Once you figure out how to play this it literally takes you into some kind of trance. I learned to play by watch his videos over and over. There are no video tutorial you basically make your own version. Its nice to play for 12 - 13 minutes. The feeling you get when playing this song is an emotional roller coaster.
@@kennylawrence6059 yea man, that was years ago. One of the first few project songs I got down. I havent posted this video but this was me 9 years ago. It inspired my playing style. Fun song to play and its great . Look up John Butler Ocean 6string guitar Cover by Fuentes. Its not like his version but I got close lol Im 25 now and that was me when I was 16.
"really tired of writing essays about art i just wanted to make it ya know" awsome..pure and talented musicians like john butler are so rare these days
Seen it live ... noone was yelling, it was one special moment you rarely have in a lifetime, this song is telling much more than any lyrics. Have a peaceful life :)
Recently saw Xavier Rudd and no one could manage to close their mouth and pay attention during Spirit Bird and that was where he set his guitar down, gave the crowd his blessings and ended the show early. I cannot believe that John Butler was able to put up with the audience. Especially during his most heartfelt piece. That just shows how much composure this man has, I've yet to listen to any of his work and not be blown away. Big Love John Butler, keep spreading what you do!
I think he's just so deep in what he plays, this tracks must mean so much to him, he's never even here anymore, he's in his music, at the bottom of his soul, living the thing, and that's just it. But yeah, if that was me, I would have stop playing, rise, spit on the crowd and get the fuck off. =P
My mum used to play this to me when I was in the womb. It always strikes me so profoundly, I get so emotional and elated, not able to help myself but stomp my foot in time and grin at the cheers and whoops from the crowd.
I like how it is only the guitar, but still fills up the room with music. Nothing else is needed but the guitar and his foot for such a great music piece. This truly show the greatness of John Butler.
john is the best musican ive been blessed to see live or on my comp, this is no solo its what he played when he was younger outside of his home town in australia . it made him known, i went to one of his concerts and i will never forget it, it's was that increable. much love john, and to your wife and kids. come back to boston soon.
Best version of this song. This is one of my first favorited UA-cam videos and I keep coming back to it. I think you need to rename it to include the proper song name 'ocean' so more people can find it. An absolute masterpiece
How can someone honestly dislike this? i enjoy vairious genres of music and still find this absolutely beautiful. just close your eyes and let this man do what he does best, find your inner beauty
i have seen this live at big day out and the crowd there were quieter than this crowd for sure, id get super pissed off if i had people clapping and yelling over this masterpiece.
I was on the front railing about 10 feet away from him this past Halloween for their Stubbs show. No one near me said a fucking word during this one...
Were so proud to have JB doing so well, this piece is my favourite. It absolutely catches the beauty of our special peice of country. Mooditj music JB. Pleasure to see you always.
John says in Treat Yo Mama: "Don't call me hippy cause the way that i look,Cause I got a recipe and you know I can cook. And I come fourth with only good intent you know I am Heaven bound but I'm surely hell bent On getting the job done like I know I should,Get the job like my mama told me to. Only one thing can remember she said You gotta earn all of your respect." Seems like it relates.
the look on his face while he's playing just makes it so much better. you can tell this man has a love for guitar, more people need to enjoy what they do as much as him. a true, true inspiration.
Ignorance.....Ugh. Its not like he was playing in the beer garden. LOL. Great guy, awesome song, wicked heartfelt sharing of his art. Thankfully there are other videos of him playing this (slightly different of course JBT style!) and you can enjoy it without the jerk off's mumbling....Heard this a thousand times I swear, Still get trapped listening and watching...its magic.
this song is the solution to life- no matter what happens in my life i will be able to watch this and feel completely content for 13 minutes. ahh so good, amazing
Thank you, Thank YOU; being one of those people from New Orleans You and your awesome love and talent has brought more than words can say to my life. GOD Bless always
What it's like to hear someone's bold heart on stage against the odds of a world growing hell bent on being obnoxious. Saying to hell with the ugly, and live in the beautiful. Awful... if you're Hitler
No matter where he plays it, no matter the version or the length, this song always moves me in a way no other song has ever done. I saw him play live in Federation Square, Melbourne. He played this song there, and as soon as he started he held the entire crowd awe-struck. The most beautiful music you had ever heard. After he came down on the crashing final note and the song abruptly stopped. The crowd, as one let lose a rapturous applause! I've never heard anything so loud. Amazing.
this song still blows me away even after listening to it a fair few times, this JB is one of the most talented artists i think i've ever seen or heard.
if you were there you cant be quit. you get loaded with emotions because it is so wonderful. it is really hard to be quit when the most talented musician of our time is playing. i couldnt be quit, too
very passionate,very very inspiring individual, anyone can tell he is the path, every word from his mouth and every note that comes from his guitar..it's as good as church to me..a true inspiration to me a fellow guitarist..i will be like me..lifes not about whats better than!!!
this video was absolutly incredible i grew up in fremantle and this song really really makes u feel like ur there he has captured the whole spirit of our great city in the song
The first time I seen John was about an hour ago watching Keith Urban perform with him at the ARIA awards. He is amazing. All I can say is WOW. Totally enjoyed it.
Waiting for him to hit the UK again !!! althought tempted to go see he him in the far east cos this guy is the man!!! his skill is awesome and makes everyone stop and listen, good job JB!
I was a roadie live sound engineer for bands in Australia 🇦🇺 in the 80s, l met Johnny in 1999 and he was interested to no about stuff l had done with bands l spoke to him for an hour in my car about band stuff..l told him has great feel and rythem on that electric acoustic 12 string l said your gunna go far real big just stay humble stay as you are a nice man dont let fame go to your head he seemed very incontrol of his life situations ...l got along with the bass player and drummer well to..l went to a few shows in the next two days as a guest of Johns spoke to his wife abit at the sound desk..keep on rocking johnny😊he has a song with the words (met you in 1999 )reminds me of when we were in my car talking.😊
When I first heard this guy it was just one his JBT albums and I played it all the way through and ejoyed it... it wasnt until I checked out his live performances on youtube before I truly appreciated him for what he can do... I gotta see this guy live someday.
..first time i heard this, i was awestruck. this is so amazing, no matter how he plays it. and he gets so into it, it's just raw emotion and you can't help but fall in love with this song, even if the crowd is being lame. most inspirational piece of music i've ever heard. not to mention how much it really means to him... changed my life.
extra le meilleur solo de guitare que j'ai jamais entendu, un pur délice pour les oreilles et pour les yeux ce type est tellement doué que se soit sur ses album ou sur scene un pur merveille
Yeah, I can tell you hes inspired me a great deal. I dont know if any of you guys watched him talk about how he got his grandfathers guitar but the sincere emotion in his eyes and the love he shows to play guitar just proves how great of an artist he really is. JBT is great but I love JBs solo acts alot!
This is too awesome for words. it;'s not just what he's playing..It's the way he plays it. He builds up the momentum slowly, slwoly with little sparks shooting and then more sparks and then sparks with smoke and then fires lights up and then the wind gets stronger and the hair on the back of your neck stands up and shivers go down your spine..and slowly it builds up more and more and your bones begin to rattle...
Man i completely agree, i've seen them twice and both time so punk kept talking while he played ! Can't they just LISTEN to this wonderful work of art silently ?
I love how even at the start of the vid, when he's talking and telling his story, he can't help but fiddle/ play with the guitar. It's like an extension of his body... He is truly amazing.
A partir de 4 minutes..... C'est purement et simplement du génie musicale !!! Voilà pourquoi cette version est de loin ma préférée malgré que celle de 2012 soit tout aussi magnifique..
i 100% agree with you, it just amazing when he transitions to those higher notes on this solo, it really just releases so much pressure, draws so much emotion
Voilà your problem, man. Sometimes you should just listen. Not only to show respect, above all to eventually learn a bit from those who've got something to say. I litterally cannot stop watching it. So many thanks for sharing.
I HAVE to buy their album... Loved the song =O It's people like this that make me pick up a guitar and start learning to play. Very talented musician indeed ='D
His guitar-playing is quite unique, it's a great blend of tapping and finger-style. the songs are also very well written, especially this piece; ocean. I think he's where every guitarist wants to be, developed his own style and all...
Once you figure out how to play this it literally takes you into some kind of trance. I learned to play by watch his videos over and over. There are no video tutorial you basically make your own version. Its nice to play for 12 - 13 minutes. The feeling you get when playing this song is an emotional roller coaster.
I learned this song mate .Share your snapchat so that we could jam together
@keflar5 open c if u r still searching for it
U can play this. Mate. All 👍👍❤️ to U. I've been trying. ❤️ Song
@@kennylawrence6059 yea man, that was years ago. One of the first few project songs I got down. I havent posted this video but this was me 9 years ago. It inspired my playing style. Fun song to play and its great . Look up John Butler Ocean 6string guitar Cover by Fuentes. Its not like his version but I got close lol Im 25 now and that was me when I was 16.
"really tired of writing essays about art i just wanted to make it ya know" awsome..pure and talented musicians like john butler are so rare these days
I love the fact that John Butler always plays "Ocean" at every live show he does, It's such a phenomenal guitar solo to see live!
This is his greatest version of this song.
Totally agree.
He should’ve put this out as a B track or something.
Still vibing 4 years later.
2 scam comments above me ^
@@julienbriere1972 CANT AGREE MORE
Seen it live ... noone was yelling, it was one special moment you rarely have in a lifetime, this song is telling much more than any lyrics. Have a peaceful life :)
If you are not moved by this you have no soul. This is a level of dedication and energy EVERY musician should aspire to capture in their music.
Recently saw Xavier Rudd and no one could manage to close their mouth and pay attention during Spirit Bird and that was where he set his guitar down, gave the crowd his blessings and ended the show early. I cannot believe that John Butler was able to put up with the audience. Especially during his most heartfelt piece. That just shows how much composure this man has, I've yet to listen to any of his work and not be blown away. Big Love John Butler, keep spreading what you do!
I think he's just so deep in what he plays, this tracks must mean so much to him, he's never even here anymore, he's in his music, at the bottom of his soul, living the thing, and that's just it. But yeah, if that was me, I would have stop playing, rise, spit on the crowd and get the fuck off. =P
My mum used to play this to me when I was in the womb. It always strikes me so profoundly, I get so emotional and elated, not able to help myself but stomp my foot in time and grin at the cheers and whoops from the crowd.
For us, the John Butler Trio has initiated a new sound by translating earth screams into a great energy. Thanks men for these good chills!!!
I like how it is only the guitar, but still fills up the room with music. Nothing else is needed but the guitar and his foot for such a great music piece. This truly show the greatness of John Butler.
Unreal energy and emotion.. I've listened to most of them and this one is so raw.
john is the best musican ive been blessed to see live or on my comp, this is no solo its what he played when he was younger outside of his home town in australia . it made him known, i went to one of his concerts and i will never forget it, it's was that increable. much love john, and to your wife and kids. come back to boston soon.
Best version of this song. This is one of my first favorited UA-cam videos and I keep coming back to it. I think you need to rename it to include the proper song name 'ocean' so more people can find it. An absolute masterpiece
How can someone honestly dislike this? i enjoy vairious genres of music and still find this absolutely beautiful. just close your eyes and let this man do what he does best, find your inner beauty
i have seen this live at big day out and the crowd there were quieter than this crowd for sure, id get super pissed off if i had people clapping and yelling over this masterpiece.
I was on the front railing about 10 feet away from him this past Halloween for their Stubbs show. No one near me said a fucking word during this one...
thats good to hear, can peacefully take in a great piece of guitar work by an amazing artist.
Were so proud to have JB doing so well, this piece is my favourite. It absolutely catches the beauty of our special peice of country.
Mooditj music JB. Pleasure to see you always.
I L.O.V.E. T.H.I.S. !!!
dieser Moment, wenn du nach 10 Jahren über ein Kommentar von AlexiBexi stolperst, dass igrendwo ganz tief im Internet vergraben ist :) Irgendwie schön
@@dieprominenz8966 Ja
Heard this many times now.. Something tells me that if I live to be 100 I'll still be coming back to listen to this song.
John says in Treat Yo Mama:
"Don't call me hippy cause the way that i look,Cause I got a recipe and you know I can cook. And I come fourth with only good intent you know I am Heaven bound but I'm surely hell bent On getting the job done like I know I should,Get the job like my mama told me to.
Only one thing can remember she said You gotta earn all of your respect."
Seems like it relates.
the look on his face while he's playing just makes it so much better. you can tell this man has a love for guitar, more people need to enjoy what they do as much as him. a true, true inspiration.
Ignorance.....Ugh. Its not like he was playing in the beer garden. LOL. Great guy, awesome song, wicked heartfelt sharing of his art. Thankfully there are other videos of him playing this (slightly different of course JBT style!) and you can enjoy it without the jerk off's mumbling....Heard this a thousand times I swear, Still get trapped listening and watching...its magic.
dudes
this guy is the best musician ive ever seen live on stage. he got skills and talent
i love his music
cant live without it anymore
guitar solo called "Ocean", just to say.. ^^
this song is the solution to life- no matter what happens in my life i will be able to watch this and feel completely content for 13 minutes. ahh so good, amazing
When someone says "this goes out as a prayer", that is NOT a que to scream "YEAH!!"
what i adore about this is you can never find 2 versions the same. its such an ecclectic piece of music. im lucky enough to have seen it live...
If the crowd would just shut up.
They talk over him, then the hear the magic and are completely amazed and speechless.
Thank you, Thank YOU; being one of those people from New Orleans
You and your awesome love and talent has brought more than words can say to my life. GOD Bless always
What it's like to hear someone's bold heart on stage against the odds of a world growing hell bent on being obnoxious. Saying to hell with the ugly, and live in the beautiful.
Awful... if you're Hitler
No matter where he plays it, no matter the version or the length, this song always moves me in a way no other song has ever done.
I saw him play live in Federation Square, Melbourne. He played this song there, and as soon as he started he held the entire crowd awe-struck. The most beautiful music you had ever heard. After he came down on the crashing final note and the song abruptly stopped. The crowd, as one let lose a rapturous applause! I've never heard anything so loud.
Amazing.
It´s not a solo. This is "Ocean" instrumental song ;)
Very few songs touch the soul in a profound way, this is one of them.
157 people are soulles
one month later, still 157 ;-D
***** and then another 4 months
Adam Passman WOW! xD
Also, thanks for reminding me of this video! ^.^
+SoulVibez 1 year later, 158. Sick
No matter how many times I here his songs, I am amazed!!!
this song still blows me away even after listening to it a fair few times, this JB is one of the most talented artists i think i've ever seen or heard.
Uploaded 2006 and still one of my favorite videos of all time. So happy I was able to finally see him perform this live last year!!
if you were there you cant be quit. you get loaded with emotions because it is so wonderful. it is really hard to be quit when the most talented musician of our time is playing. i couldnt be quit, too
very passionate,very very inspiring individual, anyone can tell he is the path, every word from his mouth and every note that comes from his guitar..it's as good as church to me..a true inspiration to me a fellow guitarist..i will be like me..lifes not about whats better than!!!
This is the way to make music with an acoustic guitar ! Great John!! Just great !!
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. JBT is amazing live.
Hell yeah... I was there and it was the first time I've ever heard it. Blew me away. I wish I could go back and watch it again and again...
this video was absolutly incredible i grew up in fremantle and this song really really makes u feel like ur there he has captured the whole spirit of our great city in the song
I saw him for the first time at coachella 08 2 day ago. He is a gift to this freaking world!!!! I love him. just love him!
The first time I seen John was about an hour ago watching Keith Urban perform with him at the ARIA awards. He is amazing. All I can say is WOW. Totally enjoyed it.
this song flows emotion out like an ocean does water....when ever he plays this he floats into his own world....one which i wish i could visit
Waiting for him to hit the UK again !!! althought tempted to go see he him in the far east cos this guy is the man!!! his skill is awesome and makes everyone stop and listen, good job JB!
The emotion he was showing at the end made me almost cry. He is a good person, incredible! Respect.
woow. That was beautiful. I almost felt compelled to cry. I haven't felt such emotion in a song for a very long time if ever! I need more!
I was a roadie live sound engineer for bands in Australia 🇦🇺 in the 80s, l met Johnny in 1999 and he was interested to no about stuff l had done with bands l spoke to him for an hour in my car about band stuff..l told him has great feel and rythem on that electric acoustic 12 string l said your gunna go far real big just stay humble stay as you are a nice man dont let fame go to your head he seemed very incontrol of his life situations ...l got along with the bass player and drummer well to..l went to a few shows in the next two days as a guest of Johns spoke to his wife abit at the sound desk..keep on rocking johnny😊he has a song with the words (met you in 1999 )reminds me of when we were in my car talking.😊
When I first heard this guy it was just one his JBT albums and I played it all the way through and ejoyed it... it wasnt until I checked out his live performances on youtube before I truly appreciated him for what he can do... I gotta see this guy live someday.
saw them last night.....still have chills....INCREDIBLE SHOW!!!!!!!!
every time i hear this i am still amazed by how beautiful this is
this makes my soul breath man...amazing. makes you want to go to the ocean, and just watch the calm break of the waves and the horizon fade into blue
This is amazing.
I can sit and listen to this for hours...
I love John Butler, he's a genius!
..first time i heard this, i was awestruck. this is so amazing, no matter how he plays it. and he gets so into it, it's just raw emotion and you can't help but fall in love with this song, even if the crowd is being lame. most inspirational piece of music i've ever heard. not to mention how much it really means to him... changed my life.
This man creates something wonderful ...
I hope that he knows that people listen to it,
and I hope that people know how to listen this music
extra le meilleur solo de guitare que j'ai jamais entendu, un pur délice pour les oreilles et pour les yeux ce type est tellement doué que se soit sur ses album ou sur scene un pur merveille
Yeah, I can tell you hes inspired me a great deal. I dont know if any of you guys watched him talk about how he got his grandfathers guitar but the sincere emotion in his eyes and the love he shows to play guitar just proves how great of an artist he really is. JBT is great but I love JBs solo acts alot!
Still... Even properly 8 plus years of watching this.... I can honestly say... Quality. ✌️👏👏👏
I love his style and the sound that he can make come out of that guitar. It's simply incredible.
This is too awesome for words. it;'s not just what he's playing..It's the way he plays it. He builds up the momentum slowly, slwoly with little sparks shooting and then more sparks and then sparks with smoke and then fires lights up and then the wind gets stronger and the hair on the back of your neck stands up and shivers go down your spine..and slowly it builds up more and more and your bones begin to rattle...
amazing, I could watch this video all day long.
best version of this song ever. this song is indescribable.
Ocean - John Butler Trio
such a beautiful amazing sound from an amazing man... you keep spreading love and peace John.
No version is ever the same. Ever changing and ever flowing, just like water.
Amazing it is.
I love it! The way they cheer.
fabulous ambiance, like actually being there.
great!
Awesome, awesome song.
Love the backdrop too.
He plays it different everytime. So beautiful. I've seen people crying in the audience before
Man i completely agree, i've seen them twice and both time so punk kept talking while he played ! Can't they just LISTEN to this wonderful work of art silently ?
He doesn't stop impressing me!
WOW
amazing, it's hard to find music that creates this much emotion.
I love how even at the start of the vid, when he's talking and telling his story, he can't help but fiddle/ play with the guitar. It's like an extension of his body... He is truly amazing.
My god.... What a sound....
Please come back to Portugal soon...
Peace and Love :)
my favorite version of this song. :]
A partir de 4 minutes..... C'est purement et simplement du génie musicale !!! Voilà pourquoi cette version est de loin ma préférée malgré que celle de 2012 soit tout aussi magnifique..
I was there too, Ocean was so amazing. I can't even believe John Butler is human.
That is awesome!!! He is very great player! Also at the end of vid music is miraculous!
for me this is the best rendition I've heard. what a tune!
i 100% agree with you, it just amazing when he transitions to those higher notes on this solo, it really just releases so much pressure, draws so much emotion
I agree with you. His music is just gold. Basicaly he got in his own world and let thru words and his guitar any made something beautiful.
This is very fantastic!!!!
most inspirational music i've ever heard
Insane! so much feeling in this song its crazy this is what real music is all about...
omg i am speechless and moved that was amazing
He plays from the heart
Voilà your problem, man. Sometimes you should just listen. Not only to show respect, above all to eventually learn a bit from those who've got something to say.
I litterally cannot stop watching it. So many thanks for sharing.
Man that is such a beautiful song he can compose really good!!
I HAVE to buy their album... Loved the song =O
It's people like this that make me pick up a guitar and start learning to play. Very talented musician indeed ='D
that was so beautfiul....it made my day and possibly my life
There are not many artists in this world who can play a 13:46 minute instrumental and have the audiences focus like him. He is amazing.
His guitar-playing is quite unique, it's a great blend of tapping and finger-style. the songs are also very well written, especially this piece; ocean. I think he's where every guitarist wants to be, developed his own style and all...
I'm guessing most of the people already saw him cause if I ever saw him live I'd just sit/stand and listen.
I'm an American and I take absolutely no insult to this statement! Well said!
He's amazing.
I'll see him sunday, and...I can't wait.
I will never get tired of this song, it is insane (:
I listen to this while I sleep. It's so amazing.
je suis completement d'accord avec vs!
John Butler est simplement magnifique!!
FULL ON!! since many years!!! Respect
he puts so much emotion to his work. beautiful :')