{"product_id":"sailor-song-by-gerry-smyth-9780712353700","title":"Sailor Song","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the earliest of voyages, seafarers have sung, whether they are homeward bound or rolling in a merciless sea towards an unknown horizon. The shouts and cries of these sailors' shanties provided a musical rhythm to their work, and such 'concerted' efforts improved efficiency as anchors were raised, sails hoisted, and bilge water pumped. Boredom was allayed, concentration increased, and the stamina-sapping agonies were borne on a melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSailor Song\u003c\/em\u003e, acclaimed writer, playwright, and musician Gerry Smyth presents the words and music of some 40 'heaving or hauling' working shanties and 10 off-duty sea songs and ballads. The meanings and history of each song are revealed alongside thematic sections exploring celebrated shantymen, song types, and traditions, as well as the influence these songs have had on the folk music movement, rock music, and the modern shanty revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is illustrated with specially commissioned artworks by popular folk artist Jonny Hannah, alongside many previously unpublished artworks from the holdings of the British Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432315994348,"sku":"9780712353700","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780712353700.jpg?v=1774555446","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sailor-song-by-gerry-smyth-9780712353700","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}