Thank you! Yes, I love shanties, including your Polish szanty! I have now recorded almost every shanty collected by Stan Hugill in his book "Shanties from the Seven Seas." New Year's blessings, Ranzo
You look like you had fun singing that. But perhaps some a-heavin' and a-hoin' at the ropes of a mighty ship WHILST performing it would add just a little something to it. But seriously, I think this is a fine rendition of a song I remember from long long ago.
Thanks for your nice comment...and being generous! This is one of the first chanteys I recorded in what was to become a series...and there is much to be desired in it. I was experimenting with how I would "present" the chanteys then...my intention was not quite to make an imitation of a working chantey... so thanks for being polite :)
Although I mentioned pulling ropes and stuff, I actually think the most authentic way to do a song such as this is simply man+voice+love of the music. Any more than that (other than maybe instrumentation) would just be superfluous nonsense. I apologise for using the word authentic!
The version I know of this song is slightly different, but it's always good to hear variations. I also own Hugill's book and it is a great read, and the pictures in it are great as well eh? Good stuff mate.
Hi, thanks for your kind and informed content. Yeah, lots of versions of this around. I'm trying to give versions of what Hugill has in his book, resisting being swayed by what may end up being the dominant versions we hear these days. If you get a chance, please check out my playlist -- 201 of Hugill's examples recorded far. cheers
Yeah I've been looking through the playlist and there is a lot of good stuff on there; you've taken on a big task ha hah!! Still, I'm glad someone has. I know a few shanties of by heart but I'm trying to expand on what I know. Atm I'm trying to get The Fishes stuck in my head, after hearing your version the other night. I'll maybe stick up a video of my own when I've got it nailed.
Thanks for checking them out. That's similar to what happened to me: I knew a bunch of shanties, but I wanted to know more, in longer, complete versions. I also wanted to compare the versions I knew from recording to some of the earlier documented versions in books...that's when I started getting into Hugill's "bible".
Yeah I just came across his phat book in a little folk music shop I like hanging about it when I've got the time, well, and money lol. Cost me like £20 that damn book!! Still, money well spent. My wench has requested a recital of The Fishes tomorrow, so I'll need to get cracking lol.
Good luck with the Fishes, and I hope you get a chance to post some of your singing someday.
We are lucking in this part of the States -- the book is only 20 DOLLARS, since I live near the Museum that publishes it. On the other hand, I was at the Maritime Museum in Liverpool, and I was surprised/disappointed that they didnt have anything like it. Too bad Hugill was an Englishman but his book is only published in America now!
Lucking are you? ;) :P Well yeah, it's a shame it cost me whatever it did, but then it was money well spent. I'm steadily getting The Fishes nailed into my brain, but I'll perhaps record some other stuff soon. My voice is kinda' high which bugs me as while I feel more comfortable singing lower, I just can't hit a lot of the notes I need to. Still, its all good fun. What is annoying is that I've lost a CD I used to like called Sailor Songs and Shanties or something like that. Ah well.
I also have a hard time hitting low notes. The issue is not singing them, but singing them LOUD, as they need to be. As a result, a lot of times my low notes just come out as a sort of "growl" or a note of indefinite pitch! I've decided just to live with and not worry about it; I'm not trying out for "American Idol" here.
Also, you've reminded me how hard the Fishes was to memorize. I will probably have to re-learn the lyrics soon, because there is a version of "Blow the Man Down" w/ it.
I will definitely look into the book. The boats I usually teach on are less than forty feet. I even teach on dinghy's. That said there is always work to be done on the boats, and I wouldn't mind a good song to keep myself and my regular crew company.
Thank you for the recital. You have obvious talent. I teach sailing for a living, and I can't tell you how often my students want to sing a shanty or two. I know very little about shanties, or anything else for that matter, but I hope to remedy the first at least. Thanks again for lending us your voice!
Hi, thx 4 ur nice comments. I can recommend Hugill's book to learn about shanties. 1 thing is that 'back in the day' they were meant mainly 4 square-rigged vessels w/ at least 3 mast. they did have some functionality for 2 mast or fore/aft rigs, but little for smaller boats. Still, nowadays people use them for whatever they like + work for. Theres also the distinction between shanties (worksongs) + other songs sailors sang just 4 fun. All r g8 to sing, but knowing the distinction is also useful
This song is popular thanks to Hugues Aufray. He was a famous french singer of the 60s (still going strong today!...) who translated many popular american songs in french, especially those of Bob Dylan, a great friend of him.
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7SvbwayToSally7 2 years ago
Next wonderful song !
I see , You love classic shanties :)
I love classic shanties aswell.
bosman740 2 years ago
@bosman740
Thank you! Yes, I love shanties, including your Polish szanty! I have now recorded almost every shanty collected by Stan Hugill in his book "Shanties from the Seven Seas." New Year's blessings, Ranzo
hultonclint 2 years ago
You look like you had fun singing that. But perhaps some a-heavin' and a-hoin' at the ropes of a mighty ship WHILST performing it would add just a little something to it. But seriously, I think this is a fine rendition of a song I remember from long long ago.
ChannelLightVessel 2 years ago
Thanks for your nice comment...and being generous! This is one of the first chanteys I recorded in what was to become a series...and there is much to be desired in it. I was experimenting with how I would "present" the chanteys then...my intention was not quite to make an imitation of a working chantey... so thanks for being polite :)
hultonclint 2 years ago
Although I mentioned pulling ropes and stuff, I actually think the most authentic way to do a song such as this is simply man+voice+love of the music. Any more than that (other than maybe instrumentation) would just be superfluous nonsense. I apologise for using the word authentic!
ChannelLightVessel 2 years ago
The version I know of this song is slightly different, but it's always good to hear variations. I also own Hugill's book and it is a great read, and the pictures in it are great as well eh? Good stuff mate.
BRANOFNF 2 years ago
Hi, thanks for your kind and informed content. Yeah, lots of versions of this around. I'm trying to give versions of what Hugill has in his book, resisting being swayed by what may end up being the dominant versions we hear these days. If you get a chance, please check out my playlist -- 201 of Hugill's examples recorded far. cheers
hultonclint 2 years ago
Excellent! One of my favourites of this genre.
philipsmovies 2 years ago
Yeah I've been looking through the playlist and there is a lot of good stuff on there; you've taken on a big task ha hah!! Still, I'm glad someone has. I know a few shanties of by heart but I'm trying to expand on what I know. Atm I'm trying to get The Fishes stuck in my head, after hearing your version the other night. I'll maybe stick up a video of my own when I've got it nailed.
BRANOFNF 2 years ago
Thanks for checking them out. That's similar to what happened to me: I knew a bunch of shanties, but I wanted to know more, in longer, complete versions. I also wanted to compare the versions I knew from recording to some of the earlier documented versions in books...that's when I started getting into Hugill's "bible".
hultonclint 2 years ago
Yeah I just came across his phat book in a little folk music shop I like hanging about it when I've got the time, well, and money lol. Cost me like £20 that damn book!! Still, money well spent. My wench has requested a recital of The Fishes tomorrow, so I'll need to get cracking lol.
BRANOFNF 2 years ago
Good luck with the Fishes, and I hope you get a chance to post some of your singing someday.
We are lucking in this part of the States -- the book is only 20 DOLLARS, since I live near the Museum that publishes it. On the other hand, I was at the Maritime Museum in Liverpool, and I was surprised/disappointed that they didnt have anything like it. Too bad Hugill was an Englishman but his book is only published in America now!
hultonclint 2 years ago
Lucking are you? ;) :P Well yeah, it's a shame it cost me whatever it did, but then it was money well spent. I'm steadily getting The Fishes nailed into my brain, but I'll perhaps record some other stuff soon. My voice is kinda' high which bugs me as while I feel more comfortable singing lower, I just can't hit a lot of the notes I need to. Still, its all good fun. What is annoying is that I've lost a CD I used to like called Sailor Songs and Shanties or something like that. Ah well.
BRANOFNF 2 years ago
I also have a hard time hitting low notes. The issue is not singing them, but singing them LOUD, as they need to be. As a result, a lot of times my low notes just come out as a sort of "growl" or a note of indefinite pitch! I've decided just to live with and not worry about it; I'm not trying out for "American Idol" here.
Also, you've reminded me how hard the Fishes was to memorize. I will probably have to re-learn the lyrics soon, because there is a version of "Blow the Man Down" w/ it.
hultonclint 2 years ago
Oh my gob ! stop singing pleeeeeease !!!!
OSaiDreadO 2 years ago
Not until the anchor is weighed, ha ha!
hultonclint 2 years ago
I will definitely look into the book. The boats I usually teach on are less than forty feet. I even teach on dinghy's. That said there is always work to be done on the boats, and I wouldn't mind a good song to keep myself and my regular crew company.
Baysailor84 2 years ago
Thank you for the recital. You have obvious talent. I teach sailing for a living, and I can't tell you how often my students want to sing a shanty or two. I know very little about shanties, or anything else for that matter, but I hope to remedy the first at least. Thanks again for lending us your voice!
Baysailor84 2 years ago
Hi, thx 4 ur nice comments. I can recommend Hugill's book to learn about shanties. 1 thing is that 'back in the day' they were meant mainly 4 square-rigged vessels w/ at least 3 mast. they did have some functionality for 2 mast or fore/aft rigs, but little for smaller boats. Still, nowadays people use them for whatever they like + work for. Theres also the distinction between shanties (worksongs) + other songs sailors sang just 4 fun. All r g8 to sing, but knowing the distinction is also useful
hultonclint 2 years ago
I'm doing a project on piates in World History, and this was a great help on my bit on sea shanties. Thanks!
Alecslibido 3 years ago
That makes me very happy. I hope your project goes/went well. thanks
hultonclint 3 years ago
I wouldn't mind that ship and the Méxicana female there ;)
maxrocks1 3 years ago
pas mal du tout ,good ,
ludixrouge 3 years ago 2
Great voice and talent!
donyfernando 3 years ago 2
You're too kind! Anyway, why has this song become so popular in France in recent years?
hultonclint 3 years ago
This song is popular thanks to Hugues Aufray. He was a famous french singer of the 60s (still going strong today!...) who translated many popular american songs in french, especially those of Bob Dylan, a great friend of him.
3Rules4Europe 3 years ago 2
you make Mexico sound almost as appealing as fiddlers green. :)
joness105639 3 years ago