I noticed the Ainu designs on the back of the clothing of one person in your ATM, but since the other scenes/people were drawn in a different style for the Kamui artist (I had never seen/heard of "Mermaid Saga"), I thought I must be wrong.
I am very happy to see you have pleased Meg Davis---that was all so long ago on the 'Off-Centaur' label, I thought I had the only one left---and there she is, herself.
Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid series: It's actually called "Mermaid Forest" - a series of OVAs, starting with "Mermaid Does Not Smile", "Village of the Fighting Fish", "Mermaid Forest", "The End of the Dream", "Bone Princess", "The Last Face", "Promised Tomorrow", and finally "Mermaid's Scar"
Matsumoto did a movie(?) we saw only once (late 70s), untranslated, "The Legend of Marine Snow", about a mermaid (of sorts), involving racial intolerance. But, the 70s---understanding of nothing. We did learn---we HAD to. And ages later, re-watching "Captain Harlock, Uchu Kaizoku", one episode used the same term (when going through some, under an ocean), just once. Never did find a copy, in any language. Data-Bases? 3 lines in English? No, be like "Creation" in paint-by-#s.
I have just now discovered your very fine and creative video of my original folk song. I wrote "Captain Jack and The Mermaid" in 1975 and it has been all around the world. I have never written any parodies of my own song, I did not write The End of The Tail as mentioned here. My song is a very personal one for me and I am very grateful to all who still enjoy it and introduce it to new listeners.
Even better though was the parody someone did... Captain Jack was an asshole it's easy to see, all the young ladies tell him "piss off and die" cause he left all his gold and his best friend with me, oh tell him young ladies go and tell him for me, he can freeze off his balls in the cold Northern Sea
@SenoraBianca 'The End of the Tail' is that one. That's near the end. It starts with 'Captain Jack was a young man when he went to see - All the young ladies tell him piss off and die - in the blink of an eye he forgot about me...'
And the bridge... is about how the mermaid is only a woman from the waist UP. heh. I don't remember who wrote it.
I remember, though that The great Kanef wrote another one. About how he wanted to STAY with his all male crew, So they made up a story
Brings back great memories of seeing Meg Davis live back in the 80's at The Dubliner in D.C. with Joe Burke. It was such a fantastic friday night that I was sure to go back Saturday to see the second and final gig. Will never forget her beautiful voice and meeting her afterwards....such a sweet and talented person. Wish she could still tour, but my memories will stay with me the rest of my life! Thanks, Meg!
Meg, it's been years....
This is Ken in Cincinnati. I stumbled on this while looking at other videos. I hope I can reconnect with you.
watcher53 2 months ago
I noticed the Ainu designs on the back of the clothing of one person in your ATM, but since the other scenes/people were drawn in a different style for the Kamui artist (I had never seen/heard of "Mermaid Saga"), I thought I must be wrong.
I am very happy to see you have pleased Meg Davis---that was all so long ago on the 'Off-Centaur' label, I thought I had the only one left---and there she is, herself.
Good on ye both.
Maetel 4 months ago
@Maetel
Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid series: It's actually called "Mermaid Forest" - a series of OVAs, starting with "Mermaid Does Not Smile", "Village of the Fighting Fish", "Mermaid Forest", "The End of the Dream", "Bone Princess", "The Last Face", "Promised Tomorrow", and finally "Mermaid's Scar"
RedwoodTheElf 4 months ago
@RedwoodTheElf
Matsumoto did a movie(?) we saw only once (late 70s), untranslated, "The Legend of Marine Snow", about a mermaid (of sorts), involving racial intolerance. But, the 70s---understanding of nothing. We did learn---we HAD to. And ages later, re-watching "Captain Harlock, Uchu Kaizoku", one episode used the same term (when going through some, under an ocean), just once. Never did find a copy, in any language. Data-Bases? 3 lines in English? No, be like "Creation" in paint-by-#s.
Maetel 4 months ago
@Maetel
I don't think either of these anime were done by Matsumoto.
Kamui No Ken was by Rintaro, based on Tetsu Yano's series of novels, and Mermaid Forest was by Rumiko Takahashi.
RedwoodTheElf 4 months ago
@RedwoodTheElf
Maetel 4 months ago
Dear RedwoodTheElf,
I have just now discovered your very fine and creative video of my original folk song. I wrote "Captain Jack and The Mermaid" in 1975 and it has been all around the world. I have never written any parodies of my own song, I did not write The End of The Tail as mentioned here. My song is a very personal one for me and I am very grateful to all who still enjoy it and introduce it to new listeners.
I love your video.
Thank you so much for making it,
Meg Davis
08ozma 9 months ago
Does anyone know where i could watch this show? I tried looking for a website..but couldn't fine one. I kinda want to see what it's about......
phonegirl2004 1 year ago
@phonegirl2004
It's Rumiko Takahashi's "Mermaid Saga" (Search for it on Amazon, I'm sure you can get it on DVD)
RedwoodTheElf 1 year ago
@RedwoodTheElf : okay, Thank you! =D
phonegirl2004 11 months ago
@phonegirl2004 Oh, and there are also some scenes from Kamui No Ken, which is quite different and can also be found on Amazon.
RedwoodTheElf 1 year ago
(English name of Kamui No Ken is "Dagger of Kamui")
RedwoodTheElf 1 year ago
It's been a good long while since I have heard this tune from my childhood.
Thank You for posting, Will
RIDETHESUNSHINE 1 year ago
Great song.. good times.
Even better though was the parody someone did... Captain Jack was an asshole it's easy to see, all the young ladies tell him "piss off and die" cause he left all his gold and his best friend with me, oh tell him young ladies go and tell him for me, he can freeze off his balls in the cold Northern Sea
SenoraBianca 1 year ago
@SenoraBianca 'The End of the Tail' is that one. That's near the end. It starts with 'Captain Jack was a young man when he went to see - All the young ladies tell him piss off and die - in the blink of an eye he forgot about me...'
And the bridge... is about how the mermaid is only a woman from the waist UP. heh. I don't remember who wrote it.
I remember, though that The great Kanef wrote another one. About how he wanted to STAY with his all male crew, So they made up a story
Wrenn00 1 year ago
@Wrenn00 As I understand it, 'The End of the Tail' is Meg Davis, too... Same tune, same meter, but actually listenable and funny :-)
TooTiredToSleep 1 year ago
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SenoraBianca 1 year ago
Brings back great memories of seeing Meg Davis live back in the 80's at The Dubliner in D.C. with Joe Burke. It was such a fantastic friday night that I was sure to go back Saturday to see the second and final gig. Will never forget her beautiful voice and meeting her afterwards....such a sweet and talented person. Wish she could still tour, but my memories will stay with me the rest of my life! Thanks, Meg!
rustywrh 2 years ago
i love this song i first heard it at a con in texas. thank you for posting it
violetrose2552003 2 years ago
Do you know what album it is on, I had an old pirated copy. I have been looking for this for 10 years.
rednecktrucker1969 2 years ago
It's from the album "Captain Jack and the Mermaid"
RedwoodTheElf 2 years ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
HoshiAstarte 2 years ago
OMG. I've been looking for this song
caseyw1286 2 years ago
one of my favorite songs by Meg Davis- first song I ever heard her sing...
bethmrogers 2 years ago