Music & Shanties
Nautical Singing Traditions, Work Songs, Shanties, Lyrics, Music & Instruments.
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Looking for suggestions for a CD of traditional early sailing songs. I've heard Roast Beef For England and enjoyed it even though it is heavily British. Any other suggestions? Wartooth
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Avast there shipmates, Be there any of ye swabs out there what as knows all of the words to "Farewell and adiu to you fair Spanish Ladies". Cos Oi knows the tune and the first line, and it's been running around in me'ead for days, an it's driving me nuts as Oi dont know the rest of the words. Arrgh!
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Aye mateys fer me birthday I got the No Quarter Given Pirate Songbook (vol2). Its an awesome resource fer pirate songs and all. Great fer any of you "oom-chuck" pianists out there with chords in the left and melody in the right.
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Contuary to popular beliefes. The ditty "Sing a song of sixpence" was actualy a coded message used to recruit pirates fer black beards crew. Here be the lyrics an thier meanings. Sing a song of sixpence / A pocket full of rye Blackbeard's standard payment of sixpence a day was considered good money in the 1700s, especially since most pirate vessels did not pay a salary: the crew only received a share of the spoils if they were successful in capturing prizes (and many a pirate ship had to return to port empty-handed after spending several fruitless months at sea). As well, his crew was promised a pocket (a leather bag somewhat like an early canteen which held about a l…
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Does anyone know the lyrics to billy bones? if so could you please send them to me? Thanks
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Ahoy mates, ive spent alotta time find'n moosic ter fill me cabin. I come across the folla'n and they proved ter be usefull. Me hopes yer can find a tune or two ter sing. Sea songs More sea songs o.o Be well mates - Capt Soul Stealer.
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Most chivalrous fish of the ocean To ladies forbearing and mild, Though his record be dark, is the man-eating shark, Who will eat neither woman nor child. He dines upon seamen and skippers, And tourists his hunger assuage, And a fresh cabin boy will inspire him with joy If he's past the maturity age. A doctor, a lawyer, a preacher, He'll gobble one any fine day, But the ladies, God bless 'em He'll only address 'em Politely and go on his way. I can readily cite you an instance Where a lovely young lady of Breem, Who was tender and sweet and delicious to eat Fell into the bay with a scream. She struggled and flounced in the water, And signaled in vain …
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Can anyone suggest any good sailing cd's? I have one fine recording by Father son and Friends but have no others. Are there any among you that can point me in the right direction? Most exceedingly obliged
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Hello all i am searching for sea shanties to teach my crew so that they can be singing while getting underway. So far ai havent really been able to find much. If anyone has some lyrics or MP3's that they would be willing to share with me that would be great Thanks And may the winds take you to plunders apleanty! Capt. Tarkanius De Morte'
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Ahoy! Any of you mangy, scabberous dogs know of any music on CD or otherwise that'd be suitable for powder monkeys? Lookin' fer music ta perform by that's pyratical, upbeat and fun. Lyrics or instrumental would work either way. thanks mates
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I was in Colonial Williamsburg, VA a few weeks back for work and during my afternoon off I stummbled upon a used bookstore called "Mermaid Books" in the basement of one of the shops there. There were just stacks of old books and I came across this perfect collection! Salt Water Poems and Ballads by John Masefield and illustrated by Chas Pears published in 1916. Great condition! Here are the contents, if anyone would like the words to any of these let me know, I'll post 'em. Ballads: The Yarn of the 'Loch Achray' Sing a Song o' Shipwreck Burial Party Bill Fever Ship Fever-chills One of the Bo'sun's Yarns Hell's Pavement Sea-Change Harbour Bar The Turn of…
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I do this a lot, but I thought I should do it again. It's time to plug the best celtic rock band you might have never heard of if you didn't read this post. Curious? Just go to Kilbrannan.com and click on the multimedia link. There you can enjoy Kilbrannan radio which plays their CDs continually for free! If you like their music, buy their CDs. These are musicians that could actually use the money. I'm sure we all know a few of those. Anyway, go and enjoy songs of love, war, drinking and the sea! * * blackeye susan
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One o' me mates at work be wonderin' if there be any rowin' songs out there...He says that he knows plenty of "rope hauling" songs...but was wonderin' if there be songs of the rowing variety...or if there even is a difference. All I can remember is "Hills, Gullies" from the Moby Dick movie... Any thoughts?
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I can't seem to find the full lyrics or a mp3 file, or any other media file for that matter... Could someone please help me?
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If youve not run across this release, its inexpensive, accurate, and well worth checking out: http://www.artistdirect.com/store/artist/a...2890655,00.html
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Hear is a time to use your head (if you still got one) to be creative. Try to think up some new verses to the song "The Drunken Sailor." "The Drunken Sailor" is fo'c'sle song. In other words it is a song sang when there is nothing to do and the crew of the ship is board. What shall we do with the drunken sailor, What shall we do with the drunken sailor, What shall we do with the drunken sailor, earlye in the morning. (What ever the verse that you create is) ex, Shave his belly with a rusty razor Shave his belly with a rusty razor, Shave his belly with a rusty razor, earlye in the morning. Way, way up she rises, Way, way up she rises, Way, way up she rises,…
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Arrr... I was minding my own business the other day, when I started singing the lyrics to R.E.M.'s "Stand" by accident. Worried that I was being non pirate-like (because pirates don't usually sing 80s pop songs), I started to examine the lyrics carefully. What I discovered astounded me: "Stand in the place where you live Now face North Think about direction? Wonder why you haven't before If you are confused check with the sun Carry a compass to help you along." If that's not sheer pirate code, then I don't know what is! Perhaps these are the introductory directions to a hidden treasure Michael Stipe burried somewhere in between his…
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I was thinking about pyratical love songs, and t'be honest, I couldn't think of many. The only one that really comes to mind is The Water Is Wide, especially the James Taylor version. Of course, Mari Mac is also pyratical, and I *guess* it could be considered a love song... Any thoughts?
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Here be me tune: (not mine, o' course) THE ROBBER GIRL Come listen a while and I'll tell you a story of three merry gentlemen riding along They met a fair maiden and unto her did say, "We're afraid this cold morning might do you some harm." "Oh no, kind sir," said the maid, "you're mistaken to think this cold morning might do me some harm. Yet there is one thing I crave, and it lies twixt your legs sir if you give me that it will keep me warm." "Oh since you do crave it, my dear you shall have it, if you'll come with me under yonder green tree. oh since you do crave it, my dear you shall have it, …
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Ahoy pirates... Me mates and meself down here in Santa Fe are starting a sea song group. We plan t' sing fer fun and money, mainly going to the Plaza and singing for tips. Only problem is, Santa Fe is hundreds and hundreds of miles from any major body of water. So I'm trying to think of a really good name for the group that is piratey and deserty all at the same time. (We're thinking of having a sign next to the tip jar that says "help these poor landlocked pirates get home to a ship...") Any ideas?
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Hey all!! I just wanted to pass on this e-mail I received from Andre of "Men in Kilts". So if'n ye come out to the June 10th performance, I'll get a free thong! Woohoo!! ********************************** Hey Angela, What can I say, I'm willing to autograph thongs anytime....Thanks for taking the time to check out the website and listen to our music, muchly appreciated. I'm glad you liked what you heard, and yes, we will be in Toronto on June 10th, for the NXNE music festival. We'll be playing at 12:00am at the Tranzac club. If you could come check it out, spread the word, and bring a shit load of people out, I'll even give you a thong!!!!! Cheers, Andre > …
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While sea shanties ain't exactly my strong suit (and I'm more adept at rattling knick-knacks off the wall with my Marshall stack), I do have an acoustic guit-fiddle and recording capabilities. If any of you musical types find yerself in need of some 6 string accompaniment, feel free to PM me for a confab.
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A Perfect Circle is seriously the best band ever, and....they're piratey in their ways. ^__^
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Just a wee reminder of the NW Folklife Festival, held in Seattle each Memorial Day weekend, the largest FREE folk festival in the world. There's plenty of sea music all weekend, and parties to go with it, but the best chance to hear a lot o' music in one place will be the sea chantey concert. It'll be Saturday, May 29,from 2:00 to 6:00, and will include such greats as "Pint and Dale", "The Cutters", "Constellation's Crew", "Broadside" and "Shanghaied on the Willamette", to name but a few. Come limber up them rusty pipes an' join us in some fine song an' fine fellowship. Fair winds and full tankards, Trapper
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Hello Pirates. I am organizing a great Pirates Festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Please feel free to offer your show, reenactment or any other pirate activities to attract a LOT of people. They are waiting for you! Thanks. Lena.
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