Seán Dagher - The Wellerman

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

This is THE new canonical version of this song. Period. The end. Edit: I've come back to listen to this like 8 times now!

[@Vaessen13]

100%!!!

[@SeanDagher]

You're very kind.

[@dauletarstambekov7180]

@@SeanDagher New vibe to this song. Now you all need to sing this song together.

[@thenewbie2235]

this exact one is giving me Assassin's creed IV Black flag vibes, even though it wasn't in the game and I love it. Thanks for making my end of childhood and beginning of my teen years, the most memorable gaming experience of all time

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome.

[@kaptenblauwal]

Same here🐋⚓

[@thenewbie2235]

@@kaptenblauwal all the memories coming back now

[@kaptenblauwal]

@@thenewbie2235 They have never disappeared in my live since then. No drunken night with friends without a shanty, no walk at the beaches of my home island in germany without it and every maritim game or film I see must be played or otherwise watched, drawing ships is one of my little passions and I mean, ...even my picture shows a dadication. And it all really inflamed at that point⚓🐋

[@maximilianschneider3629]

Indeed!!

[@kotori87gaming89]

Thanks, Sean! I'm a sailor aboard a modern-day man-o-war, and your fantastic songs are inspiring. A day may come when classic sea shanties are not sung anymore, but it won't happen on my watch. Roll tide and roll Alabama, roll!

[@SeanDagher]

Nice to hear from you kotori. I'm glad you like the songs.

[@pinkyfull]

Technically speaking man-o-wars didn't have sea shanties. Military ships were actually quite quiet as it was believed by officers that singing would get in the way of hearing orders. So military ships didn't have sea shanties as a general rule.

[@naevia9010]

This arrangement has major "person who's worked the midnight shift at a sailors' tavern for too long and has resigned themselves to the fact that most of their customers are probably ghosts from sunken whaling ships but nobody believes them so they just deal with it" vibes

[@SeanDagher]

That's kind of how I felt. Thanks for putting into words so eloquently.

[@Joe_Tringle]

The Weller Brothers’ company was a line of ships that supplied whalers on long voyages, apparently bringing such items as sugar, tea, and rum, in addition to food and water. “Tonguing” means cutting whale blubber into strips to be rendered into oil, a job which came with a distinctly horrible smell, as it could take days to tongue an entire whale, so it might begin rotting before it is processed. They also kept other parts of the whale; whalebone, for example, was useful in making tools, and certain valuable oils are present in the brain, if I recall correctly. I’ve heard it said that one of the Weller brothers, Joseph, died abroad, and his body was sent back to Australia in a barrel of rum, much like Nelson’s. Merry Christmas, Seán, and happy new year.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks as always for the info, Joe. Happy New Year to you, too.

[@wiesorix]

Cool rendition, it has a grim and mysterious feel to it. Usually, this song sounds like "look at us brave wellermen fighting at sea for ages, we won't sleep before we get that whale", but this version sounds much more like the voyage is doomed but the crew goes along with it anyway.

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, it ended up spooky. Maybe it's the zouk/mando riff.

[@ninjaisamma]

A haunting melody that recontextualizes the song

[@PallandoBlue]

I feel no little difficulty about this song, however you have, as always, managed to help change my view, and consider the song anew. Thank you sir, as always, and have a lovely holiday.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Eli. I'm glad you like it.

[@officerlarry2686]

This song,in another version lyrically, is featured in a game add. So happy to have found a more original version.

[@SeanDagher]

Sounds dangerous. I'll check it out.

[@Schmuddel]

I heard this shanty enough earlier this year to be sick of it, but in typical fashion your version re-energizes it. A great way to close the year.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Schmud. I'm glad you like this version.

[@nathanderbyshire2428]

I’ve heard many versions of this but this has gotta be the best. These shanties of the week were always one of the few things to look forward to during Covid

[@DrWetNoodle]

Bless this man and his skill.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Chad.

[@kammonb7298]

When you spend more hour just enjoying the songs while roaming the sea than the actual game... WELL DONE SIR my best bud is a big fan of these songs too 😁

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Kam. I'm glad you like the music.

[@enricopza5571]

wow, the version is amazing, sean you're the best singer in sea shantys. our version will stay in my head for many days.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Enrico. I'm glad you like it.

[@Juror63]

I REALLY enjoy learning the history behind the song! Thanks so very much!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like the format, J.

[@mahdiminty4122]

itsss the guy from assasins creeeeddd FAT W

[@kr9527]

Wow I made it within 11 minutes. Guess this is a good time to download AC4 and enjoy these videos again

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you made it.

[@techknowgeek_]

Anytime I'm looking for a sea shanty I look for your version. You just have this voice that was meant for these types of songs.

[@flclfan85]

you know, I was kinda hoping we'd get one final Shanty of the "Week" to close out 2021. Sounds great, as always

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[@hohohoaaa2262]

Oh my god, I just saw you on a youtube ad with your friend johnny! I couldn't believe it, i have to find that ad again!!!!!!

[@SeanDagher]

Oh, yeah, the ad for Old Mtl. It was REALLY cold the night we filmed that. The audio is from the Swindlers new album.

[@hohohoaaa2262]

@@SeanDagher yeah the temperatures here in quebec are no joke...

[@jackcraig1776]

Hooray love this song. I could definitely hear this in the background of a movie or assassins creed. Hopefully it gets used and you can use your version

[@SeanDagher]

Hope so.

[@rimurutempest5377]

I didn't particularly enjoy the other versions of this song so I didn't care for it but wow..This version is by far the best, totally worth the wait.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Rimuru. I'm glad you like this version.

[@ragingmaia3919]

We have been gifted another song before the year ends! This was a beautiful take on something that has become so standardized. Thank you Sean, much love

[@SeanDagher]

You are welcome.

[@gianlucarisa1495]

2021 finished as it started. That's incredible. Thank you for being part of it and for giving sea shanties the glory they deserve.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks G.

[@1headphoneguy]

What an interesting spin on the song that swung shanties into the mainstream again! Loved the shruti box in the background as well!

[@SeanDagher]

Shruti box makes any arrangement.

[@colbyj138]

Another classic done right!! Adding the instruments was a great touch.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Colby. I'm glad you like it.

[@neffomp]

I haven't cared much for this song in recent history, but this performance is on point!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like this version.

[@NamingTheTwinsVideo]

I'm not tired of the Wellerman. Thanks Sean!

[@SeanDagher]

HI Kathleen. Nice to hear from you.

[@josipsaric4290]

Sean I love when you do your songs with instruments.I hope you do more shantis with them.

[@SeanDagher]

I certainly will.

[@hostoftheseawitch3431]

Your timing is always perfect...we were discussing the history of this song yesterday, and suddenly here's your beautiful rendition. Thank you!

[@SeanDagher]

Boom! There it is!

[@maenaboalheja5436]

Finnnnnnnnaaaaalllllly

[@SeanDagher]

At laaaaaaaaaaaaast

[@hohohoaaa2262]

@@SeanDagher ast.....we're homeward bound!

[@EyewitnessHistoryChannel]

Thank you Sean for your continued contributions to this space. You've taken this song in a new direction which is great.

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.

[@benji8648]

Best version easy

[@SeanDagher]

Wow, thanks. That's high praise.

[@michaelwhite7250]

What a great surprise! Such a great shanty! I can't wait to get a tee shirt too.

[@SeanDagher]

Surprise!

[@sonyahannah]

Love this version! Thank you, Sean.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks So.

[@Living_Life_RN]

I’ve never really been a fan of the Wellerman tbh. I always thought it lacked emotion. The additions of some of those instruments really brought it to life in my opinion. This rendition really has made me come to liking this song, and to say that I almost didn’t click when this came up in my recommended!

[@SeanDagher]

Well, I'm glad you like this version. These songs really are blank canvases for us to make our versions on.

[@spuriouslathos2518]

I love the more downward inflection you put to the "Sugar and Tea and Rum" line. Between that and your amazing band, it gave the song a morose kind of feel. You've definitely made your own piece stand apart from the rest. Thank you for everything you do!

[@SeanDagher]

Funny how new versions are created from people learning songs the wrong way. I'm glad you like it.

[@mugetsukurosaki7707]

Honestly your voice always makes me feel calm. Love it

[@thedvcor]

Sean is the god of shanties! Greetings from Brazil mate!

[@SeanDagher]

Hello Kawan in Brazil!

[@ps3364]

Best version I've heard so far!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Patrick. See you in the pub one day.

[@Spineless-Lobster]

Beautiful rendition! And a wonderful Christmas present, the video and the shirts! Thank you for the bonus SoTW, have a happy new year!

[@SeanDagher]

Happy New Year to you, too, Sauce.

[@NoName-yw1pt]

Always happy to see you

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks.

[@lenamoser3888]

Hi Seán, I hope you see this. I’m in hospital right now after a pretty hair-raising accident (I will be completely fine eventually though!) and your music is helping me a lot. Nights have been a little hard, but I put on your albums via bandcamp and that helps me calm down. Thank you.

[@SeanDagher]

Lena!! I hope you're ok. I'm glad the music helps, but mainly, I hope you get better soon. Keep me posted. Seán.

[@lenamoser3888]

I will be fine in a few weeks! (Although unfortunately I lost my pigtail to the incident, argh.) And while I’m not quite fine yet, your music makes me feel safe and at home.

[@Vaessen13]

Super duper delightful boss!!!!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Nick.

[@gr33bo]

That was absolutely excellent in every way!!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Paul!

[@darthlaurel]

I enjoy seeing your sprightly little dog. I eventually found you by searching KZbin for shanties because I'd heard the GameStop version of this, even though I'd found other shanty playlists before that. Best wishes to you for the new year.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Darth.

[@pajaritoalvarez9057]

Really love how you sing the shanties! Can sing one day Sugar in the hold?

[@FBNL]

Great version! 😁

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@danielferrerrevilla1981]

Warmed my heart thx for that!!

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome. Glad to hear it.

[@franciosdeaeruiu7555]

Honestly this one has replaced the TLJ version as my favorite. Thanks Sean.

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it.

[@edgarburlyman738]

Ha, I was just listening to some sea shanties yesterday after I hadn't had a thought of them in over a month.

[@SeanDagher]

There you go...

[@pouyabaharifar6778]

Amazing, as always 💙

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@jonahgrignon2301]

Brilliant, as always

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Jonah!

[@Kelly_Grey]

One surprise after another, this is great! Wow, I love this version. Hope you and yours had a blessed Christmas.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Kelly.

[@Iamnotjakc]

Let’s go

[@SeanDagher]

Let's.

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

Great song! I was obsessed with it when I first heard it. This is a very soothing version of it.

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it.

[@shado1755]

Amazing as always, especially with the differemt instruments in the background

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Shad. I'm glad you like it.

[@cardapollo2657]

Thank you Sean for making this masterpiece can’t wait until next upload

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome, Card. I'm glad you like it.

[@creativeheadroom]

Thank you for your interesting arrangement of this song. I'm glad you gave it your own spin.

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome.

[@MrGanomede]

I love it so much!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks D.

[@cameronwhite9286]

Love it! 👏

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Cam.

[@fondueyourself]

Thank you for all the wonderful shanties this year. Happy New Year, Sean! May it bring many more wonderful things your way.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Jack. Happy New Year to you, too!

[@dougwilson8364]

My favorite version so far. Nicely done!

[@SeanDagher]

Whoa. That's high praise. Thanks.

[@nippey2]

Loved your version of this song Sean, the best one by far. Hope you and your family have had a lovely holiday. My sister got hit bad by flooding in BC but has managed to have a happy Christmas. All the best

[@SeanDagher]

Hi John. I'm glad you like this version. Happy New Year to you and your family, and I hope your sister is ok.

[@nippey2]

@@SeanDagher Thanks Sean. She’s back home and getting there thank you.

[@stephen3503]

wow, i've heard this redone so many ways, it all started sounding the same. You sir made this sound so unique. Bravo and well done.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Stephen.

[@LifesGuardian]

I love The Longest Johns' version. It's what got me interested in shanties in the first place, that being said, I absolutely adore this version!!! They're great singers in their own right and many of my favorite songs are TLJ, but theres something about the quality of your recordings that lend a feeling of authenticity. Any time I hear a new shanty or sea/ship based song, my immediate reaction is, I hope Sean does this, it'd be great to hear how it's supposed to be done. Lol Thank you for this Christmas gift. I will treasure it forever!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for your kind words.

[@Sir-Chancelot]

Definitely getting a shirt. And I love the mustache on the design!

[@SeanDagher]

Awesome. Thanks Chance.

[@user-eg8kw7vv4d]

i love it !

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@pandito46]

Hey Sean! Love your take on this song. The instruments you used gave it a totally different feel. Would love to see more instruments

[@SeanDagher]

Yes, I'm going to do a few with the instruments now.

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Marry Christmas

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks J.

[@byronlee8745]

I hoped you'd do this one! Nicely done!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@SteezyMPeezy]

The legend himself! Just finished playing black flag, thank you for your work!

[@Xcizior]

what a wonderful rendition:] Gledileg Jol, my friend:]

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks X.

[@spongekiller178]

Happy Holidays Sean! Glad to hear another from you. This song actually got a lot of my friends and brothers to get into shanties. It definitely showed people just how amazing shanties can be.

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it, O.

[@simonecampoli2470]

I've been waiting for an instrumental+vocal cover, great work as usual!

[@SeanDagher]

Wait no longer. I'm glad you like it.

[@mharmaansheikh6388]

Was waiting for this for a long time

[@SeanDagher]

Wait no longer.

[@mharmaansheikh6388]

@@SeanDagher 😀

[@the_dude6458]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing its always a real treat to listen :D Happy Holidays and hope you have a great New Years!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Dude. Same to you.

[@onebigadvocado6376]

Great work as always Sean! Thanks for sharing some of your instrument collection too. Actually I have a question about that. At 4:06, is the large one on the extreme left, with the bent ribbed back, a lute? The body looks like one but that pegbox/head looks very strange. I'd love to know more

[@SeanDagher]

Do you mean the oud? It's got a pear-shaped body and a bent back peg box. It's an Arabic instrument and is the ancestor of the European lute. (Al 'ud becomes el laudo becomes the lute)

[@onebigadvocado6376]

@@SeanDagher yeah that's the one, I ask as my dad makes lutes and other instruments.. I'd love for you to do a vid showing them all off 😄

[@Rhbrehaut]

Honestly I had grown tired of the Wellerman over the last year. Its the most overplayed nautical song and what I consider to be the "white bread" of the genre but this is now my favorite redition that I really do like. Good work sir!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Riley. I'm glad you like this version.

[@maximilianschneider3629]

Wait a moment…are you the leading voice in the shanties of Assassins Creed IV Black Flag??!!

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, I'm one of the guys who sang on Black Flag. We also sang on AC3, Rogue, and Unity.

[@joshuagraham9217]

Unreal matey👌

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks JG.

[@matti.mare91]

❤

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks.

[@scrimbles2973]

Wait is SOTW back??? Also, I'd absolutely love to hear your plastic trombone!

[@SeanDagher]

Oh! I forgot to put in some trombone. Next time. I'm doing videos every once in a while, just not every week.

[@Burvedys]

Sounds like an acoustic heavy metal song. :)

[@SeanDagher]

Yes. Spooky, kind of.

[@NiallMor]

What a wonderful Christmas present! Thanks, Sean! You took the song that more or less started the current sea shanty craze, and instead of simply doing yet another cover, you made it your own. Well done! Hope you're doing well. Merry Christmas! Also, Flora! ♥️

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it. I'll pass the message on to Flo.

[@ronweasley2117]

This makes wish even more if there were a tavern song series. Alas the SOTW ceases to exist anymore.Nor can I get the t shirts in india :( Still this song cheers me up.Not just this,but the every single song which comes out of your mouth is amazing. I had a question which i wanted to ask for since a long time,what is your favourite shanty?(Just guessing it is stormalong)Mine is spanish ladies,bully in the alley and leave her johnny(many more but these are in the top tier).

[@SeanDagher]

I think I can mail t-shirts to India...

[@ronweasley2117]

@@SeanDagher That's really good news for me. Also please tell your favourite shanty

[@rimurutempest5377]

Will this become "Just the Shanty" version?

[@SeanDagher]

Eventually, but I have made it available on Bandcamp and I will soon put it no Spotify as a single.

[@Philippakis52]

Hi, Seán, was going to ask you if you do any Franco-Québecois chansons de mer, than , while trying to check my spelling of Hugues Aufrac, found you singing L'amour de Moy, so perhaps Santiano, I know it's a bit long or perhaps, '' Pique la baleine ''

[@SeanDagher]

Hi Philip. I sang an English version of Santiano here. I have an album coming out of French-language chansons de mer with La Nef very soon. Pique la baleine is on it. Also some really Franco-American songs. I'll be sure to publicize it here when it's available.

[@Philippakis52]

Cheers for the rapid reply, I'll be looking out for that. Next challenge, Spanish Sea shanties ??

[@desertstorm6927]

I recently completed black flag and came across this legend's channel. KZbin's algorithm brought me here.

[@SeanDagher]

Hi DS. I'm glad you found the channel.

[@romanempire4495]

I thought the shanty of the week was over?

[@SeanDagher]

Well, I had to stop trying to put out videos every week, but I am still putting them out every once in a while.

[@SaylerT]

Well done with the instruments, but the offset vocals hit harder on Randy Dandy

[@SeanDagher]

That's how it goes.

[@SaylerT]

@@SeanDagher Dig it, regardless.

[@civishamburgum1234]

UwU Great version

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@richellmcknight446]

Well that was an interesting arrangement! The dissonance between the drone and the chromatic thing you're doing on the bouzouki is really weird but cool! Check out the version by the Russian artist Alina Gingertail if you haven't seen it, she plays a variety of instruments and does all the harmonies, she's REALLY a great artist❤️

[@redravenrages6321]

Feel like this would be a fantastic song for Shanty of the Week (from Assassin’s Creed 4) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIGbp6dsidx_p9k

[@SeanDagher]

Good suggestion. I'll put it on the list.

[@hohohoaaa2262]

I love roll and go, too

[@ethanmiller4825]

Nathaniel Evan's is good. But he help in his video. I like yours better because its self made.

[@SeanDagher]

Well, I wouldn't say no to help, but I'm glad it worked out.

[@philweight3480]

Wellerman isn't a shanty, it's a forebitter.

[@SeanDagher]

True. That's why I felt comfortable putting instruments to it. Note that I never referred to it as a shanty, except that shanty is in the name of the series.

[@philweight3480]

@@SeanDagher Absolutely Sean, the comment wasn't aimed at you, it was to the commenters who were calling it a shanty. Nice version you did there.

[@thegneech]

Leave those whales alone, ya big silken-voiced bullies!

[@SeanDagher]

The poor poor whales...