a handful of the former here.
I’ve gathered my seven favorites and ranked them (1-5) in the critical/imaginary categories of Originality, Ingenuity, and Listenability. Enjoy.
Originality: 1
Ingenuity: 4
Listenability: 2
The 8-bit cover is an internet staple and this really can only be listened to once. But still, nice effort.
Source: Digitapp
Originality: 2
Ingenuity: 2
Listenability: 4
There are PLENTY of metal versions on YouTube. This one is the most popular. Pretty decent listen if you’re not too classy for some shredding.
Source: White Noise Lab
Originality: 3
Ingenuity: 1
Listenability: 4
From the Season 1 DVD commentary tracks. Sansa (Sophie Turner), Arya (Maisie Williams), and Bran (Isaac Hempstead) sing along with the theme. And people think GOT isn’t capable of wholesome good times.
Source: NoldusB
Originality: 2
Ingenuity: 2
Listenability: 5
Kind of like the Metal version, but for people who have to listen to “More than Words” all the way through whenever it comes on.
Source: Charlie Parra Del Riego
Originality: 5
Ingenuity: 5
Listenability: 2
Simply geektastic. But not exactly Ron Isley.
Source: Mr. Solid Snake 745
Originality: 3
Ingenuity: 4
Listenability: 5
Electric AND Acoustic Violins. Who knew? This kid is a talent.
Source: Jason Yang Violin
Originality: 5
Ingenuity: 5
Listenability: 4
The scores probably don’t even make sense at this point but I heart this so hard.
Source: Advaitnemlekar
