Tom,

I wouldn't say you 'constructed' it, but rather 'synthesized' (synthesized?) it -- which is standard practice in today's world of chanty singing.

Just wanted to make sure you understand that that process is something different from creating chanty 'constructs' that I argue the early 20th century collectors did.

It is possible to say (in my opinion of course) that if others now do "cover versions" of your "synthesis"...without reading your project notes and disclaimers... it will become (though group action, not yours) a "construct."

Sorry for all the jargon! But I hear you're a Dr. and you must be used to it! :)