Mandy (acoustic Barry Manilow cover) - Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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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
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 ❤
My Story😂👋😘 hi Mandy
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.
Thanks Mike, I learned to play a lot of songs by watching your videos. The chords are faithful to the original songs.
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*
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.
I think Barry would be pleased and very impressed with your cover. ❤
You are beyond amazing. I wish you lived in Florida and played locally truly gifted. Thank you for bringing me back. Such good memories.
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.
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.
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. ✌😎
Beautiful Mike, bless you and your amazing voice!!!
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.
Your voice is amazing! Such a beautiful cover of my all time fave from Barry ❤️
Bill Burr just rocked me with his angelic voice! All kidding aside, fantastic performance.
Thank you Mike , again superb ! What a voice !!! Have a good day !!
Brilliant.
Perfect
That was simply incredible! One of my all time favorite songs and such a fantastic job I'm speechless!
meravigliosa mi ha accompagnato nella mia gioventu
You've got one of the best audio qualities across youtube. Amazing😍😍
The weird thing is his audio quality was off the charts even when he was playing in the pizza place!
Exactly! When I first listened to africa, I was surprised to see that the voice was crystal clear at a time when we barely had smartphones and that too for a youtube video. This dude is a frikin legend.
Mike travels with his own board, mic and cords! He’s no joke. He’s a legit audio perfectionist. When he came to my house, he had a full rack set up, run thru his iMac. Pedals, sound effects etc. I had audio file nerds emailing me saying that it was the best sound they’ve heard on our show. Mike Massé is to the point of irritating...that’s how serious he takes this stuff. That’s the reason it sounds better than everything else on the net. He cares that much.
@@TheDetroitCast Has he not ever released his audio process for getting such a great sound?
Incredible talent
Excellent Performance ❗️👍👍👍👏👏👏
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!
Finally good cover of this song. Respect for you, Mike :)
Just another great song covered so well Mike.
I remember all my life
Raining down as cold as ice
Shadows of a man
A face through a window
Crying in the night
The night goes into
[Verse 2]
Morning, just another day
Happy people pass my way
Looking in their eyes
I see a memory
I never realized
How happy you made me
[Chorus]
Oh, Mandy
Well, you came
And you gave without taking
But I sent you away
Oh, Mandy
Well, you kissed me
And stopped me from shaking
And I need you today
Oh, Mandy
[Verse 3]
I'm standing on the edge of time
I've walked away when love was mine
Caught up in a world
Of uphill climbing
The tears are in my eyes
And nothing is rhyming
[Chorus]
Oh, Mandy
Well, you came
And you gave without taking
But I sent you away
Oh, Mandy
Well, you kissed me
And stopped me from shaking
And I need you today
Oh, Mandy
[Bridge]
Yesterday's a dream
I face the morning
Crying on a breeze
The pain is calling
[Chorus]
Oh, Mandy
Well, you came
And you gave without taking
But I sent you away
Oh, Mandy
Well, you kissed me
And stopped me from shaking
And I need you today
Oh, Mandy
[Outro]
Well, you came
And you gave without taking
But I sent you away
Oh, Mandy
Well, you kissed me
And stopped me from shaking
And I need you
I couldn’t like this enough! I’m a rocker that also loves Manilow!
Talented Performance ‼️👍👍👍👏👏👏
Very very very very Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello mike❤ I'mso inlove with you while you are singing my hearts melts so deeply i love you and i love your voice it really breaks my soul 😍😍
Once again you do not disappoint!
💯% a Mike Masse version!
Absolutely spectacular! I’m still waiting for to come to Canada!
YESSSSSSS 😍🤩🎸 bravissimo & thx a lot...i.m loving it!!!!
Just wow
Brilliant tune, impeccably interpreted as always.
Way to. Go Mr. Mike
Amazing voice ❤
Mike Massé, a complete artist!. I'm your fan!...Flawless performance!...👏👏👏👏👏👏👥
Favoloso!!!!!
Excellent Mike
You are the best!!! you have a fantastic voice👏👏👏
I discover and I appreciate. Bravo it's great !!!!
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Damn fine vocal.
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.
Beautiful cover of a beautiful song
Very smooth I like that song
Your voice is so incredible my friend..
i love it sir! well,im here 7:30 am 9/28/2022 tryin' to learn this song!thnx!
Hi Sir your voice is so beautiful thank you for this video more please
Oh Margo!
Wonderfull all time song. The player singin is superb. Beautifull música, guitar and sung quite ...lovely.
great cover sir. you voice has like a real authentic and raw sound which gives a lot of emotion to your singing
Incrível. Muito carisma. Timbre vocal bem interessante. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho.
I went to his concert He was excellent
Thank You Mike...
Some see liking Barry Manilow as a weakness, not I. I see it as a strength in versatility and a unique quality most men are afraid of.. Vulnerability!
Thus far the best version... his own style and stayed true to the song (important to me)
His wonderful voice sounds in the German Black Forest, oh I love it so much
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.
I love 80s-90s song
Sozinho, levando na garganta e tocando o seu instrumento, a maioria das pessoas não sabem como isso é dificil.
Wow nice voice, classy and kind of olden style and romantic sounding :) never hear that kind of voice these days. Lovely
Thanks for listening
If the weather is good I am going to see him in Plano Feb 5. If he is as good as his video he has to be one of the best cover artist around.
He will not disappoint, so fingers crossed for good weather. 🤞
Perfect 👏👏👏.
Oh man...knocked it out of the park 😮🎶
wow
Bravo!!!!
Awesome dude are used to live in the very back in the day I wouldn’t tell anyone though I was a closeted Barry fan😎🤣
bill wilenski ditto! It was my dirty secret!
I saw Barry live five times. I keep it to myself.
Incredible! Come to Brazil man! 😄
Apoio! Isso mesmo!
We are waiting for you in Brazil,Mike!specially in Santa Catarina!
So beautifully done ❤
Excellent version Mike. You make it your own.
Have you thought about doing The Flame by Cheap Trick? Just a thought.
the good old time.....highpoints for this cover !
Beautiful ❤️
Bravo
Nice job Mike ... hit that modulation like a boss!
Excellent, greetings from Honduras
Magnífico!
Ah memories...well done!
Have been a fan since about 2 years ago when I first saw your cover of totos Africa, after watching all your other vids and now hearing this one I can say without doubt that you can mimic any artist perfectly and even improve upon the song. Singers like yourself and others like Marc Martel have a unique talent in letting us all hear great songs sung live again even if the original artist has passed on. Brilliant cover as always, keep them coming, would be great to hear some Chicago or Peter cetera covers 👍
I completely completely agree! I keep trying to get Mike to do some Peter cetera :). I know some people find it cheesy, but I want to do Glory of Love or Your the Inspiration. And Mike, come on man. You can't claim Glory of Love is cheesy after doing Mandy lol. :)
Wonderfull
He's a genius in music . Great voice
Awesome
Beautiful. Im gonna learn it this way tonight. Pretty soon ill be able play right next to you
Thanks Mike, you made my day. Very cool
Mike I really wish you would come to upstate NY. You have a wonderful voice. Thx for what you do ❤️
Fantastic
Exellent
Wow gave me chills
You are fantastic
好歌
Mike manda muito bem!
Fantastic voice Mike Masse. Your version of MANDY...
Sometimes I lost him, than I founf him back and be happy, now its on my list
Idol....
Great job Mike. You're the man!
Excellent
Exelente exelente
Parabéns seus covers são sempre maravilhosos...
This was great.
I love your voice..Nice cover...Thanks for singing Mandy..One of my favorites..