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2021 Wellerman Comes (Tragedy and Hope)

by ArtIvanChew

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Wellerman Comes (ft. Minwen) 06:01
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Instrumental (Minus One) - Wellerman Comes 06:01
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[verse 1] There was a ship that put to sea, The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea The winds blew up, her bow dipped down, Oh blow, my bully boys, blow. [verse 2] She had not been two weeks from shore When down on her a right whale bore. The captain called all hands and swore He’d take that whale in tow. [Chorus x 2] Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the toilin' is done, We’ll take our leave and go. [verse3] Before the boat had hit the water The whale’s tail came up and caught her. All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her When she dived down below. [Chorus] [bridge] No line was cut, no whale was freed; The Captain’s mind was not of greed, But he belonged to the whaleman’s creed; She took the ship in tow. [Chorus] [Repeat verse 1] [Chorus]

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This album features a main track (with Minwen on vocals), an instrumental Minus One track, and also a full-sized art work (by choobkr www.deviantart.com/choobkr) as a bonus download. The music is inspired by the traditional ballad, "Wellerman”.

If you have chosen to support our hobbyist musical efforts by buying the album (for less than the price of an upmarket coffee), THANK YOU! It means so much to us. Or, if our music has moved you in some way, please feel free to share. Best regards!

P.S. bit of trivia: Minwen was really on the ball. She had to record with all her room windows closed (no aircon), with a yoga mat as a make-shift sound shield, and hold a towel over her head while she sang. Plus all that as a one-woman effort (we always collaborate remotely), doing the sound check, singing, and recording all on her own.

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released July 7, 2021

Vocals: Minwen
Composition, Arrangement, Instruments, Mix/ Mastering: Ivan Chew
Artwork: choobkr www.deviantart.com/choobkr

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