Gonna Take Some Time: A Conversation With Mike Massé
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- A short film by Darian Brunetti. For booking and other info about Mike, visit www.mikemasse.com Listen on Spotify: www.mikemasse.com/spotify
This film is based around an interview Darian did (assisted by Ross Edfort, thanks Ross!) with me in my home studio in Denver, Colorado, in April, 2016. We talk about music (obviously), and a bit about the journey I've had from music major to attorney and now to full-time musician, all thanks to this RUclips channel, and some of the twists my life has taken to get me here. I hope you'll enjoy it, comment on it, and share it. Thanks!
And a big thanks to Darian for putting this together. I know so many people will appreciate it. I do!
Best,
Mike 
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*For a complete list of upcoming concert dates and tickets, visit my site: **mikemasse.com/concerts*
Everyone falls down the Mike Massé rabbit hole. Every single time I've mentioned to friends or family that they should check out this dude called Mike Massé that does amazing covers on RUclips, invariably one gets a non commital luke warm, "Who? alright, I'll check him out...sometime...I guess". Then a day or two later I'll get a message on facebook or whatever, "Holy Shit Keith! I checked out that Mike Massé fella on youtube you told me about. I started watching some of his videos and then.....4 hours had passed!! He's incredible!! " Every...Single...Time
Nice. Thanks for being an emissary for the music. :)
That's exactly what happened to me back when I found his videos lol. It's the truth. I remember showing my family and saying " You're not gonna believe how good these guys are, and it looks like it's in a pizza shop, like people are walking out with a couple pies" lol.
Currently in the rabbit hole! I don’t want to leave.
That's exactly what happened to me. And I just purchased tickets to his Germantown, MD show for next Saturday. Going to surprise my wife with this. I know that she'll love this concert as much as I will. Can't wait to see him in person.
At 25:00 you said what my intuition told me from the first time I saw one of your videos. I still remember thinking that night there are some really talented people that just want to make music, that don't want fame or fortune but just want to make great music, that's something money could never buy. I told my wife "this guy is incredible and he's singing in a pizza joint", I think she asked if you were famous and I said something to the effect I don't think he cares that's what makes him so great. It was so obvious from the raw energy and joy, with the perfect balance of refinement and organic interaction with not just the instruments, the music, and Jeff without being over polished, hope you never lose that. Honestly I never liked the original Africa (no offense to Toto-I loved Hold the Line), you literally gave it new life for me. All time favorite though may be Linger with Brenda Andrus even though you were backing on it that was an incredible performance by all 3 of you.
One thing I've always appreciated is the quality of the recording, your experience in recording really shines. It's transparent but I've always marveled at not just the performance but how well you capture it. I'd rather see you perform in that pizzaria than see any of the original artists in the finest venue (again no offense to them, the songs you cover were written and recorded by some fabulous artists). Not that you need my accolades, but you've got a fan...one of a few million lol, you're the real deal man.
Glad to hear Noah is doing well, your boys have some great footsteps to follow.
"A good song is like a ride for your mind." word.
Mike Massé, 2017
Mike this was amazing dude...thank you for posting this! I'm one of those fans that fell down the Mike Masse rabbit hole LOL every since the first video...now I watch "Africa" on a weekly basis and usually find myself jetting around RUclips searching for any random video of yours to relax to...I love your U2 covers and especially your Blind Melon "No Rain" cover but ALL of your stuff is worth a visit...glad to hear things are well your way,please continue to keep putting out great stuff as we look forward to it always!!!
Mike, you seem like a genuinely nice guy. I wish you the best in everything you do and I hope your son continues to make a full recovery.
Lucky enough to see Mike twice in Michigan. The appeal for me was watching Africa via Reddit. The post was framed as an underdog story. Just these two guys in a random pizza place just killing this amazing song (that was ready to be exposed to a new generation). It was the simple video production, seeing the reflections of the patrons and staff walking in the background, it was the crazy hair and ball cap. And at the end, the smattering of applause for a piece of art that was so magnificently performed. It just made you want to be a part of that discovery. Mike, I know you read these, so please know that your talent has changed lives, help people through tough times and made a real difference greater than you may realize. We wish you and your family the best on this journey. Can't wait for the next gig.
Very kind of you, Chris. Thanks.
where in mich?
First I thought 41 minutes was quite long. Now I'm sitting here and I'm kind of sad the video is over. Great stuff Mike, keep going I love every single video you put out here on RUclips!
Thanks! Yeah, I had a similar reaction when he told me how long it ended up being, but I'm glad he used what he did.
Sure thing. I'm sure a lot of people like myself would love to be able to sing like you do. By watching these covers you actually make me want to purchase an acoustic guitar besides my electric guitars, but I'm missing the great voice =)
Thanks for sharing Mike and keep on singing,like to hear Jeff tell his story sometime brother,Jesus bless!
Cannot wait to make your show in St. Louis and shake your hand, Mike. Thank you for sharing this with the world; it is encouraging on so many levels, which is evident by the world wide following of people who have an ear for great music🤣. You've been a blessing.
I'm not crying. YOU'RE CRYING
Christian B okay... I’m crying
Hi Mike! Love your story and presentation. Similar to mine, but I didn't evolve like you did, (nor study). I'm now 70 and starting over once again. For this, you have inspired me! Thanks! Lorenzo Thornberry
Hey Mike, I've been a sound engineer for 20+ years here in Brazil and about 5 or 6 years ago a guy came into the studio and showed me ... ( guess what? ) the " Africa " video!!!
The thing about that video in particular is that when you are going to watch a video of two guys singing a cover song in a Pizza Place, your expectations are really low. And as I watched you guys it started grabbing my attention more and more because your soft voice was so pleasing to hear and when you sang those high notes with so much emotion I started to think to myself " how can I feel so much emotion coming from two guys singing in a pizza place?". And then I couldn't help watching it over and over again and showing it to my friends.
Because today I see some bands playing in huge stages ( like the Rock in Rio here in Brazil ) with impressive production and lights and everything but they don't make me feel half of the emotion I have seen in many of your videos. And I noticed that by that time you had already 2.5 million views which was so impressive for a low expectations amateur video.
Well then I started to search for more and more Mike Massé videos on youtube and I was very impressed how perfectly you sing and interpret most of those classic songs you sing.
Now I saw that the "Africa " video has reached over 14 million views which is unbelievable. I see so many artists struggling hard to get views on youtube and they usually don't get 1/10 of that number. And I know why! That's because once someone watches some of your videos, they will keep coming back to watch it again and again as I have done.
Today I watched this video telling about your story and once more the emotion took over me after hearing about what you've been through with your little boy. So I just would like to say that I think besides being such a great singer you're such an special human being. Thanks for your voice!
Enjoyed mikes acoustic renditions of his large library of tunes covering many years. In Feb of 2010, sent a message to Mike's Facebook page expressing appreciation with friend request and Mike actually responded! Well he was saying he would not take new friends he did not know personally, especially considering his occupation - I totally get it! But his kind message offered other great ways to keep up. Class act. Anyway much time passed and kinda forgot about this Pizza Jammin' Dude (Mike) that I used to show other musicians and friends and they all were amazed with the level of talent. So for whatever reason looked up his RUclips Page and am sooo happy that he is able to make a living playing his brand of music! The story above that I just listened too was awesome and even emotional especially considering his young child. So glad everything worked out!
I made sure to visit the Pie Pizzeria when I was in Utah because of you! Your videos introduced me to Radiohead and it has changed my life for the better. Thank you for sharing your gift with us :)
Just got to watch this. Been following for only a few months. Mike, thanks for opening up your personal as well as professional life to us. Now I know the man behind the music. God bless Noah and your wife. And God bless you, Mike. One amazing American family.
I love this guy - a humble person with a great voice and musical ability - keep it going Mike!
Nothing like a Daddy lighting up when he talks about his baby boy! Congrats Mike and Noah and family!
Your story of Noah brings me to tears every time. I'm a writer, and I am pretty sure I will base a story on this in the near future.
Just awesome! Thank you for your music, and thank you for being just a regular, humble guy!
What a great interview, thanks for all you do Mike. Best wishes to you and your family.
Hi Mike I have been playing acoustic guitar for around 5 years and always watching covers to practice to but still I always come back to your covers.You are a full all round artist and genuine person keep the great work going.
Thanks for inviting us to listen in on the conversation. Lots of people cover songs, but I think what separates you is that there's a vulnerability about your approach. You're not holding back. That comes through. We can feel it, and we want more. Thanks for sharing.
Love all your work. It's readily apparent that your an awesome dad & a pretty good musician too. You're an inspiration.
Mike is just amazing ! God bless you and family !
It appears as though I have fallen down the Mike Masse' rabbit hole. Mike your an inspiration, truly gifted musically. I absolutely love your cover of the Superman Song you posted for your Sister..
A most powerful and phenomenal interview Mike !! Have followed your music videos for years !You are a fantastic musician and singer !!
Keep on Rocking !!
You are an amazing singer and I absolutely love your falsetto, I am super glad that your gift was able to give you the gift of saving your son!!! keep up the singing coming from Newfoundland, Canada.
How did i not see this video before!? Great interview!!!!! I love your work. Great music indeed.
From Manila, thank you for letting us know a bit more about you. You're a great singer and a genuinely good person to boot. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world. Though not a father myself, I felt your distress when you talked about your son Noah. Glad the worst is over. I'll keep him and your entire family in my prayers. Your singing makes me happy!
Great video Mike, thanks for sharing. I have been trapped down that rabbit hole a few years now thanks!!! Great to see Noah progress during that time too, best wishes to you all.
wasn’t sure I could be more devoted to watching your videos...but after watching this one...I’m all in. The connection you must feel with your fans after the “Let it be” fundraiser...well let’s just say it comes across in your performances. Can’t wait to see you for the first time in Charlotte next year. My journey down the Massé’ rabbit hole actually began with the video of the Cranberries cover “Linger”. Your vocals where the orchestra comes in on the original version...wow!
Hey, I hope you can make my Charlotte show this year on 3/4/23. www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/mike-masse-in-concert-epic-acoustic-classic-rock/
Great vid Mike. Been watching your videos for years now but never commented on them, I just sit back and enjoy the music.
Hope you carry on because you really deserve everything that has happened so far and more!
I'm from the UK btw so if you ever end up playing over here i'll be there!
Hi Mike , Michael from Australia yes I am down the rabbit hole have been for a while now. You play great songs and you and Jeff deserve the thanks I can give you. All the best with Noah.
This interview had me in tears and brought a smile on my face :) So glad your sons are both doing well. Love from the Netherlands!
thank you for doing this video. I've always enjoyed your music. You are talented beyond belief. I think anyone's music becomes more enjoyable when you know a little bit more about them as a person. It's nice to see you doing what they love and making a living doing it. That's all we as musicians could ever ask for. You give us other 40- something year old musicians some hope! Keep posting and I will keep watching! Prayers and continued success to Noah.
This was a great interview with the music we all love. I've known Mike since the early '90s and I learned a lot about his relationship with his music and his fans that I never knew before. Thank you!
Thank you Mike for covering the music and covering the world. You have been a great singer and guitar player. I first started listening to your music when I listened to your cover of Noel Paul Stookey's Wedding Song and then got more into the music of you eversince.
i've honestly have listened to at least one of your songs nearly every day for the past four years.
Mike! i been waiting so long for this video! You are on point on everything! and i was right about you! you are an amasing person!
Keep doing it! Mattias/Sweden
such a super talented guy yet modest and extremely down to earth every good thing that happens to you musically you deserve 100% man
You said can sing Africa even better now? We'll be the judge of that! NEW VIDEO! :D
Mike, thanks for the history, been a fan for a long time.
Great story, had the pleasure to watch you at your show in Eindhoven. Keep the story alive
Amazing story and you had me in tears with Noah's story. God Prevails! I could say a lot more, but Thank you for taking our minds for a ride!
I'm happy your son is doing so well. I enjoyed this video very much. your covers are the reason started doing covers myself. Mine will never be to the level ours are, but thats not why I started doing them I do them because it brings me joy. I can see you love to play and sing and that is so wonderful to see. I will keep watching your videos for inspiration to make mine. Thank you.
Really enjoyed that interview for a lot of reasons. But it's his singing and playing of great songs that makes us all pay attention. For me it was Long Time by Boston that made me go...wow.
keep up the great work Mike great to finally hear your story.
I am so happy for you and your family. I found you years ago in my broadcast on twitch.tv.. A follower of mine came in and knowing that I was into all types of music, said I had to see this video of this guy just crushing the Africa song.. So I gave it a listen and it immediately found a home in my playlist. I hope you and your family is well and long live rock!
I really enjoy following your journey. Stay strong! your an inspiration😎 Can't wait to see you back in Detroit. Bigger Venue... Fox Theatre!!!!
Loved it. Always wanted to learn more about you. Your an amazing musician and father. I always turn to your videos to pick up on licks in your covers. Keep rockin
Thanks for inspiring me to pick up my guitar again after 10 years (medical school and residency got in the way). I forgot how therapeutic it can be. Seriously, thanks.
How cool is this! Thanks for letting me listen Mike.
Thanks for your back story, from the Pie to the Sky.
Awesome interview! Yep "Africa" is where I got to hear you first! I listen to it every month or so! Love it!
You rock Mike, love your music the way that you do it, I sit hear all night listening to it, and I always enjoy going down the rabbit hole, Hey when you do a world tour, call it THE RABBIT HOLE TOUR - thanks for being apart of my nights where I just want to listen to great tunes. I must admit I am a Boston fan and a Toto fan - Thankyou all the way from Devonport - Tasmania/Australia
Thank you so so much Mike, amazing voice and covers, i was starting to learn Karma Police and found your version and your interpretation is so so true to the original and the power of your voice blows me away...i was struggling to sing and play this until i found your version.....Great work Mike, if you're ever anywhere near Sydney , Australia, be sure to let me know please.....so wish i could get to see you , keep on covering please..
This was incredibly generous. Thanks for inviting us to the conversation and for sharing. What a gift.
Great to hear the story behind his amazing talent
I love you SO MUCH Mike!!!
Great interview mike - it really touched upon the emotions of music and real life, love and family. I hope you and your family are doing well. All the best from France. Subscribed!
Mike, great initiative to shoot a video like this. I love the acoustic versions of songs in general and obviously your renditions which kindda help me to try in my own guitar just for fun.
I always liked your performances in that pizza place..hahaha...never understood though the audience no-reaction...hehehe.
Your performance on Imagine during your show in London with Jeff was so remarkable, I mean, in the sense that it was simple, you know, no solos and stuff like this and yet it was so great!
Keep on doing this. We are waiting for your gig in Brazil! take care!
Thanks for sharing, Mike. It was great to learn some of your story. I've been listening since, yes, "Africa". :)
Hi Mike - I ran across your You Tube channel this morning purely by chance - what a great surprise! Great stuff - I'm impressed and inspired. I picked up the guitar a couple of years ago after a 35 year hiatus (wish I had never stopped playing) and am progressing SLOWLY down the self-taught path. Humbling. So glad to run across your channel and see that you are doing well. Keep it up! Your stuff is great. Thanks for sharing the story - Justin Crotty
Great to hear from you, Justin. Glad you found me. Hope you're doing well. Maybe I'll see you at the 2018 reunion?
Damn. What a story. Glad to hear Noah has been on the mend!
Awesome!!!
Long time subscriber here. I remember when...
Great interview. Love everything, but cherish The Pie vids with Jeff. Let me mention how Jeff's support with his bass and backup vocals/harmonies are stellar and add a depth to your covers. Kudos to Jeff. I will always champion Black Peter as your most underappreciated cover. Last, it's not just about your voice or musicianship. Your ability to attach the emotion and the sentiment (in your own way) of each song is what makes your covers great. People can learn to play. People can learn to sing. But I'm not sure people can learn what you have. Peace.
cozyslor,very astute observation,very true indeed.Mike,you truly have been blessed with a very special gift,keep up the great music man!
I am addicted to your music, and with good reason,you are an excellent musician.@ 14:10 you mention that people ask for songs you do not know. This reminds me that once I went to a lounge bar and a school buddy I had not seen for a long time was singing and playing his guitar. He asked for any requests and I asked for a song by an artist I knew he hated.He said he did not know it. I replied ''You do not know it or you hate the artist' I went closer so he could recognize me. His reaction was so funny that the audience burst out laughing. Thanks for the music Mike,
It strikes me as very odd that for as long as I've been a consumer of RUclips, this is the first time I've ever punched that subscribe button. Your story is one of the every-man and that is truly inspiring. The music brought me here and your story made me stay. If I could ask a question though: as a musician that knows this material so intimately, how do you keep your feeling for the music? I ask because I picked up a guitar years ago to learn the songs that moved me, and what I found was that as I understood the music more, I lost the emotion that drove me to learn it. You sing with such obvious emotion that it's clear you don't have this problem. So... how do you do it?
Thanks for the fantastic work, Mike!
Great to see you talk about all this. You're an inspiration Mike :)
Perfect!!! Keep it up, Mike!
Hi Mike! Great video :) So good and interesting to listen to such an honest and true musician. I'm a 16 year-old boy from Germany and I just love the songs you play...the Beatles are my heroes...David Bowie...Pink Floyd...and I really like Queen (so that might be my song request. something by Queen...maybe '39 or Love Of My Life? Do you like them?) It's so true what you mentioned in this video. I get lost watching your videos, forget all about time, homework,... and I go on a journey listening to your covers. My Mike Massé rabbit hole was your version of space oddity in pie pizzeria. Music is such a powerful and connecting thing that gives so much confidence and pleasure to people. It's like a big family and your videos are a big big part of that. Thank you for your work. I hope you keep on recording these videos for a long time. Have a nice day!
Moritz
OK, so, I'm not a crier. At all. So I certainly don't do so over something I'm watching in a video. But dude, when you lost it talking about Noah, so did I (I just paused it and am actually having difficulty typing this through the tears). Both he, and really your whole family, are in my prayers, bro. I'm so glad to hear the positive update about him.
Inspirational as always man. What a great story. I know how hard it is. The update on Noah made my heart smile and brought some tears. We have a 5 year old boy ourselves. So happy and proud for you. Rabbit hole indeed!!
Hey Mike,
from the 8 Mio views of Africa, probably 6 Mio are mine! :-)
Thanks for putting up this video and great to hear that your son is doing fine again!
Keep it up dude!
All the best from Germany
Mike , you're an inspiration.
Hi Mike
There are a whole bunch of us here in Wellington New Zealand who are big fans and would love to give you a great warm Kiwi welcome to our little city at the bottom of the world. Most of us are musos and would love to have a jam with you!!
Loved the video by the way, nice to hear about your journey and very inspiring.
Mike seems like such a genuine humble guy :)
God bless You & your family !
'Very natural in what you do in your videos, your gigs and your singing style...
Very nice Mike. Thanks for posting this.
Haha, love the name of this talk.
just like everyone else it was Africa that got me fowling you and since then just been floored with everything you do bro! Billy Joel covers kick ass! big fan of yours
You're fantastic Mike. What a voice. Would love to hear you do God Only Knows.
You are just amazing Mike! I absolutely LOVE your voice! I watch "Africa" often especially if I want perk my day up. But every video you do is tops! Thank you for what you do! Please go on tour. Come to Dayton OH and I'll be there! In fact, I'll bring my kit and sit in! Lol 😉
What an awesome interview. Thanks for sharing your music & life journey. Will you be performing any concerts in the midwest?
Great interview. Saw you play in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Thx dumpert :)
Thanks for the rabbit hole Mike. So great to hear Noah is thriving now. Great stuff ... keep'er goin' eh ! Got a song you might like for the rabbit's den .... called Fly At Night by a band called Chilliwack. :) Thanks again for the trip.
top class Mike
Hi Mike ...Excelente ... everything you do .. Saludos from Quito Ecuador
You are an amazing artist, so real and wise! I like most of your versions better than the original, and Dust in the Wind was what made me fall in love with your music initially. You've lost a lot of weight and look great, how did you do it?
Great video Mike, I have always loved all of your covers. My favorites are always your Grateful Dead covers, you and Jeff always kill it on them! I am going to be in Colorado (Boulder) in mid June following the Dead & Company, you have any Gigs in Denver around then?
Wow, I haven't seen your channel in a long time and you've lost a lot of weight, you do the best covers
Listening to your stuff deployed in Afghanistan. You should try your hand at attempting a Foo Fighters tune! Please, make a trip to Philadelphia in the future!!!
Been following you now for a while Mike, hope you to come Los Angeles at some point
It's a short-term goal. I think we could draw a decent crowd, so scouting for venues at present.
Absolutely fantastic interview. Love your music man.
I just have to say that that speaker over your Right Shoulder looks like a robot eying the one conducting the interview.
Hey Mike, do you still play at the Pi? I will be visiting America in August and I will also be visiting Salt lake city. If you are still playing there please let me know, I would love to see one of your gigs. Thank you very much and greetings front The Netherlands!!
I truly hope your child is still doing great , and I’ve been in rabbit hole for 4 hours tonight !!! God Bless 🙏🙏🙏Don
I enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing it Mike. If you're after a suggestion for the future, I know you covered Marillion's "Kayleigh" in the past, but you should consider "Don't Hurt Yourself" - I think it would be a great fit for you. Cheers from Australia.
Hi Mike, Loved this vid! Hope you're comming back to The Netherlands soon with Jeff, couldn't be there last time! :(
It's definitely a priority. Hopefully this time next year, if not sooner. Thanks for your support.
Mike Massé where you in the Netherlands ? Why didnt I know this ?? Haha, please do come back, then I'll be there :)
Awesome! I'll be there!
I'll be there if you do!
If you go to the Netherlands, maybe you can combine it with a gig in Belgium.. You've got fans here, too! :)