For all the folks asking about his instrument, look up "Weissenborn." It's a style of hollow lap guitar that was popular back in the early 20th century (mostly for Hawaiian music), mostly disappeared when more modern "dobro" (resophonic) style lap guitars appeared, and then made a comeback in the 1990s when players like Ben Harper, David Lindley, and this guy started using them. I don't think he's playing an actual original Weissenborn, but probably a modern custom built version. (I haven't researched this guy specifically, but I play some Weissenborn and though y'all might appreciate some info.)
I am from Philippines, seldom we hear a guy like John Butler playing a lot on open tuned guitar, particularly on C (Ocean), magical...Hope he visit and play in Philippines to convince musicians here that playing guitar open tuned is normal...Is he from Perth? Hope to be there in the near future...Long live JBT!!!
I usually don't comment on videos.... but that was the best stage performance I've heard in a long time. I love it that he could bring rock and a near Indian sitar style music using a slide
I can tell you that they are shoes from a shop here in Melbourne called Beggar, Man, Thief in South Melbourne. They have rad shoes and hats but be prepared for a high price tag!! They have an outlet store in the South Melbourne Markets if any of you happen to live here...similar stuff just a bit cheaper ;D
Way off the mark friend. One of the most skilled guitarists and musicians I've ever seen. Check out some more of his stuff, you might be inclined to change your mind.
John Butler at the very least has an amazing picking technique, and he rocks the shit out of slides. Regardless of what you think about his skills, he makes good music, and thats all that really matters
I haven't bothered to check if anybody else has answered this but I'm pretty sure there's a tab of this online, not of this exact version, but it's DADDAd (The two middle D's to my knowledge being the same octave).
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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 forth 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 done like my momma told me to. Only one thing can remember she said, You gotta earn all of your respect. And I don't care what race or what colour or what creed All that shit don't bother me, Only one thing that you should not forget, You gotta treat you mama wit respect And I don't care what fashion the styling of yo hair, I don't care about the car or the clothes you do wear. Only one thing that you should not forget, You gotta treat yo mama with respect. I got a couple of friends up in a tree in North-Cliff You know they're doing their part You know they're doing their bit. Trying to save our Mother from all this greed You know they know what she wants, You know they know what she needs. I got a couple of Sista's in South Australia, Stopping the Uranium from coming up, Oh yeah man you know they know what she need. They're stopping all of that Government Corporate Greed!
happens to Van Morrison .. and so so so many... only music for musicians... well that happens.... ´cultural´ industry will always profit from a few names, it makes salles more concentrated and easy. And here in Brasil musical ´industry´ is not even 1% of what happens there. You make 10 hits songs you WILL be hungry and WILL be forgotten.
Have you ever played slide before? You wouldn't know how hard it is to play playing in standard. Thats why he plays in the key of G or Drop D while playing slide. I want to see your cover of Ocean, and we'll really compare who's version is better. Stop being butthurt that John Butlers freaking amazing. Also, have you ever played a 12 string? if no, Then you wouldn't understand the pressure that you have to apply to each string. Even a simple g chord takes some skill level to play on a 12 string.
Another underrated band.
For all the folks asking about his instrument, look up "Weissenborn." It's a style of hollow lap guitar that was popular back in the early 20th century (mostly for Hawaiian music), mostly disappeared when more modern "dobro" (resophonic) style lap guitars appeared, and then made a comeback in the 1990s when players like Ben Harper, David Lindley, and this guy started using them. I don't think he's playing an actual original Weissenborn, but probably a modern custom built version. (I haven't researched this guy specifically, but I play some Weissenborn and though y'all might appreciate some info.)
Super nice guy.
Met him at a radio gig in Santa Rosa. Very down to Earth.
One of my favorite. Thanks so much. Brilliant rendition
How does one even do that with a guitar??? Truly amazing stuff!
I am from Philippines, seldom we hear a guy like John Butler playing a lot on open tuned guitar, particularly on C (Ocean), magical...Hope he visit and play in Philippines to convince musicians here that playing guitar open tuned is normal...Is he from Perth? Hope to be there in the near future...Long live JBT!!!
Im from Argentina, this guy is fucking awesome, but nobody knows him. Im not saying that success is important, but people deserve to hear this man.
the precision in this LIVE performance is fantastic!
hi I'm a big fan of you I went to Karratha I have a band I love your slide guitar mi mum got married to perchers and crem I love your sing and song's
oh my fucking god this is unbelievable. such a don with a guitar and a few pedals!
The video has been over for two minutes and I'm still feeling the groove to this.
Yup......he is awesome and full of talent!
I usually don't comment on videos.... but that was the best stage performance I've heard in a long time. I love it that he could bring rock and a near Indian sitar style music using a slide
This dude deserves a grammy
I went to another planet listening to that... amazingggg
OMG I'm crying but... I don't know why.... That's Perfect song. ❤❤❤ I will use it on my channel playlist!
I can tell you that they are shoes from a shop here in Melbourne called Beggar, Man, Thief in South Melbourne. They have rad shoes and hats but be prepared for a high price tag!! They have an outlet store in the South Melbourne Markets if any of you happen to live here...similar stuff just a bit cheaper ;D
Found it accidentally spending hours on TH-cam. Totally worth it.
Way off the mark friend. One of the most skilled guitarists and musicians I've ever seen. Check out some more of his stuff, you might be inclined to change your mind.
GO JOHN BUTLER! Freaking awesome!!!!
Was für coole Künstler! KLASSE!!!
soooo under-rated
His music blows up my mind!!!!
Neskutečný. Zdravím z ČECH!!! Jsi pro mě VELKÝM vzorem.
love
dobros are so awesome
It blew out my mind! Great song!!!
I still have so much to learn!
Sometimes good as red rocks :) an amazing performance
Awesome
Amazing xD
Coooooooool!!!!!!!!!
le saligaud, c'est énorme, love it !!!
this is so cool !!!!
Ce mec est génial, ça c'est de la musique :D
Crazy.. I LIKE.!
fantastic
A real artist...
John Butler at the very least has an amazing picking technique, and he rocks the shit out of slides. Regardless of what you think about his skills, he makes good music, and thats all that really matters
very good \o/
magique!!!!!!!
I really wanna know as well!
Nice shirt !
in Itlay too, only one time.
10/10!!!!
Thanks ;-)
plus it sounds like a sitar playing rock and country... the fuck! incredible
i need to know when he is coming back to CT!
YEAH
john butler, but that drummer man, bloody hell he is good!
I would do everything to meet them, rly. Unfortunately here in brazil things are complicated :/
Nice shoes ! I want buy one.
like it
I haven't bothered to check if anybody else has answered this but I'm pretty sure there's a tab of this online, not of this exact version, but it's DADDAd (The two middle D's to my knowledge being the same octave).
5:25 !! omg! love it
oh john please come back to germany!
holy shit
Fuck the music from today! 30 years ago he would be such a famous Rockstar! :D
And thats why he's in one of Australia's most esteemed bands.... Are you?
De la boombe!
He does have a point, but John Butler is far from a bad musician. Truly a legendary guitar player.
5:12 hell yeah
looks like he was in bong
yeah your right....
Woot
I want his shoes
Go on, show us then.
Show us all how it should be done, please.
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Neither have I heard any in the Netherlands :(
Cool story bro. Should tell it at parties.
aye, i see.
Never mind the silly comments, this guy is good, I couldn't come anywhere near his skills.
John Butler's kind of a mixture of Slash and Bob Marley :D Great! :D
does anyone know what guitar he is using?
What is the real name of this guitar? Its Amazing!!
Hello Richard, this is an acoustic lap steel guitar, or Weissenborn (it's a brand)
Thanks scarve89 !!
What is that the instrument he is playing? not a Dobro? an original hawaiian guitar?
I like the kid with his arm in a sling at 6:55 haha
All that smoke...the crowd must've been on fire :)
Tell me you play any type of slide in standard tuning? If you do, that's hilarious.
I wish I knew what kind they are..
someone know what hell of tuning he use?
If you think music is about skill... don't even bother commenting bullshit like that! Music is about Music
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 forth 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 done like my momma told me to.
Only one thing can remember she said,
You gotta earn all of your respect.
And I don't care what race or what colour or what creed
All that shit don't bother me,
Only one thing that you should not forget,
You gotta treat you mama wit respect
And I don't care what fashion the styling of yo hair,
I don't care about the car or the clothes you do wear.
Only one thing that you should not forget,
You gotta treat yo mama with respect.
I got a couple of friends up in a tree in North-Cliff
You know they're doing their part
You know they're doing their bit.
Trying to save our Mother from all this greed
You know they know what she wants,
You know they know what she needs.
I got a couple of Sista's in South Australia,
Stopping the Uranium from coming up,
Oh yeah man you know they know what she need.
They're stopping all of that Government Corporate Greed!
I didn't know Eric Andre could play upright. He should showcase his talent more on his show!
To plugs in into the guitar??
what's the name of the instrument is the singer playing??
Basicalyy its a kind of guitar.Its called "lap steel" played with "slide" also "bottleneck".
You'll find the name Weissenborn around a lot which is the name of the most famous brand of lap slide guitars.
youre welcome
Mines fine, i was refing to the content of yours
happens to Van Morrison .. and so so so many... only music for musicians... well that happens.... ´cultural´ industry will always profit from a few names, it makes salles more concentrated and easy. And here in Brasil musical ´industry´ is not even 1% of what happens there. You make 10 hits songs you WILL be hungry and WILL be forgotten.
what the fuck happened at 5:25 ?? they played that? or was a compagination mistake?
+marianodn89 best part of the whole 8 minutes if you ask me... Of course it was intentionnal, and perfectly realised
or because slack tuning is specifically used for slide guitar
what is this music called ?\
+Bader Tkl Australian Roots
the only JB for me!!!
B_R_U_T_A_L
S2...
practice peace by ignoring these people just here to incite. You can't fight an illogical person with logic. You will only go down to their level.
Rated top 5 guitarist in the world right up next to Keith Urban
Have you ever played slide before? You wouldn't know how hard it is to play playing in standard. Thats why he plays in the key of G or Drop D while playing slide.
I want to see your cover of Ocean, and we'll really compare who's version is better. Stop being butthurt that John Butlers freaking amazing. Also, have you ever played a 12 string? if no, Then you wouldn't understand the pressure that you have to apply to each string. Even a simple g chord takes some skill level to play on a 12 string.
look up desert shoes
Tunning ?
lapsteel D
SLades Channel lapsteel???