Seán Dagher's Shanty of the Week 6 I'm Bound Away

[@Relevus]

A long time ago when you worked on Assassins Creed Black Flag, I remember commenting that you have the perfect voice for shanties and that I would love to see you do more. At the time you had said that you had no plans to be doing shantys anytime soon. Imagine my surprise when I check back a few years later only to see you killing it with a brilliant idea. Glad to see you're safe and sound and home again, never forget your old ship mate 💚

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Relevus. I'm glad you like this series. We also put out an album with La Nef (and all of the AC Black Flag singers). Here is the link: music.apple.com/ca/album/sea-songs-shanties/1226708577

[@NiallMor]

This one has a wonderful melancholy, sweet sad feeling that really stays with you. Three years after I first heard it, I still remember the melody.

[@thatonetrashcan1681]

I've always loved sea shanties, but it makes me so sad because no one I know really likes them. I always find myself singing alone in my room but hey, at least I can have tracks like these to make me feel like there's more people than just me. *Depression intensifies*

[@SeanDagher]

Well, I'm really making these videos and releasing the songs to encourage people to sing, either with other people or with me. I hope these can be a positive for you.

[@SweeetSweetV]

Shanties have been blowing up recently, so you may find a lot more people interested in singing along with you these days

[@scottmersino3597]

Fear not, for 2021 is the year of the sea shanty!!

[@raikazzy2324]

Been wating and the timing is perfect after 2 hard exams, I love you sean

[@SeanDagher]

I hope you did well on your exams.

[@raikazzy2324]

@@SeanDagher thanks mr dagher❤️

[@saltysailor14]

Beautiful Shanty sir !! Thank you so much ! ❤️ Can't wait for the next one !

[@SeanDagher]

You are welcome. I can't wait, either.

[@VentrueMinis]

I'm so glad you are doing some of these lesser known shanties. Folks know a lot of the most famous ones, but these ones are really lovely.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks. I'm glad to hear you say that. I will certainly do some of the better-known ones as well, but it's nice to dig-up some more obscure stuff, too.

[@lordscott7552]

best upload notification i've seen today!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@tuchlo]

I showed it to my yacht's crew and they loved it a lot! The yacht repair goes much easier with your voice and your incredible talent, thank you! :)

[@SeanDagher]

Work songs for work. Perfect!

[@NamingTheTwinsVideo]

Another fabulous shanty. Thanks for lifting our spirits!

[@friendlybanjoatheist5464]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing this.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks and you're welcome.

[@Navphccis]

Besides the wonderful song, you really make me think about the sailors back then. Even though I am using all the empathy I have I don't think I can fathom how hard it must have been. And lonely if they had to leave their loved ones for a while!

[@SeanDagher]

Agreed, it must be impossible to fully understand. We must have comparable feelings and perhaps these songs are one way to related those feelings to the hardships of times gone by.

[@nathanancheta1528]

This kind of reminds me of “Low Lands” MY FAVORITE shanty... my brother and would sing it in the car on road trips with our dad singing it in three part harmony on the verses. I would sing the verses because I knew the song from Black-flag. Sean you are amazing and I am glad I found you and your content!

[@SeanDagher]

Sounds like fun car trips. Nils sang Lowlands on Black Flag and on our album with La Nef: music.apple.com/ca/album/sea-songs-shanties/1226708577 I'm going to try to get Nils on as a special guest soon.

[@2cells865]

Beautiful shanty, can’t wait for next weeks

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Rene. I've already started next week's shanty. I can't wait either.

[@ragmer6415]

Beautifully sad song about the dedication of some working men to their families. I’ve worked long shifts far from home myself so I recognize some of that bittersweetness. Wonderful addition to the week. Thanks Sean!

[@SeanDagher]

My pleasure. I'm glad to hear that this speaks to you.

[@MrGanomede]

Alright!

[@SeanDagher]

Well-put!

[@Liftr_tk]

Mate, I didn’t know you had a KZbin channel, but I’m so glad you do!

[@SeanDagher]

Welcome!

[@cocolivvv]

So bittersweet 💛

[@SeanDagher]

Tear-jerker.

[@BrianOfHolcombeShantyman]

Excellent Sean - I'd not heard this one before, great find.

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah lovely little tune. Not much to it but very beautiful.

[@nathanancheta1528]

I can’t wait till next week!

[@SeanDagher]

Me too.

[@imcjexl338]

beautiful

[@SeanDagher]

Thank you.

[@gmoreira_]

Beautiful harmonies. Cheers from Portugal!

[@SeanDagher]

Hello to Portugal! I'm glad you liked it!

[@tristanchase3534]

Love hearing you sing!!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@howardmitnick8582]

Loved it!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Howie. I'm glad you liked it.

[@edwardquigley9274]

Sean that’s awesome thank you

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it!

[@weissofastora855]

Good day to you sir

[@SeanDagher]

And to you as well.

[@edfarage570]

That was beautiful, thanks Sean

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Ed. I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@jakem7598]

So great, amazing voice!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Jake.

[@jakem7598]

I would love to see a new video of the song anachie gordon, your cover is the best in my opinion!

[@SeanDagher]

@@jakem7598 Whoa, flashback! Thanks Jake. I will one day soon-ish start a side series of non-shanty songs of the week. I love Anachie Gordon and I learned it wrong from someone who learned it from Loreena McKennit, who sings Nic Jones' version of the original ballad, which is called Auchanachie Gordon. I love that new versions get created by every singer along the way.

[@gavinprine9110]

Anyone want to help pe track down the 1 person who disliked?? Love it buddy!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks for your support Gavin. It's ok if someone dislikes it. It's my 1st dislike of the whole series so that's pretty cool. I think, whoever they are, that they will like the next one.

[@oBesyde]

What a beatiful shanty! And, what a beautiful mustache, sir.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks. And thanks.

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Nice toon

[@SeanDagher]

It is.

[@xShizuma]

Could you cover "Randy Dandy Oh" too please? Me and my friends would like to hear that😁 Love your voice, good video and keep this series up. We want more :D

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Shizuma. I will probably get around to Randy Dandy eventually. In the mean time, here is the version I did with La Nef: music.apple.com/ca/album/sea-songs-shanties/1226708577 I'm not sure I can do better than this version.

[@xShizuma]

@@SeanDagher I am 100% sure you'll do better than the La Nef version. You got a golden voice, so that wouldn't be a problem

[@SeanDagher]

@@xShizuma Thanks, man, but that's me singing lead on the La Nef version, too.

[@Minecraftq814]

why is this not on spotify :(

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, Spotify won't deal with artists directly. I'd have to get on through a label. Bandcamp (seandagher.bandcamp.com) has the tunes up and they treat artist VERY fairly, especially compared to Spotify.

[@Minecraftq814]

@@SeanDagher best of luck to you! I love your stuff, i’ll make sure to check that out!!

[@SeanDagher]

It is now!

[@cooperchassemusic]

Hi Seán! First off I just want to say you've been a big influence on me and my singing style, so thank you ♥️ second, I read somewhere that when you guys were recording they had you drink and get a little pickled, is that true? Thanks!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks for your kind words. As to your question, it would perhaps be unwise of me to admit to anything that might jeopardize my reputation as an upstanding and sober member of the music community. Suffice it to say that my vocal technique is based on equal parts Guinness and whiskey.

[@cooperchassemusic]

@@SeanDagher I forgot to mention I was referring to AC Black Flag, but I'll take your answer regardless ;) look forward to next week's shanty! Wahey!

[@SeanDagher]

@@cooperchassemusic Wahey!!

[@mrcowpoke2807]

can you do Leave Her Johnny

[@SeanDagher]

I will do it in a few weeks. I'm trying to get through some lesser-known stuff first. I have done Leave Her, Johnny in the game and with La Nef so I'm not really sure how to bring something new to it. I'm digging around for alternate versions and text and I'll see if I can make something cool.

[@mrcowpoke2807]

Nice Love Your Work In Black Flag And Rouge

[@Blixxylixxy]

Early bird yay

[@SeanDagher]

First comment!

[@nathanderbyshire2428]

Amazing job, where did you learn these?

[@SeanDagher]

I found them in a treasure chest on an island. Soaked in rum. (Me and the songs, and the treasure chest.)

[@01MIKEY01]

Can you make video on roll boys roll btw love from india