The rhyme scheme and rhythm of this song is so dang original, I don't know how you can create so many sea shanties that all sound fully within their own canon but also each have their own unique sound!! You're a MASTER 🙏
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ginny, this one's a year in the making so it had extra time to steep!
@Cruxador3 жыл бұрын
The rhythm is so "original" that I can't hear how it could actually work as a shanty.
@welshkorgi3 жыл бұрын
@@Cruxador it's like 2 shanties were combined, good song but I agree too complex to be a shanty
@MiniCerberus9913 жыл бұрын
@@Cruxador the chorus is easy enough to remember, so the whole crew could sing along. the verses are just simple enough that it could easily be understood over the waves. and it sounds like something sailors would sing. so sea shanty
@Cruxador3 жыл бұрын
@@MiniCerberus991 A shanty isn't just something sailors sing together. The whole point is you haul line to it, it needs a simple and clear rhythm so everyone can synch up easily. If you're not hauling in synch, you're just messing each other up, and sail on an old tall ship is too heavy for one person. Also waves aren't loud.
@ferfer44104 жыл бұрын
THIS BUT WITH ORLY PLAYING HIS BAGPIPES
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Omg YES
@haley99763 жыл бұрын
This HAS to be featured in Fjord's intro if The Mighty Nein ever gets an animated series. Like the first you see of him on screen is him hanging off a rope ladder on the mast of a giant ship, looking off on the horizon as he sails into Port Damali? I would die.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
I too would fail my first death save
@Neutral_Tired3 жыл бұрын
he gets the Jack Sparrow intro, just steps off the mast onto the dock as the ship sinks
@donjonmastergaming59113 жыл бұрын
This would be amazing
@HAT7823 жыл бұрын
@@Neutral_Tired yes..... yes please
@ngtotd24623 жыл бұрын
I personally want this to be playing as the ship sails away and enters a montage of sailing. The songs final section is as Fjord steps into the powder room to find Sabien. Then replace the thunder at the end with the ship exploding.
@SKPetel4 жыл бұрын
Can we please have a Orly sea shanty with bagpipes? I need this in my life
@mathewadams29294 жыл бұрын
"Every lover trades hope for betrayal" Congratulations, you win!
@seanmurphy34303 жыл бұрын
The line "Cause the treasure we chase is our widow's embrace" is really good. It conveys such a strong sense of tragic irony in just a few words, it gets me every time I hear it.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, thank you I was super proud of how that verse came together. Especially since the Widow’s Embrace also has added significance in CR canon!
@variantdm57744 жыл бұрын
Critical role and sea shanties have arrived ):)
@CydonianKryptid4 жыл бұрын
I dont know how you have find this niche of cr sea sheanties but you are definetly the best at it
@je56313 жыл бұрын
i know this is a year old comment from you, sorry if this is weird, but i just want to say i never thought i'd find a fellow critter that also likes starkid- hell yeah dude
@kindafrenchbaguette69983 жыл бұрын
I know this was also two months ago, but, hi! I am also a critter who loves starkid. There are more of us than you think!
@verysaltykryptonite85934 жыл бұрын
all snea snakes gather round! yo ho ho and an endless flask of rum!
@dergartenzwergvonnebenan3 жыл бұрын
To all the Zemnians/Germans here!!! I made a German version to use in my campaign (if you have feedback for improvement, please comment). Jeder Seemann verlässt die Stadt strahlend Jede Geliebte schläft schlecht und mit Angst, dass sie uns nie mehr sehen oder wir untergehen, Wenn wir auslaufen aus Port Damali. Und wir sing‘: Ho, wir sind nicht hier für euch gebt uns bloß jenes Gold, dass ihr wollt und wir ziehen hinfort Reicht uns die Schlüssel zum Schatz und wir machen euch Platz Keine Reu‘ Port Damali Jeder Seeman tauscht Komfort für Ehre Jede Geliebte tauscht Hoffnung für Betrug denn der Käpt‘n sagt fort mit Ablenkung an Bord Wenn wir auslaufen aus Port Damali Und wir sing‘: Ho, wir sind nicht hier für euch gebt uns bloß jenes Gold, dass ihr wollt und wir ziehen hinfort Reicht uns die Schlüssel zum Schatz und wir machen euch Platz Keine Reu‘ Port Damali Jeder Seeman ‘s ne Kart‘ ohne Zielpunkt Jede Geliebte ne verlassene Ex Denn wir springen ins Boot, suchen den sich‘ren Tod. Wenn wir auslaufen aus Port Damali Und wir sing‘: Ho, wir sind nicht hier für euch gebt uns bloß jenes Gold, dass ihr wollt und wir ziehen hinfort Reicht uns die Schlüssel zum Schatz und wir machen euch Platz Keine Reu‘ Port Damali Jedes Seemans Herz sinkt in den Abgrund Jede Geliebte weint über sei‘m Grab Denn der Schatz, den wir suchen, ist der Witwen ihr Schluchzen Wenn wir auslaufen aus Port Damali Und wir sing‘: Ho, wir sind nicht hier für euch gebt uns bloß jenes Gold, dass ihr wollt und wir ziehen hinfort Reicht uns die Schlüssel zum Schatz und wir machen euch Platz Keine Reu‘ Port Damali Jeder Seemann verlässt die Stadt strahlend Jede Geliebte schläft schlecht und mit Angst, dass sie uns nie mehr sehen oder wir untergehen, Wenn wir auslaufen aus Port Damali.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
THAT’S SO AWESOME!!!
@FeyzaOnay2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! That’s amazing!!
@toriand134 жыл бұрын
I love these songs sm. They root wildmount into this really cool reality. Like a world that actually has a living, breathing culture and it’s just so cool
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@callmemxculture3 жыл бұрын
This piece inspired me to rewrite elements of my homebrew world's history to incorporate Port Damali into it, specifically this shanty. Absolutely obsessed with it!
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
That’s such an honour, wow thank you!
@Phantomsbreath2 жыл бұрын
I, for the record, did the same, though all I did was borrow the name. Because my GOD that's a good name for a town
@FictionRaider0074 жыл бұрын
I am consistently impressed with the talent of the critters out there.
@tremendosour994 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my playlist for a future Wildmount/Saltmarsh campaign! Brilliant work :)
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to know it’ll be part of your game!!
@UsagiOhkami4 жыл бұрын
I love this so much! In the Wildemount campaign I'm in my character and their cousin are from Port Damali and this has been a great inspiration for me. I can now imagine our characters singing this together as they leave home for the first time, intent on adventure and glory.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
That makes me sooo happy to hear omg!😱😁
@ryangottlieb99393 жыл бұрын
I just took this song and, changing the location from Port Damali to Jeopardy Bay (a place in Pathfinder's world Golarion), sang this in game as my bard pirate captain. I love this song.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
YES singing it in-game is the dream I’m so glad it worked for you!
@BLINDrOBOTFILMS3 жыл бұрын
My gaming group has a habit of getting drunk and singing sea shanties, so we may have to add this to the rotation.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
YES DO IT 😆
@zxenen2 жыл бұрын
i wanna be part of your gaming group :O
@RSorei4 жыл бұрын
Oh heck yeah, this is so epic and unique and atmospheric!! Also, that particular shot you picked for the 'never come home' bit near the end feels eerily familiar... I see what you did there o_o
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
haha caught me :D I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@theofficerfactory2625 Жыл бұрын
I can imagine this being sung as the crews are busy pulling on the lines of the sails or lowering a boat to the water.
@vlad_ap53134 жыл бұрын
Hell, that was amazing! You know, I have been keeping an eye on you since right before you launched Alfield's Kin and man, you are incredible! It has been a while since any song actually touched me deep and wow. Just, wow. It is a real pity it takes long to compose such art, and I have no way to actually help to fund these. I have no income, actually. Though, if I had income, I would be willing to spare part of it to hear more of these unbelievable shanties. You deserve the best. Thank you, truly.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
jvictorgm I really appreciate your kind words, thank you!!
@vlad_ap53134 жыл бұрын
@@rmorganslade I don't intend to bother by keeping commenting here, but there is one thing I believe should receive knowledge. Taking the first part of the shanty and slowly increasing the sounds of battle for it to culminate on such a final powerful moment... I was really hoping for something alike for the ending, and I was very pleased to see that I couldn't think about a better way to end this. I really am trying to understand how you make not only the moments of singing, but also the parts of silence have so much impact! Especially with Alfield's Kin. These long pauses on specific moments are so incredible! It has been some years since I last found something that could convey emotion through silence. Quite impressed. Also noticed that you have your own site and portfolio. I wonder why Alfield's Kin isn't there. But I am prolonging this too much. Just really happy to see such ability and technique. May the Traveler be with you. Good luck!
@102gyrobowler4 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with this song. Cant stop listening to it.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Made my day, thank you!!
@BlueVortecz3 жыл бұрын
If you think about it. The Gentleman is the Sailor, and The Ruby of the Sea is the lover.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Maybe maybe 🤔
@fardareismai44953 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much. There's such a sense of melancholy in it and it's very poetic! I've been listening to this on repeat until I knew the lyrics and now it just pops in my head so often. Such an atmospheric and beautiful song
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot! ☺️🙏🏼
@Arcyo3 жыл бұрын
The sea shanty hype brought me here, and I am pleased
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Heart hands ☺️
@AlmostOtaku74 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I didn't see this the moment it came out! It's beautiful, and haunting, and fully cements the world of Wildmount as a believable place, with its own culture and songs and legends. Your voice is beautiful, I envy and adore your song-writing skills, and the waves to back up the track are just eerie enough and just comforting enough to fit any shanty situation. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Prottype2 жыл бұрын
This is the best sea shanty I have ever heard. Beautifully simple and relatable, but with very clever juxtapositions in the lines and an interesting rhyme and rhythm scheme... I just came to find information about Port Damali for my campaign and instead come back with a sea shanty to set the opening scene.
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
That means so much to me thank you! Smooth waters for your campaign!!
@lynnwaterhouse29064 жыл бұрын
Fucking amazing! this gave me chills and made me feel nostalgic for a place I've never been.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Lynn Waterhouse Thank you so much 😊
@peachypauper4 жыл бұрын
I could imagine a widow from a distance, standing on a higher point of port damali as the sun sets. The wind blowing their hair as they see a storm coming in. Slowly singing this shanty alone as something calls to them from the sea. Something dark but inviting calling them. Take. Consume. Reward. Take. Consume. Reward. Take. Take. *Take.* Sksnjssjjs sorry I just love thinking of situations where this would be sung.
@geniviv61013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the free backstory
@DarkStarStudios3 жыл бұрын
Even just listening I felt my hand on my chest as I watched across the seas.... a proper destiny awaits shanty, me likey!
@Nerdgirl004 жыл бұрын
haunting and beautiful!
@virgiljericho6642 жыл бұрын
the moral of this song is: The ocean isn’t for lovers
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@randyslicker4 жыл бұрын
I've started learning this to sneak into my genuine sea shanties.
@luckyfluf02 жыл бұрын
Just finished running the beginning of a pirate based game in Wildemount. Your song is helping inspire me for what should happen in my next session! And, of course, as always... Your songwriting is masterful and my bardic heart sings your praises! ^^
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
It’s the literal dream to have my music be part of others’ adventures, all the best to you and your table! 🙏🏼🏴☠️
@malakai20464 жыл бұрын
And now I'm inspired to work on a Swashbucker character even more. Love it.
@anthonyorth6322 Жыл бұрын
Coming in a few years late, but this is just a solid shanty in an of itself. Campaign two is my hands down favorite, but even if I knew nothing of Critical Role or the world they play in, I think I'd still see myself singing along to this one.
@rmorganslade Жыл бұрын
That means the absolute world to me! Thank you for listening and your kind words! 🙏🏼😊
@trrebi9814 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of singing sea shanties in JV choir back in middle school. Except this actually sounds good.
@rochelleibarra51774 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you for bringing sea shanties back into my life! Your songs are always amazing!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!! The world needs more shanties! 🌊🎵🐶🏴☠️🎶🌊
@gracehagele54624 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible as always! Love your music so much!💙
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@TheLilDareDevil4 жыл бұрын
Have you tweeted this to the cast? I'm sure it would bring a smile to their faces in this trying time.
@vlad_ap53134 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice idea actually. I believe that they would really like it!
@arcaneprofessor1254 жыл бұрын
These are always so good! Great job on making such amazing pieces.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Ashura013 _ Thank you Ashura! 😁
@Lady_in_Yearning3 жыл бұрын
My favorite sea shanty ever, period
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
High praise, so glad you enjoyed it!!
@Harlizarrd3 жыл бұрын
Gonna try and introduce this to my shanty group next time I have the chance. Love it.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear thank you!
@libertystanavage59174 жыл бұрын
This is lovely! I needed it today too. Thank you!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@jesterssketchbook4 жыл бұрын
niiiiceeee
@sharksplaygames36993 жыл бұрын
some one linked me this in the comments of the sea shanty critical role just released and i am SO SORRY i have not seen this sooner increadible work you should put the #criticalrole this deserves some more attention
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@Hades81034 жыл бұрын
This was amazing.....But I believe there is something that can be added: BAGPIPES!
@greyhart21653 жыл бұрын
Watching this with autogen subtitles is a gift.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@disconnected77373 жыл бұрын
Steady as she goes lads. Great work Morgan! I could live for a couple more dnd shanties.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got a few more up, might be up your alley!
@disconnected77373 жыл бұрын
@@rmorganslade let's GOOOOOOOOOO
@Linbleou2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and sooo atmospheric
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🥰
@GUARDIANKAYSA3 жыл бұрын
Out of the 3 available CR shanties, I think I like this one the best. Not sure if it's simply the beat of it or the fact that this shanty is based on a town that would have people singing/humming shanties as part of their normal daily routine.
@lumberjack42063 жыл бұрын
This deserves way more views. Come on fellow Critters.
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@vickidagurk37734 жыл бұрын
*THIS IS SO FREAKING COOL AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH*
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Lucy.Valentine4 жыл бұрын
Ah that was so awesome!!!!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@vampirephychic4 жыл бұрын
This is now stuck in my head
@JakePerryFilms4 жыл бұрын
What a time to be alive! Thank you for this glimmer of hope in these days.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@kaboomluong93732 жыл бұрын
It's been a while, but still here.
@ryangottlieb99394 жыл бұрын
This is amazingly good.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Gottlieb I really appreciate that thank you!
@MusicalMerle4 жыл бұрын
Even outside of the fact that this is the most wonderful fanmade thing I ever listened to, this is such a wonderful and smart piece of music! Feels so real. That arrangement is just beautiful, sir. No dislikes, that's how it should be!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
I genuinely appreciate that a lot, thank you for the kind compliment, and for listening!
@MusicalMerle4 жыл бұрын
@morganslade So... I sort of spontaneously made a cover. It's a widow's perspective on the leave of her sailor. You can find it here: soundcloud.com/merle-f-1/port-damali-a-widows-mourning-cover-by-merle Thanks again for the great music! Love to hear what you think :)
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I just saw this - what a beautiful take!!
@FeyzaOnay2 жыл бұрын
Amazing amazing work!!!!
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! ⛵️🎵
@sapphiredawn43212 жыл бұрын
One of. The heros in a water campgian we did was a water gensai warlock of the old ones. His story was a human his ship was attacked left for dead and drowing he begged anyone to save him. Someone met his call and as life left him he awoke in a new body with a deal sealed
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a wild ride!
@sapphiredawn43212 жыл бұрын
@@rmorganslade we went all naval or amphibious water gensai warlock. Triton paladin conquest. Tortle life. Air gensai trickster rouge and a sea elf ranger. it was a quest to find altanis and stop a mad tyrant from gaing its power
@ryanrhino23184 жыл бұрын
so good
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hungry0wl5503 жыл бұрын
OMG this is honestly amazing please do so many more critical role inspired shanties!!!!
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hungry Owl! I’ve got a few more on my KZbin channel and I’m working on a few more!
@Anzy.992 жыл бұрын
More as a Sailor Anthem than a Shanty, but so amazing!! I'm surprised I only found this now, but it makes sense, since I'm planning my campaign that will be set in Port Damali
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
I googled sailor anthem and it took me to shanty so I’m glad we both agree
@kezzcardigan92982 жыл бұрын
Great song!
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@trodin_60634 жыл бұрын
An amazing song loved your work ever since I heard the one of advanticas crew hope you do one for the Town of Darktow
@terry22953 жыл бұрын
his voice is increadible
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 😊
@bobothebee4 жыл бұрын
This is actually so fucking good dude, well done!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@OmegaLittleBob6 ай бұрын
Well that was pleasent :)
@rmorganslade6 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
@MrsCrithammer4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!! Fantastic job!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening!!
@MrsCrithammer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting your talent out there for all of us to enjoy ❤️
@minervawantspizza88264 жыл бұрын
Came from your ruby of the sea shanties, instantly subscribed. Beautiful shanties!!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Dara!
@somarilacey63654 жыл бұрын
Yeas!!! I fucking love this
@talscorner36964 жыл бұрын
Loveleh!
@LeftCatcher3 жыл бұрын
I love this song Arrrr! Avast matie!
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
YARR THANKS YA LEFT CATCHERRR
@ChaseNoseworthy4 жыл бұрын
Huh. I found another critter musician who happens to use Jessica Nguyen's art for his thumbnails too lol I fucking love this brother - I'm imagining the opening of a movie based off of Fjord's storyline where it shows him and his old crew singing this song before he goes down to find Sabian sabotaging the ship
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And yes Jessica’s an AMAZING artist, and I commissioned the art in the thumbnail from her. I love it so much!
@ChaseNoseworthy4 жыл бұрын
@@rmorganslade Favorite critter artist by far, and maybe just favorite artist in general
@kiracrowley91503 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😍
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
@semperfiordie74 жыл бұрын
Fuck this is good
@freezingphoenix75124 жыл бұрын
epic
@dutchwhofian32344 жыл бұрын
i.....i realy want you to do the Song of Dashilla the Dreadful from the wildemount book
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
No promises, but I’ll put it in the inspiration book!
@sandorfalusi34862 жыл бұрын
Did I hear that right? The thunder rumble and explosion right at the end from the C2 intro's beginning?
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Just a coincidence unless they decided to use the same combo of GarageBand loops 😅
@Hades81034 жыл бұрын
The one dislike is the Turtle Dragon
@annafantasia4 жыл бұрын
This is super cool! But were they pirates? I thought they were lawful sailors
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@faesommers3 жыл бұрын
I love this! May I ask why the sheet music uses Alto clef instead of Treble?
@rmorganslade3 жыл бұрын
Because I commissioned the sheet music transcription and since I write music by ear the sheet music is interpretive of the song is my best guess
@joshwagner95194 жыл бұрын
How do I pay for this.
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
It should be up on Spotify/iTunes/streaming etc in a few days!
@benmiller5373 жыл бұрын
Coming back to watch this after the disappointment that was the "official" Critical Role Uk'atoah sea shanty
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Happy to have you back but also I liked their shanty too!
@damaliboyd5532 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song but it does feel odd hearing my name being sang. Definitely a first.
@rmorganslade2 жыл бұрын
Haha first time for everything! 😂
@vlad_ap53134 жыл бұрын
Here I am again reading the new comments of this so unbelievably amazing song, as I do from times to times to ensure good comments receive some attention and to laugh at the jokes. But Morgan, I couldn't help but notice: did you reupload the song? The dates seem to be capped at 2 months and the dates are looking all wrong! Very interesting, to be honest. Either way, good luck. Hope to listen to more songs in the future, and most importantly, hope that you are going through as fine as you can. See ya!
@rmorganslade4 жыл бұрын
Don't really know anything about the date stuff, didn't re-upload, but I did change the thumbnail cuz it looked too much like alfield's kin and I'm applying for partner, no worries!
@theofficerfactory2625 Жыл бұрын
I found this thanks to Cami-cat.
@rmorganslade Жыл бұрын
Cami-cat’s cover made my whole year 🤩
@JaelinBezel2 ай бұрын
I don’t really believe travis wellingham’s dnd character predates this song
@rmorganslade2 ай бұрын
The best compliment right here 👆
@fishiest35394 жыл бұрын
Petition to add this to the Sea Shanties For Thots playlist