Happy birthday, Rhode Island! On this day in 1790, Rhode Island - the last of the original 13 colonies - ratified the Constitution and became the 13 U.S. state.
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The National - The Rains of Castamere by The National - Game of Throne S02E09 End Song
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The National - Castamere
I’m a big fan of The National. I’m also a big fan of George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series, as well as its HBO adaptation, “Game of Thrones”. Needless to say, I was extremely excited when I heard that The National did a version of this song from the books for the show. Originally titled “The Rains of Castamere,” it’s referenced many times throughout the novels. While Martin wrote the lyrics, the guys from The National do an absolutely wonderful job in bringing it to life. This isn’t the first time that they’ve branched out to do music for other forms of media, as last year they also did a fantastic track for Portal 2.
As I write this, I’m listening to Castamere on repeat. There’s a thunderstorm going on outside, and the lightning flashes and patter of rain are a superb compliment to the music. And to think a friend’s dad once told us that we knew nothing about ambiance…
Enjoy!
This Is How We Ride
Bikes can transform our world and make it better. Talking Heads front man David Byrne — longtime bike guy. (Also, happens to have a Cleverhood).
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