On August 7th, to celebrate 12 years of touring and playing the song “Ocean,” John Butler will release an official video of the longtime fan-favorite along with a re-recording of the tune. The performance-style video will be released with a free MP3 download available here. The track was recorded on February 22nd in Butler’s personal studio.

“’Ocean’ is part of my DNA,” the Australian artist says. “It conveys all the things I can’t put into words: life, loss, love, spirit. As I evolve, so too does ‘Ocean.’” The song, which dates back to Butler’s very first cassette, Searching For Heritage, has become a live performance centerpiece for Butler during his solo shows as well as with the John Butler Trio.

The release will coincide with Butler’s latest live double-disc release, Tin Shed Tales.