Strike at the Whale (translation of Pique la Baleine)

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Canadian folksinger Jesse Ferguson performs an original translation of French sea shanty "Pique la Baleine." Lyrics below. There is also a version of the original French song on this channel.
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Strike at the Whale!
(traditional, translation of Pique la Baleine by Jesse Ferguson, 2021)
V1.
Dm
For to find my lovely girl
Am
Oh, my boys, ouh la, ouh la la!
Dm
For to find my lovely girl
C Am Dm
Oh, my boys, ouh la, ouh la la!
Chorus:
You strike at the whale, now, jolly whalerman!
You strike at the whale while I take helm in hand.
V2.
O'er a thousand seas I set sail, etc.
V3.
From the North Sea to the south seas, etc.
V4.
I found my love when I was drowned, etc.
V5.
In the great depths awaiting me, etc.
V6.
Together there we wept for joy, etc.
V7.
Entwined with her I took my rest, etc.

Пікірлер: 25

  • @captainkarrian7892
    @captainkarrian78922 жыл бұрын

    I loved this song since I heard it on the into the north dreadnoughts album, and this version might be my favourite now, very well done and a beautiful rendition

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Cap!

  • @LucaHulot
    @LucaHulot2 жыл бұрын

    amazing voice man :) I am a native French speaker and it's good seeing other languages used on these songs ! courage pour la suite et je vous souhaite de réussir dans vos prochain périple musicaux ^^ !

  • @CaptainHalyard
    @CaptainHalyard3 жыл бұрын

    Love this one :) Right up there with the Wellerman when it comes to epic whaling songs.

  • @cro_magnum
    @cro_magnum3 жыл бұрын

    10/10 best version of this song I've found. You have some pipes my guy.

  • @Arlongking1
    @Arlongking110 ай бұрын

    Beautiful singing and the translation is perfect. Looking forward to hear more from you.

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @billthomas8205
    @billthomas82052 жыл бұрын

    You have an excellent vocal range for this sort of song, Jesse - bravo!

  • @mikep3526
    @mikep35262 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this this!

  • @Omnicide101
    @Omnicide1013 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, love it!

  • @user-fl1pj1vt5c
    @user-fl1pj1vt5c2 жыл бұрын

    Captivating and enchanting!

  • @LarboardAnimations9660
    @LarboardAnimations96603 жыл бұрын

    Cool, keep up the good work.

  • @N1ghtH4wk86
    @N1ghtH4wk862 жыл бұрын

    Awesomeness 😎

  • @louisesalam5040
    @louisesalam50402 жыл бұрын

    Read article in Cornwall Freeholder and had to come check out your music. Really love it! Louise

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support, Louise!

  • @hizurumegumi5727
    @hizurumegumi5727 Жыл бұрын

    Nice, it sounds very good, and i love it

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Hizuru!

  • @LyricsVideo4U
    @LyricsVideo4UАй бұрын

    Very nice! We would like to add your music on our blog

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the offer, but I'd prefer not.

  • @PaulHanney
    @PaulHanney Жыл бұрын

    Otava yo version brought me here.

  • @williamhalsted4
    @williamhalsted49 ай бұрын

    Great job! Your sound is excellent. Would you share what your microphone setup is with me? I'm looking to record my own songs and I want my audio to be as good as this.

  • @BardofCornwall

    @BardofCornwall

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks. It's an MXL V67, run through a Presonus iOne audio interface, directly into my PC.

  • @williamhalsted4

    @williamhalsted4

    4 ай бұрын

    @@BardofCornwall Hi, it's me again. It looks like you use the mount that comes with the mic and have no issues with vibrations. Would you mind sharing what pop filter you use? Thanks!

  • @mindymackay5366
    @mindymackay53662 жыл бұрын

    You have an amazing voice. But why is this so much sadder in English than in French?

  • @chrismoore7365

    @chrismoore7365

    Жыл бұрын

    It is because by tradition, satire, and sarcasm is at the core of traditional French folk songs.

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