The Last of Us Theme – Cello + Flamenco Guitar w/ David Jay

Flamenco guitar + cello cover of the main theme from The Last of Us, with @DavidJayTheSpaniard. Shot in Edmonton, Canada where the HBO show was filmed!

Up here in Alberta, it seems everyone has been especially hyped about The Last of Us. From hearing that the production was taking over parts of our home towns during filming, to seeing familiar sites in the trailer and now the show, it’s been so fun to follow along! Of course it probably also helps that the show has been absolutely phenomenal so far.

I knew I had to get my good friend David Jay on board for this, given the soundtrack’s signature use of guitar by Gustavo Santaolalla. David is a huge fan of the games, a generous collaborator, and the most incredible classical guitarist I know. So thankful to David for bringing a flamenco flair and vibrant energy to this project!

I also knew we couldn’t miss the opportunity to showcase something recognizable from the show. Huge thanks to The Butternut Tree restaurant for letting us film in their gorgeous space with this amazing view of the Alberta Legislature building, the actual filming location for the ending of episode 2.

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David Jay

Nicholas Yee

[nicholasdyee]

The building behind us is the Alberta Legislature here in Edmonton, and it was the actual filming location for the climax of episode 2!

[darcy_james]

That hits harder than my cello teacher when my finger’s collapse inwards.

[elisefrauenholtz]

The cello and flamenco guitar is such a beautiful combination! Gorgeous performance.

[connerrobbins]

Can I just say that the backdrop fits the show and theme of the song great. Little details.

[tashaleahchongo]

0:43 what the heck!! That was incredible

[DavidJayTheSpaniard]

Always an absolute joy to work with you! Thank you for the opportunity to make such fun projects come to life. Here's to the next one 🎶

[guitarjake]

How did you manage to make this track even *more* melancholy?!

[ericaferreira]

Incredible performance and this setting could not be anything less than astounding.

[jaydonwinger]

lol I love their energy throughout. like looking at each other and making faces like the beats dropping

[CanavanOfficial]

This deserves more views. Amazing talent from the both of you guys. Those instruments harmonised beautifully. This was candy for my ears

[Levi-djfc]

1:40 pure bliss. looked like their favourite part . i play a lot of finger picking and cello with acoustic is so beautiful to hear for me. that was so good❤

[f.a]

incredible piece of a cover, you both captured the essence gustavo sataolalla gave.
what a beautiful work, greetings from argentina

[The_other_jenny]

Full body chills in the first 15 seconds. Just incredible. Wow.

[w.holyheart]

Am I the only one who now needs to hear the whole soundtrack by this fabulous duet?

The individual control of their instrumnent and the chemistry that results between the two is just so inspiring to see, and hear.

... God, I need more of this!

[weird-is-he-who-holds-the-axe]

Man, the video is often not payed attention to, but you can see the gradient between the layed back chaotic power of the guitar and stiff and beautiful flow of the cello.

[JustaWhaleGuy]

Favorite theme song from my favorite cello player!

[AdityaKrishnan]

This was incredibly beautiful! Especially the part from 0:43, my jaw actually dropped!

[joelwegner]

Stunning - a beautiful reimagining of one of my all-time fav video game OSTs! Nice job, Nicholas

[regarza]

so beautiful!!! i really hope this gets the recognition it deserves <3 love your art

[KMaaaja]

Couple days ago I was listening to Señorita again and I was thinking how amazing your collaboration with David was. And now we have another collaboration! It's amazing! Thank you :)