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Sea Shanties

Sea shanties are a traditional genre of maritime music that were originally sung by sailors to coordinate the labor aboard sailing ships. Characterized by rhythmic, call-and-response patterns, these songs facilitated teamwork and morale during long voyages. With roots stretching from Europe to the Americas, shanties encompass both somber ballads and lively tunes that tell tales of the sea, adventure, and longing. Today, artists like Trzy Majtki and Janusz Sikorski bring new life to this genre, infusing it with modern and folk influences. Through harmonious vocals and acoustic instrumentation, they capture the enduring spirit of maritime heritage, making sea shanties resonate with contemporary audiences.

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Folk Traditional Music Celtic Traditional Folk British Folk European Folk Irish Folk Historical Music Celtic Music

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Celtic Folk Celtic Rock Pop Rock Pirate Metal Cornish Folk Folk Rock World Traditional Music

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Cornish Folk Shantykoren Nl Folk Shanty Seemannslieder

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The Last Shanty

Jonathan Young•

The Longest Johns

Single - Released November 12, 2026

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November 12, 2026

The Last Shanty
Jonathan Young•
The Longest Johns
3 tracks
November 12

The Last Shanty
Jonathan Young•
The Longest Johns
3 tracks
November 6

Never Shall We Die (Sea Shanty Medley)
Bobby Bass
1 tracks
November 6

One More Pull
Jonathan Young
3 tracks
November 6

All I Want For Christmas Is You
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
October 31

Ari's Lullaby (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
October 30

Shiver My Timbers
Jonathan Young•
Brandon McInnis
3 tracks
October 30

Samhain
The Wellermen
1 tracks
October 30

The Edge of Night
Peyton Parrish
1 tracks
October 23

All For Me Grog
Jonathan Young•
Alestorm
3 tracks
October 23

Gather 'Round...
Sail North
6 tracks
October 23

All For Me Grog
Jonathan Young•
Alestorm
3 tracks
October 16

90's Country Mixtape, Vol. 1
Home Free
7 tracks
October 9

Sternhagelvoller
In Extremo•
Feuerschwanz•
Versengold
3 tracks
October 7

Hey, Little Songbird
Bobby Bass
1 tracks
October 7

Running Down to Cuba
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles•
Annapantsu
3 tracks
October 3

The Requiem of Antiquities
Geoff Castellucci
10 tracks
October 2

Home Is Where The Haunt Is
PattyCake•
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
October 1

Santiana
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
October 1

Band of Heroes: Prologue
Jonathan Young
7 tracks
September 30

Speak to Me (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
September 25

Marry Her Today
The Wellermen
1 tracks
September 25

Tale of The Shadow (Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Sail North
4 tracks
September 19

I'm Still Here (Wedding Version)
Cami-Cat
1 tracks
September 18

No One Needs to Know
Home Free
1 tracks
September 16

Golden (Irish Version)
Jimlapbap
1 tracks
September 16

Here's A Health To The Company
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
September 11

Blow the Man Down
Jonathan Young•
Annapantsu•
Caleb Hyles
3 tracks
September 11

Good Morning, Ladies All
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
September 4

The Parting Glass
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
September 4

Hallelujah
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
August 28

Kraken (The Cup Shanty)
Sail North
2 tracks
August 28

Free
Peyton Parrish
1 tracks
August 27

Bully In The Alley
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness•
Annapantsu
3 tracks
August 27

Bully In The Alley
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness•
Annapantsu
3 tracks
August 21

I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)
Home Free
1 tracks
August 19

Roll, Boys, Roll!
Colm R. McGuinness
5 tracks
August 19

Jenny Of Oldstones
Bobby Bass•
Vinny Marchi•
Topher Ngo
1 tracks
August 19

Jenny Of Oldstones
Bobby Bass•
Vinny Marchi•
Topher Ngo
1 tracks
August 12

Lowlands Away
Colm R. McGuinness
4 tracks

October 23, 2026

Gather 'Round...
Sail North
6 tracks
October 16

90's Country Mixtape, Vol. 1
Home Free
7 tracks
October 3

The Requiem of Antiquities
Geoff Castellucci
10 tracks
October 1

Band of Heroes: Prologue
Jonathan Young
7 tracks
September 25

Tale of The Shadow (Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Sail North
4 tracks
August 19

Roll, Boys, Roll!
Colm R. McGuinness
5 tracks
August 12

Lowlands Away
Colm R. McGuinness
4 tracks
July 31

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (New Score Soundtrack)
Assassin's Creed
23 tracks
July 30

Phantom Of The Opera Meets Metal
Jonathan Young•
Annapantsu
5 tracks
July 23

The Point Of No Return
Jonathan Young•
Annapantsu
4 tracks
July 16

Scarlet Wave
The Hope County Choir
4 tracks
July 10

Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced (Original Game Soundtrack)
Brian Tyler•
Assassin's Creed
57 tracks
July 3

Long Live The Emperor (Inspired by Warhammer 40K)
Jonathan Young
4 tracks
July 1

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - The Infinite Museion (Original Soundtrack)
Colm R. McGuinness
7 tracks
June 26

Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced – Sea Shanties Ultimate Collection (Original Game Soundtrack)
Assassin's Creed•
Sean Dagher
57 tracks
June 26

Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced – Sea Shanties Ultimate Collection (Original Game Soundtrack)
Assassin's Creed•
Sean Dagher
57 tracks
June 26

Challenge the Sea (Deluxe)
Home Free
21 tracks
June 18

Bromance (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
7 tracks
May 29

Paul McKenzie Sings On Yer Bike
The Real McKenzies
13 tracks
May 28

Guild-Maxxing (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
6 tracks

November 12, 2026

The Last Shanty
Jonathan Young•
The Longest Johns
3 tracks
November 12

The Last Shanty
Jonathan Young•
The Longest Johns
3 tracks
November 6

All I Want For Christmas Is You
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
November 6

Never Shall We Die (Sea Shanty Medley)
Bobby Bass
1 tracks
November 6

One More Pull
Jonathan Young
3 tracks
October 31

Ari's Lullaby (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
October 30

The Edge of Night
Peyton Parrish
1 tracks
October 30

Shiver My Timbers
Jonathan Young•
Brandon McInnis
3 tracks
October 30

Samhain
The Wellermen
1 tracks
October 23

All For Me Grog
Jonathan Young•
Alestorm
3 tracks
October 23

All For Me Grog
Jonathan Young•
Alestorm
3 tracks
October 9

Sternhagelvoller
In Extremo•
Feuerschwanz•
Versengold
3 tracks
October 7

Hey, Little Songbird
Bobby Bass
1 tracks
October 7

Running Down to Cuba
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles•
Annapantsu
3 tracks
October 2

Home Is Where The Haunt Is
PattyCake•
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
October 1

Santiana
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
September 30

Speak to Me (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
September 25

Marry Her Today
The Wellermen
1 tracks
September 19

I'm Still Here (Wedding Version)
Cami-Cat
1 tracks
September 18

No One Needs to Know
Home Free
1 tracks