Have you ever stumbled on a song, or a movie, or a book, or anything really, that when you first listened/watched/read/etc., you simply gave it a once over and never really thought about it again. Sure it was good, but it didn't do anything to stand out or leave you in awe.
Then one day, randomly, you come across the exact same piece of work and it completely changes your mood, or your overall perspective, even if only for a short time after hearing or seeing it.
John Butler Trio - Oceans (Live at Federation Square)
After the initial excitement of Bonnaroo being announced earlier today, i found myself trying to recall past memories. Remembering the whole magnitude of the entire weekend, and how it opened my eyes, and expanded my appreciation for a completely different style of life. A vastly unique array of musicians just simply getting up on a stage or in a tent, and letting it rip for however long they were able to let it rip for. A community of people without any laws or prejudices, living and interacting peacefully. And i remembered the John Butler Trio. Oceans, however, was not the first song that had come to mind. Peaches and Cream, Zebra, Betterman... These were my favourites. These were the songs that kept playing through my memory.
Then i stumbled onto Oceans. The title was familiar, and i assured myself that once the song began, i would remember it in its entirety. Except that this time, the song took on a whole new meaning. I'm still not sure exactly of what it is, but i know that i am enjoying this feeling of relaxation and contentment. That right there is the power of song. That is the power of music.
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