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Early History

Early History. Evolution of the trio . “I’ve learned it’s not always about having the same players for five, six or ten years, it’s having the right chemistry for these songs at this time.”. The first trio Change up Charity's . Butlers vision . Evocative Simplicity

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Early History

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  1. Early History

  2. Evolution of the trio “I’ve learned it’s not always about having the same players for five, six or ten years, it’s having the right chemistry for these songs at this time.” • The first trio • Change up • Charity's

  3. Butlers vision • Evocative Simplicity • Gaining new fans in America • Live performances 'April Uprising' just became a great metaphor for all that I'd been discovering and all that I went through."

  4. A Reason To Sing • “Ocean” • "OCEAN is a very interesting aspect of my life. It is part of my DNA. It conveys all things I can't put into words.Life, loss, love, spirit. As I evolve so too does 'Ocean'. The song was first recorded as part of my first album/cassette,"Searching For Heritage", which I sold when I busked, then for my first self-titled studio album 12 years ago -- "John Butler • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYJf_ybyVo

  5. Serving a Purpose • “Losing You”- We believe the Kimberley is a region that needs to be protected for generations to come not be plundered for short term economic gain. By processing the gas in the Pilbara using existing facilities, the Browse Basin gas can be exploited and its economic benefits reaped without destroying one of the most pristine places on this planet. We hope that proceeds from this song can help those fighting to save this beautiful part of the world. Because you never know what you got till it’s gone.” - John Butler • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJIO1D1tyOY

  6. Revolution • “My idea of revolution is basically taking the R off the word. It’s evolution. It’s not gonna be some fanciful day that comes where everything is going honky dory utopia.”- John Butler • “The song is an observation of those things and trying to find some redemption in it. It’s so overwhelming to be completely surrounded by that feeling all the time; I had to find some redemption and to take back the definition of revolution. The word has been completely manipulated by moneymakers, whether it’s the Pepsi revolution or the digital revolution or the revolution in new underwear. Whatever it is, the revolution is completely impotent. So I had to find out what revolution meant to me.”- John Butler • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsWmZhyK5oQ

  7. Close To You • “ it was a different way to write about things I care about, living your dreams and not being a patsy to this matrix we live in. Its about a guy that hopped in a car and left his job basically saying to the boss take this job and shove it, influenced by Hendrix, the first song I recorded with electric guitar” - John Butler • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2BLqpZiKY

  8. Used to Get High • Political and personal meanings • Album: Grand National • Produced in 2007 • Instruments used: Percussion, Vocals, Bass, Guitar • Genre: Reggae/Blues/Funk • Up beat, feel good song that makes a statement.

  9. Ocean • Possibly one of JBT most popular songs • First recorded on “Searching for Heritage” JBT’s first album/recording in 1996 • Guitar • Soft, content, swelling, building, breaking • “OCEAN is a very interesting aspect of my life. It is part of my DNA. It conveys all things I can’t put into words. Life, loss, love, spirit. As I evolve so too does ‘Ocean’.”- John Butler • Instrumental

  10. Daniella • Written for John Butler’s wife “Mama Kin” • Album: Grand National • Produced in 2007 • Instruments: Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion • Genre: Reggae/Blues/Funk • Up beat, feel good vibe

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