Mad World (acoustic Tears for Fears/Gary Jules cover) - Mike Masse and Jeff Hall

[Pavelonparas]

You sir are fucking awesome!

[theschof96]

this is amazing...plain and simple

[6newagehippie9]

lol beats my cover of mad world

[lkraie]

If the bee gees and the carpenters made a baby, you'd still win that baby.

[marimari1222]

very beautiful

[redhotjalapeno]

You've got soul brother. I was there.

[tenuis70]

dude you can sing your ass off!

[Iredalicious]

I dont even know what to say. Ive watched like all of your videos tonight, and i totally have a man-crush on your voice..

[henryhumperink]

This song makes me want to play Gears of War

[MegaMagnum2]

T_T

[divisionmayusculadm]

ti ri ri ri riii!!!!

[jackcarter2007]

You guys are amazing. 

[vanhelsink14]

wow i have just looked at a few of your guys videos and i think that you are excelent, you guys deserve your own CD you have the voice and talent for it so be sure to go for it guys you got my support :)

[jandymcr]

You should go to American Idol!!! You will win for sure!! :DDD

[peterpetersbng]

@jandymcr that makes a

lot sense . i think your dead right here

[mvucak]

OMG! When you started to sing... I was like... OMG! Perfect Voice! You should do cover for every song out on the market, it would sound better  :))))))))

[trav1049]

Do you know I have been playing accoustic and bass Giutar for at least ten yrs played in 3 bands how the hell do you get such a fantastic voice like that wow I wish I could sing like you Mike top draw m8 will keep watching you excellent vids keep em coming all the best Sheffield UK

[sulladrum]

excellent, guys. Spot on, and I love the original

[mac119ify]

Your really talented

[brammobo]

do you have songs on itunes??? i would buy the songs , but i cant pay via credit card

[corskee]

truly amazing rendition. Thanks for sharing.

[Mitokondra]

Guys. I was afraid to watch this video because this song means so much to me. You did the impossible and made it as good as mr. Gary Jules. Thank You.

[PsychoPhone14]

You are God...

[bruncen]

you guys are to good to play in a pizza tent

[genocidedyno]

You, sir, are a true artist! And it's an honor to me to listen to your art, because I feel the emotions behind it.

I was wondering how you started all this, what was your passion to start? Because, I wanted to start "living" my passion, which is music.

[tiannagal4u]

wow would of never imagined that guy to have that voice

[mikemassedotcom]

@tiannagal4u I get comments like that occasionally. I never know how to take them. Thanks?

[razeuski]

@mikemassedotcom Well, maybe it's because of your beard ^^.

Me too, I actually expected to hear a deep voice when I saw your face.

Please, come singing on stage, you are very good. But are you aware of your talent ?

[fusquinhacarioca]

@mikemassedotcom One could say the same about Paul Simon. I think, when seeing you, most people expect something a little raspy or even hoarse. It's a nice surprise! Keep up the great work!

[SuperMerchus]

@mikemassedotcom lol.. i think u just look like the bloke next door with the jets skis and the outdoor bbq :) oh.... and the esky! That was frkkn unreal... way better than any other version ive ever heard. UNREAL!

[ImYourHeroBro]

@mikemassedotcom i think he/she means your voice doesnt match the way you look, its an amazing voice though.

[modernwar2ghostrp]

@mikemassedotcom great voice, just seem like crazy though guy voice would be your thing ;D

[MrBuckmtn]

@mikemassedotcom it means you aren't a skinny long-haired puke with rings stuck all over your body......just a plain ol' Joe.....popping out a sound I would die for.

[kleinball]

you guys have a phenomenal sound, your harmonies are always superb. Bravo. I wonder if you could run down your live sound set up, or direct me to somewhere that you have everything listed. You have one of the best live acoustic sounds I've ever heard for a small venue like this.

[JohnnyV920]

iver heard of a band from utah called Victim Effect who also does a cover of this song. your version and their version sound pretty similar to each other, so uhh.. are you guys Victim Effect?

[mikemassedotcom]

@JohnnyV920 Never heard them or heard of them. I wonder if they could say the same? :)

[Burkna]

Awesome as usual guys!

[alismmmka]

did you make a tutorial vid or do people learn it from this vid ? cuz i figured out i'm playing it all wrong :D

[Tommy9293]

Guys you're awesome!

where can I find your songs on mp3?

keep rockin' lml

[MariePierDemo]

that is real music, definitly. Keep playing old rock progressive music guys. Thumbs up !

[cmarcelo10]

Class!

[mkosta94]

One of my favouirtes. Thanks!

[manring73]

I hope you get paid a lot to play at this pizza place. You are the best cover artist. You make the songs sound just as good or better than the original. You are crazy talented.

[JBSellyGomezFaan]

R.I.P Dom :/

[spectorlegend77]

wow nailed it. Great job!

[prometallero]

omfg first i saw your paranoid android video, then i see this cover, nice men i wish you where my guitar teacher saludos desde mexico

[hunter06gameruk]

wish i could see you guys live.. with a pie, a pizza a heineken and half a budweiser :)

[redneckdipper1337]

Fuck the Bar.

You guys should be playing arenas!

[joey3250]

There should have been a lot more claps!

[chuckbuntz]

absolutely class mate 

[Taurus402]

Not to mention your play style, but your interpretation of the songs are very spot on. Definitely born with music in your genes! Bravo!

[seastormlover]

Excellent!

[TheUgliestSweater]

You are so talented. You deserve way more recognition! Sharing your vids with everyone I know, keep up the amazing work!

[dtfmgmail]

I FEEL LIKE A PUSSY SAYING THIS......BUT MIKE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!!!!!

[realbigfish1000]

i know i probably the hundredth person to tell you this but i really like your voice espesh in pinball wizard , and the guy on bass doesnt get any credit! feel for you bro

[MrBabblelounge]

best one

[petrotamas]

Amazing voice!

[martydog12341]

by any chance could we be indulged by some tablature of this rendition? indeed I WISH you have it :D:D:D (L) love your voice

[martydog12341]

omg.. dude.. i love your voice(L)

[boinz]

By any chance could we be indulged by some tablature of this rendition?

[XxTDARKxX123]

Mui bonita cancion la vi de gears of war 3 esta rola me llego al corazon ♥ mui increible cancion deveras me da ganas de llorar!♥

[flukiedog]

f***ing amazing cover i was lloking for jules this is better by a mile!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yeyette77]

Hi, I'm a french girl and I love all your amazing covers, specially Space Oddity of Bowie. Let's rock !!

[naviiish]

Gears Of War :D

[mrsimonchad]

goose bumps....

incredible. yet again

[plumatsch]

Jeff hall thinks " What for a shit song" haha

[nevermindthefury]

by far the greatest cover I've ever heard! kudos

[hollyfigueroaoreilly]

Great job!! :)

[JustGuitarHero]

more!

[qwertygirl31]

Liked the song when Tears for Fears did it. Loved the Gary Jules spin on it...and have been listening to various covers of this. But when I heard your rendition, it gave me chills. Thank you for this! Great vocals :)

[scoutfinch100]

Gave me chills. Absolutely love you.

[Lena201193]

Thank you for a magical melody and a beautiful voice! This is amazing work!

[BigMo138]

A M A Z I N G

[MrMattyVicious]

wow! you did great



[MrGtsouk]

You nailed it , bro!

[broody952]

sounds a little plain when you're doing the picking part...bassy should fill in more there...everything is brilliant otherwise...

[Firesky405]

how many baseball teams does the guy on the left support?

[MrMorsadi]

i damn liked u're voice

[Lastinline1984]

Am from Orem am soon going to go see u guys your great!

[Ackersie]

ive looked around but cant seem to find any tabs for this version can u plz let me know a good place for correct tabs

[fazlimakali]

so unexpected! well done!

[Spaun139]

Legendary song



[Madkeypusher]

Learned how to play this beautiful song from your video and took the first prize at my university' song contest :) So thanks for a fantastic example of perfomance and for all that you do! I really appeciate how old songs gain a different taste in acoustic version.

Greeting from Saint-Petersburg, Russia!

[mikemassedotcom]

@Madkeypusher I've actually been to St. Petersburg. Beautiful city! Congrats on the contest win.

[unexplainedgentleman]

@mikemassedotcom Holy shit this is amazing

[dealurile]

0:09 Chuck Norris, Jesus, Kurt Cobain enter the bar.

[Sequence14]

@dealurile ... and they are struck with awe.

[Protantical]

Your voice. Must. Be. Heard.

[FreshAir911]

Very warm sound! I love it :D

[DogginRocks]

How ironic - mad-world, how mad is the world when you two aren't chart topping signed artists???

[MortenMoellMusic]

Would be cool if you checked out my "Mad World" cover ?

[jacobisfriendly]

i am trying to go to sleep but i am kept awake by all the amazing covers you have done, this is great music :D i love it

[carringtonc79]

@jacobisfriendly haha same here! I should have been asleep but I'm so impressed, great job Mike & crew. Beautiful covers and guitar work.

[saquist]

good grief...l-o-v-e it...

[JazzBoy81]

3 people dont know a good song when they hear one

[baantjer1995]

beautifull song and a beautifull cover.

keep going on you guys are the best.

[martyG1991]

You guys are so sweet :D. Gotta go on tour in the UK i would deffinitly pay to listen to you :D.

[twKershaw]

I love this voice, srly i love.

[derglegnartertar]

dude i cant believe how good your voice is....how are you not a famous mllionaire? I'm serious when i say you have an amazing amazing voice and you can play them strings too

[joegiuffr3]

Many times I prefer to listen to Mikes version rather than the original artist version. These guys own everything they do. Also a big fan of the fact that he just doesn't try to do his best impression of the artist, just does him - awesome.

[8justin88]

GO ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT!!!

[komer666]

I can't believe that people like justin bieber are in the TV when there are so much talented musicians like this one playing for people in a pizza place, Mike Masse, you're a genious

[goska1325]

I'm speechless, They are incredible !!!

[DragDropDestroy]

This is an amazing cover! I love the acoustic. I would like to know if there is any way I could get the version played here? I would love to learn this song. Thanks, and keep up the amazing work!

[herflik3]

Is it just me or is this cover better than the original?

[trapfest]

this is awesome!!!!!!

any tabs?

[corpsman322]

Wow! This is one of the best covers of this song i have heard... you guys have some serious talent :) thank you :)

[corpsman322]

Wow! This is one of the best covers of this song i have heard... you guys have some serious talent :) thank you :)

[Kelthuzad126]

Did anyone else notice the "Drug Court WORKS!!!" t shirt? lol

[tommyg524]

@Kelthuzad126 ........how immature...if it worked then it worked for your listening privilige didnt it now.

[Kelthuzad126]

@tommyg524 what's immature?

[mxeric1]

Dude you need to go on American idol or something your talent needs to be heard..

[pmponce79]

just awesome. i like this better than the original

[pmponce79]

good job!!

[Shunli88]

you guys carried this really, really well =)

[JeffTewell]

Pro voice!  The "Behind Blue Eyes" vid was no fluke.....hell of a singer!

[Senndog5]

Go cubs! Greetings from Chicago, you guys are flawless on all of your tunes. This comes from the lead singer of the house band at merkles which is a bar across from Wrigley field. Love the cubs represent.

[anthonycover]

Salut :) Voici mon interprétation personnelle de Mad world:

watch?v=Mw2C2FQy4Rg

n'hésite pas à laisser un avis ;)

merci :)

musicalement, Anthony

[evilcandontaskagain]

This guy has a great voice.

[Fubishay]

beautiful

[Fubishay]

phewwwwww  fantastic ,,,,

[FragileClicheXX]

Super Awesome

[CrazyKat1986]

Just a beautiful voice

[strider051]

Mike you have a great ear for songs that you perform wonderfully. Glad I ran into your stuff!

[sparxx147]

Awesome voice and guitar man keep up the hard work and hope to see you in Canada one day.

[greg60609]

I always end up staying up too late once I start listening to your videos. Your voice is so great and the sound quality is the best.

If I win the lottery I'm flying to Utah just to see and hear you.

[TimoPlaysDrums]

You guys deserve a good world ! Great musicians!!!

[BarbamamaO2]

J'adore ces deux p'tits gars...

[Alywillz]

What chords do you use?

[jayisdabeast]

@Alywillz its Em G D A throughout...thats what he's using!

[Novatorm2k3]

Tears for Fears rules

same for you guys ;)

[mustbebetween]

awsome voices......jet again

[Duecey04]

That is awesome! I also use my laptop to do my audio work. What is the program that you use to mix? Very good job and that amp you use is phenomenal.

[qslfnqfnhqeo]

better than the original

[unbeatableroi]

Hi Mike,

You are simply amazing. I am left speechless. Most of the cover songs you gave has more feel than the originals.

Hats of to you.

Regards

Rohit

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[marxism01]

Your voice is AMAZING!!!

[omerfarukozdemir]

Hi Mike !

iam from Turkey and my name is omer faruk, primarily sorry for my bad english :(

i follow your live performances longtime on youtube. i want to come there, and watch you .. but i dont know how to do this. i hope one day, i will be there with you !

sincerely !

[psyconius]

Yeah man.. you have a great voice for this song.. Nice work!

[DenZoh]

G R E A T cover guys!!!!

[Killerthefirst]

Mike! do you have tab of this solo on the begin?

[AngelofMusic2288]

@Killerthefirst if you can read music, I can give you something to work off of.

[Killerthefirst]

@AngelofMusic2288  sure,what is it?

[amelodicrevival1]

Very nice man wonderful voice.

[Gwarnine]

this sounds really good! I know might as well just be a number, but for what it's worth you've got my respect as a musician.

[raisetenthousand1]

I guess It's about time I posted..

I watch your youtube clips pretty much every day guys.

Fantastic.

FIVE stars.

Thank you. From Australia. I'd murder for a voice like that btw..

[EV4RY]

Absolutely sh*t hot, relaxed playing and superb vocals. You compliment each other very well and imo shouild be playing far far greater gigs than this.

Acoustic sets really show raw talent.

Keep it up guys.

[TheTidders]

I love your voice. It's so perfect!

Is it auto-tuned? It doesn't sound like you were singing it live....

[mikemassedotcom]

@TheTidders Not auto-tuned. You're seeing/hearing the live performance, but the audio is captured by my laptop, mixed and synced to the video later. So it may "sound" like a studio recording, but that's only because it's been mixed separate from the video and then re-synced. That way I'm able to provide the best possible audio quality for my clips (at least the best that my equipment will allow).

[Luciasverus]

Everytime I hear this song no matter how many times, It amazes me.

[GDP1909]

love this version... :-)

[Mariekesone]

These Pizza's better be Good Quality and Real Italian..I See they have Heineken on Tap, Best of Beers!!!!

Quality musicians deserve Good Food.., but without kidding,

You guys sound Fantastic!..:-)

[blakkino]

Great Voice and Great Song!!! i like most of all the guitar sound ( what guitar are you playing ? ), greeting from Italy and sorry my english :P 

[harmonicartist]

3 jealous people missed their chances to see these musicians live

[AndyTheGoldfish]

Hey, Mike! Thanks for posting this cover! I've loved this song ever since I heard it the first time, but you make it so much better. So thank you. And thanks for all your other songs as well. Me and my brother love 'em.

[Simpliband]

lol Jeff Hall being funny there at the start.I really think your public don't do you justice there and in most of your performances.I'd go crazy seeing you live.I'm up to buy your CD :)

[Zeppelinfan25]

Heineken on tap...very nice

[bwv179]

great voice! incredible!

[DanielleT192]

They should get more notice for these covers - they're amazing! Good selection of songs too - great taste :D!

[treebee69]

YOUG GUYS ARE WAY TOO TALENTED TO PLAY THERE!!! YOU NEED TO PLAY BIG IN CANADA TORONTO WE'D LOVE YOU HERE!!!

[mvp782]

amazing!!

[MrFabi156]

Very very very great !!

[lynxouf]

c'est géant bravo!!

[Invictus52186]

I have to say, I generally like the way this sounds MORE than the original. Most of your work is the same, I like your covers more.

[Drumma425]

Wow, you guys are just amazing.

[Metallica5551]

gears of war :)

[originalmodernart]

Ohhh Lordy Mike I think I am addicted to your sound!

I just made a play list and literally put 64 of your videos so I can play them on auto while I paint today. You make me want to not work and play guitar all day!

[SuperstitiousWoman]

Hi Mike!,

My husband was trawling the internet for covers to play acoustically and he found your page late one night.....ended up watching 10 or more videos and he was so impressed he made me watch them.

We are big fans, you have an amazing voice and great control, it's hard to find singers who are so versatile these days.

I'm touring the U.S. at the end of September in acoustic mode, not getting to Salt Lake on this one but would love to hear you live on day! keep it up

Amanda Baker

[mikemassedotcom]

@SuperstitiousWoman Thanks, Amanda! I checked out your channel. What an amazing voice on a lovely woman! Best of luck with your US dates. Please let me know if you're ever playing in Utah. - Mike

[shamelessnomads]

This was incredible!

Beautiful voices!

[chikafantasma]

I'm gonna die! LOVE IT!

[KoH4711]

Oh man... you have a beautiful voice, sir. And I say that as non-homosexually as possible.

[CooperSDonald]

Wow, great job! You guys do a great job!

[Thermikus]

Great backings!