So, I found a classic song that was popular in 1550-1750, so would be around when Pirates were sailing, from start of the era to finish. And with how it may be easy for one to translate the singing to an instrument, plus they also kinda do it for themselves, could be VERY good for this game.
On top of that, I would like to see if you guys have any other old songs like this you could suggest here?
This is quite a vocal one... but I think there is a good melody behind it.
@piratecraggy That sounds rather nice, actually. Sadly we probably won't get vocals in Sea of Thieves :/ but might be translated to strings of the gurdy, pipes of the constantine, or beat of the drum.
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There is this classic, think it works without the vocals.
Melody is pretty strong.
@piratecraggy That actually IS in the game already. Only plays when you pick up the Chest of a Thousand Grogs
@piratecraggy Yep :D and sea of thieves forums already blocked Di P***a M**a. ooof (Roughly translates to Say, the b***h [that] dwells) Basically I am presuming a man asking why the woman has killed him?
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Now... just a random thought....
They could introduce the lyrics to certain shanties as a text line along the bottom of the screen with a bouncing ball, to increase Pirate singing participation. :-)
Like this... ( btw... Bee Gees not a Shanty)
@piratecraggy OMG That is a VERY good idea. Well... until you take into the squeaker kids into account.
@piratecraggy Found another nice song that would fit WELL into this game, and rather famous.
@xxxo-star-oxxx Wait when did I mention a banjo? I mean, they are gonna add that eventually. plus a acoustic guitar/ukulele
@BecauseSCIENCE1 What if we had that keyboard/guitar hybrid from the 80/s but for the pirate era? And plays piano keys?
@piratecraggy said in I feel like This could make a good Shanty.:
This is quite a vocal one... but I think there is a good melody behind it.
I sing that one while on the SoT, sometimes - often subbing in SoT specifics for verses... “We’ll be alright if we make it to the outpost, we’ll be alright, if we make it to the outpost!” That’s the brilliant thing about a song like that.
I also sing my own variation of Shallow Brown...
I’ve started singing Whisky Johnny... (you can also add your own lyrics to this one)
and Farewell, Nancy...
@cheatingpirate Ummm... songs currently in the game have lyrics. I sing Becalmed a cappella or accompanied by an instrument all the time. Of course, they can make instrumental arrangements of these songs. But Flight of the Valkyries is from an opera, you can find the lyrics to Becalmed in a journal in-game, and it is believed that Grog Mayles has lyrics, too. So, solely instrumental songs shouldn’t be a requirement.
@piratecraggy said in I feel like This could make a good Instrumental Song.:
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There is this classic, think it works without the vocals.
Melody is pretty strong.
Whoa up everyone. Let's just back-up a little an analyze this.
So according to the lyrics if I get drunk enough I might end up in bed with the captain's daughter?
A small price to pay ~ glug glug glug ~ but as a team player ~ glug glug glug ~ and drunken pirate, hic ɯɐǝʇ ǝɥʇ ɹoɟ ǝuo ǝʞɐʇ ll,I. ;o)
I think that you'll also find that the song is also hummed by the shipwright at every outpost.
@admiral-rrrsole said in I feel like This could make a good Instrumental Song.:
@piratecraggy said in I feel like This could make a good Instrumental Song.:
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There is this classic, think it works without the vocals.
Melody is pretty strong.Whoa up everyone. Let's just back-up a little an analyze this.
So according to the lyrics if I get drunk enough I might end up in bed with the captain's daughter?
A small price to pay ~ glug glug glug ~ but as a team player ~ glug glug glug ~ and drunken pirate, hic ɯɐǝʇ ǝɥʇ ɹoɟ ǝuo ǝʞɐʇ ll,I. ;o)
Yeah... sounds like the Captain's Daughter is getting a raw deal out of this.
Is the Captain on shore leave?
Is he aware what his crew is up to?
Is the Captain's Daughter also drunk?
What kind of crazy punishment is this?
Definitely more to this story.
edit ( ah... but if the Captain finds the Drunken Sailor with his Daughter, then I could understand the Captain may be a little miffed to say the least )
I'm more scared about the 'rusty razor' line myself.
@piratecraggy said
Yeah... sounds like the Captain's Daughter is getting a raw deal out of this.
PMSL Gee thanks mate.
She could have scurvy for all we know. Maybe being drunk is the only way to face the delightful monster of the seven seas?
@admiral-rrrsole @PirateCraggy Maybe the devs could add a version of Good Ship Venus. ;)
(no link provided... intentionally.)
@admiral-rrrsole said in I feel like This could make a good Instrumental Song.:
@piratecraggy said
Yeah... sounds like the Captain's Daughter is getting a raw deal out of this.
PMSL Gee thanks mate.
She could have scurvy for all we know. Maybe being drunk is the only way to face the delightful monster of the seven seas?
Pretty sure the next verse is 'Have you seen the Captain's Daughter?'
I would love to have 'Spanish Ladies' as a shanty.
this isn't the best version of it (it's usually a bit more upbeat when sung as a shanty)
Morseca: Di Perra Mora (Guerrero)
David Coffin - "Roll the Old Chariot" http://www.davidcoffin.com/index.php?page=music-and-cds
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive (with lyrics and a bouncing ball)