Sea Shanty 2
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| Sea Shanty 2 (#107) | ||||
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| Released | 15 March 2004 (Update) | |||
| Members | No | |||
| Unlock hint | This track unlocks in Port Sarim. | |||
| Quest | No | |||
| Location | Port Sarim, Prifddinas docks, Tempoross Cove | |||
| Duration | 02:08 | |||
| Tempo | 100 BPM | |||
| Time signature | 4/4 | |||
| Album | RuneScape: Original Soundtrack Classics | |||
| Composer | Ian Taylor | |||
| Instruments | English Horn, Acoustic Guitar (Steel), Accordion, Acoustic Guitar (Nylon), Piccolo, Marimba, Tango Accordion, Standard Drum Kit | |||
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| Sort name | Sea Shanty 2 | |||
| Cache ID | 35 | |||
| Unlock detail | Unlocked in Port Sarim. | |||
| Is jingle | No | |||
Sea Shanty 2 is a music track that is unlocked in Port Sarim. It can also be unlocked by going to the docks west of Prifddinas or on Tempoross Cove after defeating Tempoross.
The track has become arguably one of the most iconic tracks in Old School RuneScape; Ian Taylor, the track's composer, would later comment on its fame in an interview in late 2018:
| “ | The 60kB limit was still in place when I wrote "Sea Shanty 2", so it was a simple tune like all those early tracks — again, I was going for catchy. It came very quickly to me once I was in the shanty-writing groove. It has remained in the game for well over a decade, and has always enjoyed a degree of notoriety because it's a cheesy earworm. Since Old School RuneScape launched in 2013, we came to realise that the fanbase had re-embraced the track, and it has become a meme. There are plenty of silly videos featuring it, Rick-Rolling, etc. Although it makes me cringe a little, I don't mind it being a humorous song as it has charm. One of my ambitions in life is to write a novelty track and retire from the proceeds. "Sea Shanty 2" might be my best effort yet, but sadly I'm not close to retiring...[1] | ” |
Versions
| Version | Release | Music Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 June 2004 | |
| Little percussion changes | ||
| 2 | 17 May – 6 June 2005 | |
| No audible change | ||
| 3 | 26 September 2005 | Unreleased |
| 4 | 26 September 2005 | |
| Soundbank Update | ||
| 5 | 6 March 2007 | |
| 16-bit Music Update | ||
| 6 | 9 April 2025 | |
Location
Changes
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 27 April 2022 (Update) |
Sea Shanty 2 has been slightly expanded westwards in Modern mode. |
| 26 May 2021 (Update) |
On newly released Classic music mode, Sea Shanty 2 has been set to play at its current Modern mode area. |
| 28 April 2021 (Update) |
Sea Shanty 2 has been set to also play at southernmost docks of Port Sarim and replaced with tracks of Draynor music genre at a minor area east of Asgarnia-Misthalin border. |
| 24 March 2021 (Update) |
Sea Shanty 2 has been set to play on Tempoross Cove after defeating Tempoross. |
| 25 July 2019 (Update) |
Sea Shanty 2 has been set to play at the docks west of Prifddinas. |
| 1 March 2018 (Update) |
Added unlock hint for this track: 'This track unlocks in Port Sarim.' |
| 22 – 28 February 2005 |
The track was renamed from 'Sea Shanty2' to 'Sea Shanty 2'. |
| 15 March 2004 (Update) |
Added to game as 'Sea Shanty2' and set to play in Port Sarim. |
Trivia
- When asked by Bonafido to whistle during the Tower of Life quest, players have the option to whistle a tune resembling Sea Shanty 2. Bonafido will respond "What on Gielinor are you doing? Get out of my sight."
- The jingles played when levelling up the Sailing skill are based on Sea Shanty 2.
See also
- Other "Sea Shanty" music tracks:
