Yes, indeed, Rickard -- I am just playing :) But someone should inform them that shanties are "call and response" form -- not 4 guys all trying to sing the solo part! If only one had sung, then we could have understood the lyrics easily...

But I do know what both things are like: Being behind productions and having to make up music...which is where I get my cynicism from... and also translating (I am currently working on translations from Punjabi to English, including songs, and I am pulling out my hair due to the things I just *can't hear* or figure out)...which is why I stay practical!

Thanks for throwing us a fun challenge and sharing your work with us. I really look forward to watching the film/series!

Now I have to get back to trying to butchering the Swedish pronunciation of a shanty I am learning...it is basically a Swedish version of the American "Oh Susanna!". ... Jag är fodd på gamla Sverges kust där den stolta skutan gär, og den stolta skutan ver min lust från jag b~ sjutton är..or something-- that's all I've memorized so far, ha!

Best wishes,

Gibb