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Well, here we go again. Are you ready for ... more? If we've learned anything at all from this experience of creating videos together it's that we make a great team and cosplay armor tends to really chafe my armpits. I'm unsure how hammered steel treats your pits, but mine are sore as the dickens.

If you've never seen "Game of Thrones", you've missed out on some incredible television and ALSO music so... do yourself a favor and use that free 2 week trial HBO gives you and binge the whole series. It's very worth the watch if only for the special effects, makeup, and music.

"The Rains of Castamere" is a song written by George RR Martin and Ramin Djawadi, a composer also famous for his work on the Marvel movie Iron Man so, you know, the guy has range. It's a wonderful song and if you find the original out there it's a little underwhelming at first listen, but after several dozen re-listens you might begin to find yourself in the same place I found myself, which is wanting to take the existing version and make it more epic-er. Give it more epic-ness. Make it Epicly Epicentered on Epicosity. You know, cover it's face with war paint and send it off to slay a giant. The Lannister's were NOT very neighborly in the show so it only makes sense to imbue their tune with some, shall we say, aggression.

So - - - into the maelstrom we go! Enjoy the video and as always, thank you for everything, you're the very best of folks and I'm and humbled to have you along for the ride. 

-G

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The Rains of Castamere PREVIEW SCREENING

Comments

Trisha

Oh you are a bad ass sir! 😍

María Gabriela

Okay Geoff...do you want me to DIE?!?! Holy cow this was SO good. I love this version so much. Plus, the Lannisters were my favourite family, so this is a whole treat. PS: And if you let me say this, respectfully, you look beautiful here. (heck, you always do, but particularly here).

Sugargirl90

Oh my GAWD!!!! I got chills! Keep up the great work sir!

Lourdes Sanz

Just loved it!! Its epic, its wild, it reflects the spirit of the story, WOW! You achieved it once more!! Great job!! 🎉😊🍾👍🏻

Brontesaurus Rex

No Game of Thrones anything has left me this much of an excited, giggly mess since season 4 :D

Hunter

Us: WHAT JUST HAPPENED? Geoff: I HAPPENED.

ObscureReferenceWoman

EPIC doesn’t begin to describe this. Note: get a proper gambeson to wear under your armor, and it won’t chafe. My personal fave is the clone in leather…. I swear, if you ever come out to New Mexico, I will personally make sure you get to meet George. Yeah, he’s one of ours! :-D

Lizzy Hite

This’ll absolutely be on repeat when it comes out on Spotify—definitely epic!

Jacky Friedman

OMG!!! That was definitely EPIC!!! Fantastic job Geoff, Goff, Jeff and Jeoph. Y'all look so handsome in your medieval garb. I'm absolutely glad you did this one. Beautiful.

Caroline Larochelle

Still recovering... You work really hard and you're massively talented. Thank you kindly for this song and for the little surprise at the end of the video. Amazing!

Tiredlady

That was amazing!

Jacky Friedman

Here too when it goes on YouTube. Love love love it.

Jancie Sheppard

Holy cow, that was phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mikki Fullerton

I'm really enjoying it. Thank you for making the music better match the lyrics in it's agression. Alas the name tags wouldn't pin to armor... ;)

Angie Woollard

Wow. Like...WOW. An epic-er bit of epicness does not exist. Thank you for that ...post-amble? Is that a word? You KNEW that people would ask for that live 'in air' and you delivered. I loved the hint of red glint in your eye as you sat upon that throne. The editing as it shifted between the four of you was super cool! I hope PattyCake's air conditioning was working on the day of your shoot - those leather pants had to be hot!

Tine

Hoo boy. Wow! That was incredible 😍👏 Aside from a very cool arrangement and a great performance, I love the costuming and editing as well. You did a stellar job, once again. Thank you for singing it 'in the air' too!😲 Thank you Geoff!

Scott Boa

Wow. That was amazing. A few quick comments. 1) I love that unique throne. It looks like it is made from swords. Are they real, battle ready swords; or are they just display pieces, or replicas? Also, is that throne heavy? 2) You used to work for Disney years ago, correct? You should get in touch with Disney Lucasfilm. I believe that you would make an awesome SITH LORD. #DarthGeoff

Carol Franklin

Tbh I’d be there if you sang a recipe but when you go epic OMG. It’s 1.30am in London & my not sleeping is paying off cos I got to hear this immediately. And what a way to end the live message!! Thank you yet again

Shannon D

Amazing, epic, all the things! I don’t know GoT but I love this anyway. Thank you for the “in the air” rendition at the end, you know how much we like those 😃

Helen A

This is a cool arrangement with great visuals, but I feel like the harmony tracks were overpowered by the instrumental. All GoT songs are big on the strings and drums so I get the reason, but I could barely make out much of the no-doubt epic background vocals. Guess I'll be downloading the Karaoke track when it comes!

Katie D

Omg. This was everything I hoped it would be and more, so much more. I've loved this song since I first heard it all those years ago, and it was one I hoped you'd get around to but didn't think you actually would. Thank you for this Geoff, so very much. I love everything about it 💗

Snappy

This is amazing! I love the harmonies, the instrumentation and the costumes 💖🔥💖

Debs Badger

Definitely different from the one I remembered from the show. I couldn't understand why everyone was losing their minds at the thought of this one, as I found it relatively unremarkable in the show. I like what you've done here, I think the aggressive edge was a good call. So it seems we've got (from L to R) Lancel, Tyrion, Tywin and Jaime? The subtleties of their stances and the looks they gave really cemented the "feel" of those characters for me. Well done!

Tara Congo

This is incredible, Geoff! Definitely the most unique rendition of this song that I've ever heard. I think I'll be re-listening many times over to try to pick out all the details. Your creativity always blows me away!!

Huldra Draco

the epic-est of epicness achieved! holy shit!!! that was amazing, Geoff! had chills all over listening to this. That full leather costume was beautiful!

Alisha Watson

This one is fun. So many little details in the music. There are some The Dark Knight "Why So Serious" vibes at 3:51, with those strings. Very nice😀 Enjoyed the live breakdown at the end, as well. *listens again*

Stephanie Graham

I am covered in chills right now! Epic doesn’t even begin to cover how amazing this was! 💜💜💜

Helen I Kirk

Awesome epic-ness. Now I'll have to go binge watch GOT again!

Lexy Wolfe (aka Pam)

Very cool. Also nice seeing Jeff, Goff, and Jeoph out and about again. ;)

Gretchen G

This is so great! Those costumes are every bit as cool as that throne. Especially the one with the brown jacket. Love the video effect around 4:17! It sounds much better than the originals, in my opinion. And I haven't even listened to it on my good headphones yet! (They're across the room and my cat is asleep on my lap.) That ending is shiver-inducing! And thanks for the bonus content at the end there. Wow 😳 so cool! P.S. Did anyone else think the part where it switches between Geoffs on the throne looks a little odd? The throne was sort of distorting over his shoulders sometimes. Not a big deal, it just stuck out to me as looking a little off on my first watch, so I thought I'd mention it.

Ellen Reiser

Ok that all leather outfit is not even fair…i blame Kathy for that one. Loved the chat before and the little singing after. Makes us patrons feel special. Great job.

Judy Wilde

I don’t know where the throne came from, but last Halloween it was in the Haunted Mansion section of the Pattycake Halloween party. I wondered then if you or VoicePlay would find a use for it. I’m happy you put it to good use. I’ll have to wait until later to listen with my headphones, but so far it sounds great!

Sherry Thomas

Damn that was epic!! Those harmonies and those low notes are just wow!! And I loved the little low note taste at the end. you are amazing Geoff!!

Novi Hallberg

i'm Extraordinary and Epically Enthralled by the Enchanting Earthquakes that Echoes of Early Earthlings Endless Endevours 🏰⚔️🛡️🦁❤️

Todd Reed

Fantastic as always!

Judy Wilde

I noticed the shadow to the left was moving, but I think that’s because sometimes he was further back on the throne.

Amanda Paige

amazing as always, Geoff. from the costumes to the way you stared into our souls through the camera, to (of course) the vocals, just stunning.

Phillipe Es

fantastic, the throne, the music, thanks so much Geoff!

Ann Durham

Must seriously try to remember that 1) Geoff is a happily married man, and 2) is young enough to be my son. But, in the words of George Takei - Oh, My!

Arlene Jacobs

Wow! I’ve never watched the show, but this intrigues me. Might have to see what it’s all about. From the costumes, to the throne, to the background, just amazing!!

Diane Hodge

Oh my!Kathy is one lucky woman. I really enjoyed that and I agree Geoff, I do not think there is a rendition quite like that one. If Caitlyn had heard that one, I don't think she would have been so miserable. Great job and thank you.

Del Rhea Watson

Jaw on the floor: what the actual hell did I just watch?!?!?

Eileen Parkman

Bravo! Bravo! **enthusiastic applause** Well sung, and OMG, Geoff! The editing!!!!!! **feels faint at the genius of it** <3

Ashbii

I cannot stop watching it. EPIC. On so many levels. Thank you. Thank you for being amazing and blessing us with your EPICNESS.

Tracie Schlaak

Clapping profusely! Excellent job!!😊

Nakeyae Street

The throne....the clothes....the leather...the MF BASS-GASMS.

Kelley ONeal

Great job! Probably laugh at this comparison, but it's like the best parts of "Misty Mountains Cold" (Violin in background)/the harmonies of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"/flashing people(Geofftet) of "Halo" all mashed into one masterpiece.

Lori Templeman

Epic arrangement. Epic vocals. Epic hair. Epic leather. Epic outro!

Doug Beck

Awesome arrangement! Loved the bts bit at the end.

Janet Wright

I re-watched it and the throne stays stationary. But during the transitions, sometimes when you morph you get these kind of wavery spots and I think that’s probably what you were seeing.

Chrissy Lee

Man I loved it, you look awesome in those clothes especially the leather. Worth listening to with headphones. I enjoy anything you do, I just love the tone of your voice, thx for the great show.

Janet Wright

I have not seen GOT. But guessing that’s what you were going to be releasing I did go out and listen to the original. At first it seemed, as you said, a bit underwhelming. But I found it going through my head over and over so I went back and re-listened and there is a majestic, if cruel, sound to it. The feeling of menace that you portrayed made me wonder a bit about you😬. I’m not sure who the other three are but I’m assuming that they are somewhere in that major power struggle because there was an undercurrent of threat.

Sophie Plourde

WOW!!! this is such a cool one! The arrangement, the VFX, and of course the ending😁

Cynthia Ross

You have to be SCA? Lol, I just came here to suggest a gambeson myself. As often as he’s been climbing into steel recently, it’d probably be a worthwhile investment.

ObscureReferenceWoman

Yup. Longtime SCAdian. Come to think of it, I probably have a pattern for a gambeson around here somewhere, and enough material.... *plotting ensues*

Cynthia Ross

Don’t know the song - don’t need to. I thoroughly enjoyed this. The feel was…delightfully dark. Like, I’d be wanting to put my back to a wall. As someone else mentioned, invest in a decent gambeson. Just hit up your local Renn Faire and ask around. Not only will it be great costuming on its own, but the metal armor won’t hurt you anymore. If there’s no local Renn Faire or they want like 5 hundred, try Steel Mastery. They have been around for years - you can find them on Etsy. For the record, you looked fantastic in this period type clothing. The brown leather in particular is just delicious!

Suzy Bailey

WOW! Well that certainly rattled my insides in the best possible way. Ooh, the more menacing sound and looks to camera were wonderful. Loved the garb, looking particularly luscious in leather I have to say 😊. LORD of the LOW NOTES never seemed so apt! 🤴⚔💜

Brontesaurus Rex

Been thinking about the direction this took after several listens. I really like the original song because it's perfect for the person it's about--Tywin. Add epic and aggression and now it's for the Lannister who's not here--you made it Cersei's anthem!

Shirley B Karr

Epic-ness achieved! You were wondering how you were going to top yourself after Way Down ... now we know. Wow! I've never watched GoT and have no intention of doing so because George kills off way too many of his characters. But I can appreciate the pop culture icon it has become. The song sounds menacing even before I looked it up. Love the smirk on the first Geoff who walked in, appreciate your sacrifice wearing the armor on the far left. I'd watch out for the one on the far right, though. He looks like he just came in from assassinating a rival and wouldn't mind doing it again. He looks *very* comfortable taking the throne. I do hope we see the black pants and brown buckled jacket again. As someone else said, oh, my. Indeed.

Maggie S

Epic! Thank you!!

Jaclyn Magee

Leather pants on the right......I love the boots!!!! Fabulous boots!!!!

Uli Nomis

Being a huge GOT fan, this was an EPIC song, now made even more so.. I like the qruel tone to it, just like the house and name it represents.. ❤️

Karyn Morrison

Cool song, awesome video. Must say that I wasn't prepared for the outro, or that last note!

Ellen L Brownell

Good Lord that was amazing! Geoff, you look right at home on that throne. Thank you. I’m very proud to be a patron.

Ruth Feiertag

Thank you for sacrificing the comfort of your derriere to bring us this fantastic video. (That does look like the most uncomfortable throne ever.) That was indeed epic. Every time you put out something new I am surprised all over again by how your voice thrills. Thank you.

candi lunsford

I've been sitting here trying to come up with something witty to say and I'm mostly drawing a blank. I know whatever you do will be impressive but you just keep topping yourself with every song. I've always loved the deep, evil sounding bass in orchestral music, and with you we've got our own personal bass section--like the ENTIRE section. The costumes, the set, the attitude are all definitely Lannister.

Sarah Roberts

Damn. How do you go that low? How???

Amanda Yarbro

WOW!! My favorite scene was when all versions of you were sitting in the throne. My favorite part was the VERY end when you were singing the low notes. ;) Silly question, but why do so many a Capella singers move their hands the same way you do? Especially basses.

Lutra2732

Wow 🤩. Exceeded expectations. Amazing. And really epic!!!

Mia

Despite warnings of overflowing eyes with the new Voiceplay release, this is the one that drove me to tears. Absolutely epic and the best mood ever 🖤

TheMarauders

Good GOD this is cool, the outfits, the throne, the VOICE(S). The one with Brown Leather was… HOT. Yeaah hehe. Also, i dont think you should keep collecting large prop stuff, you JUST got rid of a huge piano 😂

Gillian Drysdale

loved All of them but leather clad Geoff will be in my thoughts for a long time! fabulous stuff

SunnyOutlook

OMG!! AMAZING!! I had to tell myself to breathe. This is epically beautiful. And how about the Geoff decked out in leather? Again I had to tell myself to take a breath!

Barbara Binney

Those leather pants ARE hot. Oh, wait…you meant temperature-wise. Nevermind.

Tine

If this music video is a demonstration for how epic, incredible and captivating Game of Thrones is, then I might need to watch this show after all👏

Els Peeters (=jopperke)

THAT OUTRO!!!! 😲😲🤯 Like the song itself wasn't amazing enough! You spoil us, sir! 🥰

Kenneth Finnegan

Geez Geoff, all that talent, a beautiful wife, great kid, good looking on top of all that. Makes us mortals feel unworthy. 😫

Jennifer L. Cramp

Massive Epicness!!!!! Those low notes - chef's kiss!!

Angie Woollard

You’ll notice I was purposely vague in my wording… 😉

Sophie Heidi

Absolutely EPIC! 😍 I recently watched GoT and this song is my favorite. Now, I love it even more 🥰 it's no longer chef's kiss - it's Geoff's kiss 💋

Debbie Buck

Agree 100%, Ann! Who wouldn't get the hots for someone with such talent, personality and looks!!

Christina Dowdican

I don’t watch Game of Thrones but this wasAWESOME!!❤️Now I’m going to have to binge watch it to see what I’ve been missing! Love this, would really like to see more Of this Genre of music, but i love everything you do😊❤️😋❤️😊Thank You Geoff & all the Geoffs

Ilona Dever

Geoff - wowza! I just sit here astounded. And leather clad Geoff is sexy as all get out!

Amanda W

The Geoff decked out in leather. Talk about a great look. Though I have to wonder how much swamp-butt you must have had in those pants; even in the air conditioning. 🤣

Nathan Ritchie

Amazing as always Geoff! Can’t wait to add it to the Spotify playlist

Jacklinka

Epic song, really enjoyable low notes, this will be one of my most favorite favorites ❤️ And the clones switch is the real fun! You made this song more knight noble than anyone else.

Hunter

To quote Wayne's World: WE'RE NOT WORTHY! WE'RE NOT WORTHY! 😂

Yuri Voinov

Wow, cool and rulezzzzzzzz!

Eric

This. Is. Purely. EPIC. Will be added to my favourite plus my writing playlist!! Thank you SO much, Geoff!! :D

Nana Koranteng

Never seen Game of Thrones. I must say I really like your look on the throne it suits you. Harmony vocals where incredible. The edits in this where outstanding! Bravo Geoff! Each time you always catch me off guard with something haha

Helen I Kirk

Hey, I just noticed... is that the "Hand of the King" pin on your shirt??

Alex Walker

The chills! You took me straight back to the Red Wedding! 🤯

Rachael Heidi

I've seen most of Game of Thrones but I don't remember this song 😅. Either way, you delivered as per usual! Loved it. I really loved the outfits as well. That leather Geoff 👌. Must rewatch over and over until its release. You always do it, Geoff. You always put out amazing covers / songs ❤️❤️.

Christine Stromberg

I'm having trouble getting this one to load for some reason .It's happened once or twice with some reaction videos too, no idea why. I do hope I can get to hear this soon as it sounds amazing, going from the comments.

Ryn P

Dayum this is so cool!

Shirley B Karr

One of the YT reactors who is also a vocal coach (don't remember which one) suggests moving the hand as a way to help the singer move their voice up or down where they need it to go. Just a way to get the brain to help the body do what it needs to do.

Amanda Yarbro

Since you don't know who the person was that said that, I can't vouch for what you said. I would like to hear from Geoff himself or someone else who can tell me why THEY do it.

Christine Stromberg

Aha Finally I got to see it. Amazing. I have a question, the pin you wear, I can't see it clearly but it looks very like a Scottish clan badge. Can you elucidate as to which clan it belongs to?

Tara Congo

This is just so fantastic. I do have to admit that I keep expecting to see another armoured "Goff" or "Jeoff" to enter stage left, though - something about that spacing makes my eye just a little twitchy 😆

Leisa S

Geoff needs a throne “King of Bass” 🤴👑 a comfortable one though ☺️☺️

Jay

I kept expecting a full symphonic metal ensamble to pop up to slay that song but it's quite epic as is. keep going back to listen over and over, it's oh so very earwormy. epicly done, ser Geoff 👏❤️‍🔥🔥

Debs Badger

Do you mean the one the first Geoff is wearing? It's the 'hand of the King' pin from GoT.

Édua Elster

I took me time to figure out who is who but now it is clear: Lancel Lannister, Geoffrey Lannister 😆, Tywin Lannister (The Hand of the King) and Jamie Lannister. Nice 🙌🏼

Debs Badger

I believe the second from left is Tyrion. Technically (legally?), Joffrey is a Baratheon.

MILADA VRABKLíKOVÁ

Geoff, it is wonderfull as usually, I am happy to hear and see you !!!! Have a nice time !!!!

Édua Elster

A very tall Tyrion. Joffrey is truely a stone, because he is the bastard of Cersei and Jamie. But I think GEOFFrey is fun as a Lannister. 😆

Debs Badger

Well, of course he's taller, as Geoff is not going to go on his knees or anything, that would be ridiculous. You are entitled to your opinion, but the stance, the smirk, it all *feels* just like the character of Tyrion for me, not bratty Joffrey AT ALL. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Édua Elster

I honestly think you missed the joke… Geoffrey is Not Joffrey. ✌🏼

Debs Badger

I didn't miss it, I ignored it. 🤣

Michael VanSligtenhorst

ok... the ending little thingie was ummmm.... I WANNA DO THAT!!!! *sigh* you make it look so effortless....

Dani

Next to God rest ye merry gentlemen this must be my most replayed before premiere video of yours. It is just epic and rumbly and the harmonies and the ending ...btw what was that at 4.14/4.15 ? My brain can't compute what was going on. Not to mention the little extra ending 🤯 It is just the epicestest... and I know nothing Mr. Castellucci.

Jacky Friedman

I can't get enough of this video. I play it almost constantly. It is your best by far. Not saying your others aren't good. They all definitely are.

Jay

I can't get this thing out of my mind. it plays in my head constantly. dog just woke me up for a 2am walk and before I'm even fully awake, this starts playing in my head 🤣 definitely not complaining though, if I have to "suffer" through having a song stuck on a pretty much perpetual repeat, it couldn't get much better than this 🤘

Sol Tekke

Sir, I am sending you the bill for my therapy because of all the quivering and shaking that I am experiencing each and everytime you do something this AWESOME! :) Just wonderful, and another medieval/fantasy inspired masterpiece added to your trophy room sire!