John Butler's Ocean Live Cover by Sam O'Hare

I've really picked up on my music since this show. I am now the lead singer/lead guitarist for a blues/pop band. We have covers and original songs on Youtube as well as our website. (Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha_Iqf2hSZ8) Please, VISIT US AT www.hundredyardsmash.com . Check us out and let us know what you think!

This is me playing ocean at my schools variety show. I know I play some parts fast but I was really nervous (first time playing in front of people). And I also realize my mouth was open the whole entire time, once again it was my first time playing and I was concentrating too much to think about that haha. The sound quality isn't the best either... but anyway enjoy!

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[butkicker75]

is playing 12 string really hard? Because I can play ocean on a 6 string and easily tune things to c... are the chords still the same finger placings?

[Begonias6969]

@butkicker75 Nope! Same finger placings. It just takes a little more finger strength, that's all!

[DrakenGuardz]

How did you learn this?

[Begonias6969]

@DrakenGuardz from watching John play it! I picked most of it up by ear and watching his fingerings. A lot of it is improvisation. I think when I first sat down to learn it I looked at a couple tabs, but that was only for a little bit of the tapping part.

[Blackiechan2711]

brilliant mate. love the tone. what is your gear?

[Begonias6969]

@Blackiechan2711 thanks brotha! I was playing a Takamine EG523SC12 through a Peavey Valve King 212 with a Boss Md-2 and a Morley Little Alligator Volume pedal

[coffey1]

That was a really awesome performance of a great song. Good job man. This definitely makes me interested to dee your other stuff

[richardpraesto]

the best cover i've ever heard of this song. and i've heard them all :)

[HeroAngel89]

dammit audience! stop ruining the song XD

[Mindycogswell]

Awesome cover. Great job!!!

[LundbyOliver]

Gibson j200?

[drumbum199]

that was insane how good you sound, especially for not being in a studio. props

[onche93]

Dude you killed it, great job !

[negroverde256]

sweet dude! thanks!

[jaimgrymauch]

if anyone is interested in having a look at my version , max session version , don't have much money so just on a crappy guitar thanks :P

[hayley15mustangs]

saammmy i love you(:

[venkat884468]

impressive !

[EricDenney]

this guy makes ben lapps look like a beginner.