John Butler - Ocean (Spicks & Specks)

[@StriderFantastic]

I don't know how many times I've watched that... never gets old.

[@aatif3831]

Why would you guys just give him 2 minutes? It's a beautiful composition of 11 minutes!

[@Enthusiastic-Trainspotter-BNE]

Because this is a music quiz show that only goes for half a hour mate.

[@TheMswizzy]

he just looks so unhappy about having to be constrained to the few minutes rather than the full glory of the song

[@Enthusiastic-Trainspotter-BNE]

Just because he was on a tv show?!?

[@simoltan]

Its incredible how he can play such a slow tempo song that has so much movement and goes for 9 minutes in about 2 I love you john

[@n.g.e.2560]

Magnifico John butler, sensei.

[@BadrocK25]

epic win john butler, best

[@hennypenny89]

thank u sooo much for that. i was hoping someone would upload it. this was amazing

[@oliviercalmel2]

Genius

[@vrono123x]

you can't fit a 8-10 minute song into 2 minutes. you just CAN'T. makes an amazing song like this sound like dirt.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I don’t think this sounds like dirt. It’s not as all encompassing and moving as it is full length- but it’s a great taster of an amazing song.

[@chrlz904]

For those like me who haven't heard it,. Doncha think we might possibly appreciate a quick sample. Geez, it's a quiz show, not an album or concert..

[@Enthusiastic-Trainspotter-BNE]

@@chrlz904 yep, fully agree

[@guyratus]

can't argue with you there!

[@BertrandGoethals]

This should answer the questions about the 11- or 12-strings and the curly hole in the headstock: It's a 12-string Maton guitar, the curl is the shape they give to their headstocks. John takes away the high-pitched G-string so he can do easier slides and bends. You will also notice the plug for that string is missing, and so is the tension-device (forgot the true name for it - english isn't my mother-tongue) on the headstock. He does this to avoid harmonic resonance from those lose elements.

[@edx32]

sends a shiver down my spine... WOW Looks like i'll be off 2 the shops 2 buy some cd's now :)

[@XavierCaliber]

i missed this episode dammit when i heard he was on i heard he was good, but when ever he plays ocean live he just keeps getting better every time.

[@kaseyc69]

@TruthForums His lollapalooza version of ocean is epic too, so much energy

[@karrodde]

EPIC ♥

[@StriderFantastic]

I think it's the higher G-string, look at the keys on the top, where that curling carving is, that's the string that's missing.

[@tomfrancis89]

@PenusRinkel he takes out 1 of the strings, i'm pretty sure it's the middle G string :)

[@twelfthmanau]

He has such an awesome sense of fashion too haha

[@AcousticJW]

@TruthForums I recommend.. all versions with at least a bit of decent camera quality.

[@Gitbox56]

how did he get the hole in the headstock without a string to look curly? Anyone know what I mean?

[@matthewodonnell23]

@PenusRinkel no i believe it an 11 string

[@guyratus]

2:02-2:18. amazing.

[@2rowanS]

thnx for the correction

[@BDP20PBC]

HE FUKIN RULES LOV JB.

[@TheSjheywood]

Name one... Oh wait, bet there way to underground and underrated for anyone to have heard of them

[@TheReighnart]

@Gitbox56 It looks like he did some carving.

[@BongboBongbong]

@TruthForums 1) Live at St Gallen.

[@rhiLAPSE]

tapping one foot just isn't enough haha this guy is such an incredible performer

[@Voxnulla]

In fact I do, personally even.

[@justjess1010]

i love how no one disliked it ;)

[@wainerkorven]

GOTTA GO! nicely played as always though.

[@dispatch1347]

@TruthForums - Rothbury is really starting to take over webster hall on my list.

[@mickeymanouche]

@TruthForums I think you forgot Rothbury, man =) Probably best one ever !

[@magorx42]

@attica1010 federation square version shaped my month/semester/year

[@vipelere]

un resumé de "ocean" waaaaaaa la nouvelle coupe !!!!!lol

[@joystixxify]

how's it even humanly possible to play like that. he sounds like hes got 5 hands and 3 instruments going at the same time. wtf!!

[@YohAquino2]

what is he stepping on...the box thing???

[@SuperDewies]

Stomp box

[@Maverician]

These days you have to sell out to be largely famous though. On top of that, 99% of us sell out in our every day lives. Well, at least I'd say 80% definitely at least. That is a kind of justification for selling out, however personally I don't think selling out is the issue, its when they make crap music as a result of selling out, if its still good, who cares :P

[@2rowanS]

a stop box adam says it at the start

[@APRS]

He's had his hair cut!! Since when?

[@snitty7777]

Na its called a stomp box. just a wooden box with a mic inside, hooks up to an amp.

[@joshhappyguy8443]

lame they didnt let him enough time to do all the good parts of this song the long version so much better and unbeliveable good

[@Enthusiastic-Trainspotter-BNE]

It was a music quiz show that went for thirty minutes only.

[@jamiesullivan7152]

Damn girlfriend

[@RajzerM]

@PenusRinkel nope. he removes a G

[@RafaelBG94]

What is that thing he has in his right index finger?

[@SuperDewies]

Finger pick

[@mickeymanouche]

@TruthForums I'd add Rothbury 7-4-09

[@B1RDE]

I believe its a 12 string guitar.... not 11...

[@attica1010]

Max sessions is the best version of this song

[@attica1010]

@magorx42 Yes it is very good also, i believe there are others that are better

[@monkeyguitarist]

@TruthForums Now just had : Fujirock 2010 ! ! ! The best OCEAN so far. IMHO. watch?v=FsV-F6wyViQ

[@gwokamoly89]

It's called a stomp box.

[@Jackwilshire_]

he didnt change the anything the reason he took that sting of it tends to rattle

[@dzzjj]

He doesnt like the fact that the is highest note is in the middle of the guitar, so he took out the g string octave

[@ThatCoolGuy12]

Too short..

[@rain01010]

Fax

[@Enthusiastic-Trainspotter-BNE]

This was a thirty minute quiz show. Only had this much time to give him.

[@MiamiNole815]

sucks that they edited this so much, but I guess you can't have a 10 minute song for a 2 minute segment :/

[@braberdebrabel22]

@Frankieandalbert John does not like the high G ^^

[@Earthreaper]

damn its to fast, having to put into their time frame has taken the shine off

[@TheSjheywood]

Oh yeah bro cause you know so many better musicians.

[@jimim22]

CGCGCE

[@Voxnulla]

I don't really like this. It sounds a mess as if it's an ad hoc improvisation with as much trick and gadgets stuck in there. I can not really properly distil what could be considered a song. You know, with a beginning, chores, refrain, bridge and an ending which all seem to belong together. I felt detached.

[@mattpbassman]

he is a freak

[@monkeyguitarist]

@irightwrongs LOL. Only Miyavi fans can wish that. I don't want to. LOL. I don't like Miyavi. I know he is talented though, but I don't like his music. And don't like his style. I don't like how he dress. He is a good guitarist though. But I prefer John Butler from a far ! !

[@pvs31]

Version ultra courte spéciale pour les crétins de la télé ! 🤣

[@attica1010]

this is rushed Heaps of better versions Rothbury is the best thoguh

[@mickeymanouche]

@TruthForums I think you forgot Rothbury, man =) Probably best one ever !