I remember when I first saw them which must have been sometime in 2013 or 2014 in a small town medieval pub called "Tack am Central". A friend of mine told me about this crazy pirate band I should check out so we went to Solingen and I have to admit that I was really impressed to find a huge group of insanely authentic looking pirates on a small stage. I've seen pirate bands before that I didn't really like so I imagined the Privateers to be just another one of those bands but the minute I entered that pub I was plainly and simply amazed. When they started playing I felt like I was in the middle of Pirates of the Caribbean because they weren't just good at singing but as well at performing. That night was a blast and I will always keep it in my mind. I also remember how down to earth everyone was because after the concert they didn't hide backstage but actually stood within the audience and talked with everyone.A day later I saw them again at the Role Play convention in Cologne and one more time I had such a good time. Their tunes were so catchy that I could sing along with them in no time.
Since then I've seen them so many times that I actually can't count it anymore. I am the proud owner of two of their albums and I was lucky enough to win a cover contest back in 2015 and had the chance to sing with them on stage at Pirates festival in Jülich, Germany which was plain crazy. It is one thing to see Ye Banished Privateers on stage- they're authentic, incredibly talented, entertaining and fun to watch- but being WITH them on a stage and stand beside them instead of in front of them is pure insanity. These lads and lasses have so much energy and give 110 percent on stage. It was one of the best things that happened so far in my life and I have to admit that I panicked a bit while being on stage with them because there is so much going on (and you have to know that they're usually about 10-12 people on stage): dancing and jumping and drinking and fighting - someone even gets drowned and one gets hanged. Not to mention the badass guitar and bass solos ( they are quite creative about this part and obviously very lose-jointed ;) ). So long story short: they're gigs are absolutely worth watching!!!
On their website the band describes their style as a mixture of sea shanties, Irish folk and 17th century rock and I can add that I've never heard music like their's before - it's unique. I really like their shanties like "You and me and the Devil makes Three" and so does the audience and sings along with the band. You just feel like dancing when you listen to the music of the Privateers. One thing I also love about them are their ballads. I remember that when I first saw them at that tiny pub in Solingen they played a song called "Fisher Lass" which is basically the most beautiful ballad I know. It is about a girl who waits for her lover only to find out that his ship sank and he will never return to her. The melody and the lyrics went straight to my heart and have never left it ever since. So if you don't know this song already: go ahead and listen to it on Youtube and I am sure you won't regret it.
I could name tons of songs now like my new favorite "Annabelle" which wasn't officially released yet but something I also wanted to mention is the community around the band. It must have been Christmas time 2014 when Björn's precious accordion was stolen after a gig in Hanover. This was a shock for everyone and people quickly decided to help him get it back. Unfortunately it was lost - a nightmare for every musician...until someone came up with the idea of donating money so that Björn could buy a new accordion. This turned into one of the coolest actions I've heard of so far and it became quite a charity event. Enough money was raised and Björn was able to buy an awesome accordion. The band later thanked everyone who donated with a song (which was super funny btw) and the fanclub was born.
The Privateers of Libertalia (the name was inspired by YBP's album The Legend of Libertalia and the song by this name) are the official fanclub of Ye Banished Privateers and I have to admit that I am happy to be a part of these crazy people because there is always someone coming up with a cool idea like a flash mob at a concert, a christmas action, surprising the band with a banner or saving money for kids in need....what I love about the fanclub is the atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and we are just like one big family, sticking together and having fun at the festivals. I've got to know so many great people through the fanclub, people I wouldn't miss anymore.
Besides all the fun Ye Banished Privateers speak out for equality in any case. May it be about the refugees coming to Europe or gender equality. The band has its opinion about it and doesn't hide it. Something I think is really important nowadays because there is too much hatred in this world. Their songs are about freedom and having the choice to live without any pressure like "Libertalia" which is one of my favorites from them. So one more time: check them out on Youtube or Spotify or better: buy their CD!! ;)
All in all, I am happy that I know Ye Banished Privateers and I could go on and on about their amazing members and music and how it inspires me. I am quite picky about bands I like but this band is really effing awesome. Hopefully they will release a new CD this year since everyone ( including me) is eagerly waiting for it but until then I'll just count on seeing them live a lot this year.
If you wanna know more about this band or their tour dates you should check out their website:
http://yebanishedprivateers.com/
facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/YeBanishedPrivateers/
or Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEcxXAc938ASv-Yljju-yDg/featured
Have fun and lots of love,
Anni
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