This is by far one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard. If you don't know the story behind it: House Reyne of Castamere, whose sigil was a red lion, as opposed to the Lannister's gold lion, once rebelled against House Lannister (that's the first part of the song). Tywin Lannister led an army to Castamere, where they slaughtered every man, woman and child of House Reyne and utterly destroyed Castamere. "Now the rains weep over his hall, and not a soul to hear", could also be read as "Now the Reynes weep over his hall, and not a soul to hear". Not only did Tywin obliterate this house, he did it so horrifically that he left the Reynes weeping in the afterlife. When Tywin returned victorious, he commissioned this song as a reminder of what happens to those who stand against the Lannisters. It's said that from that time on, any time a house started to forget their place, all Tywin had to do was send a court singer to their Castle to perform this song and they would fall back into line. That's why it's such a big deal that they played it at the Red Wedding, Tywin was sending the message once again that you don't mess with the Lannisters. Oh god I'm going to enjoy Season 4.

@Rainy1028

10 жыл бұрын

Thx! I was wondering what's the story behind this song :)

@HeyGuysYoshiHere

10 жыл бұрын

I notice from this comment and several other ones of you, that you are a true fan! I can appreciate that :D Hope you are enjoying Season4, and I hope that you read the books as well!

@toshley6192

10 жыл бұрын

Oh Yoshii Oh I am, and I have :) I can't wait for the toilet scene :D

@HeyGuysYoshiHere

10 жыл бұрын

Haha, that will be grand!

@alexbianchi93

10 жыл бұрын

***** I hope they actually do it that way in the TV show. After the last episode anything could happen!

I'm going to play the Rains of Castamere at my wedding and see how many people start to panic

@suvii_mari

8 жыл бұрын

Omg, that's the perfect idea..

@MrRevan991

8 жыл бұрын

please record it if you it would be hilarious

@lycanpad1220

8 жыл бұрын

That's evil........I like it.

@SidPhoenix2211

8 жыл бұрын

me too. and if I ever hear the reasons of castamere at any public gathering, imma get the fuck out of there

@lycanpad1220

8 жыл бұрын

Red Wedding PTSD will kick in fast.

You might be surprised about just how much I really do care. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you keep returning over and over. It's people like you who give me the ability to do what I love for a living. So thank you.

@codyruiz2344

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing memorization great sound

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter I have been watching your videos for years. I noticed that you always do a duet with Tim Foust but never have with Geoff Castellucci. Do you have something against working with Geoff ?

@lalaithan

9 ай бұрын

I have returned to enjoy once more.

Petyr of House Hollens, sworn to House Lannister. _Hear my voice_

@minola1326

5 жыл бұрын

No Our voices are sharp

@kimberlycondie9357

5 жыл бұрын

Music is Coming

@utubrGaming

5 жыл бұрын

The North Remembers!

@cockycookie1

5 жыл бұрын

@@utubrGaming more like the *West* remembers XD

@sidvyas9810

5 жыл бұрын

hear me sing

WOW! This just hit 1,000,000 views today! So which family are you rooting for? :)

@Gawain451

10 жыл бұрын

Yay! I love this song so much. I'm glad you did it.

@RobinPierceWildMoonSister

10 жыл бұрын

I have always considered this version of 'Rains' better than any other, on-show or off. Dramatically icy tones (just like a Lannister!) yet still lovely to the ear. Don't know if I can root for a family scattered to the winds, but Arya Stark is the one character I cannot get enough of, she is great. :)

@trustek

10 жыл бұрын

Congratulations ^^

@JerkerMontelius

10 жыл бұрын

Winter is coming.

@Owltalon100

10 жыл бұрын

Targaryen

A lot of people are saying that a deeper voice suits this song better, and while I agree (in the sense that the song is meant to be a threat), I've found myself loving this version so much more than the threatening versions. Peter's voice gives it the haunting story-telling sound and I love it!

@Hjernespreng

9 жыл бұрын

A lot of people seem to forget that, in story, "The rains of Castamere" was sung at NORMAL weddings too. Which means it's not some song that "Must" be sung with a deep voice.

@beegibbs

9 жыл бұрын

Exactly! :)

@BalooSJ

9 жыл бұрын

***** This version works perfectly fine. I interpret the song as more of a subtle threat... by commissioning a beautiful song that will be sung far and wide by bards, Tywin Lannister spreads his propaganda far more effectively than if making the song sound like an overt threat.

@TheGamerozi

6 жыл бұрын

Bri Routhier I know right. Me too. This version is way better than deep voiced versions in my honest opinion.

@MIZZKIE

Жыл бұрын

Deep voices can emphasise the threat of the Lannisters. Higher-toned voices like Peter's can emphasise the tragedy of the Raynes. So both voice tones work for this song. (: I personally prefer the latter since the lyrics are pretty sad.

Peter Hollens? Looks more like Petyr Hollens.

@callofdutyfan1232

10 жыл бұрын

Petyr of the house Hollens, their words are: Our voices are sharp

@somegirlnamedisla

9 жыл бұрын

callofdutyfan1232 what if the words were "ours is the talent"?

@somegirlnamedisla

9 жыл бұрын

Petyr of House Haalens. Ours is the talent!

@jaroslavhyvl8104

9 жыл бұрын

Peter of House Hollens. Applause is coming / Hear me sing.

@zumzoz7245

9 жыл бұрын

Nice ones guys!

And once again, i find that no matter who sings this song, It's still F--king ominous

@ElegantSkies

10 жыл бұрын

I don't understand the point of censoring yourself. Lol. Everyone knows what you're saying xD

@link259

10 жыл бұрын

ElegantSkies he said fucking... there, now don't bother censoring yourself next time cuz i've already ruined the pure and totally not already corrupt internet

@ElegantSkies

10 жыл бұрын

What? o.o

@link259

10 жыл бұрын

i uncensored the guy you replied to >.>

@ElegantSkies

10 жыл бұрын

Okay lol.

And who are you, the proud lord said, that I must bow so low? Only a cat of a different coat, that's all the truth I know. In a coat of gold or a coat of red, a lion still has claws, And mine are long and sharp, my lord,as long and sharp as yours. And so he spoke, and so he spoke, that Lord of Castamere, But now the rains weep o'er his hall, with no one there to hear. Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall, and not a soul to hear.

@heather533

4 жыл бұрын

Gastón Dufour Thank you for taking the time to do this.

@duolingoowl920

3 жыл бұрын

@@heather533 Many of us have the words memorized

This song is way more haunting than I had envisioned from the books. Amazing!

@aaronpegany

8 жыл бұрын

It's pretty haunting in the tv show, especially the red wedding

@Darkpara1

3 жыл бұрын

Songs are a tricky thing to imagine after reading them on a page I find. I loved the show's versions of it.

I approve bard and a debt of gratitude is owed you. And remember, A Lannister *always* pays his debts.

@JakesDaMan1

10 жыл бұрын

winter is coming...

@TheAppZFilms

10 жыл бұрын

Valar morghulis.

@obbeachbum69

10 жыл бұрын

Mage Ethatre Valar dohaeris

@benwhite9249

10 жыл бұрын

Can I tell you a secret?.... the lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts!

@AnthonyTyger

10 жыл бұрын

***** And one less Clegane. (wicked smile)

This song is so tragic and beautiful. I would love for the GOT composers to release a full album of just these beautiful folk songs telling stories of kingdoms past. To me this genre of music is so completely gorgeous and underrated

You should totally do "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" :D

Why are people who need auto-tune to sing are stupidly famous whereas talent such as this is relatively unknown? No tiene sentido. You have a lovely voice Peter Hollens

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

Everyone uses auto tuning.

@ssloestj.4008

8 ай бұрын

He uses auto tuning

My newborn daughter was crying so I asked my 2 year old son to sing her a song. This is the song he sang lol. Peter, you are his favorite singer! We watch your videos almost every day at his request :)

I thought he was going sing in a deep voice but I'm glad he changed it to suit him

@potatochips6598

8 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer it like this, it give it this medieval feel to it.

@TheGamerozi

6 жыл бұрын

Tahmid Ahmed Personally I think this is better than the deep voiced version.

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

@@potatochips6598 nothing medieval about the way he sang it. The original way was the best. It was meant to be about the power of the throne between 4 people. The original version was the way to go with what was happening in the movie.

damn, this song still gives me chills.. good job, came here from the GoT theme that was done with MatPat :)

@lordorion5776

8 жыл бұрын

same here

@ruthholgate123

8 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Kagihime96

8 жыл бұрын

me 3!

@meemcusmeemcus8293

6 жыл бұрын

Shame if it is from matpat the failure

AMAZING! Last night episode was just awesome! can't wait for season 5, 10 months to go.. Valar morghulis.

@mentiri2630

10 жыл бұрын

Valar dohaeris ;)

@sideswipe009

10 жыл бұрын

Season 5 will be great, will be cool to see the martell family come to life

Just never ever sing it at a wedding.

@thehugoboss1219

10 жыл бұрын

Not even at Joffrey's?

@unknownVS13

10 жыл бұрын

Hugo Boss this is the Lannister song. It was played during his wedding several times actually

@Tahkaullus01

10 жыл бұрын

Hugo Boss I guess we could make one exception.

@TechnoBrownie

10 жыл бұрын

Tahkaullus01 *SPOILERS* If the Rains of Castamere play at wedding someone's dying

@alchemyrox

10 жыл бұрын

actually this would be the most epic thing at a wedding. im hoping to play it at mine with the band memebers with crossbows and warning my in laws :3

I listen to this at least 50 times a day.

Almost a year has passed, but this video remains awesome...

@JustASpamGamer

6 жыл бұрын

TheBlockMasterzStudios Four and a half years, but still, I come back here regularly :D

Thanks Jon! So great running into you so often at Vidcon! Can't wait until we work on something together!

Ive watched many covers of this song, and what many of them dont get but you nailed it, THIS IS a tragic song. The tragedy of Castamere. Dude, an entire family was slaughtered, thats what the lyrics talk about. you need to feel the sadness of it, and many covers sing this almost too energetic. When I want to hear this beautiful song, I come to listen yours. Excellent job.

The way he sings this just gives me an eery feeling that I am indeed walking down empty halls that used to house so many people

Speed it up to 1.5- sounds very upbeat and cheerful! ;)

@anakulic4143

8 жыл бұрын

lol I I'm laughing way too much at this

@MCMonsterbuilder

8 жыл бұрын

Damn you are so right a totally different song, how did you find that

@megancress1384

8 жыл бұрын

how do you speed it up?

@MCMonsterbuilder

8 жыл бұрын

Megan Cress There's an option for that in the video settings

@megancress1384

8 жыл бұрын

MCMonsterbuilder ok thanks

This is actually version that sounds like from some Bard. Perfect.

This is the best iteration of this haunting melody I've ever heard. Gives me chills every time I listen.

@ahmedennakach4208

4 жыл бұрын

Me too it give me chills everytime, the Lannisters are powerful and proud of themselves ❤

I find this so soothing.

I pride myself on my eloquence, but I cannot form the words necessary to say how amazing all of your music is. I'm usually pretty stoic, but this gave me chills.

Next time I go to a wedding of a person I don't particularly like, I'm going to sing/play this song.

@mysticferret1997

10 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Kat-in-CLE

10 жыл бұрын

my brother told me he was going to do this to me.... lol

From Africa BIG UPP!!! Peter Hollens , i like everything about GAME OF THRONES wonderful vocal

Keep coming back to hear this song, just can't get enough!

Amazing! I have no words to describe how wonderful it sounds

Experimental prank as a life goal: When I get married I'll have the deejay play the Rains and see who freaks out the most muhahaha!!!!

Oh the magic of reverb and layering.

Goosebumps.. This is absolutely amazing

"When our vassals, the Reynes of Castamere, dared to rise up against the Lannisters, they learned how dangerous it can be to taunt a lion. I, Tywin Lannister, led the assault on Castamere to put down this rebellion. I made an example of them, to anyone who doubts our might." ―Tywin Lannister

@austinperry1671

3 жыл бұрын

Who read this with Charles dance speaking it in their mind ?

Best song of the Song of Ice and Fire and the show. Also the worst to hear wachting to show.

I've listened to this so many times. Amazing!!!!

Wounderfull voice and Sound! Peter is the Master of Voice!

I love your voice... it's perfect! keep me calm!

this is perfection ♡♡♡♡

You, man, are a gift to humanity ... Not (only) for this song, but for all your art. Big fan!

Gives me chills every time I hear this (and I come back to re-watch it frequently since it's so amazing!).

Best lullaby for my little daughter

finally all caught up with GOT, and OMG this song is so much more chilling now that i understand the story behind it =p Makes me love this even more than I did before =D

The wonderful quality and consistency of your work is what keeps us coming back over and over. Again, thank you.

Just breathtaking. I got chills.

Just watched Season 4 EP2. How fitting...

@ojifididitsimpson

10 жыл бұрын

not really joffrey was a lannister (his father is jaime lannister) this song is suppose to represent the strenghth of the lannisters joffreys death showed weakness still well deserved x)

@Mythic_Cendi

10 жыл бұрын

slashingdashing Yeah, definitely more ironic than fitting.

@cakemnstr42

10 жыл бұрын

Leanna VanGee the most ironic thing is, that plenty people like the post nevertheless^^ I'm aware of the fact, that Joffrey is propably one of the three most Lannister-rish guys in the seven kingdoms^^

@iGavinProductions

10 жыл бұрын

Illuminator The sombre masochist doesn't possess a single Lannister trait.

@PraiseZealus

10 жыл бұрын

Illuminator yeah seriously, this guy is not a lanister. the true traits are, honor. to yourself. to family, to legacy, intelligence is key, joffery is not a single one of those things, he is by far the least lanister of them.

The north will remember!

I love many of your songs, your vocal range is amazing. Our one year old stop and listen to your voice even when she has her night terror. This song in particular makes her very calm and she seems to zone out and focus on The music. Thank you so much.

amazing, wonderful...absolutely breathtaking. I love your work. Thank you for sharing your gift.

Is it weird that Peter sort of looks like a Lannister? How do I know? The Lannisters are blonde, Peter is a blonde.......therefore Peter is a Lannister...... Holy sheet

@ernestovillanueva6904

9 жыл бұрын

Emman Mojica I find no holes in your reasoning whatsoever

@mexx2602

9 жыл бұрын

Emman Mojica no golden hair and no green eyes. Maybe he's a bastard tho. Peter Hill.

@Anastas1786

8 жыл бұрын

+mexx2602 Hill... Hills... Hill'ns... Hillens...

@siLence-84

8 жыл бұрын

He looks like littlefinger more than a lannister.

@alexh3990

6 жыл бұрын

looks like more of a Tully

I may not like Games of Thrones, but I love this song =) amazing cover Peter =)

This is sending shivers down my spine. It's beautiful.

I cant get enough of your voice! Brilliant, beautiful.

Please, please, Peter, do Winds of Winter :))))

I like this more than the original...alot

@stinkiecheeez

8 жыл бұрын

+kickbuttme really? this is good but it definitely isnt better than the original.

Just awsome! Best version i´ve heard so far.

My favorite song. You really make it perfect. So glad you reminded me to listen to it again.

Can you please cover Greensleeves. Your voice would be perfect for it

Do if i had a heart of Vikings please :)

I have never watched or read game of thrones, all I know is that this song is from it. for me it's calming and gives me the chills, especially this version, and also the sigur ros version.

Read this last night in book three, accidentally came across this video. And now I have a new appreciation for Tom Sevenstrings and all the songs I read in ten seconds flat in the books.

I saw you do a cover of 'let it go' form frozen think you can do 'frozen heart'? that song needs a little love

Meh, I don't really have a favourite house. I'm kinda all over the place. I like Tyrion of the Lannisters, all of the Starks except Sansa (who I still don't like) and Daenerys of the Targaryens, so yeah XD

Winter is comming. I love this song. Greetings from Germany. You have a great Voice.

I have chills... Just beautiful!

hey Peter you should totally do this song with Lindsey

The Lannisters send their regards.

Ah, beautifully done. Now I've found several really lovely versions of this piece! How delightful!

I have heard alot about Games of Thrones but I never truly understood it until I started to listen to the song that peter sing thank you for that. I am a game of thrones fan now.

Peter Hollens? Nope, he's a blonde Petyr Baelish.

@CarloAJ

7 жыл бұрын

Jenn B true !

@aaronluke1993

7 жыл бұрын

Jenn B Acapella is a ladder

@murooow

6 жыл бұрын

rip petyr baelish

Here's a question you might be familiar with, which is the more dominant? Lion, or Dragon? hint, "5 or 1"

@troperhghar9898

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Griff answer the dire wolf

@troperhghar9898

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Griff ... ... that was both insulting and respectful good show

@danevinbrown5897

6 жыл бұрын

The Wolf

@Fireandblonde

5 жыл бұрын

Dragon. Forever.

As a GoT fan I loved and dreaded this song for long, but only now do I really understand its meaning... Now I feel a pinch in my heart every time I hear this somehow living the Red Wedding experience all over again. Thank you Peter Hollens for making such a poignant version.

i could listen to your voice all day, beautiful

This is awesome to watch and to listen, considering you kinda looks like a Lannister lol.

Weiner Weiner Weiner!

@TheOnirayju

10 жыл бұрын

ONE WIENER ! NEXT TO ANOTHER WIENER!

@cheeseitfry

10 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@SmLoveBites

10 жыл бұрын

TheOnirayju "And here comes another wiener, nice and flaccid, and it shines sofly in the morning light... By the way, did I mention his wiener?"

i'm obsessed with this--love love it

For some reason, this song made me think of the Stormcloaks. I know that's something of an insult to the Lannister name, but still.

@DamonFyrian

10 жыл бұрын

Not the Stormcloaks themselves. I was talking about the comparison.

@DamonFyrian

10 жыл бұрын

Gabe Freiman Like the Aldmeri Dominion? Also.... Viva la revolución!

@DamonFyrian

10 жыл бұрын

Gabe Freiman So House Reyne would be the Stormcloaks, then?

@DamonFyrian

10 жыл бұрын

Goddess, I've started the War of the Fans.

@starfishsaving

10 жыл бұрын

I think this is my favorite comment thread on KZread.

raining in my eyes..how dare

That's on of the beautifulest song i've ever heard... You made it so wonderful, thank you a lot !!!

Beautiful. Really. Both the singing and the singer.

Please do the newly released song that's going to be in the new Hobbit movie, I see fire!!!! I BEG YOU!!!

Only bad part about this video is that I can only Like it the one time.... Try and fix that Peter.

Can't help to hear it over and over again, i just love it!

I would love to hear a cover of greensleeves from you

jon snow looked more like benjen stark lol

@inkvampyr

8 жыл бұрын

true

Peter you are simply fantastic! Please never stop recording!! I love you!

This is brilliant. This song always gives me chills, because you know bad this are going to happen. But this is a beautiful rendition.

long live the lannisters ;)

@iamerikdavis

10 жыл бұрын

THE NORTH REMEMBERS

@boloaln

10 жыл бұрын

Justanotherdamnguy Don't worry my friend Arya remebers them in her prayers. :)

@Danielpi

10 жыл бұрын

Justanotherdamnguy I hear you like weddings, northerner. Hear me roar!

@Commy01

10 жыл бұрын

Daniel Pi Enjoy the wine.

@LH-kn5yz

10 жыл бұрын

Winter is coming for you Lion.

Hodor?

@HanZhang1994

10 жыл бұрын

hodor. hodor hodor hodor ho... dor.

I've been listening to this on repeat all day

His Voice is so amazing . I Love him

You look like Petyr Baelish xD

@chiggawaffle04

8 жыл бұрын

No not really

@vicount3944

8 жыл бұрын

+Jericho Delarea give him a mustache , see the difference ?

It's funny that none of you seem to know the words of house lannister...

@ArtemisBianco

8 жыл бұрын

Hear Me Roar

@Yesqwo

8 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was "Lannisters always pay their debts", but it's Hear me roar as I found out

@Mr33500

8 жыл бұрын

+justin emery They know it. We just try to forget them.. They are pathetic, reminds me too much about Katy Perry... Lannisters always pay their debt is their unofficial words though.

@monczmaximilian3889

8 жыл бұрын

Winter is coming xD

@rhaenatargaryen8061

8 жыл бұрын

If house words were honest, they would be "Hear Your Children Scream" haha, course if house words were honest Targaryens would be saying "We Give Zero Fucks".

If you want more GoT 🦁🐉🐺 Here's my other GoT Vids: JENNY'S SONG (BRAND NEW) -- kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6BtsqiacdDVhrg.html&lc 🦁 Game of Thrones Theme with LINDSEY STIRLING - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pImbo8mff5CXZtY.html 🐉 Hands of Gold - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJihypuegrjgaMo.html 🐺 Rains of Castamere - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2iYxZKImqmnp5s.html

Oh my god this is AMAZING. I had goosebumps.

This is kind of painful to listen to after watching season 3.

napisałbym po angielsku ale jestem na to zbyt glupi, ten glos nie pasuje do tej piosenki i tyle

@NoShitBoyz

10 жыл бұрын

Może i nie pasuje. Ale po którymś razie całkiem przyjemnie mi się tego słucha. Ale oryginalna piosenka, jest na prawdę świetna i mimo uznania dla talentu Petera, uważam, że oryginał o wiele lepszy :)