Skyrim: The Bannered Mare - Daniel Estrem, lute

Daniel Estrem playing "The Bannered Mare" from Skyrim (video game)
written by Jeremy Soule -arranged for 2 renaissance lutes by Estrem
explore Daniel's other channel of 831 tracks from his Magnatune albums at Daniel Estrem - Topic
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[@lilianbegue463]

By the nine divines this is good !

[@danbluedeer]

Lilian - Thanks You!

[@sleepparalysisdemon6.9.13]

You have violated the law, stop right there

[@wsleydvis8539]

You mean 8. Thats a joke. Praise Talos.

[@DaSchmidtzel]

Wæsley Dævis - No, 9 Divines

[@Chikinbokbok]

Hail to Talos!

[@Syllogyzym]

Talos bless you, traveler.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! cheers

[@gabrielfreitassilva5066]

I used to be a lutenist like you, but then I took an arrow in the knee

[@danbluedeer]

Yikes! That sounds pretty disabling...my sympathies

[@bearfangmedia]

@@danbluedeer what a wholesome reply 😆 it's actually a joke from Skyrim though

[@jsmeezzie7]

Lmao man I was looking for this comment from someone brother!

[@StephMcAlea]

genius.

[@kenz2756]

Folks say that a year later, the man found another calling, that is... Adventuring.

[@sugondesenuts9131]

I feel inner peace when i see that this masterpiece has 0 dislikes.

[@danbluedeer]

me too, but that can change fast...

[@sugondesenuts9131]

danbluedeer Lets hope it doesnt :3. Great music btw keep doing what youre doing.

[@noahanderson8688]

@@sugondesenuts9131 its been two months and there are still no dislikes. clearly everyone agrees this is a quality video

[@RaptorT1V]

@@noahanderson8688 okay, then you won't mind if I put on a dislike?))

[@Chikinbokbok]

@@noahanderson8688 4 months now!

[@egorxd5783]

Bethesda should add you as a NPC lutenist in The Elder Scrolls 6

[@danbluedeer]

that would be good...

[@austincoffee6484]

It's rare that such a great composition, arrangement, player, and fanbase all come together into one awesome video.

[@danbluedeer]

Austin --Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for the comment

[@h.wagner]

What could possibly go better with Baroque lute than video game music? Unless you count Doo-Wop, Beatles, classical or actual Renaissance music. I stand in awe of your talent and versatility.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[@rabendranath]

I used to play Skyrim all the time, so this song brings back memories... Beautifully played my friend!! 👏👏

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks rabendranath!

[@yort362]

this bard deserves more gold

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening!

[@solowingpixi]

And mead surely!

[@droidgeist]

I love how appreciative the right lute player is of the one on the left. Greatness recognises greatness.

[@danbluedeer]

haha.... thanks for the comment!

[@ganievtj1721]

Я так вижу вы отвечаете на все комментарии, прекрасный вы человек. Безумно красивое исполнение, Скайрим частичко моей души и этим исполнением вы мне напомнили красивейшие пейзажи Вайтрана. Спасибо вам.

[@danbluedeer]

I'm happy that the music brings up beautiful landscapes for you and others

[@Cam-im8io]

Truly a talented man of skill and perseverance

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks so much

[@John_NJDM]

This is the best rendition of The Bannered Mare I've found. You've paired the traditional roots of this modern composition with a traditional instrument wonderfully. Thank you for sharing! I also love your rendition of Greensleeves!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening! glad you like the music

[@AyazHamid]

I have been playing Skyrim for eight years now and this brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for this masterpiece good sir, this is simply terrific 😃

[@danbluedeer]

Ayaz - Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChaserBiff]

this... this does put a smile on my face...

[@danbluedeer]

excellent! nice to hear that

[@slondinium]

Love this I have never seen a lute played live before so this an amazing experience many thanks

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening

[@xJoe90]

i am so happy this man exists

[@danbluedeer]

I am too (at the moment)

[@Rudel23]

I was a champion in Skyrim, I remember that music! Bravo!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Rudel!

[@madcake5638]

This video not being in the top of youtube proves that the algorithm is deeply flawed

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! I appreciate the sentiment

[@eyuphandeniz5964]

You really give responce to everyone in the comment section you are a legend

[@danbluedeer]

I try... I like communicating with music lovers

[@Itismyloneliness]

I loved this version of the song, you are very talented! I've seen all your videos and this one is definitely my favorite one

[@danbluedeer]

redhead --Glad you like it!

[@Vallendorf]

When I listen to this I always imagine in thr tavern a bard were playing the bannered mare and then another bard just walked in and they start a duo peformance without disturbing the atmosphere of the tavern...

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening!

[@MegaNerd4eva]

The gods have you two hands, and you use them both for your instrument. I can respect that.

[@danbluedeer]

thanks! ...I guess it's 4 hands in this video :)

[@VampireFiend616]

Baroque bannered mare !!!!! Your improvisation with the polyphonic scales are impressive

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You--glad you like!

[@user-en5uv6dm5o]

Я только вчера начала разучивать этумузыку!
Вы отлично играете!)

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks - glad you like it!

[@DankReaper420]

Thank you for putting the time into learning these songs and making these videos for us to enjoy. You are incredibly talented.

[@danbluedeer]

DR -Glad you like them!

the best arrangment of this song that i've heard. amazing

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Joaquin - glad you like

[@ericstoever9577]

Better than the game, ever will be. This is an impressive arrangement, just so gosh darn good.
I hope you are well, and thank you as always for being a bright spot in my day.

[@danbluedeer]

Eric --Glad you like it! cheers!

[@sean-fk7pw]

I love this game. Great cover as always!

[@danbluedeer]

sean --Glad you enjoy it!

[@ShoonitStSinta]

I can listen to it in loops all day long

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Shoonit!

[@ShoonitStSinta]

I went through most of your music videos and I was with my jaw on the floor from how talented you are, so I'm the one who should thank you for sharing your music with the rest of the world

[@hohoohope]

This brings me peace, I always come back to listen, you’re very skilled

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks - glad you like the music

[@CGM_Raiden]

Absolutely beautiful sir

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@conorbaker7684]

I guess this is only a logical conclusion to my interests on youtube finally coming to a head. Still, I was pleasantly surprised nonetheless. Thank you for this!

[@danbluedeer]

Conor --Thanks for the comment

[@breeakmyhead]

It takes me to Skyrim's warm and kind taverns. thank u so much!))

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening!

[@nicksantana93]

I always end up coming back to this every so often. They should make you a bard character in the elder scrolls 6

[@danbluedeer]

I'd be honored, can you "make it so" ?

[@rarityfanforever3658]

I've been sending links of your covers to my roleplay partners as placeholders for my bard's playing all this time and I had no idea you actually did skyrim music :o
you've just gone from amazing to godly

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the message -- glad you like the music

[@brucebanner8124]

What more can a video do, than bring a smile to your face, fill your mind up with vivid memories and bring tears to your eyes?
Beautifully played, good sir!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Bruce!

[@fatimapalacios2292]

ah this is perfect. I will put this on loop to work

[@danbluedeer]

Fatima - Glad you like it!

[@mohammadahmad3221]

Ahh, the nostalgia! Thanks for this beautiful cover. Divines smile on you. May the gods watch over your battles, friend.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Mohammad!

[@monimoni-v6u]

i think i alone watched this video 1000 times. so good

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks - I'm flattered!

[@pauljcomp6621]

You did a really nice job with this. It is one of my all time favorite tunes ever. The last time I heard it I used my Warhammer to cave in a Druids' face after he poisoned my mead.

[@pauljcomp6621]

Those were the days. Good times indeed.

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening

[@danbluedeer]

I concur

[@persik_v_tomate]

Спасибо за прекрасную музыку, которая расслабляет и греет мою душу) ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for the wonderful music that relaxes and warms my soul) ❤️❤️❤️

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the comment (and putting it in english so I don't have to translate)

[@cjr6564]

Good Morning Daniel, Again you have introduced me to a piece of music I have never heard before. Very nice. I am not sure what "Skyrim" was or is. I initially I thought it was a take on spelling "scream" in a similar vein to Lynard Skynard is a to " Leonard Skinner" ....Now ther is a thought, Lynard Skynard on Lute! Keep up the good work. You helped me start my day on a high. Keep safe and keep your distance. CJR

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks CJR! glad you like

[@bearfangmedia]

It's an excellent video game! Set in a kind of Viking fantasy world

[@dropdeadgreg4807]

Awesome work, Dan!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@The1FluffyPanda]

Love to see this in 2020

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! glad you like it

[@Alcor151]

Amazing, the best cover so far

[@danbluedeer]

Alcor - Glad you think so!

[@Josh-ht8qw]

This brought back so many memories from my time playing skyrim... Thanks for this, it sounds amazing! 👍

[@danbluedeer]

Joshua -Glad you enjoy it!

[@tungahanturkman4268]

Great work!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Tungahan --Thank you! Cheers!

[@j.j.r.6075]

Wonderful!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks!

[@Snuset]

This is absolutely amazing

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Dennis!

[@ЧунгаЧанга-м9ю]

thank you very much for such wonderful content on your beautiful channel

[@danbluedeer]

thanks - Glad you enjoy it!

[@1n5k33p]

Holy Gods of Tamriel! This is amazing, especially "progressive" part! You, sir, are true bard!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Harold! glad you like

[@AmosTheTalented]

Excellent sound! Thank you for sharing your talent, and bringing the community closer together.

[@danbluedeer]

Amos --Thanks for listening!

[@rodglay7208]

What an amazing moment again !!!!! Thank you Dan for sharing.

[@danbluedeer]

jean-pierce ---Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomvandaalen273]

The phrasing and colour is just perfect - I’ll be surprised if you aren’t asked to make the lute music for such games in future

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Tom....that would be nice to get a game gig!

[@JoffreyParisot-Joottle]

Beautiful arrangement !

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you like it!

[@DT-diztortion]

Glad I found your channel! Never realized how much I enjoyed and loved the sound of the lute.

[@danbluedeer]

DT --Glad you enjoy it!

[@heem8814]

i seriously watch this like 3 times a day

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening .... I'm glad it's a benign one

[@lalitabenas8960]

wowwowowowowowoowowwo nice mare music,,,love it

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Lali!

[@hugo123665]

so much quality. thank you good sir!!

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you enjoyed it! cheers

[@Failman777]

I want to see this gentleman in a tavern in the next Elder Scrolls game

[@danbluedeer]

-- have your people talk to my people.

[@PsychoticWolfie]

Better than the bard I hired for my homestead north of Morthol, that's for sure! Amazing display of talent, bravo!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! glad you like

[@krasnalhalabala6907]

WOOOOW!!!!Amazing!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Krasnal - Thanks for listening!

[@FlatsRequiem27]

Beautiful. Another one hit out if the park! Keep it up!

[@danbluedeer]

Nathan --Much appreciated!

[@seansweeney7009]

Thank you. 😁😁😁🍀🍀🍀

[@danbluedeer]

Sean --You are so welcome

[@norillaz6353]

By the eight, this is spectacular!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Nick!

[@MelynikOff]

Это божественно! Браво👏🏻

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@maxten]

ah, you must be the new bard. good. The old one, Mikael. He was a braggart that i had to humble in a brawl. Anyways, good Music.

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you like it - cheers!

[@zemah4268]

so well played, i love it thank you

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening

[@zemah4268]

@@danbluedeer no problem sir have a really great day

[@lawnmower8696]

Beautiful and amazing!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks lawnmower - you reminded me it's that time again. If I was starting a rock group and looking for a name -I'd vote for "First Pull" There's a certain amount of optimism in the title

[@PtaszekZPtasiegoMleczka]

This is beautiful, and it captures the original feeling of the music perfectly. Thank you Daniel :)

[@danbluedeer]

Mur - Glad you like it!

[@askholand8132]

Beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Ask - Thank you! Cheers!

[@oteromason]

nice song, and well played as always!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Mason!

[@brodgrouckstonespear1191]

Ahh, I'm So at Peace at the Moment, Nothing is better than actual Lute playing your favourite songs

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Brodgrouck !

[@carolinapugliese1307]

14-05-2020-. Buenas tardes Daniel, muchas gracias , precioso tema. Muchos cariños para la familia Estrem desde Argentina. Carolina.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Carolina - glad you like it!

[@oocarlaaa]

Beautiful!

[@danbluedeer]

Carla -Thank you! Cheers!

[@FigsFrogPrince]

My Goodness this is one of my favorites you have shared so far, and though I love everything you do, this was yummy. Thank you!

[@danbluedeer]

Ellen -Thank you so much!

[@MephiusTR]

Greetings from Turkey, this is amazing ... Thank you!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening Batu!

[@noraeld5020]

You really captured the spirit of just sitting in the bannered mare at the end of a day in Skyrim

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Nora!

[@yinnon4819]

That is an artist in the full scale of the word... Amazing job

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks yin non! I appreciate the comment

[@SpaceEmperorGenos]

This was a great cover. Thanks for bringing us this arrangement, it has quite a different feeling than the other covers I've seen and heard. Well played! Seeing this only makes me want to pick up the Lute even more. Cheers, and I hope you're in good health Daniel.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening! - I appreciate your comment

[@dr_daverend1175]

Lovely.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Dr !

[@davelampkins4086]

Awesome,much respect!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@undynetheundying5405]

Such a sweet sound, makes your heart swell

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@CasTheFallenAngel]

Sounds so amazing!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@Laststock]

Amazing song! Thank you for playing it to us !

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@dami-dnc]

sounds very authentic! Truly something that would fit in on a documentary about the old ages, very well played

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@JD96893]

wow! I love your interpretation! Its always a joy listening to a professional playing music from a video game lol. Your sir are a magnificent musician!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the comment!

[@oz8853]

man... this is a great cover. for some reason it reminds of my dad playing the oud when i was a kid. good times!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you Oz! music can take you back in time

[@adamkerker4038]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this video Sir, Thank you.

[@danbluedeer]

Adam - Glad you enjoyed it

[@alexandrameas4436]

Thats magic! Love it

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@comicbookdude]

Thank you so much for this, I always listen to the Skyrim OST when I am working, and for some reason wondered whether there was a live version of this. Well, I guess I hit the jackpot with your video. Many congratulations I really enjoyed it. Also, I got a little bit of a kick out of watching you, as you look just like John Major, prime minister of the UK in the 90s!

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you enjoy it! I've heard that John Major comparison before but of course I can't see it

[@makkrohero59]

Incredible!

[@danbluedeer]

thank you!

[@Gyvuliatorius]

We making it out of the Grey Quarter with this one 🔥

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening!

[@mynameis3ama]

This is amazing!

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for listening!

[@w60999]

this is lovely!!!!

[@danbluedeer]

thanks wine! glad you like

[@jinkazama3638]

This is so good 👏🏻✨

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Jin !

[@iMPRE7ed]

This is beautiful and so immersing. Never seen anything played on lute before

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! - if you check out my lute playlist there are 129 videos...probably way more than you'd care to watch

[@orkhon986]

As a fan of Skyrim, I really loved this version. Good work! Respect from Turkey 👏 🇹🇷

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Orkhon! glad you like it

[@malahamavet]

yessss!!! a lute song played on an actual lute! 😁
I don't know if the original version had a lute or not. but this sound is what I associate with a lute. I'm glad you made this, the other covers are done with guitars since not everyone can afford an actual lute 😁😅 so at least I get to enjoy it's sound

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Vasili, yes, you're right about the use of guitars