Mandy (acoustic Barry Manilow cover) - Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2019
- "Mandy" by Barry Manilow, an acoustic cover by Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom. Get 14 days of free access to over 11,000 guitar lessons with 45 instructors at GuitarTricks tinyurl.com/gtrtrick Booking: mikemasse.com/contact/
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Liner Notes:
Bryce Bloom plays bass on this. He didn't get a chance to film himself recording, so he opted to be heard but not seen. Thank you for your contribution, sir!
I remember all my life, loving this song. :) It started with me listening to my sister's Manilow LPs as a kid. I always loved not just the simplicity of this melody, but how artfully he phrases it all. It's amazing how much a voice and an arrangement can do for a song. Exhibit A is the original Barry English song, "Brandy", of which this song is actually a cover. (Barry changed the name because of another popular "Brandy" song in the U.S.) The original is much different for many reasons, but I would never have seen the beauty in this song without Manilow's loving vocal treatment and Joe Renzetti's arrangement (although a bit over the top at times). Barry's piano playing does much of the heavy lifting with setting the mood, letting you know right away this is not the Barry English version.
One fun association I have with this song is how it uses what my theory teacher referred to as the "Manilow" modulation. Essentially, if you want to make a song interesting at the end, trying repeating the chorus up a whole step. That sort of "instant transposition" is a pop music convention (at least I'm not aware of any classical composers ever attempting such a thing). It sort of fell out of fashion again after the 70s/80s, but Barry uses it to great effect in this song. The song is in B flat, until that last chorus where the whole thing bumps up to C major.
Another fun example of the "Manilow" modulation is "I Write the Songs". I adore that song, by the way, so no snickering. But that song does two(!) Manilow modulations before it's all said and done. Well, technically the first one goes up two whole steps after some key bending in the bridge, but still. By the end, you're like, "Yes, Barry! We get it, you do write the songs!" (Well, except you didn't write "Mandy" or "I Write the Songs", but still, point taken!) It's not a technique to be attempted by the novice, but hey, modulations are fun.
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-Mike 
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Good to see someone else respects Manilow. In one year, I saw Journey, Elton John, Yes, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, and John Denver. Hands down, Barry Manilow was the greatest showman of the group - best concert.
I'm Italian, my name is Mandy because when my mother got pregnant she said "if it's a girl she'll be called Mandy" for the song by Barry Manilow... this song is very important to me, and you interpreted it in a way truly wonderful, it made us dream. Keep it up
You have a beautiful name ❤
Thanks Mike, I learned to play a lot of songs by watching your videos. The chords are faithful to the original songs.
I think Barry would be pleased and very impressed with your cover. ❤
The singing on this recording is transcendent, lifting the listener into a better world. The pitches are mathematically precise, the inception and conclusion of each sound occurs at the exact microsecond, the emotion invested in shaping each phrase delivers strength and tenderness simultaneously. I didn't know that music could float weightlessly into bliss like this. I am deeply grateful to listen to this beautiful rendition. The sound engineering is flawless. The rhythmic accuracy of the guitar, along with the ebb and flow of the guitar (and vocal phrasing) demonstrate a deep love of music. Thank you for investing your time in this craft and throwing yourself into the public arena.
You are beyond amazing. I wish you lived in Florida and played locally truly gifted. Thank you for bringing me back. Such good memories.
Lots of people criticized Manilow’s voice as nasally and Mike you are more pleasant to listen to, but Barry never sang off key. This cover was also perfect including that last note.
I'd love to hear Barry and Mike do a duet together. That might be nice.
Your voice is amazing! Such a beautiful cover of my all time fave from Barry ❤️
I love 80s-90s song
You would of crushed it in the late 70's nailing that pop style from that era. Nice tone and vibrato
Crushing it in green sequined spandex flares with an purple fluffy tank top no doubt. . . thank heavens we're in 2019.
He's crushing it in 2019
Would of crushed it? I reckon he would'f, alright...
He would crush any time period
would *have*
Yes Sir, outstanding version, execution and performance! Typical you, knocking it out of the park...you have a gift, no doubt. Thanks for sharing it with the world.
This man is way too awesome and I love every second of it.
Love it. Great as always. Barry's songs are amazing. When growing up, i listened to my mom's
Manilow albums. My friends laughed at me. I'd laugh back knowing they were lying about not liking his songs. Everyone likes his songs.
Perfect
Beautiful Mike, bless you and your amazing voice!!!
Brilliant.
I remember back in the early 70's when this song was played at our Jr High sweetheart dance. It always brings back such great memories every time I hear it. Your vocals were spot on as always Mike and Bryce was sounding awesome on the bass. Great job guys. ✌😎
I love it wow!
Bill Burr just rocked me with his angelic voice! All kidding aside, fantastic performance.
Beautiful! Keep the classics alive!
Fabulous, as always!!!
Fantastic!!!!!
Just perfect
Amazing!
Sooo looking forward to it!!!!!
Yesssssss. Beautiful cover.
AMAZING !!!!
GREAT cover of one of my all-time favourite songs! Thank you!
That was simply incredible! One of my all time favorite songs and such a fantastic job I'm speechless!
Just another great song covered so well Mike.
Outstanding!
Maravilhoso... Perfeito ❤👏👏
One of my favorite songs from back then. Great job!
Brilliant tune, impeccably interpreted as always.
Wooooooow.....fantastic!!
Perfect.....
Fantastic Mike, as always!
Thank you Mike , again superb ! What a voice !!! Have a good day !!
Ah memories...well done!
Beautiful !!
Brilliant!
YESSSSSSS 😍🤩🎸 bravissimo & thx a lot...i.m loving it!!!!
Wow once again another jewel you have created. Absolutely priceless ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Incredible talent
Finally good cover of this song. Respect for you, Mike :)
Great song, great lyrics! Fantastic voice and fantastically played!!!
Awesome!
Magnifico!!!!!!!!!! Por pouco não chorei de emoção!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful cover of a beautiful song
Great job Mike. You're the man!
Oh man...knocked it out of the park 😮🎶
Wow ☺️ 👏👏
OMG.... woowww. Amazing version
Just wow
Wow gave me chills
Beautiful
Que lindo, amei
Fantastic
Amazing voice ❤
Awesome
Excellent Mike
Bravo!!!!
Incredible to hear your acoustic version of this Manilow classic. Absolutely beautiful…Really kick ass Mike!
You're awesome! Great voice that goes along well with it. Reminds me of when I was a kid.
So beautifully done ❤
i love it sir! well,im here 7:30 am 9/28/2022 tryin' to learn this song!thnx!
Thanks Mike, you made my day. Very cool
Wonderfull
Way to. Go Mr. Mike
Perfect 👏👏👏.
Parabéns seus covers são sempre maravilhosos...
Once again you do not disappoint!
💯% a Mike Masse version!
Favoloso!!!!!
the good old time.....highpoints for this cover !
Awesome mike..great cover for the one of the greatest song of all time..
Magnífico!
I love your voice..Nice cover...Thanks for singing Mandy..One of my favorites..
awesome
Parabéns !! Ótimo, bom demais !!! Abraço aqui do Brasil
I’ve never heard it played on guitar until today. Beautifully done, and you have a great voice. Thanks so much. Great cover of one of my favorite songs!
Nice job Mike ... hit that modulation like a boss!
meravigliosa mi ha accompagnato nella mia gioventu
Mike Massé, a complete artist!. I'm your fan!...Flawless performance!...👏👏👏👏👏👏👥
Talented Performance ‼️👍👍👍👏👏👏
Excellent Performance ❗️👍👍👍👏👏👏
Beautiful ❤️
Nailed it!!
love your stuff mike
Mike manda muito bem!
Muito bom! Showw
He's a genius in music . Great voice
Amazing, cover, your tone bring me back my past, I like it
Excellent
Awesome 🔥🔥🔥
I couldn’t like this enough! I’m a rocker that also loves Manilow!
This is the first video of you I have seen. Manilow is my favorite. What a beautiful voice. I did not expect you to have such a high voice. I love it. I bet you would nail air supply songs. I cant wait to watch more.
Sou fã ; cada vez mais fa pra Mike Masse' uma grande gênio que me enche de alegria com essas canções que faz parte da minha vida.Parabens Mike Masse'
Oh wow wow thst was amazing xx
Hi Mike, great cover! Amazing!
Baddass 💯!
Exellent