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Sea Shanties

Sea shanties are a traditional genre of maritime music that were originally sung by sailors to coordinate the labor aboard sailing ships. Characterized by rhythmic, call-and-response patterns, these songs facilitated teamwork and morale during long voyages. With roots stretching from Europe to the Americas, shanties encompass both somber ballads and lively tunes that tell tales of the sea, adventure, and longing. Today, artists like Trzy Majtki and Janusz Sikorski bring new life to this genre, infusing it with modern and folk influences. Through harmonious vocals and acoustic instrumentation, they capture the enduring spirit of maritime heritage, making sea shanties resonate with contemporary audiences.

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Folk Singer-songwriter World Blues Traditional Music Country Celtic Cultural Heritage Music Acoustic Folk Historical Music Celtic Music

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Celtic Folk Celtic Rock Pop Rock Pirate Metal Folk Rock World Traditional Music Medieval

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Jolly Roving Tar

The Longest Johns

Single - Released May 1, 2026

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May 1, 2026

Jolly Roving Tar
The Longest Johns
1 tracks
May 1

Ends of the Earth
The Longest Johns
13 tracks
April 30

A Troll Is Not A Familiar (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
4 tracks
April 30

Rewrite The Stars (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
4 tracks
April 30

The Devil You Don't (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
April 24

Missing Piece (Remixes)
John Michael Howell•
Davide Dalmonte
3 tracks
April 24

Long Night Ahead (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
April 24

Black Agnes
The Real McKenzies
1 tracks
April 24

The Mothman
The Longest Johns
1 tracks
April 23

This Is Me (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
3 tracks
April 17

Missing Piece (with Davide Dalmonte)
John Michael Howell•
Davide Dalmonte
1 tracks
April 16

The Other Side (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
2 tracks
April 16

Bottom Of The Bottle (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
2 tracks
April 10

God Of War
Bobby Bass•
Eric Hollaway
1 tracks
April 10

Lo Que Le Pasó (a Hawaii)
L.B. One
1 tracks
April 10

God Of War
Bobby Bass•
Eric Hollaway
1 tracks
April 9

Binks' Brew (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
April 9

Binks' Brew (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
April 3

The Greatest Show (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
1 tracks
April 3

Assassin's Creed: The Piano Collection
Assassin's Creed•
Nicolas Horvath
20 tracks
April 3

2016
Vinny Marchi
1 tracks
April 1

One More Round (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
March 31

Nightingale (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
March 27

Ends of the Earth
The Longest Johns
1 tracks
March 27

The Man
The Elders
1 tracks
March 27

Tug of War
Davide Dalmonte
1 tracks
March 27

Loretta's Song
Home Free
1 tracks
March 27

I Wanna Eat Sardines (with Yer Mother)
The Real McKenzies
1 tracks
March 20

Last Orders EP
Nathan Evans•
SAINT PHNX
4 tracks
March 20

The Last Goodbye
Geoff Castellucci
1 tracks
March 20

1778
The Wellermen
6 tracks
March 19

Will Of Man (Inspired by Warhammer 40K)
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
March 13

Assassin's Creed: The Piano Collection - Black Flag
Brian Tyler•
Assassin's Creed•
Nicolas Horvath
1 tracks
March 12

Bare Your Teeth (Inspired by Crimson Desert)
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
March 11

The List
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
February 27

Take Up The Shield (Inspired by Doom: The Dark Ages)
Jonathan Young
1 tracks
February 26

Kill The Clankers (Inspired by Helldivers 2)
Jonathan Young•
RichaadEB
4 tracks
February 25

Turn The Tide
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
February 20

Assassin's Creed: The Piano Collection - America (The Story of Connor Kenway)
Lorne Balfe•
Assassin's Creed•
Nicolas Horvath
1 tracks
February 20

Hellbent Daydream
Brandon Seabrook
7 tracks

May 1, 2026

Ends of the Earth
The Longest Johns
13 tracks
April 30

A Troll Is Not A Familiar (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
4 tracks
April 30

Rewrite The Stars (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
4 tracks
April 3

Assassin's Creed: The Piano Collection
Assassin's Creed•
Nicolas Horvath
20 tracks
March 20

Last Orders EP
Nathan Evans•
SAINT PHNX
4 tracks
March 20

1778
The Wellermen
6 tracks
February 26

Kill The Clankers (Inspired by Helldivers 2)
Jonathan Young•
RichaadEB
4 tracks
February 20

Already Dancing
Alan Doyle
6 tracks
February 20

Hellbent Daydream
Brandon Seabrook
7 tracks
February 10

Songs of the Seas Vol. 2 (Sea Shanties from Skull and Bones)
Sean Dagher
13 tracks
February 5

Tavern Crawl
Colm R. McGuinness
7 tracks
January 23

Wicked Meets Metal
Jonathan Young•
Brandon McInnis•
Caleb Hyles
9 tracks
January 16

Angels' Share
Nathan Evans•
SAINT PHNX
12 tracks
January 9

Defying Gravity (Extended Male Version)
Jonathan Young•
Brandon McInnis•
Caleb Hyles
6 tracks
January 9

Eingenordet
Versengold
13 tracks
January 2

Not That Girl
Jonathan Young•
Brandon McInnis•
Caleb Hyles
5 tracks
December 19, 2025

No Good Deed
Jonathan Young
4 tracks
December 5

EvangelCore 1
Peyton Parrish
14 tracks
December 4

Golden Hour (Acoustic)
NATI.
5 tracks
December 4

The Undying (Inspired by Warhammer 40K)
Colm R. McGuinness
5 tracks

May 1, 2026

Jolly Roving Tar
The Longest Johns
1 tracks
April 30

The Devil You Don't (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
April 24

Missing Piece (Remixes)
John Michael Howell•
Davide Dalmonte
3 tracks
April 24

The Mothman
The Longest Johns
1 tracks
April 24

Long Night Ahead (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
3 tracks
April 24

Black Agnes
The Real McKenzies
1 tracks
April 23

This Is Me (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
3 tracks
April 17

Missing Piece (with Davide Dalmonte)
John Michael Howell•
Davide Dalmonte
1 tracks
April 16

Bottom Of The Bottle (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
2 tracks
April 16

The Other Side (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
2 tracks
April 10

God Of War
Bobby Bass•
Eric Hollaway
1 tracks
April 10

Lo Que Le Pasó (a Hawaii)
L.B. One
1 tracks
April 10

God Of War
Bobby Bass•
Eric Hollaway
1 tracks
April 9

Binks' Brew (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
April 9

Binks' Brew (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
April 3

2016
Vinny Marchi
1 tracks
April 3

The Greatest Show (Metal Version)
Jonathan Young•
Caleb Hyles
1 tracks
April 1

One More Round (Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons)
Colm R. McGuinness
1 tracks
March 31

Nightingale (From The Bardic Hearth Audio Drama)
Chase Noseworthy
1 tracks
March 27

The Man
The Elders
1 tracks