• Tolos@lemmy.world
    4·
    9 days ago

    I just happened to create a “sea” Playlist, mostly consisting of Barrett’s Privateers. Thoughts on the flavors:

    • Stan Rogers. Og version. Actually one of my favorite.
    • The Wellermen. Good variety. Changing vocalists and drums add a lot.
    • Kingston Trio. Classic folk band, acapella, I think this is the only other variant I’ve heard that matches the original lyrics. Would recommend.
    • Jonathan Young. Metal version. I really want to like this, but it is simultaneously both too metal and not metal enough.
    • The Real McKenzies. Love the fast tempo, but I find the change in lyrics extremely annoying.
    • The McCalmans. Change in tempo and change in tune make this unenjoyable.
    • Gustavo Steiner. Sad guy on a guitar. If that’s your thing you might enjoy this, otherwise, no.
    • AnarchistArtificer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      8 days ago

      I love singing along to Twiddles, by Misbehavin’ Maidens. It’s less of an “at sea” song, but rather is sung from the perspective of the women who love sailors, and who are left behind when they go to sea. It’s very fun and gay.

    • Godric@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      9 days ago

      Good list! Ole Stan is the Goat, here’s my lubber thoughts, listening:

      Stan: (literally the FUCKING GOAT)

      Wellerman: Too polished, too harmonic, lacking the fuck my life feeling of the song

      Kingston Trio: wayyy too harmonic, too jaunty. Fuck, sing a fun song without a perfect harmony

      Johnathan Young: not all fantastic inspiring songs need to be ballads. It is a great song! But not fitting.

      Real Mckenzies: fantastic “let’s FIGHT” vibe

      Alas, alack, I think still Stan!