Paul and Storm debuted this song at W00tstock Founder's Night last year, and somewhere in the SD card of my phone, I have the very first public-ish performance of it, backstage.
I loved it then, I love it now, and I hope this video gets all the views and up thumbs, because it is awesome.
…and Winter is coming.
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When we got back on the boat, we cleaned ourselves up and headed into the main theater, to enjoy the Paul and Storm musical programme, featuring the musical music of popular musicians Paul and Storm. They performed their newest songs, which as it turns out are pleas to creators of popular culture named George.
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This is arguably one of their best songs to date. (Except for the Captain’s Wife’s Lament, of course)
LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing, Wil!
That was too damn entertaining. At first I had “Ride like the Wind” in my head. I am glad it was not just new words over old music. This was wayyy better.
Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this song for the first time at the Triple Door in Seattle. I love the video, it’s already circulating amongst my FB friends. I’m very hopeful that George hears it soon!
You’re right! Winter is coming: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/winter_is_coming
The night is dark and full of turnips.
I was there! For Wootstock Founder’s Night! (And also for the very first Wootstock ever.) I feel that Paul and Storm wrote that song just for me. I hope you find and post your backstage video to share with us.
Oh, this is fantastic! It’s exactly how I feel about all the good series I’ve found (with living authors). Waiting for the next book, then trying to decide whether to read it slow or fast. I remember I finally gave up waiting for the next Harry Potter to make it to paper back, and bought the hard copy. Same thing with the latest Vorkosigan book. Thanks, Wil!
GENIUS!
Note to self do not try to listen surreptitiously at work.
*coffee snort*
The Games of Thrones board game the are playing at 1:26 is a lot of fun, probably make an excellent Tabletop