Amanda (acoustic Boston cover) - Mike Massé
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2024
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As a high school kid in the fall of 1986, I heard a new song. It’s one of the most vivid memories I have of hearing a song for the first time. I was sitting in my room, listening to the radio, waiting for them to play this new release, anticipating the first song in a long time from a band I adored. The song began, and I was entranced. It was like a reunion with an old friend. Such a strange blending of the new and the familiar. It was more*-more of that thing I loved so much as a kid in the 70’s. Yet still new. Then the chorus hit. And it hit me *hard*. The sound of that voice and those harmonies-it was one the biggest natural highs I’ve ever had. It had *that sound-that sound unmatched in music anywhere still to this day. I had tunnel vision-or at least tunnel hearing. The room around me disappeared, as I closed my eyes and was transported again on that guitar-shaped spaceship. If I’m in the right head space these days, and I hear that old song they used to play, I find myself again launched into space aboard that city-saving vessel, piloted by the immortal Brad Delp. Thanks so much for your work on “Amanda”, Brad. It will always be a special song to me. I offer my humble rendition in tribute to your unmatchable talent.
Oh, and the Rush shirt was for my friend Connie Goudreau, who is the biggest Rush fan I know. ;)
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Recording notes:
The vocals chain = Neumann KMS 105 to UA 6176 to UA Apollo Quad to Cubase Pro 8
The guitar chain = Neumann KM 184's (stereo pair) to Great River ME-1NV x2 to UA Apollo Quad to Cubase Pro 8
I also recorded the pickup signal and processed it with the UA Sound Machine Wood Works plug-in, and blended it with the stereo mic signals.
Video was shot by Valia Masse, edited by Mike Masse. The camera was a Canon EOS 70D with a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens. The video was edited in Sony Vegas Pro 13.
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Please do a cover of Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
Already bought 4 for April 30.. Nice evening in the city with Mm..
Great song and peformance. Theres a Amanda in my life right now and im facing the same dilema.
Love the Rush shirt!! Connie Goudreau - any relation to Barry?
@@LudwigSC93 His wife. I was actually trolling her, because she can't stand Rush. 🤣
my wife's name is Amanda and this song has gotten me out of hot water more times than I care to admit lol.
earworm of the century award winner
I have never heard anyone nail Brad Delp's vocals like that. If Tom Scholz isn't aware of you, he damned well should be. That was absolutely amazing my friend.
Amen brother 🙌
I was thinking the same thing… If they are still touring, I don’t know why they don’t bring him on board. He has an unreal range
Scholz is the reason Boston broke up. He doesn't deserve another band.
@@eddie195777Scholz is Boston. He wrote 99.9% of the lyrics and music. The first album is all him recorded I. His basement with the add of Brad Delp on vocals.
This guy should be the new lead vocal for Boston.
I was totally named after this song
Your parents kick ass.
+Amanda Owens Me too! Go us!
Amanda Strain Well..I Love You Amanda!💋
I’m gonna take you by surprise and make you realize Amanda.....I LOVE YOU
Amanda Strain did you ever get told you were conceived to this song? Parents do that sometimes lol
You had me at the Rush shirt.
it simply doesnt get any better than this
MIKE IS VERY GOOD !!!!
Mike's so good, he can sing three-part harmony alone. Great cover, as always.
There's a device out there called the harmonizer by boss, run your mic through it and can program to add second, third, or even a fourth Harmony I believe. That's what I'm hearing you're right, either way he's good.
He tracked the parts himself
The Rush shirt completes Mike's awesomeness
Dear Boston,
JUST GIVE HIM THE GIG ALREADY!!
This should have a lot more views.
Man I thought I was listening to my CD. Perfect! Wish you lived here. We could be a new Boston. And this aint my first rodeo.Wonderful
You should do Can't Fight This Feeling// REO Speedwagon. Your voice is perfect for it! Big fan, love all your videos!
I never thought anyone could ever cover Delp.
Mike. You're the best
Love this! 😍♥️😍🥰🙌
1986... I remember this tune. I was stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA. Wore this cassette out!
Great cover! Everybody knows "More than a Feeling" but next to no one knows the other great Boston songs like "Amanda", "A Man I'll Never Be" and "Hollyanne"
Brad Delp is a super tough vox to cover. Mike has the chops for it though ... great job!
Jesus, man...this is very much Delp. Time to scroll through and see which other Boston tunes you cover.
Thanks! There's a few others.
You know the problem with music today is that most of it runs through an audio box and gets auto-tuned making people like Brittany Spears sound great. Perhaps that is why I enjoy music from the 70's and 80's because the artists that made it big required an incredible amount of talent. Mike you are a refreshing example of that talent and I love supporting you. Keep up the good work man.
Awesome as always Mike. Wow. First thing I actually noticed? The Rush ~ Fly By Night T-shirt! LOL! See you at the Little Bear in three weeks! p.s. - Do this one :)
Dude, you can enjoy one week with Boston the next week with Stix and the next one with Air Supply and if you want no rest the 4th week go with Toto. WONDERFUL JOB 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
You are hitting those notes...you're just as good as the lead singer on this one....impressive!! If not better
Going....Going....GONE! Another one out of the park! Well done sir! As usual😂
It's uncanny how much you sound like Brad, especially on those high notes, what a wonderful tribute!
in 2009 my wife and i flew from chicago to salt lake city just to hear your voice and celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, still listening.
It really does not matter what song Mike does, he pretty much owns them all, and makes them his own! This man is an amazing talent! Truly flat out------fantastic!!!!
wow,best cover I ever heard of this song.
"It had *that* sound-that sound unmatched in music anywhere still to this day." Mike, I feel the same way. Great cover👍👍👍
sa rote le sang 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
that voice...totally awesome.
Awesome talent. Nails every cover he does almost better than the original.
This is a fantastic track. I think I’m right in thinking Mike laid his own harmony vocal tracks for this - just as Brad Delp did for much of Boston. I produces such a tight, perfect, pleasing sound. This was so good…
Literally clicked like 15 seconds in. Awesome.
I love hearing you do Boston Mike. Brad would be impressed and proud. Awesome job as always. ✌🏻😎
I only have seven words, YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL VOCALIST and MUSICIAN!
This is a rather old song (not like i'm listening to Boston), but my father just happened to show me this video. Yeah! my daughter is called Amanda, an epic one when she grows up!
Ahh, another feel good song of the 80's! Brings back a ton of memories. Great cover!
Sooooooooo amazing - I love Boston and I love ............. the Voice of Mike Masse.
Thousands Thumbs up!
Louis C.K. you sing and play great!! amazing talent!! ...seriously mike you rock, :-)
Great work Mike, this ranks right up there with "Africa".
it's an amazing version, one of my favorite romantic themes greeting guy
Dude, freakin' awesome. Really enjoy how clean your vocals & production are. I'd love to hear more original stuff!
Awesome version Mike, that really took me back to a great time. Thankyou v much.
Man... you are amazing! You do this iconic song and one of the best Rock vocalists, Brad Delp, great justice!
That’s a beautiful song from Boston.
Vielen Dank für deine Musik.
Freue mich schon auf den nächsten Song von dir.
LG Günta Österreich(Austria)
I should say, most underrated cover song.
From italy....uno dei migliori cover che ho mai visto della canzone Amanda!
Complimenti
This man should be rolling in the dough with his God given talent.
Mike, not sure how I have only now discovered your channel but it's obvious you were born to sing. Awesome!!
The very essence of the late great Brad Dell. Vocals are perfect.
Unbelievable... I can't believe how good this mans vocals are.... Wow.....
sheer joy is an emotion that your songs provoke in me every time you strap on your guitar and let loose with your vocal talent.Thank you for every time I listen to you it is like a gift.
One of my favorites and you do a great job of it!
Mike, you are such an incredible talent! I was blown away the first time I heard you. I've never heard anyone even come close to Brad Delp. You absolutely NAIL it bro!!
Boston should be pounding your door down!!
I was hearing to this without watching the video. I can swear I was listening to the original vocalist. Awesome job! Keep it up.
Babe, tomorrow's so far away
There's something I just have to say
I don't think I could hide what I'm feelin' inside
Another day, knowin' I love you
And I, I'm getting too close again
I don't wanna see it end
If I tell you tonight, would you turn out the lights
And walk away knowin' I love you?
I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize, Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away
I can't wait another day, Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand, Amanda
I love you
And I feel like today's the day
I'm looking for the words to say
Do you wanna be free, are you ready for me
To feel this way?
I don't wanna lose ya
So, it may be too soon, I know
The feeling takes so long to grow
If I tell you today, will you turn me away
And let me go?
I don't wanna lose you
I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize, Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away
I can't wait another day, Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand, Amanda
Oh, girl
You and I
I know that we can't wait
And I swear, I swear it's not a lie, girl
Tomorrow may be too late
You, you and I, girl
We can share a life together
It's now or never
And tomorrow may be too late
Oh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh
And feelin' the way I do
I don't wanna wait my whole life through
To say I'm in love with you
Somebody needs to sign this guy
Your voice is so strong and so clear, and your cover was honestly breathtaking. Not the first song I heard from you, but this was done perfect. You conveyed the emotion, and hit the high notes with such ease. I can't even reach those notes, and I'm a woman lol. Definitely a fan! 😘
I'm a grown ass man that probably hasn't cried in over 20 years, yet here I am, lying in the dark with my headphones on and tears streaming down my face over the phenomenal sound of your vocals. Outstanding.
Legend of the acoustic guitar. As well, great Rush fan as well! ⭐️
The world is nuts and this brings me peace
1) Agreed, and 2) I'm so glad, seriously. Thanks for saying that.
Mike, I absolutely LOVE all your covers, but ESPECIALLY your Boston covers. You sound so close to Brad Delp it's unreal!
Great cover Mike. I was so bummed when I heard Brad Delp’s story. What an amazing voice and kind soul he was . Great to have you do justice to such a great song. I never got the opportunity to see Boston and its one great regret I’ve had. Life is here and gone . Tell people how much you love them while you can, you’ll regret it the rest of your days if you neglect to.
Of the handful of covers for Amanda I've heard so far, this is the best one.
I saved and worked my rear end off to afford the tickets to take my girlfriend to Boston's concert at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. My absolute favorite band. So many memories. I played that vinyl until it was no longer able.
Unbelievable Mike! You are a true inspiration to all us closet guitarists,lol! Rock on!
Been a fan for about forever... another amazing cover, Mike. Thank you so much for sharing your gift of music with us!!!
Love all your stuff, Mike. You give me so many great ideas for tunes to do in my own solo act. If only I could sing as well as you can...but then I'm 68 years old and still gigging....feeling lucky that I have any voice left at all. B| .
OK, now I know for sure you need to cover the whole Boston catalog of songs!!! Another completely amazing performance.
Mike, your vocals are simply amazing, and getting better :-)
Awesome job Mike, you always nail the Boston tunes ... Brad would be proud!
the best
Oh, JC from FRANCE.
I'm fan of BOSTON since the 80's.
Very good version, think you.
I listen the rest of your videos and
MERCI, MERCI, MERCI
Your vocals and renditions are incredible Mike!
I have only just found you on RUclips and I am enjoying everything I have watched immensely.
Boston Boston was the first album I ever purchased. They remain my favorite band. Mike, we are not kiss'n-up when we say you hit Delp dead on. I would pay to see you with Boston...and so would every Boston fan. You would get a standing ovation.
Superb job ... speechless as always. Rock on Mike !!!!!!
Amazing 🙌🏻
Wow!!! This guy is in his element!
Dude you do justice this just like the original..loving it....damned now is 2022 remembering old days.... my early 20s..
Mike, a friend shared your music with me tonight and I was just blown away! You are amazingly talented and moved me to tears with your renditions of favorite songs. I wish you amazing success, you certainly deserve it! Thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us. If you ever come to SW Florida, I am there!
if I close my eyes, you sound like Boston my friend. Excellent job
I've been watching for a while now... and yeah... dam bro... wish i still had the pipes. I envy you. Your voice is a treasure you should never bury. /bow my friend
Mike, your videos make me smile, quite a bit. I was a huge Boston fan from the first album when I was in high school, and also your Africa by Toto rocks it. I wish you lived closer -- I'd hire you in a second for our house party this weekend! (in Los Gatos, CA). But... it reminds me how much I miss Brad. I wonder if he knew how many people loved his stuff and his personality, and who would miss him once he departed.
As always Mike, you do justice to the artists that you cover. Amazing cover and Brad Delp is smiling from heaven ! Hope to see you at Little Bear again very soon .
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Need only one word to describe it "Awesome". Looking forward to your cruise.
The best!i love listening your voice!
Ok, so you're covering Boston AND have a Rush t-shirt on. Holy-fu$#ing sh!t, you are THE MAN, seriously
Another stellar cover. Continue doing what you're doing. I'm a fan forever.
Best Boston cover I've ever heard. Brad would be so proud.
Another one of my fave songs, done amazingly by Mike Masse. Dig it!
Wow better than the real deal ! Good to see ya in ANN ARBOR last week !
Shut the front door. Good job. Proud of you.
Wow you nailed it Mike and now I'm a fan from Philippines
🇵🇭👍👍👍
Oh wow😭, if I close my eyes, I'm listening to you Brad, best cover if heard, keep keeping it alive, love, South Africa 👍👌🙌❤️
I remember being in pain after tripping and hurting my knee and my mom sang this to me to soothe me, I loved this song ever since.
Probably the best cover of this song on RUclips.
Boston is my favorite band of all time. When I saw this video up I wondered if you could handle the high parts... then I remembered this is Mike Masse we are talking about. No trouble at all. Love it! Thanks again!