'Ocean' John Butler's 11-String Epic

[@peterregan5818]

Wow, John Butler is extraordinary. Gotta say Mark, I am amazed that you could pick up what he is doing - so quickly. Very impressive!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much Peter. It's really his picking and his timing that's the impressive stuff. Mostly he's messing around in E. If you notice, early in the video I'm going through all the positions of E in my head. Thanks for the amazing support. It's raining here so I'm going to do something I rarely do. Watch myself. LOL. This video is going to be a slow starter but I think it will do well over time. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@seabass3373]

Thank you for reacting! I have always had it in my recommended, but never listened to it for some reason. Thank you for pointing out things every now and again. Thanks!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sea bass. Yeah, I didn't want to play over it too much especially since I don't know it yet. I'm happy with everything I did except for the slightly out of time attempt at keeping up with his percussion stuff. LOL. Thanks again for all the support. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@michaelirby1747]

Mark this is one of your best videos. This was the first time for me hearing any music by this guitarist and he is outstanding. The thing that impressed me most was your ability to analyze what he was doing and to communicate that to us. Then you began playing along with him and that totally blew me away. Keep doing this type of video. You are truly gifted and amazing.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. Thanks so much for the kind words. I was nervous about doing a reaction video but I figured with a little bit of playalong and the pop up factoids I added some value to an already amazing performance. plus, John gets all the money the video generates which is 100% fair. All I basically did was watch his amazing performance. Thanks again for the incredible support. I've been averaging 50 subs a day for the past 5 weeks. Old videos are doing well even though all the new ones seem to be slow starters (that's fine, I've gotten used to it). In a million years I never thought I'd reach 10k subs, let alone 20k. This is really a humbling experience. I can't thank you enough. Have a great day. -Mark

[@SyMchale]

Yea tipped my head upside down too lol

[@stevesebald6797]

The look on Mark's face says...wow that's impressive and it looks pretty hard...but I think I can play it! Good luck learning the song, can't wait to hear your version. 🎸✌

[@brettjensen994]

Yes, it would be so cool to see Mark covering this song later on!

[@grievouserror]

Great performance with an appropriate reaction. Thank you again, Mark, with additional thanks to Mr. Butler, or course. Without his efforts, I don't know that the video would have worked quite so well. :-)

[@8MinuteAxe]

LMAO. Without John Butler the video would have been like my Hotel California video. Me just sitting there with a guitar in my hands and not playing it. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@jimkelehan1366]

Thank you Mark for introducing me to John Butler. He’s pushing more than Leo Kotke does on his songs with the complicated instrumental. I sure going to enjoy his music!

[@shawnlowry5667]

Amazing, thank you for turning me on to a new musician. Amazing and you are not bad yourself young man. Can't wait to hear you play it after you learn it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Shawn. Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@traytonsorensen8352]

Haha you did it my guy been waiting for you to see this man play.

[@8MinuteAxe]

LOL. I know. Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@leftypicker867]

Oceans is a song you just have to switch off and listen to quite loud with great headphones. If it doesn’t give you goose bumps you’re distracted and not letting the music wrap around you. JB is incredible

[@randyrowell8048]

Incredible playing for sure. Excellent video too. I really enjoy that you aren't afraid to put out something that's different. It was fun watching you starting to pick out parts that he was playing. You'll have this one down soon. Good job.

[@HahnJames]

Wow! That was my reaction, too. That's all I can say. Wow!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. Thanks so much for checking it out. Yeah, his sense of rhythm and dynamics are ridiculous for sure. It was worth the wait. I'm not much for the reaction thing but this one was perfect for it. Thanks so much for your continued support. I really do appreciate your time and comments very much. Have a great day! -Mark

[@jaylenharmon3552]

Wow, Mark this is amazing 👏 😍 🙌 ❤

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Goose. Yeah man, he really has the whole package. Dynamics, rhythm, chops, looping ability, everything. Did you catch my review of the Harley Benton? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnytqXx7nJVojc0&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe I've been spending almost 2 hours per day responding to comments but I continue to get more and more behind. If you've already weighed in on that one I apologize. I'll get there. Have a great week and take care. -Mark

[@marthakadas2130]

Wow, Mark, that’s amazing that you can pick up a lot of what he is doing at a glance! Very impressed!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Martha. It's not as hard as it looks. It's in open tuning and three of the strings are tuned to E and two to B (the fifth) so a lot of it is unison stuff. I really appreciate you checking it out and for your amazing support. You've been supportive for a LONG TIME and I really do appreciate it so much. Have a great weekend!! Be safe. -Mark

[@100Aces]

Wow Mark! I got a little discouraged watching this....till I started playing over it myself! I'm in No Way discounting this man's talent....but it is really FUN to play over!

[@LauriesMishmosh]

I caught some of your playing live and this song is great! Wow I don’t know how you follow his playing so quickly like you do!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Laurie. Thanks for tuning in. With the open tuning he's in all I had to do was get my marks and it wasn't too hard to follow along. Now getting down all the subtleties and the rhythm, that's a different story. LOL. have a great weekend! -Mark

[@briannelms158]

Amazing guitarist Mark ! Thanks for sharing brother! I count 6 tuners on top and 5 on the bottom? Looks like one peg is not there too! Wait you noticed too! Trying to build a comment as I watch sorry!

[@alexrodacan]

what an amazing song and mark you really picked up on some elements quickly! id love to see a video about your process for learning etc.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Alex. Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@FrightfulMusician]

Thanks for posting. I had never heard of Butler before, so this was a treat.

[@bobdaniel5367]

Nice video, never heard of him, gonna check him out . Very talented. Well done Mark.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bryce. He actually has a custom made 11 string Maton. I noticed midway through the reaction that he doesnt have a high g and then I researched it after. I'm sure he just took it off for years like you say. It makes a slight difference. By no means is the song easy to play but it's a lot of pedal tones and pull offs. The real genius is in his dynamics, looping ability, his percussive stuff (incredible touch), etc. I looked at the tab after the fact and it doesnt do justice to what makes it a virtuoso performance. I hope you enjoy the reaction. I added some bio factoids pop up style and do a quick freestyle at the end to give people the general idea of what's going on. Have a good night and tomorrow let me know what you think. Thanks! -Mark

[@lollipophead5539]

Awesome song. Awesome reaction. Love it!,

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thank you. :)

[@rob6231981]

I saw him perform this in upstate New York years ago. Didn't know who JBT was, just happened to go to this particular show. All I could do as he played this for over 10 minutes was stand there with my mouth agape and take it in. It was a life-changing experience. Such an emotional rollercoaster of a song, and I still have that same breathless feeling as I listen to it years later.

[@kaushvaidya7429]

Sounded great Mark!!! Nice job!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Nice, two comments.

[@kaushvaidya7429]

@@8MinuteAxe haha yes!

[@madhurituroy9808]

Wow! You did great! Also I heard the song for the first time.

[@aurums92]

Hey Mark. Haven't watched your videos for some half a year or so, cause I was going through some rough times in my life. But anyways, I am so glad to see your channel is growing bigger,cause I remember when I subscribed, you had like 3k subscribers. Keep up the good work, my friend 😊👍 Kristaps from Latvia 🇱🇻

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Kristaps. Of course I remember you! Great to hear from you. I believe when you subscribed I had about 600 subs. I'm so sorry to hear that you went through some rough stuff. I hope things are better for you now. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can catch up. -Mark

[@orvillegibson1945]

Hi Mark. Well done with this vid. I am a fan of John Butler, and have appreciated his music for years, and this tune in particular. I have attempted 'Ocean' but have never devoted enough time to it to really do it credit. I'll mention the tuning he uses, as it's a slight variation of Orkney Tuning, and I've been fiddling with Orkney since I ran across Celtic Guitarists Steve Baughman and Steven Wake. I first came across Baughman when a funeral director said he'd been asked for a Celtic tune, unspecified, as a catafalque tune, (the final farewell at a funeral service) and I not only didn't have one in the box, I didn't know where to look to find one. I found Baughman easily enough when I searched ytube for Irish guitar music, and found six really helpful lessons on Orkney tuning. Orkney is C-G-D-G-C-D. The only difference to Bulter's tuning is the 1st pair are lowered a whole step to D, and the 4th pair are raised a whole step to D. I improvised a Celtic piece by using Baughman's tuning and the melody to an old Irish folk song. Not wishing to get caught out again, and having been enchanted by the sounds, and simplicity, available from Orkney tuning, I went in search of some Celtic music I could use, not just at funerals, but as an instrumental to throw in at my cafe gig. About then I too discovered bagpipes are tuned in C, so I went looking for bagpipe music. I found a pipe band doing a beautiful tune called 'Journey's End', a well known Scottish air. When I went looking for some sheet music or tab, I lucked onto a hauntingly beautiful version by Steven Wake, a well known and highly skilled Celtic guitarist. His version is alternatively titled 'Journey's End (Lightly Swims the Swan)'; there's a vid on ytube. I bought the lesson from him, with instructional vid, play thru and tab. He does a lot of playing in Orkney tuning and capo 3, Eb.

[@AndyDion]

Great video Mark! You broke it down nicely and great facts about the “Million Dollar Hippie”

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Andy. Nothing wrong with a Million Dollar Hippie, right? The fact that he gives away a lot of his money and HIS TIME. At least he puts his time where his mouth is. Says a lot about his character. Talk soon. -Mark

[@ClintsCrypt]

Can't wait to see you play it after learning the whole thing. It will be fun. I am a long ways off from playing this. Someday I will get an acoustic 12-string. But for now, my electric one will have to suffice. 😀

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey CT. make sure you enter the contest. I give away a new guitar every month and I usually have about 75 entries so the odds aren't that bad. Here's the review on the guitar THE BEST GUITAR UNDER $200 (includes Guitar Giveaway Contest) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHNd2N_gbyNbq8&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe It really sounds good for the money. I've learned the bulk of this tune but I need to get a volume pedal and really work on my dynamics and percussion. I still have some ways to go on the latter to sound like him. Thanks again for the amazing support and have a great week. -Mark

[@clemlabelle8740]

Dude, how the hell can you figure out THAT song so fast. Ridiculous. I'm sure there's a way to do it but whatever it is, it's REALLY impressive!

[@8MinuteAxe]

It's actually not nearly as hard as people think. The song is in open E so it's hard to hit a wrong note....and I still hit a few clunkers. But thanks! -Mark

[@tomg8888]

John is an incredible player, no drill, but as for the song, it just didn't tweak me. Impressed that you have the skills to take it on.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tom. The real magic is the percussion, the looping, the pedals, the timing. I can play all the parts (I'm a child of the 80s and being able to shred at least a little was a prerequisite) but sewing it altogether in a performance worthy package will be a challenge. At least I have an excuse to buy a new volume pedal now. LOL. Thanks so much for the absolutely amazing support. I really do appreciate your time so much. Have a great week. -Mark

[@rinzler7578]

@Matej Juhás there was no looping

[@daveroach4204]

Hey Mark thanks for this video. I had not really listened to John Butler before. I will definitely listen to more. What really amazed me was your talent in how fast you picked up on his style and technique. You are an amazing musician. Keep it up.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dave. I appreciate the kind words. Once I had the guitar in the open tuning and got my positions down, it wasnt hard to find the basic outline. The hard part is getting down all of subtleties. New video coming out this afternoon and it's one of my best. Have a great weekend and thanks again for all of the support. -Mark

[@truthstillmatters59]

I had never heard of John Butler before seeing your reaction. OMG! This is fabulous! I asked my wife, "Why doesn't my guitar sound like that when I play" and she said, "You're not as good as him" Sigh. I hate reality but damn it, I will continue to try to sound the best I possibly can!

[@jackhaugh]

He’s also got a full pedal board for each foot on the floor. There’s a lot more than just an acoustic guitar going on that you’re hearing.

[@whatsoncyprus]

That is one of the finest bits of guitar I’ve ever heard . Good luck learning it guy … I’ve heard it a thousand times . Can’t stop listening to it … nice review btw!

[@gdkopinionator4356]

Enjoyable. Lots of Celtic influences, along with the moving thumb of Marc Knopfler ,and the pedal tones of Alex Lifeson. Most notable is his dynamic range. I would listen to other things he had to offer. Real time musical analysis - an interesting concept!

[@kumararup188]

Wade in the water live session. Here's a recommendation for you.

[@BarrrAmundi]

Can’t wait to see you tackle this song John. It’s one song to aspire too.

[@alexlavery4496]

Bloody hell, he was good.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Alex. Yeah man, amazing picking, dynamics, and rhythm for sure. I enjoyed doing this one a lot more than I thought I would. Thanks so much for checking it out. Have a great day. -Mark

[@SimonMorelguitar]

Hey Mark, You should have seen my reaction when I had to teach it to one of my high school students. He performed it as part of his exams....

[@1111MJR]

Really like the format and was very impressed with how much you figured out.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much. It's all the extra stuff he does that makes it so challenging. The main parts are pretty simple once you get all of your marks in E with the open tuning. I really appreciate the amazing support. Have a great week. -Mark

[@1111MJR]

@@8MinuteAxe I’ve been playing in Open E almost exclusively for about a year now in a partially successful attempt at sounding like Derek Trucks so should have a kinda head start. ‘Ocean’ actually reminds me of Gordon Giltrap’s ‘Heartsong’. Do you know it? It’s basically someone thrashing out something amazing on a 12 string, this time in Open G. In the late seventies when I was about 12-13, it was used as the theme music for the BBC’s Holiday Programme on a Sunday evening. It used to show impossibly glamorous locations on the Mediterranean, many of which seemed to have lots of topless ladies in them. Something my younger self found EXTREMELY interesting. As a consequence the song has been etched on my brain ever since. Makes me kinda wish I had a twelve string to play it on 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYi3hmesjbmJZqs Here you go.

[@topkat48]

I really loved the video...watching you analyze and play with John Butler. Good job, Mark.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I really appreciate that. I have most of it figured out. Now I just have to put it all together. Thanks again for the support. -Mark

[@stankruger6823]

So I'm not a reaction guy but this is much more than a reaction. You basically do a song analysis in real time. Very enjoyable and very impressed with you knowledge of theory and the fretboard. I also like your little improv at the end. Showing that you have the general idea after one listen. I'll get there someday....maybe!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Stan. Thanks so much. I really appreciate the amazing support. Have a great day and take care! -Mark

[@stankruger6823]

Hey man. You also asked about whether or not you should do more reactions. I mentioned earlier that I'm not really into reaction videos I don't understand the fascination with watching other people ooh and ahh about a song. Why not just listen to the song yourself and have your own emotions rather than watching someone else's emotions. I wouldn't consider this a reaction video. You give just the right amount of analysis, you show the positions for those of us crazy enough to give it a go and you give a professional's take on his performance. I would love to see more of these. Again, great job Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Stan. You've been a huge supporter and I really do appreciate it. I'll keep your thoughts regarding the reactions in mind. Take care. -Mark

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

I have watched 3 guitar players that explain this piece and I love to see their reactions because I'm crazy about Ocean. My friends have (what I consider) crappy taste in music, so to "share" this with musicians that can appreciate it makes me quite happy and satisfied. To each his own. Take care!😉

[@MiloMenta]

This performance is huge and I never knew about it! He definitely lives up to the hype.

[@YourDailyHoster]

Really good video, I’ve never seen someone adapt so fast. I can’t play guitar but I love this song, my friend got me through rehab playing it! Definite sub!

[@jimwildasin4464]

Once again you hit it out of the park, I hope to be half that good someday.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. I really appreciate that. I wasn't sure what my core audience would think of a reaction video so I really tried to add some value to it with the quick analysis and the pop up facts. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week! -Mark

[@MicSustianevo]

Sounds like he basically did everything you could do with a 12, had that Irish vibe to it. Great and just Amazing. Thanks for introducing me to this.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mic. I literally read this comment like 6 times. I have no idea how I didn't respond yet. You hit it on the head. Other than breaking out the slide, he does it all. I think this song would be better served in a tad shorter format. I get that he's using a lot of dynamics. Then again, he's been doing this one for 15 years. I'm sure it's grown and changed so much over the years. He knows better than me. LOL. I'm also uploading a new video at 2pm today. It's a mini concert. I do Strawberry Fields, Pinball Wizard, Wild Horses, and The Rain Song on the 12 String. I also do a live chat starting at 1:45 (about 90 minutes from now). Here's the link if you want to join us kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIm9iqSEhr11r6c. Either way, I really appreciate your time and your comment. I hope you have a great weekend. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@MicSustianevo]

@@8MinuteAxe Great selection of tunes, enjoying your channel, keep up the great work.!

[@MoviesNStuff]

John Butlers Guitar looks like it's been through everything

[@brettjensen994]

How had a not heard this song before? This was fun!

[@cantodojason]

Hey, Mark! I'm in your debt (also) for introducing me to Leo Kotke and John Butler, so Ocean was not completely strange to me - not by far as much as I would be strange to it if I dare try playing it rsrs. Thanks for the reaction - great idea. I learned a lot, as usual.

[@Daiska_Plays]

This song is my favorite of all time.. It gives me goosebumps without fail every time I hear it. The studio version isn't my favorite, but it was so fun to watch this video, because it seemed like you two were jamming together, and that made me smile :) Now I gotta go see if you got it down later.

[@shreyanshroy7892]

I didn't know John butler.....but thank u mark to introduce me to this amazing man...😀😀😀

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great video Mark, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much Adam. When you have a few minutes, please check out my new video. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@pierre-andrehentzien6003]

John Butler.. William Ackerman, Mrcel Dadi... A lot to do dude! Thankgs for eacting!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Pierre. Thanks so much for that. I just discovered William Ackerman and Ralph Towner. Holy crap. The more I play the more I realize how little I know. LOL. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time. And I will follow up and check out Marcel Dadi as well. Take care and be well. Mark

[@pierre-andrehentzien6003]

@@8MinuteAxe Sooner or later i'll get u all, dude! 🤣

[@8MinuteAxe]

@pierre-andrehentzien6003 I was freaking out. I'm on a different phone and I thought somebody was using my account and wrote that to you. Lol. Phew. User error as usual.

[@pierre-andrehentzien6003]

@@8MinuteAxe User error as manual! ;-)

[@michaeljgardiner1]

Thank you for your insights as to the "how." Of course, the song and the playing are incredible. The ending is a rush! (like we used to say.)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. Thanks so much for following up and checking it out. That means a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And for sure RUSH is the best way to put it. I love the almost false ending a la the end of She's So Heavy. Have you seen my review of the Harley Benton electric 12? I even do a 12 string jazz solo at the end. HARLEY BENTON ELECTRIC 12 STRING REVIEW AND 10 CLASSIC RIFFS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WyiK1on7GDh80&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. If you've already seen it and commented I apologize. I spend about 2 hours 5 days a week responding to comments but it seems like each week I get more and more behind. Have a great week and take care. -mark

[@SyMchale]

I'm not easily impressed especially these days, watching John play this is one of the few times in life I have been and I haven't been since, until watching you react and play to it, absolute levels, can't wait to check out your back catalogue of videos

[@kaushvaidya7429]

Never heard this song before but it’s good.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks for checking it out. You watching the Masters. It's gonna be a rain out this weekend. It's pouring here.

[@kaushvaidya7429]

@@8MinuteAxe I am a bit - not as into it without Tiger

[@bobhughes9982]

Man I have never seen anything like this before. Maybe i crawled out from under a rock, but he is truly amazing!. And yes, get rid of that high E string, I want to see you play it, I know you can!

[@stevesebald6797]

That darn 12th string!😂

[@alexrodacan]

its actually the 7th hehe

[@danwelsh6706]

I'm so proud of John and we love Adore him here at home in Australia 🌏

[@jackhaugh]

I started doing that sweeping upstroke he’s doing on a lot of acoustic stuff; even if that’s not how the song is played in the recording, and it usually sounds great on big open chords.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Brian. Great call on the up sweeps. you'll notice that I caught that in real time and I was like, hey, this sounds different. LOL. I'm going to work on incorporating that into my acoustic shows. I don't use any effects,looping or prerecorded stuff, so any time I can work more interesting dynamics into the show it's a win. Did you catch my review of the Harley Benton electric 12? HARLEY BENTON ELECTRIC 12 STRING REVIEW AND 10 CLASSIC RIFFS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WyiK1on7GDh80&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I'm really digging it! Thanks for the support. I appreciate your time and comments. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@jeremykothe2847]

Damn, mate, impressive that you can follow along half a beat behind at times.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jeremy. First off, thanks so much for the kind words and for checking out the video and supporting the channel. Check this out: I just did a video on the best open tuning 12 string songs of all time. I spent probably 3 hours getting down the majority of Ocean although I knew I'd probably only play 30 seconds of it in the video. I got blocked! I've been doing youtube for 3 years and I've had a ton of stuff copyright claimed but the only other time I was ever blocked was when I tried to play an original clip of Hendrix. Unfortunately, I had to take that out of the countdown (I stuck A Horse with No Name in there instead). I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and be well. Mark

[@kumararup188]

Wade in the Water (Rolling Stones Session) another beauty from John Butler. He's a master of the craft 🙏🏽

[@BobbyHuff]

Great playing Brutha!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Doc, he definitely has chops. The dynamics really make this song interesting. Thanks for checking it out. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@lukyle1381]

This song is straight up max difficulty, I tried learning it for 6 months daily after work, it’s one of if not the hardest song to play but it will also be THE fav one.

[@elaborap9405]

You got a new subscriber truely remarkable stuff from you my man! I would love to win a 12 string but I'm all the way in northern ireland!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Brother. I really appreciate the support. The contest is open internationally. The last winner is from North Wales. It takes a lot longer to get it to international winners but all get it eventually. Check out some of my cool covers. Let me know what you think of this one LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Details on how to enter the current contest are in the description of my latest video THE BEST 12 STRING RIFF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWLHdqVmm7OSntE&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe8MinuteAxe. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@Charles53412]

You got to check out Luca Stricagnoli Mark ! I think you'll like his playing as well. Plus he is also a Beatles fan ! Great video Mark !

[@cindygigliotti3538]

It has been a long time dream of mine to win a 12 String guitar. I would be forever greatful if I won. It would be appreciated beyond words.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I've entered you. Good luck and thanks for your support Cindy!

[@timcotterill3952]

Cool, your one of the few that gets the only one g string. G is always a pain in the arse, it’s always a little sharp or a little flat depending on where you play it. Two is twice as bad & why I sometimes find 12 string pieces a little… muddy?.. in the middle. Takes an attentive, knowledgeable guitarist to pick it up. Big thumbs up to you man.

[@paulquinn3649]

How do I enter? I livec12cstrings

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Paul. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] (and don't worry, I don't sell anything). Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. And directions on how to enter the contest are in the new video too! Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@brianreimers8112]

i was a fan of john butler before ocean was put on youtube and he only played it live

[@messengerizm6670]

Impressed

[@8MinuteAxe]

Yes, he's really something else. I've had a lot of positive feedback on this one even though it got less views that I had hoped out of the gate. I'm not sure how familiar you are with the channel but I mostly play. I do a ton of 12 string covers and originals and I give away a brand new guitar every month. I do a lot of classic rock. Here's a cool video cover I did of LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I even audition for John and Ringo in on spot. LOL. Either way, thanks for checking this one out. I appreciate your time and your kindness. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@seitama107]

Merveilleux...you must see Jon gomm passion flower...

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Yes!!! Ocean and Passionflower both awesome pieces.

[@noprobbob3272]

Can't wait to hear you make a cover of ocean if your going to make one

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Alexander. I have two others almost done but it's on the short list for a full performance. I need to get a better volume pedal before I go public with it. Check out my cover of LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Really cool video. Thanks so much for checking this one out! I appreciate it. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

I can only echo Mark's reaction to that: Wow!

[@RennersPT-C]

John Butler would feel more to you if you know the South West of Western Australia. He brings that natural soul to life in his music.

[@drbog502]

Can't wait to see your cover once you learn it!! rip to your forearm muscles

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey AL. He's a beast no doubt. The fingerstyle on the 12 is so impressive. He uses those fake nails perfectly. I would be poking holes in my guitar with those! LOL. If you have time to check out some of my covers or compilations here’s 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c and here’s a concert I did with the 12 THE ULTIMATE 12 STRING CONCERT kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIm9iqSEhr11r6c&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@thepnkflyd]

Man! I'd love to learn to play that song! 😁

[@carleto35476]

You’ve got to react to Tina S! She doesn’t play 12 string but she’s probably one of the best guitarist I’ve ever seen especially for her age.

[@jah8859]

All I can say is "holt crap"! Guess I'll be looking up more of his work. Cheers Mark.

[@kangdicckyproperty3012]

Cool 🎸

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@jthomasp8591]

You should react to more of his songs and teach them and react to them 👌

[@alexmarrs2502]

I like the 12 string too

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Alex. You should join our community. Everything is 100% free and I have TONS of 12 string covers and originals. Everything from SRV, to the Beatles, to Zep. Here's my cover of LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Great video with this one too. I also give away a brand new 12 string EVERY MONTH. Thanks for checking this one out. Have a great week. Take care. -Mark

[@alexmarrs2502]

@@8MinuteAxe Thanks Mark. I’m a subscriber and I would absolutely love to win a 12 String. I have an acoustic but could use a better one and I have an electric Ibanez. I don’t have a 12 String but if I could win one then that would be all that I need. I just want a good 12 String and a good electric. 2 guitars is all I’m asking for in this world lol 😂

[@javierwhite8295]

i dont think the guitar is specially customed for 11 strings... you can see that he just removed it. Great video by the way

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Javier. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate it. I researched a little. The guitar hes using in the video is an 11 string. Maron modified it for him (notice there are only 11 tuning pegs on the guitar with a nice ornate carving done where the 12th tuning peg would usually be. The nut and saddle were also recut for 11 strings. John used this guitar for years so it's obviously a retrofit. Subsequently, Maton made a few 11 string guitars from scratch but John favors the one hes been playing for almost 20 years now.Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@javierwhite8295]

@@8MinuteAxe i didnt know that, thank you for the information ! Have a good day my guitar friend !

[@8MinuteAxe]

You too Javier. I hope my reply didnf come across as rude. I honestly wasnt sure until I read your comment and investigated. Thank you for that. Please take care and have a great day. Mark

[@howardklein9834]

HOLY @#$%! THIS GUY IS F'ING AMAZING!!! Can I post this on my Facebook page??

[@8MinuteAxe]

Absolutely.

[@howardklein9834]

@@8MinuteAxe thanks Mark. It's going on 12 string guitar fans Facebook page as well as my own. Keep an eye out for the 12 string page, they love stuff like this.

[@jthomasp8591]

Thanks for vids

[@vitaminas24]

By the way John was using 11 string on that song

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ricardo. I really appreciate you taking the time to check the video out. I do mention that hes playing a custom 11 string Maton in the video. He is definitely the modern master of the 12...uhum... 11 string guitar. I've been a fan of the JBT for years and only found out about his 12 string talents a few years ago. Its smart to take the high g off, especially when playing finger style. I've been playing Leo Kottkes Vaseline Machine Gun (if you think john is impressive you should definitely check out Kottke, THE master of the 12) and even with Leo's remarkable picking style, it's tough to articulate that high G with real consistency. Thanks again for your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. Mark

[@michaelm.wiseman282]

Skills shown but the song doesn't move me.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I definitely get that Michael. It's too long. He's an excellent player and the dynamics are amazing but the song is over indulgent. People have been bombarding me with requests regarding it and as much as I enjoyed the video, it's a lot of effort to learn a lot of repetitive parts. The hard part is the picking rhythms and the dynamics. When I just look at the tab, there's nothing earth shattering or that's going to be difficult to play. To put it all together will be a challenge. I have about 10 other videos I have coming out first. Thanks so much for checking it out though. I did another reaction to "The Worst Band Ever". It's pretty funny. I state no less than 5 times that the guys should get a lot of credit for putting themselves out there but I know I will still get a bunch of fools asking me why I'm picking on the band. LOL. Take care. -Mark

[@rinzler7578]

@@8MinuteAxe did you ever cover ocean

[@leftypicker867]

If this doesn’t move you I think you are broken

[@CameronCox]

John's guitar looks like he found it buried in his backyard, but it sounds insane

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Cameron. Great to hear from you. I know right! I toured for years and all of my guitars remained in great shape....and I consumed plenty of alcohol on many of those dates but I always remembered to put my axes back in their cases. I never understood how so many touring musicians have acoustics that are beat to hell. I give John a pass. He does a ton of percussive stuff and uses those fiberglass nails which have to be murder on the top. Thanks again for the support. Have a great week! -Mark

[@CameronCox]

@@8MinuteAxeu have a great point about the nails and percussion things he does with his guitar, that probably does wear it out fast

[@chriscalabrese6620]

Hey, good vid! Holy shit that's guy's incredible!! That song's pretty much a masterpiece. Thanks for taking this on and showing it to us. Learn to play that if you can. Just practicing that will elevate you to the stratosphere!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Chris. Great to hear from you. I just happen to be answering comments at the same time you wrote in. I can't keep up. I spend 1 to 2 hours per day responding to comments and I just get more and more behind. I've been averaging 50 subs a day for the past 5 weeks. Closing in on 20k. 25k was my LIFETIME goal. 80% there in a year and a half. It's too crazy to believe. LOL Thanks for supporting. I hope you had a good Easter and your mom is doing well. -Mark

[@PSSSINGER16]

Nice bro I am from India

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks for checking this out. If you have a few minutes I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out the video I just uploaded. I think it's my best one yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@caulds989]

When im in this tuning and use a capo, the low C string just sounds horribly out of tune. Its so odd. Sounds fine with no capo

[@rinzler7578]

You have to tune it with the capo on

[@WaylandEllison]

Weirdly, it's an 11 string from what i understand.

[@WaylandEllison]

Wiki: Butler prefers the Maton custom 11-string guitar and often uses a Seymour Duncan SA-6 Mag Mic pick-up with a Marshall Amplification JMP Super Lead Head and a Marshall 4×12 cabinet.

[@ВиталийПрокопенко-к9д]

Такое ощущение что сам Батлер не смог повторить тот концерт ) Я конечно не специалист, но по ощущениям, там был океан.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noLNqJ6Op8iIqNUsi=GgX2XgfzDtZYRHqs

[@beeandbloomhomestead]

that was no John butler playing,. although you picked up on the basics of it for sure1

[@tylermarchbank7425]

Love this song, amazing. You picked up on things quickly like other musicians I've listened to review this

[@markczarny7088]

Not for me thanks ,I've been playing without my high g it's the thinnest string and probably snapped,with lock down it's been hard to accept get out to replace. Too repetitive I wouldn't waste my time with it .

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. I get that for sure. It's not like Mood for a Day where there is a real satisfaction after 'learning it'. It's so improved and based on the dynamics, etc. You noticed that he doesn't use a high G, right? He used to just take it off but in this video he's using a custom 11 string that Maton made for him. I left mine on and grew my nails a little. I've been playing the 12 so much at this point it isn't hard to pluck the lower G without sounding the high one. I've snapped a few myself but all because of my own stupidity (I took hold of the wrong peg and SNAP). Thanks for weighing in. As always, your opinions are welcome and interesting. What did you think of the Harley Benton review? HARLEY BENTON ELECTRIC 12 STRING REVIEW AND 10 CLASSIC RIFFS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WyiK1on7GDh80&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. If you've already commented on it my apologies. I spend an hour a day responding to comments and I continue to get more and more behind! -Mark

[@R0n1N256]

Pardon, but you may have been pretty unattentive. He actually plays an 11-string guitar...

[@R0n1N256]

He's missing the doubling 3-rd string

[@drackus80]

Lol

[@8MinuteAxe]

I respect anybody who's laughing at me for doing a reaction video. I laugh at myself. Reaction videos may be the dumbest thing ever. Tons of people told me to check this song out. Now I love John Butler. I had a chance to play with him many years ago and I've always been a fan. But there's not a whole lot to this one. He has excellent timing and uses the looper really well but the song is essentially every basic pattern you could ever do in the key of E. I never even thought of asking him how he feels about it. Of course, at the time I played with him, I didn't even know he was a big 12 string guy. He didn't even use one at that particular gig in New Haven. Anyway, I love John Butler. Love his playing. Love his songwriting. This song doesn't do it for me. And please keep laughing. I deserve it. It's like, why play. Why teach. Why do anything when you can just watch somebody else do it and react. DOH! People have way too much time on their hands. Anyway, take care and be well my friend. Mark

[@roberthudson9942]

#69

[@jimkelehan1366]

Thank you Mark for introducing me to John Butler. He’s pushing more than Leo Kotke does on his songs with the complicated instrumental. I sure going to enjoy his music!

[@jimkelehan1366]

Thank you Mark for introducing me to John Butler. He’s pushing more than Leo Kotke does on his songs with the complicated instrumental. I sure going to enjoy his music!