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Short clip of the opening riff from I'm Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys, used for Irish pride, hype entrances, sports edits and memes.

This is the unmistakable opening riff from I'm Shipping Up To Boston, driven by banjo, accordion and pounding drums in the Dropkick Murphys Celtic punk style. The short burst feels urgent, rowdy and celebratory, like a crowd marching into a stadium or a bar on St Patrick's Day. Even without vocals, the melody instantly signals Boston pride, Irish energy and a fight about to begin, which is why the clip lands so hard in just a few seconds. It turns ordinary footage into a hype moment.

I'm Shipping Up To Boston was released by American Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys on their 2005 album The Warrior's Code, using unpublished lyrics written by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The song reached a much wider audience after featuring prominently in Martin Scorsese's 2006 Boston crime film The Departed. It later became closely associated with Boston sports, Irish American culture and St Patrick's Day celebrations. Online, the opening riff is clipped on its own as a shorthand for Boston pride and high energy entrances.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop it right on a reveal or entrance, starting a half second before the action so the riff peaks as the subject appears. Pair it with fast cuts, crowd noise or a freeze frame, and avoid playing it under quiet dialogue.

Use Cases

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  • For Boston sports fan edits and hype videos
  • As an entrance sound for challenges and reveals
  • In St Patrick's Day party and parade clips
  • For Irish pride memes and travel to Boston

Frequently Asked Questions

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What song is this sound from?
This clip is from I'm Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys, an American Celtic punk band. It uses the song's fast opening riff, built on banjo and accordion, which most listeners recognise instantly even without any singing.
Where was I'm Shipping Up To Boston popularised?
The song was on the 2005 album The Warrior's Code, but Martin Scorsese's 2006 film The Departed introduced it to a global audience. Its Boston setting helped turn the track into an anthem for the city and its sports teams.
How do creators use this sound?
Creators use the short riff as a hype cue for entrances, reveals, sports edits and St Patrick's Day videos. It works best at the start of a clip or on a cut, where its urgent energy sets the tone immediately.

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