Home / Arts and Entertainment / Dunk & Egg: A Whimsical Western in Westeros
Dunk & Egg: A Whimsical Western in Westeros
23 Feb
Summary
- Showrunner Ira Parker sought a whimsical score for Dunk and Egg.
- The music blends Western influences with medieval instrumentation.
- Tennessee Ernie Ford's 'Sixteen Tons' serves as Dunk's theme.
The series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" carves its own path, distinct from grander Westerosi epics, by embracing a playful and whimsical tone. Showrunner Ira Parker prioritized a simpler, grittier musical score, intentionally steering away from the bombastic orchestral arrangements typical of shows like "Game of Thrones."
Parker collaborated with composer Dan Romer to achieve a sound that conveyed heart and whimsy, drawing inspiration from Westerns. This influence is evident in the score's use of whistling, designed to reflect the inner thoughts of the main character, Ser Duncan the Tall.
The instrumentation deliberately evokes the 14th Century, avoiding modern elements to ground the fantasy visually. While shying away from flutes, the team focused on authentic period sounds to enhance the narrative's unique charm.
Season one's finale concludes with a notable needle drop: Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons." Parker views this song as a fitting theme for Dunk, encapsulating the show's blend of cheeky and heartfelt heroism, a choice that even resonated positively with George R.R. Martin.
