On August 7, to celebrate 12 years of touring and playing the song “Ocean,” John Butler will issue an official video of the fan favorite and give away a revelatory re-recording of the cherished track, tying into his latest live double-disc release, Tin Shed Tales (Jarrah Records). The stunning performance-style video of “Ocean” will be released with a free MP3 download at http://www.johnbutlertrio.com/ocean. It’s Butler’s way of thanking his fans for more than a decade of support and inspiration.
“‘Ocean’ is part of my DNA,” the artist says. “It conveys all the things I can’t put into words: life, loss, love, spirit. As I evolve, so too does ‘Ocean.’” The powerfully expressive instrumental dates back to his very first album/cassette, Searching for Heritage, which Butler sold on the street when he was a busker. It was later recorded for his self-titled debut twelve years ago.
