Vincent (acoustic Don McLean cover) - Mike Masse
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- "Vincent" by Don McLean, an acoustic cover by Mike Masse. See Mike in concert: mikemasse.com/... Book Mike: mikemasse.com/...
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Liner Notes:
I have to start by thanking Shawn Herbert for his excellent animation and filming on this. I think we created something pretty special together, and I'm really happy with how this turned out.
I've always loved this song and always loved Van Gogh's art, so when I learned that Shawn had some animating skills, I thought this would be the perfect project to let him do his thing. He really killed it, and I'm so grateful for the time he spent on this.
I had the privilege of going to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam last year, which was a thrill. Conspicuously (and sadly) absent from that collection is "The Starry Night", which is in New York's Museum of Modern Art. I plan to pay that painting a visit this fall on my trip to New York (where I'll be performing with Jeff Hall on 9/29/17 www.brownpapert.... And while I can't bring the painting back to the Netherlands with me on the next trip, I can at least bring this song. :)
I'd also like to thank Don McLean for this beautiful song. It's a masterpiece in its own right.
And thanks to you for listening/watching, and for helping spread the music.
Until the next song,
-Mike
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I have! See you in May :)
See you in August in Ann Arbor!
Dear Mike, will you please share the tab with us... thank you so much
I love ya.
Happy to find you, Mike Masse
Blessings
Anita
Thanks Milke for the music Beautiful Amazing
my first thought when this video came up is "Oh my, Vincent is singing his own song!"
I see your point, definitely a resemblance
Maris Ocean so true ♥️
@@darlamelanson7106 p} plllllll0llllllllll
You're right. Sounds like McLean...looks like van Gogh! I was caught up in the sound and did a doubletake at your comment...
Genius borders on sanities razor edge. Agree with you Miss.
Couldn't help but notice some physical resemblance between Mike and Vincent himself.
Keep doing your great work man, greetings from Brazil
Very good 👍 point, now you mention it.
Percebi a semelhança na hora também. Pesei que era proposital.
I felt it was Vincent himself singing this song to us!
Gabriel Alvarenga - three years ago you made your comment! I have only just played Mike Masse for the very first time. I glanced at my screen and thought: How could Vincent be singing this song!!! Great observation!!!
Mais um fã BR do Mike haha. Bem observado.
Ok this is one of those special rare occasions where such a heartfelt masterpiece is actually covered deeper and with more emotion. McLean poured his soul into the lyrics and was at his songwriting prime when he made this perfect work of art. Mike Massé has managed to pull out every ounce of creative interpretation and vulnerable phrasing in his vocals all the while recording flawless acoustic tones and passages. We probably won’t see anything even close to as good for a very long time.
Bravo 👏 Mike Bravo 👏
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Well said !
EriksGuitarStudio, is it Vincent singing or Mike? Very close resemblance. Nonetheless beautiful rendition of a classic by McLean.
Wonderfully sang Mike x
I love Don McLean's version, no doubt he's my favorite but this cover is breathtaking.. Great job, beautiful
Thank you!
Mike has one of the most wonderful voices I have ever heard
What a beautiful voice. One of my favorite songs ever sang by one of the finest voices I have ever heard. Thank you for your cover.
This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
My comment will be lost in the tide, but I needed to say that this is simply beautiful. Truly beautiful. Such a delicate and evocative vocal rendition, along with beautiful guitar playing. Amazing, you are a truly talented man. Be proud, this is perfection. My thanks to you.
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@@rodrigobulseco2200 my thought exactly!!
Found it
It was not lost in the tide. I heard you and I agree!!!
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and grey
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night
You took your life, as lovers often do
But I could've told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in their ragged clothes
The silver thorn of the bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
This is great, Mike. My father, who died almost 8 years ago when I was 13, used to always listen to this song. Makes me nostalgic, thanks for that. :)
Hugs friend
Sorry for your loss but what a great song to have between you and your dad.
I'm truly sorry for your loss. I hope you feel your Dad's presence in every note 💖
SPOT ON. BRAVO!!!❤❤❤❤❤
My dad recently passed from anal cancer. In his last days he enjoyed your music very much. Thank you for giving him the gift of beautiful music before he passed.
My daughter doesn't like this kind of song, but when I bought her guitar and play this in front of her, now she understands why old songs like this are so precious, the beautiful meaning of the song and the plucking of string that you can't hear now a days.
Now she knows how to play the leader of the band.
When she played this song at her school, at first when she says she's going play " The Vincent " everyone was noisy and shouting what is that. But when she starts to playing the guitar everyone was listening.
After the program, everyone shows respect folk music.
Playing folk music is not easy.
During my time we don't have tabs or internet where we can learn how to play songs. All we do is to listen play, forward then rewind. That's how we get chords.
I'm so proud of people who can play music like this.
He is the most talented man in the world musically/so articulate/hear ever word and sung with so much feeling/passion
Vincent was a big hit on radio in 1973 in the Philippines, my high school days.
true vicent my high school days its a golden memories tnx u much
Mike I have to say this has to be one of the best covers of Vincent i have ever heard! You almost had me in tears! Amazing job!!
Nice!
Kelly Mark fFantastic
totally agree Kelly Mark!
I consider this one of the best songs every written. Not dissapointed by this cover! Great!!
Bob Dylan, one of the greatest lyricists ever, once called this, "the perfect song"
As a musician myself I just have to say this is beautiful. I agree, Mr Mclean wrote a piece of art with these lyrics and and music, but to bring the feeling into the song is rare. Ive heard many people over the years attempt to, and couldn't. I have never tried. Im Glad Mr Masse did. Not only did he capture the emotion of those lyrics, he also in a technical sense , actually showed how complex and unusual the musical keys and passages are on the guitar up close. If it appears easy, LISTEN to the original. It is NOT. I assure you I studied with the late Howard Morgan. I won't go into it here but I will tell you he told me that I would have to wait to truly understand the technical aspects of this song and how its executed. Brilliant Mr Masse. You now have a new fan.
Play it in E flat, it's a whole new vibe.
Mike, I just cried listening to that just like I do the original. I know I said this before on another video but you have one The most cleanest and polished voices I think I have ever heard and ever will. You are in that tiny tiny percentage of singers that, no matter what I think of to say to compliment you, the words still won’t quite do my feelings justice. I’m so glad I found you, and my life is richer for doing so. I wish you and your family all the very best. Come to Australia! Wow, if you did come here, you’d find it hard to leave after your gigs because everyone would want to chat to you after to tell you just how great they thought you were!
whats a bit funny is that you actually look a bit like van gogh too.. lol
Beautiful tribute to Van Gogh and Don McLean!
Nicely done. I like how you used your vibrato.I don't know how anyone sings this without crying.
This guy deserves a Nationwide audience. Absolutely beautiful voice and guitarist.
Mike,, Many thanks I work in the middle of the Arctic in a camp.
All we do here is work 7 days a week 12 hour shifts.
At night you and I sit and jam, you make me sound good 😂.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
Heute ist just great and touching the heart😔
This is literally the most beautiful cover of vincent i've never heard
Amazing cover
I like all of your covers but this was exceptional, breathtaking. Thank you.
I'll say it since no one else did. He also looks like Van Gogh. What a talent. Just great
I listened your cover"Vincent" at nearly last month of 2019 . It's very beautiful , remind me of my youth. Fifty years passed . Thank you.
Großartiges Video, Bilder die lebendig wurden. Great.
What a stunning version of this timeless classic.
I salute you. 🙏👏👏👏
Mike you look like Vincent :) perfect match !
Yeah, you're right.....except for the creepy ear thing. Don't go there Mike ;-)
OMG, Mike!!! Goosebumps all over. This deserves millions of likes! If I could click likes a thousand times, I would. You poured your soul in this masterpiece, and the animation just completes the perfection.
Jan Knoll ❤️
He's got the beard and eye color. Beautiful voice. I never get tired of hearing this song. It has so many memories for a 70 year old man.
Another great version of a great song. Beautiful guitar work.
Holy cow! What a performance and out of this world. A voice dropped from heaven. Cheers
Mike, that was one of the most heartbreaking performances. And one of the most beautiful.
It occures to me that in the dark of the studio where you performed this piece, in conjunction with Vincent's art, you sort of resemble the artist. I mean that with the deepest respect for you. I do so enjoy your art. As the song says that they still arent listening, it would seem by sheer numbers that people are indeed liatening to you.
Thank you for this love song.
This man is magical. Simply magical with guitar and song.
This is such a beautiful rendition, every bit as good as the original. Very evocative, emotional, every nuance has been captured, The vibrato, the depth of feeling, the precise fingerpicking. Sir I salute you for such a faithful version of this song.
I love your clear voice. Beautiful and soothing.
By far this is the best cover of this classic song since he did not made any changes whatsoever :-) I always believe that covering a song retaining its original arrangement is still the best :-) Love it! :-)
Always loved this song
Nice job, Mike
Masterful cover of an all time classic. Im especially impressed with the guitar work on this one. I very tricky one indeed!
" This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you...."
Perfect.
My wife favorite ... she is gone now .. well done i have tears in my eyes now
Oh my gosh... so soothing!!! Thanks. Such a beautiful voice.
Brilliant performance! 10/10.
One of my fave song..you did it mike almost the same from don..fan of you from philippines..
Mike. You are a very rare talent and should get the acclaim you deserve - perfect vocals, fantastic guitar work - your work is true pleasure to listen to.
Congratulations, I was looking for this song that touched my heart as a kid and I stumbled upon your performance, fantastic performance, thank you.
Oh my (gulp!) - my favorite song and my new favorite singer. Doesn't get much better than this. Thank you 🙏.
That Vincent,such a show off, playing the guitar wonderfully, plus singing beautifully AND a fine painter .
Lovely job 🇬🇧🇺🇲🎸🎤😁👍
No disrespect to the original but I prefer this rendition...very clear, soothes my sensitive sense of hearing...thank you❤️
MIKE, I'M FROM BRAZIL. MY NAME IS ALAN. SORRY FOR MY MISTAKES IN ENGLISH. I'VE BEEN LISTENING AND WATCHING YOU SINCE ...NOVEMBER 2020, AND, MAN... IT'S AMAZING! I ENJOY SO MUCH! I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF AMAZONIA. WHEN I GO DRINK SOME BOTTLES OF BEER OR A CACHAÇA, I OFTEN LISTEN YOU SINGING. ALWAYS FOLLOWED BY MY WIFE OR SOME FRIEND. MY HOUSE IS A LITTLE APARTAMENTE RSRSRSRSRS MAN, KEEP SINGING AND, IF COULD ASK FOR A SONG, I WOULD ASK... ELVIS - BURNING LOVE!!!! I UNDERSTAND IF YOU DO NOT SING. HUGS FRO AMAZONAS - MANAUS!!! GOD BLESS YOU!
I am lost for words. Simply perfect.
I had to come back and listen to this song once again. I am 66 years old and I have heard this song many times over the years BUT this was the first
time that to the lyrics actually penetrated my heart and soul. . . And both shattered and my tears fell . . .for the artist who strived for understanding, and more so, to be loved. Please forgive us Vincent, we were all caught up in our own little worlds. . .
Hi Mike, I woke up this morning humming starry starry night, and I'm going to bed listening to your wonderful rendition of my favourite Don McLean song! God bless you! 💓 From India!
I saw some of his work at the Getty Museum 15 years ago or so. Your tribute is so beautiful. I can watch the video over and over never tire of it. Now I also have this wonderful live acoustic version perfect! Wonderful! Thank you.
Very excellent interpretation of a Don Mc Lean classic. Well done, Mike.
What a lovely song.....and what a great rendition, sound, from Mike Masse....❤️
Omg! Thank you Mike! I have been a HUGE fan of your work since Africa! Please tour Australia.. Take my money, and quickly.. thank you! Food for my ears...
Pretty sure he will be in sydney soon check his website
One of the best songs ever written....brought on the tears!!
This cover is absolutely wonderful!!
Vincent had green eyes
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I just discovered you on UA-cam and I'm deeply touched. You sing the best Cover songs I ever heard and you even look similar to Vincent van Gogh. ((-: Thank you for this great musik. Love from Germany!
This song/version came up on UA-cam Autoplay... I had no idea it was a cover till I glanced at my screen, then omg, simply amazing! How on earth could there be 418 thumbs down? It deserves a million and one thumbs up's. This song & Vincent himself have held a special place in my heart (even as a ringtone on my phone), as I can relate to Vincent's life struggles as he chose art over eating and the effects that has on one's life. I have learned so much from studying Vincent's brush strokes and even had the pleasure of staring at the real Starry Night at MOMA in NYC as my eyes watered in awe of his greatness and the privilege I had in seeing it.
What do I do now? I watch the video one more time, share it on facebook and then search for more Mike Masse music, I'm an instant fan, job extremely well done! Thank you for this Mike!
You are an amazing talent who breathes new life into some of the best songs ever written. I can’t tell you how glad I am to have discovered your videos. Please tour eastern Canada, soon.
The song is just wonderful and also your voice
Wow... probably the best cover i.ve ever heard!!
Thank you Mike for bringing the memory of Vincent to life and for your soft and lovely production of this song! joy
Hi Mike have to say this is now my favourite from your playlist. You catch the emotion perfectly. Anyway big Hello from Scotland and i do hope to hear you live at somepoint.
I am so glad that I just stumbled across this. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! His voice is so calm and soothing. And I llove how he made Vincent’s paintings 3-D and moving.
Thank you so much for giving me moments of happiness when listening to you. A great big kiss from Brazil. Hope you visit us soon!!!
This guy has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard
Ficou linda a interpretação....
Um abraço de um fã do Brasil...
Aluísio Cavalcante Jr.
Wow Mike, you even resemble him and your voice and version of this is sooo beautiful, Don would be proud, bless you!!!
Amazing. Nice job. And still the Dumpert sticker lol. Keep up the great covers
My heart says "Come on! Why don't you take a coffee break over beautiful song!"
Thank you Mike!! 🤗🤗😎😎👍👍
That was beautiful! A very difficult song to smooth over lyrically but you did it well.
This song gets me every time. I can relate to the story about Vincent. Thank you for doing the song justice.
Another great cover of an amazing song. :)
Nicely done, indeed! One of the finest songs of the 20th century, and you do it justice!
Most beautiful and perfect cover you have done. This is my Dad's favorite song of all time
How much better than that can you get, unless you're Don Mclean. Thanks for a great rendition.
That pretty much sums up my ultimate goal/ideal response to any of my videos (substituting the original artist for any given song). Thanks.
SLAM DUNK MIKE !!!!!! Since my father (and Don McLean), I've never heard anyone sing that so beautifully.
Are you even real? 😍😍😍 people who got to be close to you are the luckiest ones
This is very deep, captures the soul of the artist.I feel Vincent was chasing his perfect work. Don’s song tells me Vincent’s sanity was lost from loneliness. He didn’t get the attention while alive.
Bravo, eso fue mas que excelente!
This song made my life beautiful many times, but this cover is way beyond just being a cover. This is how this song should sound like. And since I heard it for the 1st time I become instantly attached to this beautiful piece of pure soul, poetry and talent! Thank you man!!!
Great version as is true of nearly every other cover you do.
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Mind Blowing ❤
Great cover! Do American Pie next!
magnifique EN PLUS IL TELLEMENT BEAU . J ADORE
so beautiful my eyes rained.
Truly one of the most greatest songs EVER composed!!
You r like original... wow. great.
This is one of the best covers that I have ever heard. Great Job!!
Hey Mike - if you're going to cover Don McLean, you've got to go the whole nine yards - we need an American Pie cover!
Can we please appreciate that we live in a time where discussion about mental health is more or less normalized? When this song came out in the 1970s, discussion of mental health was basically unheard of (Vincent van Gogh was bipolar, and the song actually somewhat references that; it constantly jumps back and forth between positivity and negativity, or, as Billy Joel put it in Summer, Highland Falls, which is also about bipolar disorder: And as we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or euphoria)
Mike ...How about " And I love you so " . ?
That is a beautiful love song by Don McLean .
time & again I come to listen to you sing this beautiful tribute to Vincent ... joy - I'll not forget you in Charleston way back when.
Mooi gezongen, leuk nog steeds de dumpert sticker.
Pim Koch ja haha, ik dacht ook al van Wtf
I was born 1988 yet this is one of my favorite songs. Well done sir, thanks for covering this song wonderfully.
You resemble the man himself.
Thank you