An interview with Daenerys and the Targaryens

The community grows, and with it, the creativity of its people. Beneath the cut is our interview with the Game of Thrones themed rock band Daenerys and the Targaryens, recorded Sunday, May 17th following a concert and Game of Owns live show in Denver, Colorado. Please enjoy!

Episode 280 – Daenerys and the Targaryens
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Today, we interrupt the season’s programming for a special occasion. Following the fun of last week’s Game of Owns live show and concert in Denver, a conversation with Westerosian rock band “Daenerys and the Targaryens” was recorded for your listening pleasures.

This is that interview. Please enjoy this look into the life and story of crafting a fandom fueled musical act.

Discussion Topics
Armoring in the Armoury
Origin stories
Writing from the story’s special moments
The ultimate nerddom
Playing, as a Game of Thrones band
Nerds and girls play music too
On the spot stonemen songwriting
Writing from inside the story
Hearts to hearts
Earning nerd cred, playing for non fans
Like minded people


Thanks to those who attended last Sunday’s event, it was a fantastic evening.

10 Comments

  1. Would daenerys and the targaryend consider playing these? (Sorry for not resistent the urge to repost)

    Had some positive response on my Coldplay inspired “Flayin’ Alive” effort by Ramsey and Theon. (See comment section http://watchersonthewall.com/the-cast-of-game-of-thrones-goes-musical-for-red-nose-day/)
    So got inspired to do another one. based on “the gift” here is Sam (As Beyoncé) and Gill-Y (as Jay Z) doing their version of “crazy in love”

    “Crazy In Love”i
    (feat. Gill-Y)

    [Intro:]
    [Gill-Y:]
    Yes!
    It’s so crazy right now!
    Most incredibly, it’s ya bae, Sam.
    It’s ya bae, boy.
    [Sam:]
    You ready?
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no

    [Gill-Y:]
    Yea, Westeros in the making,
    Season 5, it’s so crazy right now

    [Verse 1: Sam]
    I looked and stared into your Wildling eyes,
    Then these bros came for some sexy time
    wanted to fight – you told me not to go
    Lucked out with help of some dog called ghost

    But I was winning as I tried to explain,
    Still you saying my pride is the one to blame.
    ‘Cuz I clearly can’t swing a sword with either hand.
    But your love just clearly wants to make me pretend.

    [Chorus: Sam]
    Got me acting so crazy right now, (you are)’
    Wildling from a keep blond the wall
    Tarly coming to save you right now
    Even with my legs shaking right now (in love)

    Love you more than on paper right now (i am)
    Wasted Cuz they got me beat on the ground
    Acting so crazy in love’s
    Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love.

    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no

    [Verse 2: Sam (Gill-Y):]
    When I talk to my brothers quietly,
    Who she think she is? What the Wildling done to me,
    You sweep the floors oh so adequately
    You sow this crow’s clothes make it look easy

    The way you made me break the vows I once knew,
    book pages I skip while staring you,
    But I still don’t understand,
    Just how your love can do what no one else can.

    [Chorus: Sam]
    Got me looking so crazy right now, (your touch)
    Willy feels kinda shaky right now, (not sure)
    I know where to place it right now
    Can’t believe what George called it right now (tell me!)
    Can’t believe I got laid just right now (your love’s)
    got me breaking all of my vows (oh my)
    Acting so crazy in love’s
    Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love.

    [Verse 3: Gill-Y:]
    Check it, let’s go
    I’m tough coz you know I grew up in the Keep
    Craster’s daughter, but still keeping it real, (oh my)
    share daddy issues, but those are just our least woes.
    You’re Sam the Slayer, no halfling with hairy toes,
    You kick white walker butt with dragon glass
    Be proud brother shake that dragon ass.
    But your best weapon is a fat pink mast. (oh my!)
    You give the best lovin’ I ever had.

    Tough like Tormund, but cwith bears I don’t sleep
    Rabbits beyond the wall is all I keep,
    Gill-Y flower, crazy and deranged,
    They can’t figure me out they like hey is she insane, (oh my)
    No commander I don’t wear no black,
    I survived mole’s town so cut me some slack.
    Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no

    Been dealing with white walkers,
    I prefer my Sam to all these smooth talkers
    (Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no)
    He’ll care for my babe till the game’s over,
    (Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no)
    Sam II, one day will grow and sit the iron throne
    (Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh no no)
    By Book 7 the game’s been wrap, One!

    [Bridge: Sam]
    Got me feeling, a player, my baby
    I’m not myself, lately, i’m bookish, I don’t do this,
    We’re not showing skin, baby but I don’t care
    ‘Cuz wildlings know nothing on underwear,
    Gilly you’re making a man out of me,
    Daddy would not believe it even if he could see,
    ‘Cuz baby you got me, you got me, so crazy baby
    HEY!

    [Chorus: Sam:]
    Don’t think of being a Maester right now
    Won’t be building my chain just right now
    Wanna be saving your baby right now
    Got me thinking I’ll take you down south

    Got to think I’m a player right now (your love’s)
    Doin’ fifty shades of Baelish right now, (in love)
    Acting so crazy in love,
    Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love.

    Got me acting so crazy right now, (our love’s)
    Made “inside the episode” now (in love)
    Don’t touch on all that rapin’ right now
    ENuf’ debate with the people online

    Want to care for your baby right now
    Why that kid still not aging right now
    Acting so crazy in love,
    Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love.

  2. Hey, as long as you’re open to fan songs, I’ll repost this I wrote:

    

    “The House of Black And White” (lyrics changed from “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals)

    There is a house in Braavos
    Upon a knoll of dark grey stone
    And it’s been the home of many a god
    Of many faces, but no one

    My mother was a high born lady
    She slew a fool in grief
    My father was a king’s right hand
    I’m just a beggar and a thief

    Now the only thing a girl needs
    Is a needle and thread
    And the only time she’s satisfied
    Is when her death list is said

    [Alternate version either substitute or add:
    And the only time she can sleep
    Is after her death list is said]

    [Organ Solo]

    Oh brothers tell your direwolves
    Not to take on more than you can bite
    Don’t lose your name or your face
    In the House of Black and White

    Well, nothing is just nothing
    I’m tired of being on the run
    I’m goin’ on to Braavos
    To swear service to no one.

    There is a house in Braavos
    Doors of ebony and weirwood
    And it’s been the home of many a god
    Of many faces, but no one.

  3. Space champion that is one of my favorite songs hell yeah I’ll pass it on. If we don’t do an exact cover we may use it as an idea for something else, thank you guys keep these things coming in, we appreciate your feedback, ideas and conversations

  4. Marcus,

    Marcus, thanks for personally getting back! feel like such a fanboy! I think I’ll post another one next week. leading contenders:

    Dorne has great weather (nothing else matters) by Jaime Lannister
    Weirwood Tree (Lemon Tree) by Bran Stark

  5. Freyjoy,

    Ha you’re welcome, seeing you guys send things like this has been fun for us as a group 🙂 we love getting these suggestions from you guys and interacting with everybody, keep em coming

  6. Marcus,

    On it’s way: “Don’t stop me now” by the night’s king (not sure he can talk but hey I am giving him some lines now 🙂

  7. Marcus:
    Space champion that is one of my favorite songs hell yeah I’ll pass it on.If we don’t do an exact cover we may use it as an idea for something else, thank you guys keep these things coming in, we appreciate your feedback, ideas and conversations
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    Cool, cool cool.

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