Roll, Boys, Roll! (Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag) Shanty

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[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks for listening, everyone! Please leave suggestions below, I read all of them and most of my vids are from the list. Also, please consult this video, before telling me I autotune my bass: twitter.com/NiceViolinBoy/status/1368638806556020739 Stay hansdome!

[@graceokeefe2482]

Would you do Irish folk songs? If so, please consider drunken sailor and maybe shores of botany bay by the Irish rovers

[@CanadianPhinsFan853]

PLEASE COVER "GENERAL TAYLOR" BY GREAT BIG SEA

[@CanadianPhinsFan853]

Also check our RIVER DRIVER (by great big sea)

[@MarinaMishchenko-s7s]

suggestion: DO MORE. PLEASE. YOU'RE AMAZING

[@skulldaisygimp]

Man, I wish I had your chops. Anyone who has to go out of their way to attempt to find flaws in someone else's work just to make themselves feel better isn't worth your time. Brilliant stuff!

[@buu_huu_01]

This brings me back to the good old days on the "Jackdaw"

[@davidhampe6882]

Ubisoft needs to remaster black flag just to have this man sing the shanties

[@ibexthegoat3112]

those were good days captain. Yarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ☠

[@pascalpodszus8091]

Aaah yes, the jackdaw. A fine ship, fast, nimble and could sting very evil. I miss that lady

[@ParkerHairStudio]

Every last scrap of duck on the wind!!

[@TheNinjaSandwichGaming]

"CAP'NS IN THE WATER!" - That one Crewman.

[@user-ur4nl6dq2x]

Plot twist: Colm has two identical brothers and all three of them are fabulous at singing, but one harbours a dark secret... ...an addiction for obscure instruments!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

*Distant tagelharpa intensifies*

[@catherinesions6846]

That was my absolute first impression from the split screen depending on the sound his face either looks very deep or very light I just love it not to mention he's adorable 💝✌️

[@HerzogvonArteros]

Clones :)

[@kotori87gaming89]

That's the only reasonable explanation!

[@thecourier3152]

@@ColmRMcGuinness I love the intensifies memes

[@IAmFirstborne]

I am a former American soldier. I want to personally attest to the odd, but extremely effective moral boost that singing brings. I can only imagine how much more amplified this effect would be, in the naval sector during the days of old. Excellent work!

[@Maeshalanadae]

It wasn’t just for morale, songs were used for timing synchronization amongst the crew. That’s also why armies would have drummers on the field, to keep timing for the troops. It’s also why soldiers are made to belt out during marching orders.

[@hawkeyeted]

Sailor here. Yep, they're for synchronizing effort. Most shanties are either "hauling" or "capstan". Shanties like Roll Boys and Drunkin' Sailor are haulers used to aid in collective pulling events like raising sail, hauling in jackstays, or straining bow, stern, and spring lines. Randy Dandy-O is a capstan shanty used for an event that requires a constant effort like weighing anchor where the anchor chain in on a capstan.

[@Razgriz85]

It's why they still use cadence to keep soldiers marching.

[@joaquinmccurty4762]

Psh. "Former soldier". Ain't no damn "former". You're STILL a soldier. Thats coming from a Marine! Get me?

[@IAmFirstborne]

@@joaquinmccurty4762 you are of course correct, Devil Dog. I word it this way only because I was only in for 13 years, so I can't say I'm retired... but yes, you are 100% correct. Thanks for saying so.

[@hewhoisme4343]

Everytime Colm uploads a sea shanty I find myself having a new favorite shanty

[@totalwartitan5118]

You should listen to Sean Deager. He is an actual shantyman. He has a lot of them, and actually explains their history and meaning.

[@heroicaknight4735]

Same.

[@6xxBleedingHeartxx9]

Same.

[@lexigrimhaive]

Saaaame, omg. I keep sending my boyfriend links because the covers make me so excited, conveniently forgetting that it was my boyfriend who told me about Colm in the first place. 😂

[@nickvandergragt653]

Incredible. As a former sailor myself ( RCN ) there is something almost mystical in how you present this song. Listening to it I can almost taste the salt on my lips and feel 'er heeliin over with the roll.

[@erycdamaso_613]

Bravo Zulu on your retirement, mate. Reserve duty here myself, RCN.

[@nickvandergragt653]

@@erycdamaso_613 Thanks man. I still miss those days. ( sniff )..

[@erycdamaso_613]

I get that, mate. I'm thinking about putting my papers within the next few years too. I know I'll miss it, though

[@ChesterRico]

Finally, someone solos a song specifically made for a crew of 10+. I'm not disappointed.

[@vicentecastillo2571]

Sally Brown, she's the gal for me boys! Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Sally Brown she's the gal for me, boys! Way high, Miss Sally Brown It's down to Trinidad to see Sally Brown boys! Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Down to Trinidad to see Sally Brown boys! Way high, Miss Sally Brown She's LOVELY on the foreyard, an' she's lovely down BELOW boys! Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! She's lovely 'cause she loves me, that's all I WANT TO know boys! Way high, Miss Sally Brown Ol' Captain Baker, how do you STORE yer cargo Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Some I stow for'ward, boys, an' some I stow aft'ward Way high, Miss Sally Brown Fourty fathoms or more below boys! Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! There's fourty fathoms or MORE BELOW boys. Way high, Miss Sally Brown Oh, way high ya, an' up she rises Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Way high ya, and the blocks is different SIZES Way high, Miss Sally Brown Oh, one more pull, don't ya hear the mate a-bawlin? Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Oh, one more pull, that's the end of ALL the hawlin' Way high, Miss Sally Brown Sally Brown she's the gal for me boys! Roll Boys! Roll boys roll! Sally Brown she's the gal for me, boys! Way high, Miss Sally Brown

[@jesussaves7261]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@L.J.Kommer]

Those low notes have torque.

[@scarletsky2614]

Never have I agreed so much with a sentance that makes so little sense.

[@dwaterson21]

Man's got a winch for a bass tone.

[@alexisprojects]

I'll buy your shanty album when you release it.

[@nicmarchand2420]

Straight facts

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

@@nicmarchand2420 Thanks so much, mate! She's almost done!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Awesome! I want one too!

[@dozapainting2248]

I’m in too

[@Jay_2_UK]

On spotify?

[@Mantisisland]

Imagine BEING Sally Brown at the docks when the ship rolls up and all the sailors are singing this...

[@dr.gluefish]

SOMEONE GET THIS DUDE FAMOUS, so damn underated and it disappointing tbh ... He deserves much more 😆

[@MrThoss1]

That bass is absolutely insane omg

[@grimweb3]

wish my voice is deeper

[@maryaigler7651]

Oh,aye, and play it with earphones or a good bass playing system in your car. His bass voice will roll down to your bones!

[@kingofkrakatoa]

Are there videos of him just doing the base. It sounds audio aided

[@Artremas]

@@kingofkrakatoa I've never heard a voice like that. I want to know too

[@Azremodehar]

I just discovered you today, and literally the first thing I did was whip off my headphones, wilde-haired and eyed, and shoved them at my wife all, "YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS GUY'S VOICE OH MY GOD"

[@eduardoroman6036]

In less than 2 minutes you changed my day, your voice is amazing, incredible bass, harmony and arrangement for each voice, and the different intonation in some frases really make it stand out. Thank you again.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks so much! Happy to help! I definitely try to leave a fair amount of tonal difference between all 3 sections, while still sounding like 'me'.

[@damschu23]

@@ColmRMcGuinness How do you do your bass? Is it all chest voice or subharmonics?

[@nathanielbailey108]

recommendation: A song not traditionally sung low, but could sound REALLY good low, Wayfaring Stranger, most known for being featured in 1917

[@SaintRegime]

Please. I heard one fellow sing it low once at a bar, never got his name, and wish I had recorded it. Sounds amazing.

[@traditionalfolkmusic9709]

I'll second that. But paul robeson, tennessee ernie ford, and johnny cash all sang it, so I wouldn't say that it's not traditionally sung low.

[@renataabreu2020]

Imagine your flatmate listening you singing and playing all day long! How lucky! 😻

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

And how considerate I am to not record in the evening. #BestHouseMate

[@renataabreu2020]

@@ColmRMcGuinness I feel like I could use some violin lullabies tho 😂😂😂

[@damoklessword5585]

I have such an extensive playlist of your shanties for my pirate DnD campaign, but this one is the one my players legit took out their RP and sang along for the entire thing. Needless to say, Inspiration for everyone.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Ahhhhh this is dope! Would love to do a pirate one shot!

[@damoklessword5585]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Plan: Tweet that to Matt Mercer and the guys from Sea of Thieves (or any pirate related media, really) and play a Bard. Make my dreams come true! :D

[@Scrydragon]

I never thought I'd have to do this, but I'm going to have to make a Colm McGuinness Sea Shanty playlist just so I don't have to keep a dozen tabs open just to play all of the songs. Loving these sweet harmonies! Also, you look mighty fine today!

[@Tufenkian777]

Fucking ditto

[@hohohoaaa2262]

@@Tufenkian777 wot

[@trincywalker7497]

Already made mine but had to expand to 2 list now. Sea shanty colm and mcguinness reins lists. Enjoy the high seas of shantyville.

[@Hklbrries]

Handsome, even.

[@nanashi8604]

This is incredible wo a h-- Your range is amazing and your voice could make a telephone book reading sound enthralling 🙏

[@karlwilker579]

Kratos at some point, probably: Row boi, row!

[@RexusprimeIX]

Jesus christ. Everytime I come back to this channel, I forget just how DEEP his voice can go. Was he born with it or did he train himself to go that deep?

[@ramcharge2704]

He's practically smiling while singing he lives for his talent I love it.

[@mrsjules810]

Didn't know this one! But I enjoyed it so much!! Never stop doing sea shanty, NEVER!

[@Flachmo23]

All of your songs are my autistic son's favorite thing in the morning. We sit in the car and wait for the school bus and he jams out. Thanks so much for your amazing songs

[@dwaterson21]

This guy's bass notes could push a tank over. This guy has bass like a supernova.

[@lady_laniary]

This was the first shanty I ever learned, and the one I taught all the kids in band back in high school. Good times on the bus.

[@nesilinhoff]

This is so contagious, especially for us who played all AC games. Well done Sir!

[@margarett_b]

Boy! You absolutely need to sing acapella more! Your voice is just INCREDIBLE! Thank you so so much for making me enjoy a shanty so much! Sending you all the love! Stay safe and have a great rest of the week!

[@andihomelife-homestead]

I saw a few days ago that you had covers of sea shanty's from Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag and I had to listen to them, I had just gotten Assassins Creed 4 and love it!

[@_retro_channel6973]

DUDE I ALWAYS WANTED A ROLL BOYS ROLL COVER LIKE U DID. YOU MADE A MSTERPIECE!

[@ava2194]

Instant favorite and instant subscription. Those low notes.... they scratch an itch in my soul.

[@alexanderleach3365]

Wait a great voice he's got! I love it!!!

[@lexigrimhaive]

Your smile is so incredibly infectious. And this cover is PHENOMENAL!!!

[@timothyperkins3867]

I searched up and down for this guy doing a rendition of “Shallow Brown”. It seems like he gravitates towards the more melodic shanties and Shallow Brown is melancholically melodic. I would literally commission him to do it. If you’re reading this Colm, that’s a genuine offer.

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

Shallow Brown?

[@timothyperkins3867]

@@Just_Call_Me_Tim it’s from Rogue, it’s one of my favorites. Sean Dagher does a beautiful rendition. I think @Colm Mcguinness Music would kill it.

[@Frithgar]

First time I ever paid attention to the lyrics. I choked on my coffee. 10/10, would choke on my coffee again.

[@ExiledPiasa]

wish the navies of the world still used these working songs.

[@surprisinglyokay2357]

I remember when my SO played through this game *constantly* This is one of the shanties that I would find myself humming and so confused where I knew it from! There are one or two more--but I wouldn't know them by name.

[@intercat4907]

I'm so old, I know these songs from the first time around. You young folk are doing a fine job. Keep singing.

[@Uncle_Iroh.]

You can just see it in his eyes and the constant grinn on his face that this man is enjoying making these :D

[@natashalevesque6589]

Never heard this one before, but I love it! The harmonies just slay me every time! Love the song, love the energy, and love the tangerine shirt! Keep'em coming!

[@wolf-kissed]

Oh you have no idea how happy I am. My absolute favorite!!!! Beautiful!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Cheers, mate! This was a one of the more fun ones to try out harmonisations with.

[@wolf-kissed]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Skål!

[@SoulSearchnThruMusic]

@@wolf-kissed Skål Fam! Thanks for bringing Colm to the channel for the #OrganicFam to enjoy!! 💜💜⚔️⚔️

[@wolf-kissed]

@@SoulSearchnThruMusic He truly deserves it. 💜🪓

[@larissadonahue5058]

Wow! You are amazing! Usually I'm a little more articulate but your presentation is so clean and strong, I'm just hitting repeat over and over. Thank you!

[@steveremollino4525]

I absolutely love this. Please keep doing them. I like each one better than the last.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Cheers, mate!

[@heathers.7755]

ugh my god that bass makes my whole body tingle

[@ANewEnglandGirl]

I feel like I could honestly listen to this on repeat 24/7, and never tire of it. Love your voice!

[@lordvoldemort5586]

Thank you for these sea shanties that allow me to feel like my soul is in the right place at least for a little while

[@metal5231]

Your range is so amazing dude

[@elenefiala3334]

I love listening to this is very pleasing to listening to

[@vapes531]

It's crazy that since playing black flag for the first time all those years ago would kickstart all the sea shanty popularity

[@nicmarchand2420]

Nic baseline is stunningly hearty! I want to know know how his range is so diverse!

[@yoshijb9428]

More than likely uses some kind of machine. If you think his range is au naturale it is no single person had a range that big. Now he very likely is a baritone with an impressive range. He just does some post singing editing and boom another octive lower. I over simplify but that's basically it.

[@loyboys]

Ok no joke, I hated this shanty in Black flag, but now you put bass in it and just POP!!! I could listen to an Extended play of this for like 10 hours easily as I do my own work. Fair play to ya man!

[@wereboarder2009]

I found alot of the shanties in black flag felt dissonant or off in one way or another. Colm fixes that easily.

[@Qardo]

Well, in fairness, it kind of adds to that realism. I know that is a lofty thing to say about Assassin's Creed. Yet you do not expect every sailor to be able to hold a tune perfectly. It adds in that part that the crew are all unique characters and they sing because it passes the time and also builds friendship among the crew. Though bonus points for the guy who can play a fiddle or any instrument.

[@levihillsman7843]

If you did a cover of Loreena mcKennits the wind that shakes the barley. It would be epic.

[@BonesCapone]

I need your low technique. That bass is... otherworldly.

[@kingtrode2875]

It's always fascinating how different his biceps acts in the different voices. Love your good work and please keep it on!

[@Raccoon453]

wow, this deep voice. Goosebumps every time again

[@Qardo]

That bass is so deep. The Kraken woke up to sing along. I hope it wants to sing along....

[@hawkeyestiguy]

Colm's sea shanty covers make me want to buy a pirate ship & sail the seven seas as I play them! Lauren too! Lol.

[@notoriousquinnb]

Wonderful performance and song, thanks for introducing me to another (new to me) shanty.

[@Rasofcreation]

Bold choice on the orange shirt my man! Great tune!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Oranges = no scurvy. Cheers, mate!

[@Tommy1977777]

haha! brings me back to my time on ship when we passed through a storm in the Pacific!

[@scottbrumley3694]

This song sent me out to sea, but I came right back to hear his next upload. SUBSCRIBED.

[@JonLarson]

My man! you are knocking these out of the park. I believe this is my favorite so far!

[@totalwartitan5118]

You should collaborate with Sean Deager, I think he did the shanties for AC 3 and 4

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Sean is the man! I'd be so down to do anything with him or Nils Brown!

[@shadow_crne1030]

"Sing Jack sing!!" - Edward Kenway

[@EmperorYoYoKingdom]

Thank you so much for making these sea shanties. I needed some good ones for a DnD game I'm running soon, and with it sounding like 3 distinct people it fits perfectly with a Trio of traveling bards. Their group name is the Golden Guinness and they are Colin, Bolin, and Golin (Human, Half-elf, and halfling).

[@leiladekwatro3147]

That bass voice made me transcend humanity

[@julianflores8829]

i hope to someday hear this man in person

[@philsmiles879]

this is the most amazing vocal range ive ever heard, great job!

[@lucifersunuki3965]

Any one else want to play assassin‘s creed black flag right now

[@OdysseyFox]

I still play it all the time, it's my favorite Assassin's Creed

[@DrewHelander]

Yea

[@danwarren5037]

@@OdysseyFox Black Flag is the only game I have ever 100% completed EVERYTHING in, it and AC2 are my favorite games of all time.

[@OdysseyFox]

@@danwarren5037 AC4 and Unity are my two favorites, but honestly I'd have to say Valhalla is a close second, it's really fun and the story is great

[@danwarren5037]

@@OdysseyFox Yeah, I'm still playing through Valhalla and really enjoy it. I also like origins. For some reason I didn't really like Odyssey though, not sure why. Valhalla is great so far though.

[@zaxklaes4287]

"my songs know what you did in the dark'' Fall out boy

[@aurorejordan2841]

Your voice is like a big hug that's lifting my spirit every morning on my way to work 😊 thank you for this beautiful gift

[@nordiskjente7707]

Each of your songs is like a barrel of joy that goes straight to the heart!

[@karlwilker579]

This song is one giant innuendo.

[@josephgray2895]

Glad someone caught it lol

[@maryaigler7651]

Well, duh. They’re men!

[@dcwriter6780]

Clicked on this video without knowing the song, or so I thought, now im 2 glasses on rum down and on a flash back trip to Assassin's creed

[@The-Orcish-Survivor]

Brings me back to the good times on the sea

[@maximumanxiety1607]

Here from #OrganicReactionz live stream. Thanks To MJK for always bringing you to the channel. 🔥👌💯. Keep em coming sooo talented

[@p7outdoors297]

I love that this song is just one big euphemism

[@daviddowd7344]

This is my favorite shanty and I honestly think this is the best version on KZbin. Fantastic job sir! 👏

[@pato.kunnys6562]

assassin's creed make me think all pirates are professional singers

[@savannahsimpson5158]

Uhhh, who the fuck is Sally Brown??? I'm kidding, you sound and look amazing

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Well you see uhmmm....... HARD TO PORT BOYS! MOVE!

[@axdilez3486]

Edward Kenway is proud of ye matey

[@codyolson5745]

Based on the story, Sally Brown is actually a ship.

[@savannahsimpson5158]

@@codyolson5745 It was a joke lol. I'm his fiance.

[@axdilez3486]

@@savannahsimpson5158 Congrats on a man with such a voice, hope y'all will be happy together ^^

[@syneydesign]

here before he's super famous

[@dragonchaser2046]

Awesome Music Listen to your music a-lot and trying to sing to it its fun and thank you for being amazing

[@onemanarmysswampparty]

You have a great range lad everytime I sing this song I always try to replicate the way you do it

[@mariahswan8353]

I need this on repeat.... like forever

[@grimweb3]

I love that bass

[@AflacMan13]

Kratos: PADDLE FASTER BOY!!! I HEAR COLM McGUINNESS's!!!

[@nezerac5176]

Ah, the good old memories of ramming ships with recklessness as this song played in the background. I really hope AC4 gets a remastered version.

[@maikeren144]

In 2 minutes you made my day better :-)

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Happy to help!

[@RageDuck0]

As someone who sails in Trinidad and Barbados we sometimes blast your shanties well out at sea

[@davidgranados1608]

This is fantastic! Thank you for all of these sea shanties.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks for listening! Not done yet, stay tuned!

[@infinikki]

"Sally Brown she likes a good scrumpy. Way hay, we roll and goooO! Yeah she likes a bit of the rumpy pumpy. Way hay we roll and gooO!" is from a Droughnauts song

[@Bulletstop75]

Damn that low register. Nuts dude!

[@Rocketcustompaints]

Ah yes, waves and ocean spray in my face, love it colm thank you

[@dylanmooney3768]

I love this so much, really brings back nostalgic memories

[@Aexium]

How... Just how is it possible to have this much clean vocal range?

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Record bass in the morning. Record highs in the afternoon after lots of tea. My highs are definitely my weakest point

[@MeLyGiRlY]

Your voice gives me the happy tingles! I absolutely love it! Thank you

[@jannikkleim8255]

It's crazy how deep you can go .. with your voice of course.

[@ArtAffliction099]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Please never stop! Mystical!

[@TonyTones123]

Whoevers doing that bass is insane