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Pirates of old valued and appreciated music, so much so they would force musicians to join their crews. It may not have been cultured music, but 'twas usually something they could sing or dance to. There are many accounts by pirate victims describing music and a loud din from the attacking pirate ship which would put a fear into the victims. It was called "vapouring". Fiddlers, bagpipers, drummers, trumpeters, oboists (hautboyists), and many others were aboard pirate ships. And of course, pirates, and sailors in general, loved to sing.

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IRISH LOVE - (by Mark S. Crocker)  Year: 2012
Mark S. Crocker Perfect Gaelic style track for flyovers of Irish landmarks & vistas; scenes with Medieval Knights, regality, & pirates; theme music for TV drama; Travel channel flyovers; nature films and docs; spa & easy listening music; Beautiful lead in soundtrack for a film taking place in Ireland or Scotland, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs  
608425 2:25 Medium 109 USD $103.44  


PIRATES RISING LOUD - (by Abeats)  Year: 2014
Abeats The pirates are happy, chanting and dancing cause they found their gold, they killed their enemies, they destroyed the british navy, the captain died. It is a hughe scene with a hell of pirates. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs  
701203 1:08 Med Fast 135 USD $67.95  


HARMONIUM - LONG WALK ALONG THE PIER - GAS MIX - (by Blazznet Productions)  Year: 1997
Blazznet Productions A traditional Harmonium player plays a traditional shanty song. The images of a seafront pier a rainy day out at the english seaside with seagulls flying and candy floss on sale. The end is held long on purpose to allow you to edit it for your own fade out requirements. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (long spinning mix) - Folk, Pirate Songs  
375851 1:59 Fast 150 USD $57.95  
Bed (short mix) - British & Irish, England
375848 0:37 Med Fast 130 USD $24.95  


PIRATE LEGENDS - (by Adam DiTroia)  Year: 2007
Adam DiTroia A swashbuckling adventure on the open seas! Marching snare pulsates under grand and heroic brass and strings. Perfect track for a film trailer! Think Pirates of the Caribbean. Epic and sweeping. Would work well in video games, film, tv, promos, advertising, and more! Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
60sec - Folk, Pirate Songs
287416 1:00 Med Slow 102 USD $60.95  


DRUNKEN SAILOR - (by Suzannah Doyle)  Year: 2008
Suzannah Doyle Tin Whistle, guitar, and accordion version of this classical Pirate and sailor sea chantey (originally an Irish tune). Suzannah Doyle Music. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
315495 1:10 Medium 112 USD $108.95  


PIRATE'S LAMENT - (by Suzannah Doyle)  Year: 2008
Suzannah Doyle Music for pirates who lose their Prozac and feel wistful and sad (feeling low on the high seas. Celtic harp, Tin Whistle, hammer dulcimer, Accordion, string Bass. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
313116 2:35 Med Slow 98 USD $109.95  
Variation ((Solo Tin Whistle)) - Folk, Pirate Songs
1114439 2:35 Med Slow 98 USD $101.95  
15sec ((Stinger)) - Folk, Pirate Songs
1114440 0:16 Med Slow 98 USD $41.95  
Bed - Folk, Pirate Songs
1114438 2:19 Med Slow 98 USD $101.95  


THREE HORNPIPES - (by Really Free Music)  Year: 2003
Really Free Music A traditional olde English sea shanty featuring banjo, acoustic guitar and squeezebox / concertina / accordion. Excellent collection of traditional tunes that really have that olde world feel. The last tune is a version of the old children's TV show - Captain Pugwash! Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
269150 3:16 Slow 78 USD $189.95  


YOHO-HO PIRATE THEME! - (by James Mulvale)  Year: 2011
James Mulvale Yarr! Welcome aboard, me hearties. This little sea shanty screams FUN so would fit perfectly in any nautical setting with or without pirates - but always more fun WITH. Where's the rum gone? Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
504983 1:32 Med Slow 85 USD $159.95  


NIGHTWATCH - (by Apocalypse Cow)  Year: 2003
Apocalypse Cow Accordian and Piano Dark German waltz, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
304078 1:49 Medium USD $129.95  


TRUMPET HORNPIPE (MAIN MIX) - (by Alec Makinson)  Year: 2015
Alec Makinson Jolly, uplifting and rousing traditional sailors sea shanty. Often associated with pirates and the children's TV cartoon 'Captain Pugwash'. This tune is also known as the 'Thunder Hornpipe'. Perfect for TV & radio commercials for swashbuckling pirates and marine related events. Played on accordions, Instrumental, Folk, Sea Shanties
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (main mix) - Folk, Sea Shanties
706592 1:22 Med Fast 144 USD $100.95  
30sec (30sec commercial) - Folk, Pirate Songs
706603 0:30 Med Fast 144 USD $56.95  


PIRATES N' RUM - (by Kevin M. Baumgard)  Year: 2011
Kevin M. Baumgard Foot stomping, raucous, rum drenched pirate shanty. Features acoustic guitars, drums, bass, accordion and fiddle. Great for drinking pirate scenes, making trouble. Would also work well in Irish pub scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
480314 1:40 Medium 120 USD $141.95  
Variation - Action, Theme Pirates
475211 1:40 Medium 120 USD $103.95  
30sec - Action, Theme Pirates
475361 0:35 Medium 119 USD $88.95  


PIRATE ISLAND - (by TJ Kross)  Year: 2011
TJ Kross A pirate tavern at port as the pirates sit down and have a drink and talk of their times on the high seas. A folksy tavern feel, with tin whistle, bass, a few woodwinds and drums. It has a nice good day shanty feel to it. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
473020 1:15 Medium 120 USD $159.95  


THERE BE PIRATES - (by Colin Willsher)  Year: 2006
Colin Willsher There Be Pirates - A swashbuckling orchestral theme in 7/4 time. Sounds like a cue from 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
30sec (24 sec) - Folk, Pirate Songs
255902 0:25 Fast 165 USD $45.95  


IN OLDEN DAYS - (by E.D. Kennaway)  Year: 1994
E.D. Kennaway A lighthearted, lilting theme, for small ensemble, suggesting costume drama, pirates, Elizabethan times, history or ancient folk music. Rollicking kids adventure tale, frolicking in the park, picking flowers, flying kites, a play date for your adorable kid. Joyful happy music, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Bed - Folk, Pirate Songs
268921 0:48 Medium 107 USD $72.95  


ROW ROW ROW THE BOAT - (by Colin Willsher)  Year: 2007
Colin Willsher Row Row Row The Boat - Another early learning song for children. 5 verses peformed in a piratey, sea shanty style with accompanying sound effects and ending with a big splash as we all fall overboard! Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
252195 1:16 Medium 112 USD $64.95  


SAILORS AND PIRATES - (by Ben Harris)  Year: 2005
Ben Harris A Guitar, Tambourine, and Flute playing an old melody (public domain) on a pirate or sailing ship. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Bed - Folk, Pirate Songs
372766 0:40 Medium 108 USD $105.95  


DRUNKEN SAILORS - (by Colin Willsher)  Year: 2005
Colin Willsher Drunken Sailors - Squeezebox in one hand, rum in the other - Ha-har, me hearties! This be a tipsy, short theme for piratey animations, attractions or pantomime. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
15sec - Folk, Pirate Songs
255671 0:19 Very Fast 180 USD $45.95  


LITTLE FISH (VARIATION 1) - (by Annie McGee)  Year: 2009
Annie McGee traditional childrens sea shanty waltz time accordian, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
342753 1:44 USD $118.95  


PIRATES N' RUM - 30 SEC. A - (by Kevin M. Baumgard)  Year: 2011
Kevin M. Baumgard Foot stomping, raucous, rum drenched pirate shanty. Features acoustic guitars, drums, bass, accordion and fiddle. Great for drinking pirate scenes, making trouble. Would also work well in Irish pub scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
30sec - Folk, Pirate Songs
480316 0:35 Medium 119 USD $88.95  


PIRATES N' RUM - NO MELODY - (by Kevin M. Baumgard)  Year: 2011
Kevin M. Baumgard Foot stomping, raucous, rum drenched pirate shanty. Features acoustic guitars, drums and bass. Great for drinking pirate scenes, making trouble. Would also work well in Irish pub scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Variation - Folk, Pirate Songs
480315 1:40 Medium 120 USD $103.95  


VIKINGS - (by Carlos Estella)  Year: 2020
Carlos Estella is a middle ages vikings music with percussion, strings and powerfull nordic voices. Perfectly approaches as a background to historical reconstructions, films about the Middle Ages, historical and fantasy games, Mixed Vocals, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
1047416 2:10 Med Slow 100 USD $70.95  


PIRATE'S LAMENT - (by David Phillips)  Year: 2015
David Phillips This low-key, wistful track featuring tin whistle, harp and strings, would work well with any kind of pirate adventure, children's production, action adventure tales, nature/ travel videos or cartoons. Ideal for historical dramas/ documentaries and fantasy settings. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
767483 1:41 Med Slow 102 USD $116.95  


THE COLLEGE HORNPIPE - (by A-P-M Productions)  Year: 2015
A-P-M Productions This famous hornpipe tune was originally written in the 18th century. The accompanying dance imitates the life of a sailor and their duties aboard ship. It has been used regularly in cartoons and comedy films. This arrangement starts with a solo recorder, and gradually builds in speed and intensity. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
737170 2:21 Medium 116 USD $107.95  


WOLF VS VAMPIRE (LIVE ORCHESTRA, LIVE CHOIR) - (by Pierre Langer)  Year: 2008
Pierre Langer A dark and twisted action fantasy or sci-fi film soundtrack cue, featuring a live orchestra and a live choir. Gloomy and majestic at the same time, the piece depicts a deep conflict, pain and determination. Suitable for explosive film trailer, war or battle footage, combat and conflict. Action, Intense Gothic
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (Live orchestra, Live) - Action, Intense Gothic
287959 1:07 Med Fast 138 USD $171.95  
60sec (60-secs version) - Action, Intense Gothic
287956 1:01 Slow 70 USD $144.95  
30sec (30-secs version) - Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
287955 0:31 Med Fast 137 USD $113.95  
15sec (15-secs version) - Folk, Pirate Songs
287954 0:16 Med Fast 138 USD $46.95  
Loop A (Loop 01) - Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
287957 0:21 Med Fast 139 USD $77.95  
Loop B (Loop 02) - Military, Battle Action Orchestral
287958 0:21 Med Fast 140 USD $44.95  


DRUNKEN SAILOR - (by David Beard)  Year: 2021
David Beard A cheeky, fun, instrumental, old, classic Sea Shanty. Sea-faring, whimsical, cheerful, comedy arrangement ideally suited for cheeky projects including Pirates, evoking images of thumping, feet-stamping wild parties with lots of drinking and dancing for comedy, dark humour, light drama etc. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
60sec - Folk, Pirate Songs
1071715 0:51 Med Slow 83 USD $69.95  


PIRATE SONG - (by Guennadi Malychevski)  Year: 2009
Guennadi Malychevski Light, happy track with guitars, woodwinds, accordion. Fun Celtic Folk Music with Latino vibe & a Gypsy soul. Exciting, rhythmic, exotic, romantic swagger and a salty air. Sea chases, drinking in pubs, telling tall tales, enjoying life. Festive party, families, children, holiday, travel, good times, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
337541 3:15 Very Fast 200 USD $265.95  


FOGGY BAY - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis An original composition of music played on the Hurdy Hurdy, reminiscent of a misty bay in medieval times. Early music / world tradition / historical / authentic. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121967 2:01 Med Slow 98 USD $47.95  
Loop - Classical, Renaissance
1121968 1:07 Med Slow 98 USD $47.95  


JAMRARK - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis An original piece of music, stylized as a Scandinavian song of medieval times. Performed live in studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring percussion instruments of the time, Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). Excited and energetic, playing in an odd time signature. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121971 3:54 Medium 117 USD $47.95  
Loop A - Classical, Renaissance
1121972 1:39 Medium 117 USD $47.95  
Loop B - Classical, Medieval
1121973 1:31 Medium 117 USD $47.95  


KAP CAN - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis An original piece stylized as a medieval era Eastern European folk dance. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring authentic instruments of the time; the Hurdy-Gurdy, Bouzouki, Recorder and percussion instruments. Excited, busy, happy, celebratory. Early music / Medieval. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, European Folk
1121974 3:25 Med Fast 130 USD $47.95  
Loop - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121975 1:59 Med Fast 130 USD $47.95  


SCOTCH CAP - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis A Renaissance court dance that originated in Renaissance England. One of the country dance tunes taken from The Dancing Master by John Playford (1623-1686). Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble using authentic live instruments modeled on the instruments of the original era. Hand, Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, European Folk
1121978 2:43 Med Fast 135 USD $47.95  
Loop - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121979 1:40 Med Fast 135 USD $47.95  
Stinger - Classical, Renaissance
1121980 0:07 Med Fast 135 USD $23.95  


BLACKBEARD'S GOLD - (by Peter Scartabello)  Year: 2022
Peter Scartabello A lively instrumental sea shanty. Suitable for commercials, history documentaries and animation. Flutes, strings and a hardy gurdy complete this track. Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
(Pending) - Folk, Pirate Songs
1128810 0:39 Fast 155 USD $43.95  


PIRATE TAVERN - (by Audio Pizza)  Year: 2019
Audio Pizza A tavern song with a catchy melody and firm rhythm perfect to set the background atmosphere in a medieval or pirate setting. Works also in different scenarios: A port, pub, road musicians playing, maritime band, etc…, Instrumental, Folk, Pirate Songs
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Loop - Folk, Pirate Songs
951845 0:40 Medium 120 USD $42.95  


BREWER'S BAG - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis An original composition stylized as a medieval folk dance. Lively and authentic. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring Rabab Kashgar (An Arabic long-necked Lute), traditional percussion, Bagpipes and Renaissance Recorder. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - World Music, Pan-World Fusion
1121957 3:43 Medium 105 USD $47.95  
Loop - Folk, Sea Shanties
1121958 1:59 Medium 105 USD $47.95  
Stinger - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121959 0:14 Medium 105 USD $35.95  


ESTAMPIE - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis A medieval song and accompanying dance, originating in Provence, popular between the 12th and 14th centuries in France, Italy, England, and Spain. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring traditional percussion, renaissance recorders, Irish Bouzouki and Hurdy Gurdy. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Folk, European Folk
1121960 4:00 Slow 79 USD $47.95  
Loop - Classical, Medieval
1121961 2:33 Slow 79 USD $47.95  
Stinger A - Folk, Sea Shanties
1121962 0:15 Slow 79 USD $35.95  
Stinger B - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121963 0:16 Slow 79 USD $35.95  
Stinger C - Classical, Renaissance
1121964 0:16 Slow 79 USD $35.95  
Stinger D - Classical, Medieval
1121965 0:06 Slow 79 USD $7.95  
Stinger E - Folk, Sea Shanties
1121966 0:04 Slow 79 USD $7.95  


SUBSAHARAN STORM - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis An original composition stylized as a medieval battle song. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring authentic, live performed instruments modeled on the instruments of medieval times: Bouzouki, Rabab Kashgar (A long-necked Lute instrument) and percussion. Instrumental, Classical, Medieval
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Classical, Medieval
1121981 2:34 Med Fast 130 USD $47.95  
Loop - Folk, Sea Shanties
1121982 1:45 Med Fast 130 USD $47.95  
Stinger - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121983 0:10 Med Fast 130 USD $23.95  


TOURDION - (by Fleurdelis)  Year: 2022
Fleurdelis A 15th century dance that originated in France, and went on to be used in popular culture and danced at courts all over medieval and Renaissance Europe. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring real live instruments modeled on the actual instruments of the Medieval and, Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Classical, Renaissance
1121984 3:38 Very Fast 199 USD $47.95  
Loop - Classical, Medieval
1121985 2:54 Very Fast 199 USD $47.95  
Stinger A - Folk, Sea Shanties
1121986 0:11 Very Fast 199 USD $23.95  
Stinger B - Folk, Pirate Songs
1121987 0:08 Very Fast 199 USD $23.95  

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