Of all the songs that I heard yesterday in Antwerp (including the songs by the lads), this one seems to be my earworm the day after... So beautiful sir, extremely adequate opener, and an even kinder man, getting the chance to talk with you afterwards :)
What a surprise to have seen you as opener for the Longest John yesterday - you made my evening! My husband and I love your "shanty of the week". Thank you!
Really special seeing you open for the Longest Johns in Amsterdam last week. You had such an authenic vibe and I just adore your voice. I've just been binging your shanties on spotify since. I'd love to see another of your gigs in the future!
It was great seeing you at this gig Sean. Your shanty of the week series got me through Covid. Hope you enjoyed the whisky and you cross the pond again soon. Much love from Scotland. 🏴
Wow. This is incredible, you and the zouki is a stunning thing. Would love to see more from this particular show, and if you're ever coming to the UK? Consider me a huge fanboy, Sean 🙏
There is an amazing conversational, dynamic quality and emotional depth to Sean's delivery and even though I prefer the more conventional shanty choir version, this version really brings that out
Saw you this past Saturday with The Longest Johns in Montreal, and this is my favourite from you. The way your voice carries the words makes me feel so emotional. I hope to see you live again in the future.
Holy shit the guy from AC4 has a RU-vid channel who would have thought? You’re absolutely amazing man if only there were more games with your music and voice in it
Sean, what instrument is this - a mandolin? Or something else? Really love this style of music and have considered learning one, but don’t know if it’s better to start with a simpler instrument. What would you say?
This is an Irish bouzouki. It is basically a tenor mandolin. There are a few common tunings, most of which are similar to one octave below a mandolin/violin. It is common in many European folk music groups starting about 50 years ago. I find it easier that guitar because of my string-playing background, but not everyone would agree that it's simpler. If you tune it open, (gdgd or adad) it can be simpler. There is also something called a Merlin, which has diatonic frets. That simplifies things a lot.
Je viens de voir sur ton site que tu es de Montréal, donc j'imagine que tu parles Français. J'écoute ce que tu fais depuis AC Black Flag et j'ai même fait chanter Drunken Sailor à des étudiants en Espagne. J'espère que tu sortiras cette version sur Spotify! J'adore ce que tu fais. C'est tout :)
Well General Taylor gained the day Walk him along, John, Carry him along Well General Taylor he gained the day Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground We'll dig his grave with a silver spade Walk him along, John, Carry him along His shroud of the finest silk will be made Carry him to his bury'n ground We'll lower him down on a golden chain Walk him along, John, Carry him along On every inch we'll carve his name Carry him to his bury'n ground General Taylor he's all the go Walk him along, John, Carry him along He's gone where the stormy winds won't blow Carry him to his bury'n ground General Taylor he's dead and he's gone Walk him along, John, Carry him along Well General Taylor he's long dead and gone Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground
