I Won't Hold You Back (acoustic Toto cover) - Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- "I Won't Hold You Back" by Toto, an acoustic cover by Mike Massé featuring Bryce Bloom. This is for Luke.
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Liner Notes:
I thought I might try some Toto for a change.... If you aren't familiar with it, this beautiful ballad is on "Toto IV," the same 1982 album that had "Rosanna" and a little ditty called "Africa." Oh, and it won a Grammy for Album of the Year, so there's that.
The original arrangement features piano and a lot of orchestration. So the challenge was condensing all of that energy into an acoustic performance. Not to mention capturing the gorgeous lead vocal, and those epic harmonies originally provided by Timothy B. Schmidt from the Eagles.
Because of the success of my acoustic cover of "Africa," I've actually had the pleasure of meeting Steve Lukather, the guitarist from Toto who wrote and sings this song. I emailed him some questions I had about the vocals, but I didn't mention that I was recording an acoustic cover. With his permission, here's some of our exchange:
MIKE: Hey Luke, I thought I might as well go to the source on this, if you don't mind. Is the lyric at the end of the second verse:
"But it gives me time to realize that you're the one who's there"
OR
"But it gives me time to realize that you're the one who's sad"
I hear it as "there", but the internet has it as "sad" everywhere. I've watched a few of the live videos of Toto on RUclips (nice work, btw!), and I'll confess that none of them settle the issue in my (admittedly fading) ears. I'm still betting on "there" though. By the way, your vocal is just killer on that song. You don't get enough credit for your singing. You sound so great with Timothy B. Schmidt.
LUKE: "You're the one instead."
MIKE: Lol. None of the above. Duly noted, thanks. I'm guessing they sped up the tape a little after you recorded it, because it's at around 444 Hz instead of A440.
LUKE: Back in the day at mastering, often Jeff or Dave...or any of us...might say "Let's bump the tempo up a taste and see how that feels," PRE digital read outs. As this was a SLOW song, I am not surprised. I don't remember either, really....
We had a UK string section--cats from London Symphony section--so they tune to 442. So...it could be anything. hahaha It's CLOSE to A 440, anyway.... lol
MIKE: Yeah, I figured something like that. By the way, I can clearly hear "instead" now, but I'm glad I asked.
LUKE: Haha All good man.
I next asked Luke about what mic he used, because I was using a Townsend Labs Sphere L22 modeling microphone, which gives you various vintage mic options, all emulated digitally (it works!). I had settled on a Telefunken 251 model as the closest match to the original tone. So I was happy to see that it was among the likely candidates (see below). And I was experimenting with various reverbs, wanting to get the right vibe (and verb). Luckily the reverb he mentions, the EMT 140, is among the reverb emulations I have with my Universal Audio Apollo/UAD gear. Yes, I get how surreal it is to have Steve Lukather guiding my Toto cover!
MIKE: Any memory of what your vocal mic might have been? Did you have a go-to back then?
LUKE: [AKG] C24...or [Telefunken] 251.
MIKE: Do you remember what reverb unit you likely would have used on the vocal?
LUKE: It would have been an EMT, I am pretty sure. A real one, not the robot-looking thing. Not the 250.... Old school. We mixed at Record One, so.... it was 1981-82.
I later sent Luke an mp3 of a rough mix with this message:
Hey Luke,
I wanted to share this with you. It's my acoustic cover of "I Won't Hold You Back." (You may have guessed I was working on a cover of the song.) It's a home studio recording, and this is my latest mix. It's still pre-release, but I wanted you to be the first to hear it. I really hope you like it. As a guitarist, you deserve an all-guitar rendition of this lovely song. This recording is my personal way of saying thank you for the music, sir. It was the best I could do, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. I owe that largely to the source material.
Luke's response:
This is so killer! Thanks, man. Love it all. And the solo section was a refreshing take with great vocals! I am honored, man. Thanks a lot. Hope you make some big noise with this like this last one! It's A GREAT version! - Luke
So Luke likes it. Mission accomplished. :) I hope you like it, too.
Thanks to Bryce Bloom for contributing the great bass part.
Thanks to Nathan Mitchell for filming. The video looks great.
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Love,
-Mike
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Little further south....Richmond, VA. ;-)
Sooo happy you're coming to the UK!!! Tempted to go to both concerts :D
See you in NYC in April.
I'm going to see you in London :-)
Don’t forget London Mike , got my tickets booked for 229 the venue . To anyone reading this and thinking about going, think no more just book you will not be disappointed. 3rd time round for us and the 17th May can’t come quick enough. Raw talent at its best , need I say great cover again Mike 👍
The vocal part through the guitar solo was stunning!
Give us more Toto, Mike!
Indeed! A brazilian request here, haha!
I will Remember would be PERFECT!
In case you haven't seen it..
ruclips.net/video/MLrC7e3vSv8/видео.html
@@perseusarkomanis7287 YEAH on of my all-time favs I WILL REMEBER... i bet Mike would rock it....so lets hope ;-)
Yes!
Mike.. I’ll listen to your music over the crap they’re putting out today. Thank you.
There is so much more to Toto than just Africa... One of their greatest songs, indeed! You blew it out of the park with this amazing version, Mike!
You’ve made this Toto fan very happy!
I've never heard someone cover a guitar solo with their vocals, let alone Lukather's famous guitar solo. I'm impressed!
Wow, that was a bold move vocalizing the guitar solo, but it was great!!
Quite possibly the best vocal piece to date.
A masterpiece!! (Be very proud Mr. Massé)!!!
The essence of song is to sing and no one does that better than you, Mike.
I think this song is my favorite song right now I love it
This is such a beautiful song. 🥺
Awesome Mike! Took the family to your last show, we are all fans now!
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!! Absolutely impeccable!!!! I’m a singer and guitarist and can tell you this is the real deal!!!!!
Nakaka inlove Naman yong voice nya..gusto ko Rin kumanta..
Please do a cover of "I'll Be Over You " by Toto
Keep up the awesome job
Wow those harmonizations on the refrain are awesome!!! You did a really good work!!
Heavenly. What a voice you have ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful cover, Mike and Bryce. Keep them coming!!
Wow.... just WOW!
wow ! wonderfull, fantastic. congratulation.
Awesome . And the base and drums part through guitar playing incredible
Hey thanks :).
This might top the Africa video. Would love to see you come to St. Louis!
Wow! So so beautiful. What a gift you have Mike!
That was just amazing... really amazing
You are an absolutely wonderful singer.
Amazing indeed
I’ve enjoyed listening to every recording of yours. This one here is exceptional. My friend, you have such a gift and I thank you for sharing it with all of us. I look forward to hearing more, maybe live someday. Great job!
Incredible talent....
Wow Mike. Great song. Thanks so much
Brilliant as usual!
Wow what a nice voice..
One of my favorite song..you did great Mike.
I so love this cover, so clean and so heartwarming!😊😊😊
Mike, you just keep getting better and better. Awesome job and perhaps one of your best covers ever. Thanks as always for entertaining your fans (and the world I hope). All the best.
I´ ll be over you ¨ is great ! i hope you do that . you are the greatest mike !
I have watched many of your videos. You are truly a great musician. As one who played in a band years ago, I am envious of your talent. Keep up the great work!!
This song always brings me to tears. This is just beautiful!
Perfect! 👍😊😊👍
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Thanks for this cover😊 Good job👍
Stunning. Simply stunning. Wow.
This song accompanied me in my healing after my divorce, thanks Mike, it gave me peace.💪
The harmonies with the voices are superb,and so the guitar and bass playing.Greetings from Argentina.Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Brother I've sang metal for over 18 years, and I love Toto you nailed the harmonys perfectly.😢
Love it
I got goosebumps listening to your version amazing
Amazing!!!
Beautiful Job Mike!!!!!!!!! I remember awhile back you mentioned in one of your videos that you were working on this one and have been anxious to hear it and I love it!!!! I was anticipating the solo part and you did not disappoint!!!! Love what you did there! Toto should be very proud! and you of course should be very proud! Cheers Mate!
Thanks, Barrie!
Magnifique vidéo, une voix extraordinaire, super jeu de guitare, bravo !!!
I love to listen your voice
Incredibly beautiful Mike! God bless!
Wonderful cover!! Fantastic stuff, Luke-approved, and a great story to boot. :D Keep up the great work!
Tomaste uno mis solos favoritos y lo dejaste hermoso!
So good - what a fantastic cover of this beautiful song. If you listen close to the background vocals you could almost hear Timothy B Schmidt’s great voice. Well done Mike!
Mike, again you completely nailed it! The guitar, your vocals and the harmonies on the chorus, I am loving it! Thanks a lot! How about covering "Stop loving you", "Out of love" or something like "Cruel"?
i'm sooooo excited...can't wait
Killer! Makes me think you should tackle an Air Supply tune.... 👍
Always a stunning job! Hope another CD is in the works!
He’s so good wish he would have sang this at his Plano concert
You nailed it my friend . I'll share this on my social media . For sure . Greetings from Greece .
Oh God, this is impressive! Clean and neat, amazing performance!
Waw excellent..
❤❤amazing
I love it! The harmony is just amazing!
You’ve picked one of my favourite Toto songs 😍
If you do another Toto song, it took years for you to do this so I’m not holding out hope, but a version of I Will Remember would be the greatest thing ever
@@joshmore7175 the same i told him on FB ;-) yeahhhhhh
@@joshmore7175 yes, I love that song!
Mine too!
Awesome Job on this song Mike!
Nice. I like the replacement for the Lukather solo. :)
Amazing cover once again Mike! I really enjoyed this one my friend!! WOW!!
Beautiful doings as always Mike :)
Good job!! Killer job! So appreciated! This is going on my iPhone!
You rock
Beautiful acoustic version. And great on those high notes. Congrats! 👏💕
As I always say about you Mike, Toto should take you on tour with them! Any chance you’ll be in the Deep South, Bama way perhaps?
It has been long time waiting for something new
It's been a couple of weeks..... I've posted two videos every month for the past several years. ;)
G Honda Well, that just means a lot of unexplored music awaits. 👍
MAESTRO....
Wow. Just found your channel. This is the best cover I have heard for this song. Cheers from Canada.
This is absolutely amazing! Can you do a video that shows the chords you’re using?
Just do it Mike!!!!
sick
Damn pretty soulful version ❤️❤️❤️
Truly wonderful job also in the choir section!!!
excelente .sou muito fã vocal e arranjo muito bom
great cover, so much emotions !!
greetings from germany :-)
I am sooooo looking forward to this one Mike and Bryce. It's my favorite TOTO song and I just know you guys are going to nail it. Waiting with anticipation. ✌
Wow! Just wow, in a fantastic way. 🧡🧡✌
@@KimmiePatts Thanks, Kimmie!
Happy ears!
The triplets before the last chorus. Come on, man. So great.
Yeah, so many fun rhythms in this song.
I used to be a disc jockey and this was my absolute favorite love song. You killed it Mike. Bravo!
Pretty impressive, Mike! One of my favourite, great job! Where can i find the tap? 🙏
Mike can you do Melanie by Toto? This cover is incredible.
❤️ Você é sensacional Mike!
Transposing/arranging guitar parts to match piano parts can be tough - good job man!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Mike you gotta do don’t stop believing or faithfully by journey it would be so awesome!!
There just aren't enough good things to say about this! On listen number 5 and I daresay the replay is going to be worn out just tonight. I'm about 300 miles north of Ann Arbor and I am going to really try to make this show.
Awesome job. You did great
I really love this song by Toto, but this version is amazing 👌😊💕
I never think a cover is better then a orginal, but this one is woooow, really well done. 😊👌👏👏👏
So good boss. So chill. Mellow yellow.. 💛 🙄😏
I'will love to hear you singing " Wishing you were here" from Chicago...I know you're working on it 😉
Excellence! Maybe your best cover yet!
Who's listening in 2024. ❤❤❤❤