Game of Thrones Theme

is the composer of the Game of Thrones score. Ramin Djawadi began composing the music for the show after he had watched the first two episodes of the series that the showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss sent him, and discussed the concepts of the show with them. According to Djawadi, the show creators wanted the main title theme to be about a journey as there are many locations and characters in the show and the narrative involves much traveling. The finished theme music was presented to the producer three days later. Djawadi said he intended to capture the overall impression of the show with the theme tune. and Djawadi chose cello as the main instrument for the music as he thought it has a "darker sound" that suited the show. The title music is reprised as a global theme in the soundtracks for the series. It may be played occasionally on its own in fragments, sometimes as part of the theme of individual characters or in combination with other pieces of music, and may also be played in large section during particularly important scenes. ==Cover versions and parodies==

The main theme of Game of Thrones has inspired many tributes and cover versions, including a rendition by the electropop band Chvrches. Lyrics were added for the first time in April 2014 when Element Animation partnered with Mojang Studios for that year's Minecraft April Fools' Day Prank, adding an a cappella rendition of theme (from voice actor Dan Lloyd, in-character as NPC Villagers) to the sandbox game's title screen. Later that August, "Weird Al" Yankovic performed a parody version of the song (with added lyrics) during the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of the cover and parody versions mentioned by news media include: • a violin version by Jason Yang • a metal version by Roger Lima • an electric harp duet version by the "Harp Twins", Camille and Kennerly Kitt • a chiptune remix in the style of early video game music • a violin and voice duet by Lindsey Stirling and Peter Hollens • a cello version by Break of Reality • a cello version by 2Cellos • a ska interpretation by Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra • a chamber music version by Aston • a choral parody used in two episodes of South Park, with lyrics solely about "wieners" • an elaborate parody of the opening at the beginning of a 2012 episode of The Simpsons, "Exit Through the Kwik-E-Mart" • a vocal version performed by French musician and singer Luc Arbogast which peaked at number 125 on French Singles Sales Chart in 2014 and stayed there one week • an a cappella cover version performed by Dan Lloyd (as the Villagers) used for Minecrafts 2014 April Fools' Day Prank, with lyrics solely about "doors" • a bluegrass cover version performed by the Tennessee-based band Flatt Lonesome for SirusXM radio station. ==Credits and personnel==

Personnel adapted from the album liner notes. • Ramin Djawadi – composer, primary artist, producer • David Benioff – liner notes • D. B. Weiss – liner notes ==Chart positions==