God of War (Epic Metal Cover by Skar Productions feat. Connor Engstrom)

BOY!
This is my cover of the main theme from God of War 2018 composed by Bear McCreary.
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Been working on this one before the game came out, but never felt quite happy with it. After some tinkering I ended up on this version, and with some help from Connor on the solo I was finally happy with it! His solo was friggin fantastic. Go check out his channel here:
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But the absolute biggest thanks goes out to my buddy Hólmgeir who took the time out of his day to sit down and film himself pronouncing the words so I could learn them properly. For those who don't know the lyrics are in old icenlandic. Hólmgeir, you're a legend!
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Lyrics with translation:
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Útlægr Guð
(Exiled god)
Smán föður
(Father's shame)
Von móður
(Mother's hope)
Þraut barnsins
(Child in pain)
Útlægr Guð
(Exiled god)
Smán föður
(Father's shame)
Von móður
(Mother's hope)
Stríðs sonur
(Son of war)
Saurgun sannleiks
(Truth denied)
Und svíður
(Wounds remain)
Græð kvöl hans
(Heal his rage)
Útlægr Guð
(Mother's hope)
Stormr haturs
(Storm of hate)
Vex óttinn
(Growing fear)
Und svíður
(Wounds remain)
Ger fortíð upp
(Confront the past)
Guðs plága
(Divine plague)
Ég syndir ber
(My sins laid bare)
Tresyt drengnum
(Trust the boy)
Sefa height hans
(Heal his rage)
Blóðs bölvun
(Curse of blood)
Óbætanleg
(Beyond repair)
Tresyt drengnum
(Trust the boy)
Sefa height hans
(Heal his rage)
Hann mun fara
(He will leave)
Ég hef enga aflausn
(I've no redemption)
Útlægr Guð
(Exiled god)
Smán föður
(Father's shame)
Von móður
(Mother's hope)
Þraut barnsins
(Child in pain)
Útlægr Guð
(Mother's hope)
Stormr haturs
(Storm of hate)
Tresyt drengnum
(Trust the boy)
Sefa height hans
(Heal his rage)
Solo
Hann þjáist
(He's in pain)
Hann þarfnast föður ekki Guðs
(He needs a father not a god)
Blóðs bölvun
(Curse of blood)
Ég hef enga aflausn
(I've no redemption)
Und svíður
(Wounds remain)
Ger fortíð upp
(Confront the past)
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I now also have my own Patreon site. Here you can get all my covers in mp3 and full quality 24 bit 44,1khz wav files as well as a Guitar Pro files. It is still work in progress, and I will make a Guitar Pro file for all my other covers in time.
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Filmed by RZ Films

[@Nepharas]

Neither brok nor sindri could craft metal this powerful

[@OTERO81]

Fuckin clever son

[@bambam7063]

I wonder what would happen if they found out hes the killer of the gods of olympus

[@Whiskers922]

10/10 comment

[@nerfninja661]

@@bambam7063 they probably know

[@aymanhamida201]

I believe you've found your equilibrum

[@sleyr-4127]

*Odin wants to know your location*

[@elza3479]

- to have a drink with you

[@Eric-dc9wt]

Surrender. The alfather demands it!

[@wajahatali557]

HERE I GOT YOUR KIND

[@theroguepunisher8891]

Literally the new God of War in a nutshell

[@Darkslayers_son]

Let me by you a drink, the allfather demands it.

[@Vardagilthonil]

you're mentioned on God of War Ragnarök - Thank You to Our Community on PlayStation yt channel 😉

[@ConnorEngstromMusic]

Huge thanks to Martin for letting me be a part of this video! His arrangements are always incredible! Skål!

[@lfin310]

You sir, are epic! Subscribed

[@SerWindpipes]

Dude, it's still a week until Christmas. I can't accept presents this early.

[@camerontrud6560]

You put Brock and Sindri to shame in the arts of fine metal

[@usherglow3269]

2:10 when the song is too epic that even the draugr start singing

[@BeckuWestWild]

The fact I just saw a clip of skar on Santa Monica Studios’ thank you video for the community in God of War: Ragnarok, made me jump for joy. To hear Bear McCrearY prise it too! Adore this and all your covers man. You’re hard work and passion is loved and appreciated!!

[@theiix7621]

Y'know the feeling, when u suddenly find an incredible song, and even after listening for 20 times u have goosebumps and u swing and nod in rhythm, whispering the lyrics...

[@diepiepew12]

This dude made a masterpiece of a song cover Odin will wait him in the Valhalla

[@bgjohnson8672]

There won't be a Valhalla when Kratos is done with him

[@CR1M50N08]

I've listened to a lot of covers of this theme. But THIS is the best one I've heard

[@clyd1bon]

I think your the first person to cover this and actually put the extra effort to put in the language. Mad respect.

[@ShrkBiT]

color me IMPRESSED!! Shivers! Is Bear McCreary and Playstation even aware of this one? Imagine them coming out with the announcement to GOW II and this is the live rendition with Skar and Bear directing the orchestra over the new trailer... make it happen Sony!!!

[@cyrusardyn]

Legend has it, this is echoed across midgard before Ragnorok occurs.

[@Shad0wHunt3rxX]

Imagine this cover playing when kratos got the blades of chaos back

[@kotormaster1975]

oof would be so perfect a shame really this versions so good makes me feel like kratos back in the old god of war days

[@deezrocks6732]

Wpuld be awesome of they had some metal in it . But if hes getting his blades he needs the greek metal theme to hit

[@Howler452]

Two of my favourite things mixed into one. This makes me happy.

[@Sheshounet]

huge

[@clairzeriii9739]

Sheshounet le sang y'a que des hommes ici au moins

[@trueart7411]

No, no. It's "YUGEE". There, fixed it for ya.

[@andrewbarbato6042]

guts

[@GOLightUp]

that's what I call quality content.

[@DeMoNELectro]

YEAH

[@deontaeavila3514]

It's the music gods!

[@lfin310]

disliked by Odin, Thor, Baldur, Magni & Modi EPIC COVER AS ALWAYS!

[@ZeezoRockout]

MUST DO >> Warframe - We All Lift Together Gotta love the Korn segment tho XD

[@darz6012]

this.

[@erickgomessilva9266]

This.

[@jasona.9729]

YES!!! please do! lml Warframe is awesome

[@jasper5ful]

Yeah

[@vacollow]

Oh hell yeah man

[@InsTAus793]

THIS IS AMAZING! Not only is this possibly the coolest cover of the god of war theme i've ever heard, but the old norse/icelandic? lyrics were sung accurately as well!

[@MattFrasers]

That was dope 🔥 I always wondered what the lyrics were and what they meant! Knowing what they mean makes that song so much deeper 👌🏻

[@Danttheman216]

Yo!!!! That gave me chills down to my spine, ODIN!!!

[@missdarkness]

The best cover and the best game 🖤

[@jeffersonnb]

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[@Darkslayers_son]

Indeed

[@squashmallow2006]

Came here right after watching the Ragnarok trailer. GREAT COVER BOY. I CAN FEEL IT IN MY SCROTE!

[@matiasgravido10]

I swear game companies need to be getting with you for soundtrack pieces. This is insanely epic!

[@DiscoFinalBoss]

Just when I thought it was safe to say his Gaunter O’Dimm cover was my favorite. This just punches me in the face.

[@Bjornsson09]

Holy SHIT man. You are the most underrated youtube artist. What amazing sound and tone. You've got a fan for life, my guy.

[@mrburnt_hashbrown3575]

That first word gave me goosebumps

[@EllynoreMoonwood]

Masterfully done, you two! Words cannot describe how awestruck I am by this cover, and I feel compelled to sing along each time I listen to it whenever I can. I'm also gonna add this to my workout mix. Well done!

[@giovanygajardo1143]

Dude this is GOLD! 2:10 my fav part 💪and a exquisite SOLO 💪💪💪💪😎

[@thorstormlord]

The two most EPIC guys on KZbin working together.. Glad i found this even though im late for the party.Great work Skar.

[@Puffechu]

Being from Iceland, this makes me proud since the lyrics are old icelandic

[@Freyjavanir16]

An epically beautiful piece with a slight korn feel in the middle! Loved this cover! The time and effort you put into it really shows!! Well done!!

[@XarkoCZ]

BOY!!! TURN UP THE VOLUME!

[@alialtaf3412]

*BOI!!! TURN UP THE VOLUME!

[@garrettbaker8098]

The scream boxing! So good! Also, that long scream in the middle really gave me chills. Your vocals just get better and better every video. I can really hear your work you put in on training your voice. Amazing quality.

[@KruggKruscherp]

I thought it was funny they kind of did the same scream boxing thing in the live orchestra version on the reveal day.

[@gabo2223]

legend has it that this being was a majestic blacksmith god

[@MrsAmen]

The deep sound of your voice in the beginning of the song.. 😍 That's what I call epic. Always gives me goosebumps!

[@L_Hagen]

i dont know what you did to my brain at @2:10-@2:35 but my brain approves! .. i didnt know i needed metal beat boxing in my life! i crave more! :D

[@BelenusValikonis]

Lol, I don't know if you've looked 'em up yet, but look into Korn. You shall have more. :P

[@dannyd7426]

This epic work of art came up in my feed again. Simply epic. Beautiful.

[@Horsemanworkout]

Amazing Epic Battle Metal Attack

[@BillyQvarnstrom]

This is siiick. Can't imagine this being done any better than this!

[@KharianDruidi]

More heavier covers like this! Its awesome. I love your music Scar

[@madig.7903]

Ragnarök trailer brought me back to God of War music. This fuckin rocks. Well done.

[@VCofdaG]

*Ragnarok has come!*

[@tr87run45]

It's came, but yes boy... it has

[@mackdye9070]

Greatest intro song to any console game ever. The E3 reveal was the greatest reveal reaction of all time as well. I get goosebumps when i rewatch the VOD. This cover is equally amazing as well. Keep up the great work Skar.

[@Phixora]

Omg this in beyond legit, don't have the words to tell you what an awesome job you did with this one! Keep up the great work!

[@becosbecosbecos2]

I heard this 20 times, by all gods man dreamed existing... this is some magic of sorts the blacksmiths would dream to smite!

[@bogusbutt]

This was amazing, I'd say perhaps your best work so far in my opinion.

[@savagenature1]

While listening to this I couldn't help imagining a Great Mighty Dragon laying waste to Entire Armies and Kingdoms. Such a Glorious Sight :D

[@shovelenthusiast7389]

Today is my birthday... Thx for this awesome present, Skar!

[@user-ur3fg4vc6l]

Ты гений, чувак. Тысячи лайков тебе и процветания, дорогой

[@manevramann3716]

Keep doing the good work man!You have potential!

[@dannygreenland4853]

I love listening to this not sure what the original version is like but Skar always does great work

[@TheMetalHeadbangger]

Damn perfect cover like the game a Master piece!

[@robTCGZ]

Yes!!! A thousand times yes!!!! This is how you do a metal interpretation of that song. It's not just adding a freaking electric guitar and drums. It's really taking the time to adapt the musical nuances of the original into metal; that means working with the orchestrations and the choir. This was an amazing cover. Definitely subscribed!!!!

[@Oleksandr.Taranenko]

When the epic last stand begins, this song will inspire the glorious victory :) Thank you for your incredible work over this song

[@olibob203]

Played this in my house and think it was so heavy and deep I've just awoken a balrog , It's ace

[@prinzessinaurora4355]

This cover is absolutely divine. Your screams are so powerful and clean, awesome! I also love that freaky part in the middle, it has a great vibe. For me it feels like a little bow to Eivørs live rendition,the one she did with the orchestra, very cool. :3 Have ou ever thought about doing a collab with Gavin aka Miracle Of Sound? Think you could do great music together. Anyway keep your metal up and thanks for this.

[@SkarProductions]

That freaky part was in the original song, but was removed from the game when it was released for some reason. Decided I wanted to keep it in anyways :)

[@misusan2953]

Best one so far 😍 this was amazingly epic

[@Bedocalaway]

Badass song...now even more badass 😍🤘🏼

[@SkyKing98]

SO heavy, SO BRUTAL

[@BerntBaloney13]

I am so glad that you did this like an Icelandic because I'm learning Icelandic and this actually helped me understand a little bit more

[@fabienlamour3644]

Another league!!!!!👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@noriand5276]

Skar you're awsome!

[@n1ghtmar3w0lf3]

dude.......... i am floored by this

[@uniuniteria7186]

I look through the window and i see big thunderstorm approaching my house. Putting this cover on full volume. Enjoying every one second up to 4:16. I look again through my window. I see beautiful sunny day. Thor cannot listen to this.

[@pht8835]

the part that starts around 2:10 is my favorite part. amazing job!

[@501Magnum]

That part, as far as i'm aware. Is an excerpt from the song Trøllabundin by Eivør Pálsdóttir. Who is the same one that sang that part during the reveal of GoW where they had a orchestra play the main theme at E3 2016.

[@Sefirosu88]

You deserve much more subscrivers man, awesome work!

[@king_in_y3ll0w]

Awesome cover! I hear a HUGE Amorphis influence, which makes it even better!

[@capcap915]

This was godlike!

[@user-vj8xf5iz5u]

Это просто афигенно.

[@xOjessiicaa]

omg ... goosebumps!!!

[@dmhunter777]

THAT'S HEAVY AF!!

[@jaredp8423]

Found this comment on the original soundtrack for this song Actual lyrics from Bear McCreary's blog: Ùtlægr Guð - Exiled god Smán föður - Father's shame Von móður - Mother's hope Þraut barnsins - Child in pain Ùtlægr Guð - Exiled god Smán föður - Father's shame Von móður - Mother's hope Þraut barnsins - Child in pain Stríðs sonur - Son of war Saurgun sannleiks - Truth denied Und svíður - Wounds remain Græð kvöl hans - Heal his rage Ùtlægr Guð - Exiled god Stormr Haturs - Storm of hate Vex óttinn - Growing fear Und svíður - Wounds remain Ger fortið upp - Confront the past Guðs plága - Divine plague Ég syndir ber - My sins laid bare. Treyst drengnum - Trust the boy Sefa height hans - Heal his rage Blóðs bölvun - Curse of blood Óbætanleg - Beyond repair Treyst drengnum - Trust the boy Sefa height hans - Heal his rage Hann mun fara - He will leave Ég hef enga aflausn - I've no redemption Ùtlægr Guð - Exiled god Smán föður - Father's shame Von móður - Mother's hope Þraut barnsins - Child in pain Ùtlægr Guð - Exiled god Stormr Haturs - Storm of hate Treyst drengnum - Trust the boy Sefa height hans - Heal his rage Vex óttinn - Growing fear Und svíður - Wounds remain Hann Þjáist - He's in pain Hann Þarfnast föður ekki Guðs - He needs a father not a god Blóðs bölvun - Curse of blood Ég hef enga aflausn - I've no redemption Und svíður - Wounds remain Ger fortið upp - Confront the past

[@staticspider344]

Still one of my favorites.

[@GryBabskimOkiem]

Superb work, guys!

[@nexuspsycho230]

Cool! Just....COOL!!!!

[@felpmorbid]

2:10 Korn vibe

[@gummziherber1094]

Hey skar. Digger det du gjør. (love your stuff) Im icelandic and live in norway. and a massive fan. but i noticed a flaw in the translation of the lyrics and as the perfectionist you are. I want to help you get them right and then ill delete my post :) Þraut barnsins (Child in pain) - "The childs task" the word "Þraut" has a few meranings like "Task, Puzzle of some sort" meaning that its the childs trask to do this "puzzle/task" Hann þjáist (He's in pain) - He suffers (pain is "Sársauki") and some of the others are VERY old icelandic and must admit that they are rarly used in the day to day speach of iceland :D but again Great job as always :) keep it up. and plx more wow songs :D

[@SkarProductions]

Hey thanks man! The words and translations are taken directly from Bear McCreary's site so if they are wrong it's on him haha!

[@TyniWins]

Your vocal range never ceases to amaze me. Another amazing cover my friend. Happy Holidays to your family.

[@vazanere]

Feels glorious to wake up to this amazing cover.

[@renatayusupova8697]

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan! I like everything you are doing. Talent is talent

[@SkarProductions]

And greetings here from norway! Thanks for the compliment my friend :)

[@angeliniguez9750]

All right men, good cover, the gods must proud of u ⚡🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@deankimball8586]

It would be so sick if during ragnarok the music becomes metal.

[@robardian3697]

I know this is 4 years old I would pay for an whole album.

[@roi895]

holy shit you took a haircut! nice my dude, and once again you gave us another masterpiece

[@ShotoMan1]

I dig it lol Mimir! Tell me the story about the epic guitarist!

[@ytho3505]

Kratos: *BOI! This is Dope* 😎

[@ulisessykes2046]

Lo mejor, desde México. 🇲🇽🔥

[@tristinramirez9185]

YES. Kratos would give a nod of acknowledgement

[@BlueVenom9]

I needed this

[@ShrkBiT]

Holy shit dude, what you're doing is awesome!!!!!

[@SkarProductions]

BOY!! 👇Get the song here👇 ►iTunes: music.apple.com/us/album/god-of-war-feat-connor-engstrom-single/1459062671?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 ►Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2CAMUI70CmOBCWHppeRZSt ►Google Play: play.google.com/store/music/album/Skar_God_of_War_feat_Connor_Engstrom?id=Bvgoej22cdimrs3hcn3jigvsldi ►Deezer: www.deezer.com/us/album/87252262 ►Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NPR4YB2/?tag=distrokid06-20 Want to dedicate this comment to my buddy Hólmgeir who took the time out of his day to sit down and record himself pronouncing every word for me. Without him this cover wouldn't work or pherhaps even exist. Thank you man!

[@kaptenbear1395]

Glorious, my brother!

[@gryfury]

BOY!

[@mosku66]

This needs to be in spotify!

[@kennazoalcantara8064]

Deberías de sacar more themes of the God of War... Felicitaciones... brutal ... !!!

[@BlueVenom9]

yes !!!

[@ucedofabian]

Me acababa de afeitar y mi barba volvio

[@pegasus5042]

It was really great project for the God of war and It had deserved this cover I really proud of you BOYYYY !!

[@bradagain]

Those Korn style vocals though...

[@Habit117]

This is amazing. What a rendition !!

[@arcangelhermetica7006]

this guy is so metal that his hair couldn't stand it

[@jaylove9484]

Sounds fire