Jak o' the Shadows | The Wheel of Time | Cover

[@KarynBardSongs]

I hope you enjoy my bardic rendition of the marching song Jak o' the Shadows from the Wheel of Time! I am super excited for the show. NO SPOILERS in the comments please. I'm only on book 6!!

[@RobChristianson]

Blood and ASHES this is brilliant!!!!

[@RobChristianson]

Also, thanks for sharing it today, on the anniversary of Jordan’s passing

[@KarynBardSongs]

@@RobChristianson Oh wow, I didn't realize that. ❤️

[@RobChristianson]

Karyn Narg and I have been sharing this song on #TwitterOfTime today. (I’m the Weekly Wheel News)

[@KarynBardSongs]

@@RobChristianson Thanks so much - I am so glad you like it!

[@brianlinden3042]

Out of all the songs in the books, I'm most excited to see how they handle this one. I can really just picture it on screen; slowly building it up over the course of the season, with it getting stuck in Mat's head and slowly gaining popularity to where we hear soldiers singing it in the background, until finally Mat walks out of his tent after a certain momentous battle, wanting nothing but to get away from all this craziness, only to be met with, "...and follow young Mat wherever he calls, to dance with Jak o' the Shadows!" And there ends his final scene of that season, slapping his forehead and muttering, "Oh, burn me..."

[@SolraneN7]

Sounds perfect.

[@rastrich]

I didn't think it was possible to get goosebumps from reading a comment... Damn... 😅

[@igorv.santosmelo5304]

Dude, you gave me chills

[@cattheparamecius1125]

And, now, imagine the *whole* army singing this while riding to battle.

[@suepedie1]

Just beautiful! I teared up! Thank uou.

[@Merecir]

Just imagine, if the showrunners had the slightest bit of competence, they could have taken this song and made an epic symphony version to use as the official theme, it would have been just as recognizable as the GoT intro. And then over the seasons, woven in different versions until we got the whole Band of the Red Hand singing it as they march to the Last Battle.

[@thedailytrolloc]

Narg love! Would love to see it in the show.

[@fast.food.ninjalarry954]

I would love to see you in the show !!!

[@alperen9313]

Absolutely no! This is a slow cover. Show version should be more energetic, like a shanty. Cover is great tho!

[@SilverKiden]

Narg love because Narg smart!

[@d0nn13h4yd3n]

@@alperen9313 If an upbeat, traditional, version is used early in the series it would provide an opportunity for this version to add an emotional weight to a scene later on. For example, Mat and the red arms fighting their way through the townsfolk of Hinderstap.

[@alperen9313]

@@d0nn13h4yd3n Yes, that I can agree! It would be good, especially "To Dance With Jak o' The Shadows" part. Nalesean...

[@kylecook7187]

"It's far too quiet in here, let's have some singing..." -Lord Talmanes, Top Shelf Wingman

[@Piemasta9000]

Lord Talmanes is easily one of my favorite characters in the books

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

Me too

[@gamerman782]

Reflection of Sound versions sounds like something they would sing on the show while the Red Hand marches, but this version feels like something you would hear either during end credits or before the Final Battle and it shows the Red Hand readying for battle, or sitting around campfires the night before

[@windsongmusic]

When I wrote the original flute music for Jak of the Shadows I only ever intended to play it one time for Mr. Jordan. I never imagined so many people would adopt my work as Canon. This is beautiful

[@eamonquinlan8345]

Discovering this in 2024. Such a good rendition of the song. I can imagine half the Band of the Red Hand singing this to Matt

[@justinunderwood7194]

This would be the perfect version of the song for the night before the last battle. Like I'd love to see the band of the red hand doing a marching version of this song, but the tone of this would completely setup the death and despair that occurs during the last battle. Kind of like the Jenny of Oldstone before the Battle of Winter fell. But you know, they don't chicken out and there are actually real consequences during the battle. Beautiful song. Really good work. Thank you

[@kharilane1340]

When you write about The Last Battle, it really should be capitalized!!!

[@CailinZwarts-nl7zh]

This song is how they should sing the night before battle,, or right after the battle to remember the dead and to remind themselves that they survived another dance. The Reflection of Sound version is for when they are drunk after a week or so of marching, probably bored and in need of a cheery song. I prefer this version, it's the melencholic feeling of loss and hope that feels just right before the Last Battle

[@danhaycraft9321]

Mat is my favourite character and this is my favourite song in the entire series. I've tried to make my own version of the song, but it didn't work all that well. This is amaaazing!

[@mindxrust]

I just finished A Memory of Light this week and I feel like this song inspired me to not be sad the story is over but to be joyful for knowing of it.

[@WilliamJ.Hoyle777]

Great job. I just wish the Amazon show had this type of quality. Thank you for giving us a truly great WoT adaption....unlike Amazon

[@publicshared1780]

Makes me so excited for the show. This show cannot be aired soon enough!

[@GrandChewyParade]

I wish I could like this more than once lol such a beautiful rendition. Your voice is beautiful, m’lady!

[@CalebGass]

Absolutely the best version I’ve heard

[@j.burtis5222]

For years I would try to sing this to myself, but I couldn't put a tune to it. The music and the voice are magnificent!

[@matthewbulman4356]

Really love this cover. Such a an amazing job. Please keep them coming.

[@RobChristianson]

How about “I’m down at the bottom of the well” or “tinker in the kitchen”?

[@kylsh1]

Here I am… again…. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥 I love this…🤷‍♂️🔥🔥❤️❤️⭐️⭐️

[@TheBardOfTheRedHand]

I love it. Your production is very high quality. I love the underlying strings and how much they sit in the back. It gives a the song a full sound.

[@LongToungedLiar]

Thanks for following up on my suggestion! This is an amazing rendition of this song. You never fail to impress.

[@KarynBardSongs]

Thanks so much for suggesting it! Loving the series!

[@masked_owl5041]

Welp that is very different from my imagination but somehow still good. Thank you now I have the next thing to add to my fantasy music playlist

[@reeselawson3686]

I was also imagining it a little differently. More like a sea shanty in my head than a bardic tune.

[@dannovanpauldevis5999]

this is only a cover. this is where she based it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6bm56jj66teKs . She covered it really well though!

[@CailinZwarts-nl7zh]

@@reeselawson3686 you might prefer the Reflection of Sound version in that case

[@stepan.tichyy]

You have a wonderful voice and the execution is spectacular. I got chills. Thank you for singing this beautiful song.

[@jordanmbarrie]

Same I am in awe. 😳

[@gabebarnes2254]

I got so emotional listening to this :’) I’d love to see you do more WOT songs

[@reepaify]

This needs to be in the show. As an AVID reader of the books, by avid... I do it often. This is probably one of the most perfect renditions. Our Lord Mat would brandish a tear for your rendition and demand that yours be the official.

[@reepaify]

@JimmyB I don't WANT THIS SONG TO BE IN THE SHOW..... not until someone picks up the show and doesn't try to rewrite the story.

[@kylsh1]

Listening again…. ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍so great

[@jonathonlaws3109]

By the light, this is awesome!

[@BlackTowerPodcast]

WOW!!!!! VERY WELL DONE!!! i listened to this all the way through. sooooo amazing!!!

[@arsinae]

I didn't knew this song, it's so beautiful!! 👏👏 love the arrangement!

[@goatbrother8718]

Absolutely amazing version, hopefully it makes it to the show

[@thebeginningsend1]

This is my favorite rendition of this song, I come back to it probably once a month for another listen

[@abhishekechakrabortty5712]

My GOD! This is beautiful! 🥺

[@aaronhokanson6718]

A spirited tavern. A confident camp. A determined March with drums that remind you of the stairs to an execution. The steady trot of cavalry. A moment of Stillness and reflection. A charge that feels like coming home to a spring dance. Is it hoof beats or dice in a cup? A women's handkerchief in the cold partially open hand of an unlucky man. A friend lifting a cup for all in a tavern. An old General and his old friends that cant forget how to march.

[@barrylatshaw8558]

That was an awesome rendition of this song. Your talent belongs on the screen. I could imagine this being played in a tavern with Mat watching.... Then bloody complaining he's no hero

[@dlpinecone]

Now THAT gets me excited about the show

[@salserio6727]

Very good... Haunting tone. Though I would like to hear a more upbeat version. It seems like it should be a drinking/tavern song.

[@blacksmithwolf]

you should check out the link in the desc of the video - that version much more baudy.

[@nvwest]

Oh I imagined it like this. It's about death and facing death right

[@revan0890]

Check out Reflection of Sound. He has amazing WoT music.

[@salam1bo155]

yeah doesn’t Mat specifically mention how it sounded off because it was so upbeat while it talked about death

[@SilverHammered]

You did amazing with this! Just wish I could add it to my Spotify playlist!!!

[@desmike481]

Hope your version can be in the show. I love it!!!

[@laurencewrightart8490]

outstanding! I can imagine this being sung in an inn years later in Mats honor.

[@kylsh1]

WOW❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍 so awesome

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

Beautiful. I think it must get rowdier as it goes, for sure. :)

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

Two suburbs south of Minneapolis is Richfield. There has to be a song there somewhere.

[@angulocerni]

outstanding! glad to see a fine rendition of an iconic (against Mat's will) song!

[@rocalaide]

Just when through all the renditions of this song and this one is my favorite!!!

[@garyjcoy]

Love it!!!! It should be in the show.

[@count4045]

Burn me! The day I found this was a good bloody day!

[@pastverb1]

Chilling, haunting, and beautiful. I love it.

[@markallen4838]

I can hear this playing in the background showing the aftermath of the "Last Battle". Truly haunting...

[@NeroIsMyHomeboy]

I love your version, not the way I heard it in my head, but somehow this is perfect. Your voice is great

[@mattinpjs]

I just started book 7! This is such a perfect rendition!

[@dbirchlaw]

Great job!

[@DodgerFH]

Maybe the best version I have heard of this song! Thanks for recording. Enjoy the rest of the series.

[@bainchiad4689]

Gorgeous. Really hoping Amazon finds this and uses it on the show

[@TheXDragonXMarked]

Ok Morgase! That was beautiful

[@TheXDragonXMarked]

I just fell in love again

[@johncharles236]

Beautiful.

[@kylsh1]

So awesome….❤️❤️❤️

[@rhiannar91]

This if as close to perfection you could come :O I love your voice and how strong yet fragile it sounds

[@pandasrtasty]

Ok, restoring my faith that the show might be good.

[@KarynBardSongs]

I'm really hoping it will be good

[@thematcauthon4696]

@@KarynBardSongs It will be good. The showrunner is a long term fan. The writers are fans. Brandon and Harriet are exec-producers. Come join #TwitterOfTime :)

[@KarynBardSongs]

@@thematcauthon4696 Oh wow, that's fantastic! I have not looked at anything at all related to WoT online because I am worried about accidentally seeing spoilers, haha. I am on book 6 currently.

[@thematcauthon4696]

Karyn We are spoilery, but we also have big tags for #FirstWoTReader and similar things, trust me when I say, you’d be more than welcome. You’ll find me there as @tylinstoy, and we would love you as part of our amazing family :)

[@PigeoN1776]

Yeah, I wouldn't count on it. It will be an ok show but it for sure won't be the WoT story that we all grew up on.

[@nymphrodellsalavin]

This is a very beautiful rendition. Thank you!

[@Cobra7FAC]

Absolutely amazing, I always thought this song was underappreciated. You do it justice.

[@fandomenthusiast6441]

I love this so much! I'm looking forward to the show, and honestly, this song is wonderful. I'd love to see an upbeat version ❤❤❤❤

[@kissmrule]

Such a good video it so good and sweet

[@kendannon4435]

I really loved that. Thank you so much.

[@housemansson]

Oh man some of these have to make it to the series, epic!

[@robbiemaher6618]

That was beautiful and amazing. I thank you so much.

[@kristinal-ghoul2680]

That was quite beautiful. I did imagine this song to be more rowdy and fast though, as it is sung by soldiers when drinking and marching! Nice job.

[@KarynBardSongs]

Thanks! Yes, it definitely would be more rowdy and faster while sung by the soldiers, but I kind of imagined this version for a bard who maybe heard the song from the soldiers and replayed it in their style. The original version by Nick Masters is definitely more in that style and linked in the description if you are interested!

[@mastermind3043]

Oh I got goosebumps!!! That was so haunting

[@rskeyesful]

After a hard day of killing shadow spawn we all loved drinking ourselves blind and singing this sweet little parlor song to ease the emotional pain of slicing and dicing the dark ones minions.

[@judycox3109]

Love It! U an Bryan r wonderful!

[@kylsh1]

I’m back… so beautiful 😍 🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌💪💪💪👍👍

[@SirSmko]

Awesome thanks

[@fcentauri8]

This is great! This is the first fan cover of a song from the WoT books that I actually really like.

[@elijahcanning3020]

That was beautiful.

[@Jay-vp3kk]

This is absolutely wonderful, sounds like you took some inspiration from the already existing rendition. But I imagine this is sort of the professional version, I imagine the bands singing a lot rougher with a simpler melody. Gonna be interesting to see the show handle this song, but you did a fantastic job!

[@TheJcpeterman1985]

May you always find water and shade.

[@KCSamurai]

9/10 Great job

[@PaddyEvenson]

Beautiful! Really like this version 😁

[@ТатуированнаяКрыса]

Awesome!

[@LuckPuddle]

Just like what I've imagined for like 30 years... other than the speed, since it's a bit of a battle/marching song. :) Lovely arrangement!

[@aldan7812]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheTipsyTrope]

Wow, that was awesome. I got Loreena McKennitt vibes. Great performance!

[@jackr2287]

Not quite the adaptation I was looking for, but quality.

[@Luna.Spellman]

We'll drink the wine till the cup is dry, And kiss the girls so they'll not cry, And toss the dice until we fly, To dance with Jak o' the Shadows. We'll dance all night until the moon runs free, And dandle the lasses upon our knee, And then you'll ride along with me, To dance with Jak o' the Shadows. We'll sing all night, and drink all day, And on the girls we'll spend our pay, And when it's gone, then we'll away, To dance with Jak o' the Shadows. There's some delight in ale and wine, And some in girls with ankles fine, But my delight, yes, always mine, Is to dance with Jak o' the Shadows. [1] The third verse was sung differently in LOC 5. Below are the different lyrics. We drink all night and dance all day, and on the girls we spend our pay, and when we're done, then we'll away, to dance with Jak o' the Shadows.

[@Harldin]

Definitely a better version then we will get in the show and the singer is definitely much prettier then any member of the Band

[@UnravelingthePattern]

This is wonderful! Though I don't know if Mat would like having an Aes Sedai joining in that last verse. :)

[@joshuastclairmusic]

Beautiful, soothing rendition! Very much enjoyed :)

[@mikkelmv3991]

Love it! and a great cover from a series that needs more amazing cover like this :D

[@valentinhynkel3890]

Thanks you aes sedai karyn😊

[@fardareismai4495]

This is definitely sung by one of the girls who had a boyfriend with the Band of the Red Hand. He died in Tarmon Gai'don and she sings this at the funeral pyre.

[@fardareismai4495]

Lise looked over the rolling hills, the smoke biting in the chill of the evening air. The emptiness in her mind pushed out the despair that gnawed at her, as she focussed on the still form on the pyre of birch and ash wood. Wrapped in his gray cloak and covered with the banner of the red hand as he would have wanted She remembered their goodbye, his lively smile and the light bouncing off his curls when he had lifted her up and kissed her passionately. He had promised, with such confidence, that he would return, that he would be a hero. He did return. And he was a hero. The small group of young men behind her were silent, for once in their lives. Many of them were badly hurt, barely standing upright, but all had insisted on being here. They'd brought him back to her, they made sure he could keep his promise. She was grateful for their presence. Softly, with a tremor in her voice, she started to sing: "We'll drink the wine til the cup is dry..." She heard a choked sound from behind her, as they recognised the song they had so boisterously sung in the tavern only days prior. They joined in with her, adding their hoarse, rough voices to hers as she stepped forward with the torch in her hand. The flames caught quickly in the dry wood and the small chorus of voices rose skyward with the sparks, to dance with Jak o' the Shadows.

[@gamerzakiullah]

@@fardareismai4495 wow this was amazing

[@kenabbott8585]

Cut that shit out, man, I don't wanna cry today.

[@thestrange3791]

@@kenabbott8585 too late bro, this hit me in the feels

[@thecretchman]

This is amazing!!!

[@slongf15]

I always imagined this to be more upbeat. This is beautiful though.

[@definitelynotobama6851]

I always felt like it would be sung boisterously and have a faster tempo, but this was almost the exact same tune I had in mind when I read the series. It's a soldier's drinking song.

[@wheelchazeal8089]

Wow. 🤯 Thom would approve. 🤘

[@jmtv1963]

This is so beautiful! ♥

[@TheEternalElir]

Wow this is sooo amazing 🔥

[@nomieeable]

This is so good I love it 😍

[@nathantwilight]

beautiful. best rendition i've seen. i live kinda that way. not military but just a man that likes to throw the dice with life stakes. not special nor important but godsdamn if i'm not lucky. lil bit of skill in there too :P

[@dexterryu]

I really enjoy this. I played it both at normal speed and 1.5x. Normal speed has a cool somber feel to it whereas 1.5 sounds a little more like the pace of what some drunken soldiers would sing after a battle won.

[@trevormartin7740]

This version is beautiful

[@joe3140]

nice rendition, needs more drunk soldiers in the background but besides that, excellent ;) oh and book 6 huh, well hope you are ready for the portal stone aliens that fight with double bladed swords :O

[@ThatTieDyeGuy]

thank you

[@adampruitt3399]

Please sing The Wind that shakes the Willows?