Welcome to My Home. A weekly podcast exploring the writing and production of John Butler Trio's 6th studio album - Home. Each episode you’ll be taken deep into John's creative world: the challenges, insights, techniques, methods and various people he worked with across the globe to deliver this incredible new body of work. Made while on tour across North America 2018. My Home is recorded, mixed, engineered and produced by Tommy Spender.
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Join old friends and acclaimed artists, John Butler and Dingo Spender, for an intimate conversation delving into the creative process and narrative behind John's captivating new musical venture, 'Running River.' Settle in as they share anecdotes, inspirations, and the transformative journey that led to this ambient masterpiece. From the inception of melodies to the ethereal landscapes evoked through sound, explore the depths of artistic collaboration and musical exploration. Whether you're a ...
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Embarking on Paths of Compassion and Self-Awareness
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Can we truly master the ebb and flow of life's river with wellness and kindness as our paddles? Join me, John Butler, alongside my dear companion Dingo Spender, as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness on Running the River. We delve into the essence of maintaining inner peace through breathwork, ashtanga yoga, and meditation, whi…
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Exploring the profound impact of mobile technology on our lives, from the necessity of being reachable in emergencies to the psychological toll of online interactions and the disconnect from the natural world. We discuss the often overwhelming stream of global issues, from Middle Eastern conflicts to climate change and resource exploitation, and ho…
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From Studio to Sanctuary. Exploring Musical Fusion and Serenity
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Discover the tranquil beats behind my new ambient album, meant to be your companion during wellness routines. As Dingo Spender and I share the album's journey from conception to completion, we open up about the unique fusion of Eastern, Celtic, and blues influences that define the intros of each track, whisking you away into a realm of serenity. Th…
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As the world around us churns with constant noise and unrest, it takes a tuneful escape to remind us of the quiet spaces within. That's precisely what John Butler offers in his latest ambient album, a creation that mirrors the tranquility and healing many of us are searching for. On today's episode of Running the River, we unravel John's personal n…
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A Decade in the making: Crafting an Ambient Album for Healing the Mind and Soothing the Soul
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In the comfort of his living room, armed with nothing more than a loop pedal and a voice recorder, John Butler found himself crafting an auditory experience that transcends the ordinary. Dingo Spender recounts his first encounter with John's album, set against the backdrop of serene silence, highlighting the visceral need for music that speaks volu…
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In this last episode, we here how Kav Temperley from Eskimo Joe contributed to the final ' focussing ' of the intenion of the song. Musically we combine 'chicken picking', Celtic dance music with a reggae dance hall EDM inspired atmosphere. John reveals recording his wife's entire family on his phone in the living room on xmas day yelling the choru…
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Todays episode John reflects on finally having a sense of wisdom. Inspired in a hotel room giving advice to his young son throwing a tantrum, John unfolds the story of seeing the past behind him and the future ahead.By John Butler
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Happy new year to everyone out there enjoying Home! This first week of 2019 John talks about his influences from Bjork to Milky Chance. Producer Jan Skubiszewski brings more gold with his Juno and we learn about a fictitious couple living in their car. Layers of banjo, mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar build the brooding verse in joyful and sy…
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This week, A riff falls out of a trusty old beaten up Yamaha Guitar after hours of hard physical labour in John's backyard. The challenge of melding different grooves between machines and humans. This was the first song that came out of John being alone with a producer and making it all ' in the box '…
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One of Johns most personal moments in the series, this episode takes us back into the trauma of a bushfire in which his grandfather was killed attempting to protect the township of Nannup W.A, and the ongoing generational repercussions of that tragic day.By John Butler
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Everybody needs a little faith. A moment of inspiration while holding an old kick around guitar looking up at the stars on a camping trip with his son, John pieces together the elements of spiritual wisdom that surround him into his own synthesis and philosophy. All the while talking about Elvis, synthesisers, iPads and cosmic guitar solos.…
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This week we get a little more philosophical and look into what it means to come of age as a man. Johns opens up about challenging the traditions of masculinity and femininity in our culture . Are you or do you know a boy walking around in a mans body? And where does a good man sit in a world where the Patriarchy is being challenged in new ways by …
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This week we learn that sometimes a song needs a champion. Close friend, and long time tour manager Kester Sapho kept on about a demo, ultimately encouraging John through all his hesitation. A song that nearly didn't make it and a rare musical moment for John, stepping away from guitar.By John Butler
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http://jefflang.com.au/By John Butler
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What happens when a guitar riff sits on a shelf for over 15 years and is finally made into a song? Learn about a guitar tuning that heavily influenced many of Johns songs, and the epic tale of John meeting his wife Dannielle many moons ago while circumnavigating Australia in a van.By John Butler
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Follow the links to learn more : Pandit Debashish BhattacharyaBy John Butler
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What colour is Tahitian Blue? This week we take a trip on a catamaran with John and a few mates through the Tahitian Islands to find out where this song first found its way.By John Butler
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