Karliene - The Dornishman's Wife 

This song just perfectly captures the spirit of Asoiaf. Bloody, dark, sexual, stupid but with a hint of romanticism and resilience coming through all the same.

Bronn needs to make a mixed tape of all the Westeros classics

The Dornishman's wife was as fair as the sun, and her kisses were warmer than spring. But the Dornishman's blade was made of black steel, and its kiss was a terrible thing. The Dornishman's wife would sing as she bathed, in a voice that was sweet as a peach, But the Dornishman's blade had a song of its own, and a bite sharp and cold as a leech. As he lay on the ground with the darkness around, and the taste of his blood on his tongue, His brothers knelt by him and prayed him a prayer, and he smiled and he laughed and he sung, "Brothers, oh brothers, my days here are done, the Dornishman's taken my life, But what does it matter, for all men must die, and I've tasted the Dornishman's wife!

Ah, sweet Oberyn. I'm gonna miss him.

This song sounds really lusty, and it also has the dark, somber atmosphere, which says that all men must die. Nicely done!

Thank you so much, what a beautiful compliment. I'm recording "The Last of The Giants" right now and I can promise you as long as I have vocal health and air in my lungs I'll be singing till the day I skid into my grave. My life is all about music, it's my greatest love. I'm so glad you like my songs, thanks so much for listening to me. x

An hour, wow, well thank you so much for hanging out and listening to my songs. It means so much to me. xx

That line was the BEST line to sing, I absolutely love it. I love it so much I kinda want it tattoo'd on my arm. I know a lot of people like "meaningful" words and quotes when it comes to tattoo's, but this one would make me smile every time I read it - what's not to love about that. :-)

''But what does it matter for all men must die And I tasted the Dornishman's Wife' That part gave me goosebumps. You. Are. Amazing! I really, really, really wish your music could be on the show.

Ive listened to this song for a decade now....its awesome but your fabulous. Thank u.

"Doesn't matter, had sex"

"Kiss was a terrible thing" How did Myrcella get infected with poison again?

The Dornishman's wife was as fair as the sun, and her kisses were warmer than spring. But the Dornishman's blade was made of black steel, and its kiss was a terrible thing. The Dornishman's wife would sing as she bathed, in a voice that was sweet as a peach, But the Dornishman's blade had a song of its own, and a bite sharp and cold as a leech. As he lay on the ground with the darkness around, and the taste of his blood on his tongue, His brothers knelt by him and prayed him a prayer, and he smiled and he laughed and he sung, "Brothers, oh brothers, my days here are done, the Dornishman's taken my life, But what does it matter, for all men must die, and I've tasted the Dornishman's wife!"

What a beautiful voice, i can`t understand why only 1.2 million were blessed to listen this song, you deserve much more!!

This is starting to get dangerous.... I've been Playing Lament for Boromir and Smaug's song on a loop since yesterday when I´first found your page and I got the feeling this is gonna be on the loop too....My neighbours is gonna hate my guts x') Totally worth it though, your voice is magical

Aww thanks so much for coming by. I'm thrilled you discovered me and that you like my music. It makes me so happy. :-)

I'm so glad you like it, this song has become a personal favourite of mine. I just love singing it so much. :-)

As I said before, this song could have been a very great i mean GREAT background music to the Oberyn vs. Gregor duel for the show.... The Red Viper is the number one reason to me, why I am so excited for the 4th season of GoT! And I'm sure, that someone will make a good fan-video using his sceens with this song (if you will let him/her use it, of course...)!

This is still my favourite Karliene song ever!!

I've been listening to this for DAYS! I'd love to use it to choreograph a Dornish-inspired dance, would you be all right with this? You're an inspiration and I can't get this song out of my head.

Magnificent! Thank you Karliene! Lyrics: The Dornishman's wife was as fair as the sun, and her kisses were warmer than spring. But the Dornishman's blade was made of black steel, and its kiss was a terrible thing. The Dornishman's wife would sing as she bathed, in a voice that was sweet as a peach, But the Dornishman's blade had a song of its own, and a bite sharp and cold as a leech. As he lay on the ground with the darkness around, and the taste of his blood on his tongue, His brothers knelt by him and prayed him a prayer, and he smiled and he laughed and he sung, "Brothers, oh brothers, my days here are done, the Dornishman's taken my life, But what does it matter, for all men must die, and I've tasted the Dornishman's wife!

Why can't I like this more then once!? A voice as soft as an Autumn breeze, and a song as sweet as a nights respite...

Perfection. #PrinceOberynMartell

The best rendition of this song I've yet found; epic, melancholy but with a sensual undercurrent running through it, punctuated by the deep beat. Brilliant.

I just came here once again to listen to this perfect piece of art. Just watched The Mountain VS The Viper and I was hoping this would play in the end. Unfortunately it didn't :'(

haha, that's quite a punishment. Thank you for coming by, i'm so happy you enjoyed it. X

Everyone: Bronn!!!! Me: Mance was singing this when he and Jon first met

Aww thanks so much. I'm so happy you liked it. x

I love you.... Honestly. You have a beautiful voice and I love how you bring the songs from the books to life!!! Perfection!

It was four if not three years ago! When i was reading one of GRRM's books and in a scene were Jon Snow got into the wilding'camp and found the king beyond the wall was singing this song💯✨️I searched it up and I have never stopped listening to your music since ♥️you surely are the last of the bards

This needs to appear next season. Awesome

Aww thanks so much, so happy you like this one.

very powerful. i love the overlapping of the different sounds, your pronunciation gives this song a perfect edge and your voice rounds everything perfectly. to sum it up i simply love your interpretation.

Wow! You sound like young Dolly Parton! So amazing. Absolutely beautiful vocals.

Thank you so much Jonathan, i'm flattered you enjoyed it. X

spoiler alert ahead: The Dornishman wound up with no eyes and a caved in skull in an attempt to save the Dwarf

How lovely of you to say, thank you. x

Thank you, all my songs are currently available to download from my website karliene.com ( free of charge ) so take what you like. :-) I'm currently writing and recording my first original album which I hope to launch on itunes in the next few months so nothing new yet, but it will be worth it.

Beautiful

Karliene, you bring ASIOF to life.

Aww thanks so much for coming to listen to me. X

9 years with this song and it's still beautiful

I love these harmonies...they're just beyond hypnotising...

Haha, let me know how that goes down. Glad you like the song. X

Thank-You for sharing!

hope to hear the song in the show... :D

I love videos like this because you can see just how into the music a singer can get

Can i use this song in an Oberyn tribute

I think that there isn't any song on this world that I have listend so many times like this one. I love it, it's one of my favourites!

I am sorry......but I like it more when Bronn sings it :)

I think i played this song over 50 times the last months , it's just so great , my girlfriend actually says i destroyed it by playing it so often but I even love it more then the first time i heard it. Keep up the good songs/covers and you have an amazing voice :)

You have a beautiful voice Karliene. I loved your rendition of "Last of the Giants" and I especially enjoyed your version of "The Rains of Castamere".

Listening to this again made me realize I miss my iPod nano. I had this as the 1st song on one of my running playlists.

Her version is good, but that second verse I cant help but throw it to the bro, bronn. His rendition in the cell next to the sand snakes takes the cake!

Aww, dear, your songs are so beautiful, they always bring joy to my heart. I listen to them all the time while drawing, they greatly inspire me! I adore your beautiful voice and versions of the songs, can't stop listening!

It's my favorite song of George R. R. Matrin's books. You sing this amazing!!

Beautifully done . The Poetry of Music is a story much appreciated when I listen to your vocals Karliene.

love her smirk at "i tasted the dornishman's wife"

I’ve fallen asleep to your songs for years now. I always have great dreams

Your voice heals all wounds, thank you.

I love her voice and the music I just think the mood is too serious for as light hearted as the lyrics are.

Awesome to hear the songs of the books actually come to life.

I have to say as a HUGE GoT fan, as are most folks these days, I am very much in love with this rendition of an extremely appropriate and whitty song from the actual GoT works. Karliene did an amazing job of extending the score and creating a heartfelt composition. Thank you very much for this.

life is sometime very weird I've found this song as a link in completely offtopic comment on site where ppl make subtittles in my language for interesing videos of all sorts... and I love it... keep up the great job

I cant stop listening to it.

My friends from Sweeney Todd would be perfect for you’re voice

This is one of my favourites,

My Lord! Hunny you should be doin some country, you remind me of a younger Allison Kraus...now stop singing this before I fall in love.

I can honestly say this is one of my favorite songs at the moment. This is my 40th time listening to it in the last month

My 1,456,765th time listening to your addictive voice sing this and I still can't get enough.💘

I can't really describe it, but the way you sing this song (and especially the part I tasted the Dornishman's wife) is just so full of energy and life, truly amazing!

Honestly you nailed this beyond beautifully. Your passion shows through your singing with such strength. I am a lover of the books from which this song came and i feel you have done it great honor in the way you have sung it. Truly you have a spectacular voice.

I love this version of yours! I've been listening to it many times... I think it is the only one on youtube that gives Martin's song the right meaning and you can taste "dornian air"... ^-^ Love it!

Again - made my day! Can't stop repeating the song!!!

I love that you write songs that either history or fantasy driven. It makes the song that much more enchanting and riveting. Very cool. You have a wonderful voice and great melodies in your music. Fantastic balance on everything!!!

I'm utterly ignorant of studio work so can anybody explain to me why the pros wear headphone when they record songs? What do they listen to? Thank you.

The beginning of the song is like from one of them immerse, big, open-world, fantasy MMORPG's. I can imagine myself just running through some green plains and this being the background music.

FANTASTIC!!!!

By far the best rendition of the song I've ever seen. You have amazing talent.

I came here to listen one of your songs and now im stuck here for an hour!!!!! It is incredible,honestly! Thank god ive found your channel!!

LIked and shared to FB and G+. Wish i had more pages to share too. You deserve more recognition

I love this version. You're voice make me feel something burn inside my heart, So beautiful and powerful.

You have a tribal quality to your drums that enhance the lyrics you so skillfully sing with a primal edge.

Oh, by all means, please do. I absolutely love people who share my work. :-)

I must have listened to this 15 times in a row now!

I love this song.

You can always close your eyes and get that same atmosphere. We are all blessed with imaginations ^_^

Dear Karliene Reynolds: Please (don't) stop uploading songs. I cant get them out of my head. :)

This is completely wrong. In the books, the song is meant to be jovial, humorous and quite raunchy, something one would sing in a tavern with some friends and good alcohol. Not some epic and dramatic tale the way she sings it.

wow, just wow, speachless

Outfit ruins it It is awesome if you dont watch it. She is beautiful, though

Once again you mesmerize me with your talent Karliene; you have the voice of an angel.

Now I see what's the secret behind your enchanting voice - you sing like you are making love!

Beautiful voice

I like your voice, but you seriously need to stop chanting that one verse about the Dornishman 50 times, it's redundant and frankly annoying.

Merci for the beautiful Song ❤❤❤

Can't stop listening to this. Just amazing. It will help me with the long waiting till next season and the arrival of the Martells "Vengeance. Justice. Fire and Blood."

can't....stop...listening....

I absolutely love your music. Thank you for bringing the songs from my favorites to life. You're amazing.

I can't stop listening to this on repeat. You're voice is so beautiful~