I wrote a sea shanty

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

To me, the coolest, most interesting people are those who are multi-talented, especially if they are good at a wide variety of different things. Elle is one of the coolest people on KZbin!

[@jodidavis6595]

I second that. 👍🏼

[@shazzthedon]

Elitist

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@shazzthedon WTF!?

[@shazzthedon]

@@MatthewTheWanderer why do you have to define people by their “cool”-ness, and then rank them not only by how many talents they possess but also how they then compare to other content creators. Just treat everyone equally and fairly

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@shazzthedon OMFG are you SERIOUS!? STFU you rude weirdo! How could you possibly be offended by what I said!?

[@xocasgv]

You should call the shanty "Marusía." It's a Galician word meaning a rough sea but also the smell of that ocean. Galicia in NW Spain is known for its rough seas and seasoned sailors. That's the word that came to mind when I saw the initial video. I absolutely loved it.

[@butzmanniam]

Strangely enough, ist's also a Russian diminutive to Maria.

[@user-if5bv7de2l]

Title suggestion "The Sailors Way". As a former sailor, I can tell you the ocean is a cruel mistress. Sailors both love and fear her and I think your song does a fair job capturing some of that.

[@Door.]

I second this suggestion. I am not a sailor, with no intention to be, but both my parents are and my brother aspires to be one so I definitely agree that this song just gets what the sea is, especially to sailors.

[@tedwolf1716]

I was thinking "A Sailor's Farewell"

[@SnowWolf75]

"Lost to the sea" - double meaning of the phone's fate, but also the fate of the sailors.

[@AhmedEtman79]

That's the one

[@YashaHarari]

Nailed it.

[@jumboegg5845]

"iphone's lament"

[@YachtCaptain]

Great job! I sailed for 70 years before I was too old. I didn't just listen, I felt your song.

[@elleandtoni]

Ahoy mateys, just wanted to share a demo of a sea shanty I wrote recently. This was inspired by some footage of the ocean I saw floating around on TikTok which evoked the mysteries of the briny deep, and I couldn't resist adding to the already long and lush list of sea shanties out there. Incidentally, I started writing this song a few days before the passing of Gordon Lightfoot (a songwriting master famous for his own shipwreck song) so now seems like an extra good time to share this in honor of his memory. I hope you enjoy it! [And too bad about the phone, but that's what I get for being a doofus 🤪] Yo ho ho, that's all for now ye landlubbers. I'm off to get some grog! --Reina

[@shoomanDFW]

Those phones can be pretty tough these days but not sure with all the recording gear it was probably hooked up to. =/ Hope it was salvageable.

[@mikemeyers1717]

You never really said that Gordon died , just in his memory . Of course , everyone should already know that , it was a sad day in music ! What a great singer / songwriter ! ! ! What a great song , to play in his memory ! ! ! Love it ! ! !

[@elvispresleysongssunginmyc4463]

Title: My Heart will Cel On

[@larrymoon3630]

wondering if you saw the movie Fisherman's Friends?

[@allanc.bourose2278]

❤ 0:28

[@dragongamer4610]

"Hear The Roar" it just fits so nicely

[@LawIV]

Seconded

[@steakismeat177]

I don't think so. Beyond The Deep fits much better

[@dragongamer4610]

@@steakismeat177 yoooo thats pretty good!

[@mr.mystery6429]

Maybe something simple like “Journey into the Stormy Sea” or “Lost at Sea” Something else might be “Oneway Journey”or “The Wind’s Cry”

[@joshuafetter3831]

I love this as the name because she starts the first verse using it and brings it back full circle with that line in the last one. It also reflects the roar from the video that inspired the song

[@abesapien9930]

The ending is ironic and pretty awesome. You called out to the dead in the sea, and they took your phone as confirmation. :)

[@mayflowerlash11]

LOL. The irony is delicious.

[@8088I]

Oh well, appears Prometheus was so taken, he had to take a small sacrifice📱at the end🤳. :-))

[@YashaHarari]

@russbell6418 I see what you did there. Good one.

[@jonvagg]

No idea for a title but the sound of the sea itself in the track is brilliant.

[@YashaHarari]

And the timing of the waves crashing onto the rocks. Perfect.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

This is incredible. I expected some comedic song, but this is an actual masterpiece.

[@brentsullivan619]

That is the first original shanty I've ever heard that truly drew me into the depths of the sea where I could feel the coldness Bind my bones. The waves in the background were perfect both for the audio and visually

[@Ace_Of_All_Cards]

This is absolutely amazing in all honesty. I would love to see it out on Spotify, Apple Music, and just like literally shown to the world because it’s that amazing and I would definitely sing to it and with it

[@martinreed2157]

Keel Down - which is the goal of sailors to keep the boat afloat, but also sounds like kneel down - what you do before an awesome power - and that is what a raging sea is

[@artwithjj1837]

Heave and Blow, that is what this song should be named

[@russellwatkins854]

Yeah, I was going to suggest "Yo Ho, Heave and Blow"

[@Bluewolf1118]

"Answer the Call" The video called you to write the song, your community called to you to finish it, and it speaks to the spirit of the song. Great song, btw!

[@cpergiel]

Do not call yourself an idiot. Do not denigrate yourself. Phones have a natural inclination to die. They are constantly on the lookout for ways to end their miserable existence.

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

Thank you for that good laugh kind stranger 😂

[@PobortzaPl]

Basically, phone are cats of the world of electronics

[@gavinjenkins899]

It must not have even died anyway, since we are listening to a recording from it.

[@cpergiel]

@@gavinjenkins899 It must not have been trying hard enough.

[@jarrodtravelstead4056]

electronics yearn for the sea

[@MegaIndecisive]

That wave at 1:47 was timed perfectly.

[@alexiserlexcc]

And the other one too

[@BrightBlueJim]

I would find this disturbing. The sea does not answer to musicians and poets. The sea is not your friend, and when the sea reaches out to you, this does not bode well.

[@humanrightsadvocate]

1:40 OMG! The sea itself is singing along!!

[@IceFerret2]

As a retired sailor, I felt that song. Wonderfully done.

[@grumpyowl3515]

Me too! It reminded me of days when we were walking on the walls... the feel of the ship shuddering with each new wave took me a while to get used to. DD 987

[@IceFerret2]

@@grumpyowl3515 LST-1195 for me. 3 Days of wall walking.

[@otterishly777]

Same. (Retired oceanographer. Worked mostly on the Bering sea, which tended to behave like the sea in this song.)

[@boulderdesigner]

Fantastic song, I love it! I’d call it “Heave and Blow”

[@JayCross]

I'd consider "Down to the Briny Depths" as a title also.

[@davidroberts1638]

I like both of these choices! It's such a shame that the briny depths devoured the phone, though. That blows!

[@LorisWhirled]

Yup. Heave and blow.

[@marvthedog1972]

Vote for Heave and Blow

[@tarazieminek1947]

Heave and blow will definitely be easier for people to remember

[@beboop583]

The timing of the tide rising with the ending of the song is perfection

[@Claire-tk4do]

The red sun verse gave me chills! "Yes we see that red sun on the rise we have no fear of luckless skies our ship is fit our captain wise and we'll reach our harbor by and by" Especially the middle two lines Especially "we have no fear of luckless skies" like OooAhh shivers in delight

[@user-kg7co9vi5r]

Well done and well sung. I would not have known this was not an old traditional song had you not told us. Bravo.

[@teresamarre5220]

Love that you captured the "Red sun in the morning, sailor's take warning" into your Shanty. Excellent work Reina.

[@tristantager7870]

And also the J. Alfred Prufrock reference, the monsters singing each to each.

[@annestewart5741]

I'm from a VERY long line of sailors & grew up with, "Red at night, Sailor's delight. Red in the morning, Sailor's warning." ...& variations on it, like sailors', and "sailors take warning", etc. ✨️What an amazing shanty this is, huh?!✨️

[@TheTibetyak]

The creaking of a seaborne wooden ship was magnificent.

[@CAPSLOCKPUNDIT]

"The Ocean Calls, and iPhone Her Back"

[@SVAdAstra]

A new sea shanty! Beautiful! A classic. Sailors will be singing it for the next hundred years. From someone who's been sailing the oceans for for 50 years: you've captured the spirit like an Old Salt! Purely authentic, all the way to invoking the storm tactics and required confidence of facing the sea's challenge. If you can, please post that as a standalone so I can play it on my sailboat as I voyage the Pacific.

[@roxitocin]

“Old Salt” would actually be a cool title… I suggested “Souls of Salt”

[@dannyboy14370]

I was sincerely hoping she would say, "I'll save you the stress and let you know that...this is actually the Atlantic Ocean."

[@52dewey]

I've been a musician and singer and guitar player over 50 years and I enjoyed this very much. Great song and great lyrics, thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scottpeterson4802]

I love that you left in the last bit of the video showing your cellphone falling to it's salty demise!

[@canthandlethejuice9637]

I am a second mate in charge od navigation of ultra large oil tankers, i find this extremely relatable and soothing, thank you

[@2ndhorseman]

Hauntingly beautiful sea shanty.

[@joshuafetter3831]

I am seconding a name I found the comments: Hear the Roar. I love this as the name because she starts the first verse using it and brings it back full circle with that line in the last one. It also reflects the roar from the video that inspired the song.

[@pinball1968]

“Shall Not Find Our Graves” works as a title. I also agree with “Heave and Blow”, as others have suggested. Great tune!

[@HPgirl]

'In case you are worried about the phone, don't worry, it's warrented' Love it.

[@MrJtate]

Best original writing this year. Bravo!

[@geralynpalacol3764]

A cool Title for this Classic Song: “The Call of the ROARING SEA”🥰🎸🎸🎸

[@jackoh991]

As soon as I saw the title I knew this was going to be epic. I was not disappointed

[@jeffreymckie3328]

Truly beautiful. The music, the lyrics. Never heard a better shanty. Best recording of any type I’ve heard in I can’t remember when.

[@Malyard]

Such an excellent vibe to this song. I feel that the phrase "Souls of the Sunken" captures the feeling and meaning ... That's my suggestion for a title.

[@jeffm5808]

that is a great title aswell

[@BongoX2x2]

I really love the accuracy of the lyrics. From the red sky in the morning to the heaving to when weather gets heavy. Only seasoned sailors ever hove to and survived.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

As a former sailor, and having sailed upon the Bering Sea, I gotta say well done to both you and Toni. You captured the somber feeling and hopelessness/ helplessness against the forces of nature. We all resigned to our fates when getting underway...

[@davidkeck9988]

the first wave crash on beat is FIRE!

[@ThiagoSimoes79]

As someone who loves the sea, your music are excellent!!

[@timharrison1158]

That was awesome. Especially that very last moment. Very satisfying.

[@RobertJBallantyne]

We Canadians find the songs of the sea fun to sing. You mentioned Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. And there’s lots by Stan Rogers. Can’t wait to stamp our feet to Barret’s Privateers and the Mary Ellen Carter. Or even the song that should be our national anthem, Northwest Passage. Thanks for adding another shanty that we can use when we raise a voice or a jar. :)

[@MordicusEgg]

Yes, RdC should definitely plan to cover some songs from Stan Rogers, especially "Barrett's Privateers" and "Witch Of Westmoreland" (which Stan covered from his pal Archie Fisher, but made his own)! "Maryellen Carter" could be a great addition, too!

[@wartgin]

Maybe you can answer a question for me then. In the musical (Come From Away) about the passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11, did they base the song that sounds like a sea shanty in the bar scene on an actual shanty and, if so, what is the title? I can't find any mention of it in the program notes I've seen but they also don't mention the religious songs sampled in another piece and I know they did it there because I recognized the song from my own religious tradition.

[@HarveyNguyen-d7d]

I have some suggestions 1. “Yo Ho, Heave and Blow” 2. “Shall Not Find our Graves” 3. “The Cruel Ocean” 4. “We Shall Not Sink Today” 5. “Roar of the Sea” 6. “On with the Journey”

[@jacobopstad5483]

I like the line that says "each to each"

[@WalksWithBooks]

I can easily see this getting various covers. I hope your song spreads.

[@michaelwicker9538]

I feel like the colab MALINDA with Hoist the Colors would be a good match for the vibes here.

[@Dr.Reason]

What a masterful composition. Thats a long term keeper.

[@jimhurley2160]

"Heave and Blow" is succinct and evocative, a fitting title for this epic, haunting shanty.

[@jamesmetzler2031]

This song is amazing! As I listened to it, I could easily imagine 18th century sailors with flagons of ale singing this song in an Irish seaside pub and stomping their boot- clad feet on the hardwood floor in time to the music. Brilliantly done!

[@JeffMartin2510]

I love how you incorporated, "Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning" , without actually quoting it. I think a good name would be, "The Harbinger".

[@elleandtoni]

Glad you caught that reference!

[@ArcoZakus]

Great title suggestion.

[@DreamEngine707]

The best kind if writer is one who just comes up with something from seeing a video and then makes a video that is a super funny tribute to the oceanic depths of our planet’s liquids.

[@wendynine-sc2sv]

Or "The Souls of the Sunken" which evokes those calling from below and those heading there! PS: Have you all seen the movie based on a true story of Cornish singing fishermen, "Fishermen's Friends?" Top folk album of all time - last I heard. Fantastic song, Elle and Toni - lyrics, singing, set up - and the phone going to the briny depths - all awesome! ...❤...

[@janetmccall674]

Wow! That raised goosebumps! What a beautiful and terrifying song you have written. Thank you so much.

[@Lucern2112]

Wonderful ! Fantastic ! The imagery- transported me back to an earlier time. Well done indeed.

[@jawngoosen]

What a super song thanks for sharing Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🤩

[@CaliforniaDaileys]

Yo ho, I love your song! You and Toni are so talented. I loved how the roar of the sea added to the tension of the song. However, your phone falling into the water was priceless.

[@elleandtoni]

It did, unfortunately, have a price 😂

[@mikemcnevin1785]

Most excellent! The world needs more Shanys!

[@Chris_Blackstock_Music]

As a retired sailor, I really enjoyed this. I am a songwriter and guitar player and I am inspired to write my own shanty. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Wooster23]

A great shanty and you have a great voice. I'd love to hear a cover from Colm McGuiness.

[@markforeman7082]

I am loving how you brought so much real tension into the story. The ominous waves building beyond the rocks, getting nearer. Great engagement with nature to tell its story! The musical elements really do add to the depths. You and Toni amaze.

[@ChrisFindley]

I think "Home at Last" gives a deceptive foreshadow appropriate to the story. Beautifully done, as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@geraldineaherne9763]

Absolutely beautiful. A fitting tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@AMorgan57]

My favorite Lightfoot lyric is: Does anyone know where the love of God goes When the waves turn the minutes to hours?

[@johncross9488]

“Souls of the Sunken “ is my vote for title. My father was based out of Reykjavik Iceland on a destroyer in 1942 & 1943 then transferred to a battleship in the Pacific in 1944 & 1945. He sank 2 U-boats and shot down numerous kamikazes. When I asked him “weren’t you scared of the U-boats and the kamikazes?” He replied, “ Oh hell they were nothing compared to the damn storms!”

[@jimikrakorn]

Great fun. Your voice is suited for depth, darkness, mystery…. Thank you Elle

[@jerodspeake6463]

You never fail to amaze me. The wide spectrum of tunes you put out is fantastic. I’m a fan for life.

[@mariaschwartz5827]

My kiddo says Heave Ho. I was singing it by the end. Absolutely stunning song and voice

[@lotsamoxie]

Marvelous, mystical & enchanting! 🌟

[@donaldosborn9255]

WONDERFUL!! Just discovered you in the past few days as I recover from total knee replacement. You routines and this magnificent composition have really helped this enforced recovery period. Thank you!!

[@Michael_Hester]

Just as the first chorus started, my eyes involuntary widened. As the third verse was half through, I got chills. And by the last chorus, there was a watering in my eyes for the sailors never to be found. Your piece evokes feelings, which evolve as it goes, and that is just about the greatest thing to hope for with a work of music. Cheers!👏

[@360hikes]

Love it - perfect setting, and the waves and birds all play their part! "Sad Sailor Song" would fit, alas that's already taken.

[@lees2708]

Nice touch at the end (Before the phone suffers the fate of the lyric) Nails along the strings, sounds like the tension of a ship about to go down. Beautiful song, Reina. In my head, I hear it with full accompaniment.

[@annadavis2257]

Wonderful! I love everything about it and the mandolin at the end is perfect!

[@fishonahook9247]

My goodness, your song sounds like a real sea shanty! You did a great job there. 👍

[@timgraziani]

A compelling verse reminiscent of sea songs. Nice.

[@alexmcgilvery3878]

Great song. I love how the waves work with the rhythm of the music.

[@BrianRandall-oq4pl]

Western Gale... Absolutely love the feel of this song.. It put mee on the ship with those sailing home.And the end, DAMN.. I LOVE that creaking sound. And I love you

[@parsec2711]

Geez Reina! Goosebumps up and down my arms; hard to make happen on an 83 year old from Vancouver Island. Well done bonny lass.

[@paulmccaffrey2985]

Nice shanty. "Roar of the Tide", "The Monster's Cry", "The Kraken's Cry."

[@sramz100]

Truly Epic! Never thought I would hear a new Sea Shanty. May it sail the tides of time!

[@EJJunkill]

Oh this is so good! Beautiful! I expected it to be great, but you outdid my expectations yet again!

[@CRyan71]

Reina you have a way with words. A great songwriter.

[@AnonymousSquirrel123]

*OMG: that was actually quite good! Although I really shouldn't be surprised, after all a good wordsmith is likely to be a good songsmith as well. Good on ya!*

[@timgarrett203]

“Heave and Blow” is a perfect title. I liked that you were inspired by Gordon Lightfoot. Other GL songs in this vein are “ Ghosts of Cape Horn” and “Sea of Tranquility”. I did laugh at the microphone drop. Probably more because you set it up so well!

[@dvk578]

That was awesome with the sea background sounds. That wave crashing after the first verse was perfect!

[@burnellmusic]

What a great song! So happy to have found your channel. There is something quite profound about what you and Toni are giving to the world and the folk tradition.

[@hernandogonzalez5194]

I cannot tell you how much I love this shanty. It is perfect! I have been a fan of you guys since Ive first heard your covers of others. This is such a powerful song and I hope I never tire of listening to it. My wife will call out from another room "Are you listening to that song again?" hell yeah!! I agree it is a Masterpiece you should be very proud, way to go Elle!!

[@wildbill118]

Bloody marvellous! Such a talent, you’re quite the epitome of a polymath, I’m loving your stuff. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@micky070159]

The sea and thee ... beautiful song! 😃 Thank you, Reina.

[@JohnKoellischSongwriter1]

I love that you are free to write and create when ever inspiration calls, because you are very gifted and I love your work!

[@AlignAGI]

I have a hard time getting through most videos these days that are filled with jump cuts, animations and CCs everywhere. Yet something made me click on your video and the second you started singing I was immediately captivated. It's not often that happens for me. By the end of the first playthrough I was singing along with not only the chorus but the rest as well. It had my on the edge of my seat the entire time even knowing what you told us would happen! Those last few seconds felt like ages waiting for it to happen! Sorry to hear that it did, but if that was the price for this beauty of a sea shanty to exist, it was worth it in my opinion! Well done!

[@DanMuntean]

Beautiful song and wonderful music arrangement ,Reina ! Congratulations and great like ! Best wishes from Austria 🎶🎤❤👏👏👏

[@adamdukat3693]

Hi Elle! Love what both of You are doing. Top of the world art. There was Elvis, there were ABBA, there were others -- and now it is Your time with Toni. And we love YOU! Lovely shanty too! With love --- Adam from Adelaide. Greetings. Bye.

[@NotThatDuck]

That was great! Nicely sung, played (you too, Toni!), and awesome sea footage. That phone fall at the end, though. Ouch.

[@wolfvonwitting7455]

Brilliant! And I've never seen Poseidon smile so satisfied before.

[@petermersch9059]

Great. You have many many talents. And they deserve to be heard. Title? "Heave and Blow"

[@lilymcculloch9581]

OH THOSE LYRICS--- This is absolute poetry. The words, the music, the sea at your side. Suspension between life and death. I love it

[@lilymcculloch9581]

also i NEED this on spotify