Rocket Man (acoustic Elton John cover) - Mike Masse and Jeff Hall

[strimmer73]

Amazing vocal technique, effortless cross to falsetto range with no slide. You guys are great together. Lovely touchy-feely playing from both of you and very tight indeed. Perfect!

[krisgally]

each video i watch i get more blown away, amazing amazing voice, great harmony both of you!

[bkh1101]

once again awesome job guys...what's your favorite song to play??

[masterfries]

It saddens me that William Shattner has more views for his lame ass cover of this song,

[Wickhaven1]

Dam Mike, how many times do you hear great job? But you did do a great job. Your rendition is the best I have heard. I luv the Pizza shop, you can hear clanging in the background, that's the amazing part. I sure hope they sell butt loads of pizza. With a lot of eat in and not take out!

[skyfe1]

I have to say I didn't expect that. o.O You truly have a great voice and this is certainly the best arrangement and cover I've listened to thus far. Brilliant !!!!

[nicogi]

This is probably the only cover I've ever heard of this song that makes you want to listen to it over and over again. Fantastically done!

[b16aspec]

Are you kidding me? unbelievable. Again. I've watched all your vids. unbelievable! NICE JOB!@

[Kelthuzad126]

This reminds me of a Family Guy episode. lol

[merge4me]

I like the applause at the end, super playing and then 2 people applauding, this is really pearls for the pigs :)

[TheStevemullins]

im really impressed mike and jeff! how bout a lesson for this!?

[Zombiejimful]

bravo !

[kzoomaas17]

Total fail on the audience, that was awesome!

[docmonty]

You two are really fantastic and should release an album, I'd steal it off the web somehow ....only joking! Much respect to you both a pleasure to listen to you

[fletcherjustin10]

Yeah! This works really well - nice version guys!

[NHAFTERHOURS]

Awesome cover! Great job guys!

[yanksboy333]

ROCKET MANNNN.........burning up the room with cheap cologne....lol,,,,,great job fellas!!

[spinny114]

You guys are great. A massive inspiration to me. My friend and I learn a great deal of your covers, some sound better than the original recordings in my opinion! Keep it up.

[d0p3xMERCurY]

you guys are aweome! keep up the great work.

[coffeefreshgg]

Absoloutly Incredible!



[hinschkid2]

have you ever thought about doing kenny loggins: danny's song or maybe landslide: SN??? you could dominate those songs!!!

[lancetop]

Yet another absolutely brilliant musical performance.

[ploencio]

Hey man, you're better than Elton John

[tonedr]

you guys are so great - if i'm ever in Utah i know where i'm going for music!

KY fan,

dale

[Frankieseshy]

Wow!! My mouth was wide open when the guitarist stared to sing!! :O Talk about spot on!! :D

[pearldrumsarecool]

Damn if I didn't see the actual video I'd think it's really Elton John amazing voice I can play drums and a little guitar but I wish I could sing sometimes.

[sedantez24]

Great vocals! what mics do you use?

[smille5291]

OK just so I get it ---I order then I show up 15 minutes early so I can hear 3 songs then grab the pizza and get home before it gets cold ? Can I have a beer while I'm waiting.....lol......Very nice you guys Rock It Man....lol

[deidara003]

Is that Bass five stringed?

[JeffHallPlaysFenders]

@deidara003 Yes. Fender Jazz V (their 5 string)

[mariantogo]

I don't know why ... but I want to have pizza now.

Or pie. :-)

[Hans47]

Incredible voice - such a gift. Great guitar and bass too.

[theamizingakki69]

your vocal range is absolutely AMAZING me and my wife have sat here in awe of how well you can duplicate anyone's voice so on behalf of myself, my wife,youtube,and the world in general thank you for these fantastic songs and keep it up

[WorldGenesis]

Sometimes, when I favorite this guy's videos, I don't regret remembering if I did it before, because it deserves a second favorite on my list. :P

[saltwatertherapy]

If I'm ever at the Pie Pizzeria in Salt Lake City, Utah I hope yall are there!

[thegrapegeek]

Fantastic stuff, especially the lead vocals' range and clarity. Love the covers. Can't wait to see more of you guys.

[cohnstreet]

Hey guys, great live sound. What are you using for vocal processing? Comps, verbs, harmonizers?

[eleanor61188]

Love your work, best of luck. These covers are amazing :D

[kakkemann]

Listening to your songs, one by one, you are brilliant! :)

[nyerndc]

i just found you guys. this is your best song

[gocsa]

Shatner's version is still the best ever! :D

[TheLimitSky]

Very Good !! Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

[uploader486]

BRAVO!

[holymackeral96]

Wow!!!!! could you please try to cover Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite by R.E.M? that song rocks

[sirtom68]

That was absolutely awesome....very nice job from 2 guys that know what tone and dynamics are....seasoned REAL musicians. Bet either one of them could set down with any musician, or anyone and find some mutual ground that work's . Awesome job once again

[MegaDaveMatthewsFan]

Amazing. Much better than I was expecting. Nice guitar

[TACTICSRUS]

Amazing Job! 

[MrCajunjp]

Very few people can cover a great like elton john. You have managed to do that. I enjoyed your version as much as eltons. I think its a shame you sing from a pizza parlor and not a huge stage.

[flagranger]

Guys, you bring tears to my eyes. No joke.

[40yo6stringer]

Great job! Kudos to you. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[450teamsuzuki]

i typed in rocket man cover...i guess i got what i asked for..GREAT PERFORMANCE

[formis1122]

are you sure you're not elton john?

[veiocachacero]

4 ??????

[rynoman18]

Mike deserves an Emmy, a Grammy, and a VMA! Give this a thumbs up if you agree! :-) I'm 21 years old and I think this guy is amazing! Nobody can hold a stick to his credibility.

[NPDuccilli28]

3:20... mind blowing you guys are great good job

[stevieboy333]

Beautiful Voice !!!

[caermari]

you're so good, you should record your own songs and sell them on the web.

[mikemassedotcom]

@caermari It's in the works, thanks!

[brandonmjackson]

@mikemassedotcom Please be sure to find a way to let us all know. This is Fraking amazing. I usually hate covers, but this is awesome.

[PWRSTR0KER2008]

@mikemassedotcom I wish we could buy your album off iTunes! Ever thought about going on one of those reality shows or something? You would definitely win!

[peterpetersbng]

@caermari this guy is gonna be world famous

[tommyallore]

It amazes me that we have to keep listening to the same shitty songs by Taylor Swift and the Black Eyed Peas when you have actual talent right here.

[celestin161]

I know that this might be a bit corny for you but.... you deserve to be seen worldwide... YOU should try for Xfactor or America's got Talent.... You'd definately win!!!!! SIMPLY AMAZING!!!

[rjtb22]

i`m a rocket man even if not!!

[SolemnCollector]

Hey! i have a guitar but the sounds seem off im looking for a new acoustic Any brands/ models you recommend? my price range is maxed at 350

[McDonalds825]

WOW you have an amazing voice keep it up 100% :)

[J0rdanBennett]

Wow that was great. Outstanding vocals guys.

[vmoranfox]

Magic

[ManshedTV]

Jeff's falsetto is perfect. Great work guys. Would love to watch.

[metui11]

on a scale from 1 to 10... this is awesome

[ale081975]

Muito bom velho, virei seu fã, assim que eu for aos Estados Unidos, com certeza irei ver seu show...Parabéns!

[dbbl]

I really like your versions, great stuff!

Would love to hear your covers from "Disarm - Smashing Pumpkins" and a version of "Knocking on Heavens Door".

Hope to may see you live somehow.

[synthartist69]

That was great guys!

[Icedmadness]

Amazing job, I would love to know the chords to this song

[Tehui1974]

I would love to hear you guys try and sing Elton John's 'Empty Garden'. I've yet to hear somebody sing that cover well, but I think you guys could nail it.

[mikemassedotcom]

@Tehui1974 I love that song. I've actually performed it a few times, too.

[Tehui1974]

@mikemassedotcom Put it up then my brother!

[bloggerheads]

@mikemassedotcom I will second that request. Beautiful song.

[87earth]

@mikemassedotcom you sir, are amazing, good job

[dtfmgmail]

this is by far the best cover i have ever heard....you fucking rock mike

[dbrad66]

hope you're playing for more than pizza.

[DADGADDY]

Is that Billy Sheehan with a haircut? More bass!!!!!!!!! How about some don't fear the reaper next, start a cowbell debate.

[nomadicexplorers]

Holy Moly you guys are amazing! You guys ever around South Carolina?

[CorrieKatczynski]

i have NEVER heard anyone come anywhere close to covering elton ... you have not just covered this song you have mastered it! BRAVO!

[jsjj]

Just happened upon you guys last week and have been mesmerized since. You have a talent that has got to be shared with the rest of the world, not just to the people of Salt Lake and Youtube. Elton John should be honored to have a version like this done to a classic song of his. Please keep posting videos so those who appreciate your talent can spend hours listening to you. The best on Youtube by far!

[doug1127]

And I think its going to be a long, long time..till I hear a version this good.. again.

[yuhs3]

Hey Mike, I'm an aspiring acoustic singer and was wondering what kind of vocal warm-ups you use? Anything would be appreciated.

[mikemassedotcom]

@yuhs3 Actually none, really. I'm not the best example in this regard. I'll usually sing a little in the car on the way to the gig, and then make sure the first few songs aren't too hard, while my voice acclimates.

[xxxxShrutixxxx]

Incredible vocals. You, my friend, nailed it!

[StillRockin1962]

The beauty of things like youtube is the ability to sit at home and discover awesome gifts like this. You guys are a complete joy to listen to. You can bet I am gonna tell my friendsabout you as I'm sure they are gonna enjoy the fresh life you breathe into some of our favorite songs.

[accordionmaster47]

Wow, I've just found Mike's music here and what he does with this song and with Boston's "A Man I'll Never Be" is something else. Excellent - Mike and Jeff!

[AUdioHipster]

Man I love these cats ... just think of the ad..lib ing you could do singing this tune... u know really wake the crowd up .. you'll have to sing it again, they won't believe what you sung the first time.. :~)

[gsf67]

I don't know whether it's my speakers, but I have noticed in the last few offerings that the bass amp isn't is loud as it should be, and I struggle to hear jeff. The best acoustic cover on you tube of this song. Looking forward to seeing more offerings in the near future.

[GuitarCailuong]

Your voice is way better than Elton John, wider range with a lot of harmonics. You sing it emotionally. Your guitar playing is great, too.

[pappafly]

Amazing, bass deff needs to be louder tho

[goodguyradio]

Please put out a live DVD of these sessions-I will buy them all and I'm sure many others would also.

[Sappyspartan]

That audience fails so hardcore. The performance deserves roaring applause

[Rustyy444]

@Sappyspartan

thats because everyone is preoccupied by waving their lighters back and forth.

[Sappyspartan]

@TheOzcarSound The singer does have an amazing voice.

[iamBevan]

The bass is perfect - so is everything else about this, and all the others!

[MrJtr1888]

Damn! That was really good. Btw, as a stage musician I can say that the mix is good. Some frequencies from the bass drop out a bit, but you will have that.

[addicted2sixstrings]

One of the best versions of this song I've ever heard. (Including my own) great vocals, great guitar n bass. Outstanding!

[MrNickelCobalt]

this cover made me realize how great the bass part is for rocket man. great cover!!

[tfn105]

Those opening chords remind me of 'Breathe' off Dark Side of the Moon

[hill4899]

Outstanding, really enjoyed it.

[Twanger2k]

Thats one nice voice.

[Wheelyboarder]

The singer kind of looks like Louis C.K.

[DoubtProCKS]

amazing voice

[samsmd]

Absolutely amazing, thanks!

[yynnmmbb]

What a great range of vocals. Loved this song.

[reddawgcr250]

Tons of covers...any original music? Need any lyrics???

[rjtb22]

@reddawgcr250 yes they have...just go to mike`s playlist,,,

[rjtb22]

the bass was ok and it sounds great..

[sel1hotmail]

ey jo mike...

is it you writing personally ?

greetings from germany

[mikemassedotcom]

@sel1hotmail Either me, or one of my hundreds of unpaid interns. j/k

[sel1hotmail]

@mikemassedotcom

cool man

can i visit you?

i am a musician and i like to travel

come to germany, and give concerts...

[Sappyspartan]

@mikemassedotcom Hahaha

[lyndaKu]

sends chills.. You guys are AMAZING!!!

[ibaho124]

i hear the bass just fine. what a bunch of dumb fuckers. they probably dont even know the first thing on mixing and sound quality's. you guys kick ass keep it up

[nightwatch5]

no fucking way this is live, it sounds too legit its scary. :')

[JeffHallPlaysFenders]

@nightwatch5 guaranteed it's live. I won't point out my mistakes :) Although if there was more bass, it might be easier to hear the mistakes.

[mikemassedotcom]

@JeffHallPlaysFenders Look who reignited the great "bass level" debate!

[Wheelyboarder]

That performance deserved a roar of cheers, i guess the fatties were too into their delicious pizza.

[irvingjohn]

The bass is clearly audible. Don't blame the uploader for what is likely your issue, i.e. shitty speakers.

[gchase31]

You guys are fantastic!! Really wish you lived closer to the CT area....I'd have you at my bar any time and all the time!!

[BigSicilian100]

mike you blow my mind and so you know this song helped me at college

[crazycroft32]

headphones help for hearing the bass ... fab cover fellas

[pdomke]

this is absolutely amazing !

[idrummist]

The mix sounds great through my ATH-M50s but I think I might have to go check it out in-person on September 5th! ...added to calendar.

[jaytmek]

This is absolutely amazing! Fantastic cover!

[ibanezAEF37E]

I forgot how much of a great song this is untill i listened to your cover........

[nailband]

the mix is fine if you listen on a SPEAKER system instead of the speakers that came with your PC or worse yet, laptop. Vocal timbre is very reminiscent of Larry Gowan (styx)...you guys should try "all the lovers in the world" and maybe add it to your repertoire. I know you'd kill it! great job on your stuff!...thats coming from a lifelong musician that also plays/sings in an acoustic trio on the side, with a lot of the same songs on our list!

[DogginRocks]

If you guys released this before Elton John, his, would have been a 'shit' cover! Epic!!!

[judyabowe]

bass is perfect guys

[ultramark3000]

I think its a great mix...I wouldnt change a thing.

[greenbrenton1]

Elton john? 0-0 sounds just like him. well kinda =D

[DALLABRIDA88]

you have the most amazing voice dude...and those sweet sexy bass lines...god damn you guys are good

[o0Beatlemania0o]

This is the best version of the song. Only the original beats it, and by a VERY tiny margin.

Elton John must be SO honoured.

You're both all kinds of amazing.

[TooManyTalkingTrees]

You guys have really made my day!

[laptoplarryspc]

I think people need to put them head phones on to really enjoy this mans bass work.

[blarghwastaken]

I have decent speakers and I can hear the bass just fine. It's actually blended perfectly, I think. You other people need to stop listening to stuff on your shitty laptop speakers.

[TheZHBolinger]

WOW !

[BowdenSpace]

Mike your intervals are point on. Just sayin'

-BobbyB

[stratmaton]

mike and jeff , you guys are absolutely fantastic, love watching and playing along with your videos, you guys should be filling venues and touring the world,not playing in a pizzeria, you guys are just to good and talented for that, and hopefully you guys will get a break you deserve and tour and come to australia, and me for one will definitely will be there to watch and support you guys..good luck

[storminthedistance]

you guys are great.. sound amazing but please crank up the mic on the bass

[mikemassedotcom]

@storminthedistance lol. You're throwing fuel on the fire! There's a raging debate (ok, not really) in these comments about whether the bass is loud enough or not. :) And FYI, the bass is direct, no mic involved.

[laptoplarryspc]

@storminthedistance Put your head phones on the bass sounds fine.

[RoninEXS]

@storminthedistance I'm not sure what you people are talking about, I can hear the bass wonderfully. Amazing rendition, I actually like this version better than Elton's recorded version! You guys rock, keep it up.

[Xevamir]

@storminthedistance The bass is very equal to the acoustic guitar. You don't want to overpower the lead singer's instrument in this situation because their instrument gives them a confidence to sing behind.

[SungguhMenegangkan]

Great cover guys, as always..

[speacopperhead]

thx mike and jeff just bought and downloaded ur cd

fantastic stuff keep it up love from ireland

[SlimShadid]

I prefer to use your videos when I'm learning new songs than the originals. Keep up the good work.

[jorange147]

Louie C. K. can sing? :p jk you guys are amazing

[devilbirdsong]

I like this more than the original. :)

[callieg43]

I think you both did a fantastic Job

[smashingpumpkin1986]

You guys are amazing :D

[tedzoid]

THATS LOUIS C.K.!!!!!!!

[Hughsjunk]

You, my good sir, are the musical version of Louis C.K. Five Stars!

[tedzoid]

@Hughsjunk fuck yesss

[CarlJohanson]

pure beauty, wow. this is beyond words amazing. 

[PoconoSteve59]

That was awsome guys. My God - perfect

[douglasmrjones]

YOU FUCKING REAL AMAZING GOOD! VERY GOOD JOB!

[TechN9NeLyrics]

outstanding

acustic bass and beautiful harmonics

that what music is all about boys

awsooome!!

[MrMaikapeehikuru]

I can't hear the bass... is he unplugged too?

[mikemassedotcom]

@MrMaikapeehikuru In reality, the mixes don't always translate in a predictable way to YouTube. If the bass is low on this one, rest assured it doesn't sound that way on the audio-only version of this song. If you were to hear the mp3 version (available for purchase!), you'd hear the bass just fine. The YouTube compression is difficult for me to consistently compensate for, but I try.

[laptoplarryspc]

@mikemassedotcom Mike maybe he is hard of hearing the bass sounds beautiful well the hole cover is fantastic.

[JOSHardson]

@mikemassedotcom The bass is most definitely there. It's rocking my subwoofer right the very second. Maybe MrMaikapeehikuru is listening on tiny speakers?

[SungguhMenegangkan]

@mikemassedotcom The bass is very audible, either the OP has very bad speakers or he needs hearing aids.

[laptoplarryspc]

@MrMaikapeehikuru Buy some olive oil.

[Ozguronautics]

@MrMaikapeehikuru both are plugged besides i can hear it

[johnkielty]

@MrMaikapeehikuru If you cant hear the bass, it must be your speakers or computer. I hear it loud and clear and it sounds GREAT!!!!



[8justin88]

@MrMaikapeehikuru ive got some logitech surround speakers plugged in and the bass it rattling my windows. I LOVE IT! i will agree its not AS loud as some other songs, but its very good. love these guys!

[jimBoRare]

@MrMaikapeehikuru I have it plugged into my Stereo (from audio out on laptop) and the bass sounds perfect !

[fooshin]

wow, that's all I can say. This was SO good, I'm glad I clicked it!

[blendincoffee]

That is Sooo Very Good!!