Game of Thrones - The Night King (Advanced Piano Solo with Sheet Music)

[@NDGmusic]

NOW ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS! Please share and enjoy!! song.link/album/i/1475420761 Some Piano facts and other things about the piece/my arrangement! You have here EVERY note of the original piece by Ramin Djawadi, harmony and melody. If not every, at least 99% ;) Like every other of my videos, I want to adapt the original orchestration down to the very detail, even if it involves some piano schenanigans! 0:48 - 1:07 I love the sostenuto pedal (left foot here, middle pedal in modern pianos). It lets you keep one chord ring while still be able to refresh the regular sustain. Here I use it to keep the A drone we hear in the OST 2:33 sometimes when doing my arrangement I find a technique I've literally never done on the piano, here is one: G# & A with the right thumb, very weird fingering but hey it does the job! 3:55 from this point until the very end of the OST, the tempo is set at eigth note = 119 precisely! You see me turn on my metronome backing track at that moment... Practice with metronome kids! 3:55 ... and I just realized I'm only 1 second ahead of the OST heh 4:36 and the award for the most useless accuracy fact of the year: most of the piece is in 4/4, so 8 eighth notes. But for some reason, THIS measure contains NINE eighth notes!? The OST is precisely set on a click track, you can check (might be for a ritardando effect). Well, I included this extra eigth note in my recording ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ you won't find that detail in many other covers! 6:32 - 7:53 the left hand arpeggios are note for note what the cello does in the OST. Cellist friends, you could take the left hand part of the sheet music and do the job :) 7:30 one of the truest thing in music I found out over the years is that great ideas often come from stupid mistakes. I did a test recording of the piece and I completely missed the bass chord on the down beat at 7:35. It sounded AWESOME. So I included it in the final arrangement hah! 8:08 - 8:40 alright, the great finale. Why it is so great? I'll tell you, and you should tell everyone. This entire section is based on an excquisite 4 to 3 polyrhythm. The right hand is playing strong slow triplets (and then sextuplets) based on a "3 sixteenth note" feeling: this is the main beat (the one you clap in your hand naturally). All the while the left hand is hammering down groupings of 4 sixteenth (not the main rhythmic feel), hence the incredible tension in that part (and why it is crucial to play it that way). Try to see those groupings with my hands and then try to feel them in the OST! A 4 to 3 is quite tricky to feel naturally, so practice that one!

[@plunderness]

These type of balanced arrangements are quite rare to find. One that is rich enough in detail to make it sound like the original but not make it sound like it's stuffed with too many notes. The arrangement is not awkward at all to play, just takes a little bit of practice with that left hand.

[@ezekiel4083]

Thank you. Amazing work as always. You are very much appreciated!!

[@LiamHz]

The detail that's gone into this is amazing! Thanks for all your work and sharing the sheets for free!

[@nagautube1]

Even though I can’t understand a bit of u explaining the musical details here, literally loved ur explanation and the play, thanks :)

[@nnneeko]

The missed beat at 7:35 is SICK. Great choice leaving that in!

[@NDGmusic]

Well, there it is. I can safely say I've never been that emotional while watching an episode (or a film) for the first time. Last week's game of thrones episode was something else. Maybe it was the culmination of 8 years leading to this moment, maybe it was because of the inevitability of one's death,... or maybe it was because I was team Night King :'( Anyway, the big final scene of GoT's S08E03 was an artistic masterpiece that I'll rank in my top most poignant scene I've ever seen. Even more than season 6's explosion of the Sept for me! The never ending crescendo, the absence of words, the incredible scenery of the Godswood, the rushing thoughts of "what is gonna happen"... And the piano (i like piano). Now that I haven't slept all week, I can sit down and let you enjoy my third GoT's epic (along with Light of the Seven and The Spoils of War). Hope you like this one and enjoy episode 4 :)

[@natehorne1763]

Watch out for spoilers for tonights episode. Amazing job by the way.

[@omegamusic3055]

:(((

[@jeydangosman699]

Personally, I couldn’t have been more disappointed with S8E3, but I’m glad you loved it :) and thank you for your sharing your incredible talents, mate

[@bigcoco7763]

You are a good man

[@B1811-g1e]

NDG seriously? That episode was trash

[@alapalap1880]

Dear Night King , you were the most charismatic and beloved character of GOT, so many people wanted to see you triumph. I hoped for your victory until last second 😔💙

[@kristijanross977]

NDG video + Right-click + Loop = Life at its finest

[@TK-mf3vx]

Easily best and most accurate version so far, and I think I've heard them all. And with free sheets as well. You are a good man. Thank you.

[@MrCyberthrone]

This KZbin channel is over underrated. His versions of GoT music are the best

[@kristijanross977]

Sheet music finished printing but I haven't even got to half of the video. Congrats, the greatest version of The Night King on youtube is here.

[@aziztukubaev1693]

You are a good man. Thank you.

[@stevennguyen7648]

Your cover version is the one that closest to the original. You are a good man, thank you.

[@bigwilly1271]

Been waiting for this since the episode aired! Incredible, as always!

[@edwardzhou8590]

Finally finished learning this masterpiece after 5 straight months of practice can say it was definitely worth it

[@solar_faz]

This is undoubtedly the best cover on KZbin!

[@TheWindWaker01]

This is the best piano arrangement of this on youtube I've seen of this song. All of those 'piano hero' videos of this song seem like lazy arrangements just for views but this sounds so close to the soundtrack I got chills.

[@NDGmusic]

Thanks Ryan :) yes, I'm not into those "synthesia" video productions. Nonetheless, I totally understand their appeal and it is definitely not an "easy way" to make piano videos (if we're talking video production). For me, I prefer a more "human" and "real" approach by showing someone (me) play the piece.

[@now192002]

I've listened to at least 15 covers and this probably is the most true to the OST.

[@Bozzigmupp]

OST? what is that

[@tommymurphy9588]

BoZZigmupp Original SoundTrack

[@Bozzigmupp]

@@tommymurphy9588 Thanks

[@sgt12345]

So, so impressive. This is the only live rendition I’ve heard that captures the full arrangement of the climactic final thirty seconds spot on. Inspired playing.

[@edwardzhou8590]

This needs more views by FAR the best cover

[@enriquesantatecla6046]

thanks for making the sheets free. It really shows you like music instead of just trying to make money

[@Emil-zq6eg]

Astonishing how you've put this together within a single a week AND managed to practise it for a recording. Man, I can only admire you, your passion and your skills!

[@NicoLe95ify]

Most perfect and accurate Night King piano cover I could found. Love it!

[@aanirudh6344]

I don't know if you'll read this but your piano cover of Night King is better than all the other covers I've heard, and I want you to know that. I'm also currently learning this and is possible to do so since it's not fully virtuosic (thankfully). Near the end it gets tricky with the left hand movements but I'm trying.

[@xvn2195]

literally the night king piece is the only thing ive liked about the season

[@hollie611]

Same

[@chuchifc]

Probably the best cover I've ever heard from this theme.

[@justinarnold1981]

It is the best cover. Nothing else I've heard even comes close. This guy killed it.

[@nirberman830]

I swear the only person on G.O.T s8 that did every thing right is Ramin Djawadi...

[@debasegrog5153]

Everyone did everything right, the actors, the vfx specialists, Ramin Djawadi, the directors, etc except for two people: D&D. And without a good script, everything goes to shit

[@jking4973]

@@debasegrog5153 exactly. Thankfully those two idiots won’t be anywhere the prequel House of The Dragon, but Ramin Djawadi, the composer, will.

[@calicobat]

Fucking factsssss

[@calicobat]

Ramin wrote the song "For Cersei" because even he realized how bad they did her in s8. One of the greatest villains in history/character on the show and they fucking just showered her/lena with such disrespect i still can't believe it.

[@ГерманМак-д4ы]

Ramin Djawadi is the winner of the throne of the 7 kingdoms.

[@rohanrao6154]

that bulbasaur is all you need to know that we have a person of culture!

[@Laurie_Ramone]

i really really love your videos, not only bc of the free sheet music (which is a gift in and of itself!) but bc you are the only person i've ever found on youtube who covers songs EXACTLY as they're performed. no embellishments, no leaving anything out, nothing like that. just the orchestral arrangement as originally heard in the show. thank you.

[@tonywu3979]

This piece struck me when I saw it in the episode. A beautiful melody with a serene start contrasting the intense battle scene and raise to an intense climate with the key characters' faith, it's very powerful. Another GoT's piano piece I'm obsessed with besides The Light of the Seven. They are so beautiful and powerful. My salute to Sir Ramin Djawadi. A big thump up to you for the free sheet music, the notes, and your performance. Much appreciated.

[@IvanRochaJr01]

This is the kind of music that people will never forget...just like the series.

[@victorlourenco_]

i come back to this every week

[@JairRacero]

Victor me too

[@bobbymozza]

Easily the best piano solo rendition i've seen. I knew it wouldn't be long until someone nailed it.

[@FrostbiteP1ano]

It's illegal that this doesnt have atleast 100k views Edit: ok it's legal now. He has 100k

[@hookshotagain]

the power of suggested videos ;)

[@NDGmusic]

Haha, actually it now has more than 100k views! Thank you for watching, spread the passion!

[@FrostbiteP1ano]

@@NDGmusic ngl this had like 30k when I made that comment

[@GregorianHunter]

it's legal now

[@_Medusa.]

@@NDGmusic it's probably me, I watch it literally every day 😂😂.

[@user-hk6yb1iy2v]

You have no idea how thrilled I'm right now, I knew you were going to perfectly play this masterpiece as you played Light of the Seven We are all so lucky to hear you play.

[@benderisgreat95able]

I can't believe this song is already two years old...

[@naramz]

This man is unreal. I WAS TEAM NIGHT KING TOO, and they butchered my boi. At least they gave him a masterpiece of a theme before kicking the bucket

[@MonaroMel1]

Right!!! Biggest threat Westeros had ever faced, taken out by a one badass girl and a Valyrian Steel dagger. I'd have thought they'd have written it better than that. Don't get me wrong I loved the episode and I love Arya, but season 8 has left a really bad taste in my mouth. I'm still pissed off now. Thank the gods for Ramin Djawadi and of course NDG for this masterpiece 🫠

[@timeanagy8418]

This is a masterpiece. I am coming back to this video over and over again. Far the best Night King arrangement I think. Thank you very much. And thank you for the sheet, as well. I am also trying to learn this piece, although it's quite hard. Keep up the great work!

[@soundtracks94]

This is seriously one of, if not the best piano covers to a soundtrack piece I've ever heard. You managed to bring out a full symphony on just a piano. AMAZING work

[@virtuosoengineer]

Ramin Djwadi's music & NDG's arrangements are the best thing that came out of S8. Truly remarkable

[@Velnox]

Patrik Pietschmann is also a great musician that made a perfect cover of the Night King. But yeah, this one is really good. This theme always gives me goosebumps

[@1965mlayers1965]

How does 1 person possess so much skill and talent? Just unreal....

[@khymaaren]

Watch more people playing instruments, mate.

[@scousedave1917]

NDG, you're a good man. Thank you.

[@aileendemong1410]

I will never get tired of GOT covers. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@gurucharanchundi]

never!

[@virtuosoengineer]

What do we say to the God of Music? Thank you Nicolas Del Gallo!

[@alexandriamertz387]

The dedication and effort put into this piece is absolutely brilliant! I'm currently learning it and don't think I've ever appreciated another piece of music more. I can only imagine the hard work that was put into this. Absolutely phenomenal arrangement !!

[@woki5704]

best version. most accurate of all the different piano transcriptions right here.

[@dcharith]

This is the best piano cover of this so far! You nail the part at 7:38 which is like the climax of the piece. No other cover comes even close.

[@kambionmusic]

I was waiting for a cover of this by you since I first watched The Long Night and heard the piano, only the 2nd piece in game of thrones with piano I believe. I've been listening to your light of the seven cover constantly since you released it and this is just amazing. Thank you for what you do.

[@thenightking7167]

Stunning work! Absolutely breathtaking. You're a good man. Thank you.

[@zain4019]

The Night King Bran is the night king confirmed

[@ZHL242]

This is unreal, such a perfect cover

[@pannagasudarshan6639]

At 7.35 you caught me man!!!!!! My god!! That was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@samanthaphantomhive8649]

Please, i need this on Spotify ♡ I just loved it. Really. Great job ♡ you almost make me cry thaks to your enthusiasm playing this.

[@Coolguy-tr1ot]

I give this guy 10 out of 10 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For Fantastic GOT music he should get an Award.

[@tbb1985]

OMG ^^ Unbelievable. So far the most impressive version.

[@thehomebrewer816]

From the moment I heard the soundtrack, I was waiting for your cover, exquisite as always.

[@alinasemyonova6232]

Light of the Seven, The Spoils of War and now this... You are amazing! Thank you!

[@sidescrollmusic]

This is the best arrangement I could find. Thank you for your hard work in getting all the notes accurate. Bravo and thank you so much for the sheet music!!!

[@fatbob782]

You're a good man.

[@codejuno]

That was insanely good. I don't usually leave comments on things, but that performance made my day! Thanks for that!

[@NDGmusic]

Thanks Cereal for taking the time to write that 😊 Hope you have a wonderful new year's eve

[@hayasoufi8359]

I’ve been waiting for this all week!!! OH MY GOD you are truly an amazing pianist this is the best version that ever will be, i’ll get right started on it! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING.

[@1965mlayers1965]

Can anyone please explain how this score has gotten embedded in my soul? I can not shake this song....I hum it everyday now and I don't even realize it. The scene it was played in has just impacted my feeble brain so hard....anyone else feeling this way?

[@sarahgiggles9444]

I really don't know what it is about this song. It grabbed me the first time I heard it, but I didn't think it would be particularly fun to play on piano on its own. It's been stuck in my head the last couple of weeks. I might have to actually try to learn this one!

[@melissadickson5205]

Literally sitting here in my break room at work with tears streaming down my face. Absolutely beautiful

[@abhishekramanan3265]

With this quality, I’m surprised you still only have 130K views. Best cover I’ve heard bar none, you capture the emotion and intensity perfectly with every note.

[@mrpowder7687]

It's been years and I'm still coming back to your videos like I discovered your channel yesterday. I watched your videos so many times that I know which camera position and body movement you'll do. I know it sounds kinda obsessive but don't worry, I won't be invading your house and stealing your Bulbasaur (yet, I don't know where you leave). You're amazing, man. The work you do is just ridiculously good, I can't get enough of it.

[@NDGmusic]

Haha! I'm really humbled by your words because I understand completely what do you mean. I also have other musician's videos that I've watched so many times I could reenact... Thanks a lot for sticking by after all this time and expect a lot of new content for the years to come!

[@suemd2870]

THIS IS SICK!!! I am obsessed with the track, probably been listening to it 2-3 times daily since the episode aired. For the first time I had chills from 5:38 till the end... Your facial expressions, body movements... Its just an amazing arrangement, you are an amazing pianist, I think I fell in love with this video, shit.

[@eliaschen5712]

Ur cover is the closest one to the OST after so many performances I've watched and heard. Thank you for your excellent performance!

[@lynngilissen3918]

I prepared myself to be very patient in waiting for this piece (don't pressure the creative mind), knowing I would love it, and here it is already! Thank you, as always, so much for your fast and wonderful work. I hope you realize that you give a lot of amateur pianists inspiration to become better and to play something beautifully. Your work has kept me busy for months now and has made me proud of my own progress. You're a good man, thank you. :)

[@NDGmusic]

Thanks... A huge part of my life as a musician is admiring and being inspired by artists (composers, a lot of bands, singers, drummers and violinists in particular... not many pianist strangely? anyway). They are a big reason of why I'm practicing and enjoying music so much... So you telling me I'm giving inspiration to others is really really meaningful for me, thank you. Keep up the good work and I'm proud of you too!

[@SweetMapple]

I just really want to say thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart. Ever since the episode came out I looked for a decent arrangement and none of them match the goddamn accuracy and emotion you up in yours. And to top it all off you put the sheets up of your own volition. Thank you soo so much. I really can’t decide wether I like this song or Light of the Seven better!

[@NDGmusic]

Thaaaanks! Same, I was more emotional during the final stage of the Night King's walk than during Lot7, but overall, the magic of season 6's finale was even stronger I think. Particularly as it was the first time we heard piano (which is not entirely true, I think there are some traces of low piano keys used for the White Walker themes before, not sure though)

[@benjaminholmer79]

It's out!! NICEEEEE!!!!!! I've been pressing f5 every minute for the last week now :D Thank you so much for this!!!

[@mmostwill]

Bravo. Easily the best rendition on YT.

[@elliuse5082]

I love how you captured the exact feel of the track, and you did that by ear. You’re absolutely Brilliant!

[@gu1t4r1s7]

best cover ive seen, only one that does the piece in the background in the final buildbup to the end. perfect

[@dorifrah4750]

The best piano version.. and pianist

[@plunderness]

Wow!! This is the best piano version of The Night King and the fact that you were able to finish it in a week!

[@NDGmusic]

Thank you! It was not easy haha!

[@dmitry941]

I keep coming here over and over again. Such a fantastic job!

[@dmitry941]

I mean it, here I'm again. Man, I hope you're doing great!

[@MrsOdie2]

I love what your left hand is doing at about 8:16. So amazing.

[@I_amTh3Grim]

You son of a gun! You slayed that song like Arya slayed night king

[@marmozzetkaromanovna7352]

I've been waiting for what seems like ages. And finally... It is amazing, you are amazing, please never stop. Thank you

[@LittlebigjackjackxD]

It's finally here! Love your cover of this amazing track. It's almost 100% true to the original piece unlike the other covers on KZbin. Hope you enjoy Episode 4 tonight. Thanks for your hard work ;)

[@toofarunder]

Thank you so much for this! I absolutely love your covers and the fact that you don't charge for your sheets! It gives us people trying to learn on a budget a chance

[@joshua.aponte-alonzo]

I’ve been waiting for this since the moment I heard it! Rest up man, you deserve it after all these uploads. Beautiful playing as always.

[@NDGmusic]

Thanks ;) I'm resting a bit but the comments that I'm reading here give me twice the energy I spent on making this video

[@dianegoering4883]

Ça doit faire dix fois au moins que je me rediffuse cette video... et dix fois que je frissonne à la fin systématiquement. BRAVO, fantastique travail et parfaite interprétation ! Merci!

[@mjaychannel1]

OMG BROTHER, THE MUSIC IS COMING OUT OF YOUR BODY. BIG SALUTE MY FRIEND.

[@kyleighwood8900]

I honestly didn't think ramin could top light of the seven but the this piece in episode three was so great, and you play it beautifully!

[@rossi_arts]

This is by far the best cover on KZbin. It’s literally perfect 👌🏽 kinda unfair how this doesn’t have over a million views :(

[@nikita21rus55]

Every time I have a goosebumps. I will learn this piece.

[@paulinabs]

You have no idea how excited I was to listen to your arrangement since i heard the first notes in the episode, and surely, once again, you delivered pure magic!!

[@luxmitges]

Holy shit that was amazing, so true to the original orchestration

[@TheFlamingPiano]

Found you from Discord and clicked the red button. After the 2nd half, I see now why it's advanced. Great playing!

[@NDGmusic]

Hey Flaming Piano! I didn't know if the Discord page would work haha! I love your playing! Thinking about it, we've got kind of the same style of playing don't you think?

[@TheFlamingPiano]

@@NDGmusic Thank you too! Yeah looks like it, if I give enough time to learn something advanced

[@cuscusgoeslive.540]

Ramin is just incredible. Watched this scene over 10 times. Keep up the great work! Love all of your videos!

[@0Meganewguy]

Knew you’d cover this, you magnificent bastard

[@Hitokage]

You deserve the Iron Throne!

[@paulbarker8813]

Best one I've seen so far. Maaaaaad props lad.

[@shaunharrison4051]

Incredible arrangement. Definitely one of the most emotionally captivating scenes and music ever. Will definitely check out the sheets.

[@levibarros149]

I have been searching for the best piano cover of this amazing song, and yours takes the cake! This is by far THE BEST! This song is so thought-provoking. It is emotionless, just like the Night King himself. It is only drive. Mission. Pursuit.

[@yazovgaming]

Best thing of S8. You're a mage, man!

[@jonoayton702]

I finally just learnt Patrik P version - however i think this trumps it! absolute class!

[@justinarnold1981]

I've now watched this video more times than I can count. Your piano IQ is off the chart man - the way you move around those keys so fluidly is impressive. Espeically what you are doing with your left hand when you nail those low octives with precision every single time. Very hard to replicate. I'm admittedly a huge fan.

[@Overcaffinated]

This is incredibly beautiful. We can see the all work you put into this, and for that we are grateful.

[@archael18]

That was really great, well done. Especially with all your attention to details. I also agree that the note left out was extremely powerful. As far as the piece itself goes, I still much prefer Light of the Seven. I'm off right now to see if you have a video on it. Cheers!

[@padfootfan123]

I was kind of hoping you'd cover this one...I was very excited to see this video come up. You really captured the drama of the piece!

[@Maria-ok8wk]

Omg this is beautiful! There is no comparison to other covers on KZbin... thank you!!! Put on repeat...

[@simon556able]

It's kinda sad, that you dont have more views. More people deserve to watch you.

[@brunopires917]

Undoubtedly, the best cover, by far.

[@alicerodriguez8352]

wow the energy