Alone Again (acoustic Dokken cover) - Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom & Rock Smallwood

"Alone Again" by Dokken, an acoustic cover by Mike Massé, featuring Bryce Bloom and Rock Smallwood
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Liner Notes:
My two favorite songs in high school were arguably this and "Kayleigh" by Marillion (as seen previously on this channel! • Kayleigh (acoustic Mar... ). "Tooth And Nail" by Dokken is a near perfect album, rivaling such other 80's offerings like "Pyromania" by Def Leppard, but without the extreme production value--which is a plus, I reckon. Don Dokken was one of my favorite 80's "glam rock" singers--I'm assuming that's the preferred term, considering the alternative, "hair band." He had hair with the best of 'em, mind you. But man, Don can sing. And thankfully he did and does, often. In the age of screamers and shriekers, he was and is a singer.
"Alone Again" was sort of my theme song in high school (late bloomer, let's say). But I had a long and enjoyable "Dokken phase" to help pass the time. I remember the envy I felt as a high school friend, Shelly Nelson, told me of her chance encounter with Dokken somewhere. She said she didn't really know who they were at the time (what?! she didn't appreciate it!), but that they told her "Keep rokken' with Dokken!" ("so cool!" I thought).
The song is sort of between E-flat minor and E minor, pitch-wise. I resolved this by setting my tuner to 449 Hz (not all tuners will do that), and then tuning down to E-flat minor (but just not all the way down, essentially). That matched the pitch of the original pretty well. That tuning just has a certain vibe that you don't get at E or E flat. Can't really explain it. But matching the pitch really sets the mood when playing this tune. Maybe it's just unsettling, being between pitches we're used to hearing.
We had big "gloves" to fill, playing these parts. Rock and I shared the rhythm parts, but George Lynch is a monster guitarist, so Rock had his work cut out for him on the solos. And Bryce had fun rocking Jeff Pilson's bass part. And Mick Brown's kick drum part is there in my stomp pedal, but I had to simplify it a bit. :)
Mike Massé - vocals, rhythm guitar, stomp pedal
Rock Smallwood - lead guitar
Bryce Bloom - bass
Thanks to Wild Dog Stomp pedals out of Australia for providing the awesome stomp. Here's my model: www.wilddogstomp.com/products...
Thanks to Nathan Mitchell for filming. The video looks great. We shot this the same day as we did the Berlin cover, "The Metro."
I recorded the guitars and vocals with a Townsend Labs Sphere L22 into my UA Apollo.
I use Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light HD strings.
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Love,
-Mike
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[@2009JMLM]

Mike Massé great job mike! Next is dream warriors!🤘🏻

[@iamatransporter]

You need to come to Austin. We are the live music capital of the world after all. ;)

[@ghurabadota886]

wow you can really sing

[@chrisseyforth2989]

Every musician on this song nailed it so perfectly

[@SCnative64]

He sounds great with backing musicians! He should get a full band together with a great drummer/percussionist.

[@enmitygauged44]

Great cover! Dokken was always an under rated band. Would love to hear "Walk Away." Would be a great acoustic version.

[@stevedavis7451]

George Lynch....amazing guitarist

[@SCnative64]

@@stevedavis7451 Incredible player, from an Era with no shortage of great guitar players.

[@jschlitzski9646]

You captured the haunting vibe of this one perfectly. Mike Massé sings the songs like you expect to hear them!

[@mikemasse]

Thanks, Jim!

[@ronniereagan6689]

Absolutely

[@scripteaze]

true

[@vdhaze6604]

Something I’ll always admire about don dokken is how he sang every word so properly Didn’t modify his vowels or pronounce things weirdly, just sang as he spoke. Which is hard to do, in an era where nearly all his contemporaries were screaming in the stratosphere he was just singing, very accurate description mike and an awesome cover

[@madmichaelmathieu]

My Dad and I are HUGE Dokken fans. My first concert was when my Dad took my 10 year old sister and me (I was 13) to Dokken opening for Aerosmith in Augusta Maine in late 1987/early '88. It was one of the best nights of my life. We had the connection through rock and the music we loved. We loved all the same hard rock bands. It was during the 1980s which is the greatest era of music ever. He sadly passed away in 2013 and everytime I hear Dokken I always think of him. He is my hero. This is absolutely incredible, and I know my dad would agree. Thank you Mike. Never ever stop posting these. Ever since I heard you cover Toto Africa I've been a big fan, thank you!!

[@SonnyKavanagh]

Absolutely brilliant 🎶🎵🎼👍🇺🇸♥️🇮🇪🎼🎵🎶

[@skilldog10]

Dokken was on of my favs in HS, great song

[@tigersfan1065]

Huge Dokken fan, especially this beautifully heartbreaking ballad. Your cover actually adds a haunting quality with the crisp, clear vocals and beautiful acoustic arrangement. I just subscribed to your channel because a co-worker recommended you. Your voice is amazing. Good luck with your career!

[@tigersfan1065]

P.S. There are 10 complete idiots out there that gave this a thumbs down. Shame on you!

[@wendyc1902]

SAME!

[@Marcoshary]

Man, I listen to Dokken since 85, when I was 11, bought Tooth and Nail that year and I gotta say: what a great rendition that was! Great job!

[@RandallHenderson2014]

Chills. Every. Single. Cover. Also, this time, on Rock's solo. DAMN!!! You guys killed it!!!

[@SpaceCow.]

Looking forward to this. Your voice is perfect for the song.

[@aaaponte0613]

Exactly what i thought

[@terremotohajime]

That is allways what i look for... the vibratos at the vioce on the ending part. awesome

[@TheKeymaster316]

Has the hair standing up on my arm....absolutely incredible!

[@SuperAgoraphobic]

Thanks Mike. You made me cry.

[@marcbrunengraber3507]

OMG! Mike Masse covering Dokken! I’ve seen it all. What a surprising cover and as usual a stunning job. Mike, LOVE the fact that you covered Dokken. The eighties in general and pop metal in particular are so maligned, yet Dokken’s music has always been underrated and the classic lineup in its prime were all amazing musicians.

[@mikemasse]

Agreed! Thanks for the kind words.

[@benfrancemusic]

AWESOME cover Mike! I've been following you since your Africa cover premiered years ago. Your voice was PERFECT for this one! George, Mick, and Jeff need to hook up with you and tour!!!

[@JoePacheco]

I'd go see that!

[@shannonlucas2980]

He sings better than Don

[@clallseven]

Dokken was one of my favorite bands growing up. Nailed this!

[@jeffclark5185]

As I said previously on your work on Metro, once again you have exceeded all expectations. -Never- have I heard as respectable a cover of a Dokken song as this. Dokken was one of my favorite groups in my teens, and as time marches on and we all get older I have listened to countless covers since then. Not one ever truly came anywhere close to capturing the uniqueness of Don Dokkens vocals. Until I heard this today. You absolutely nailed it. Hats off brother, thank you for sharing your gift with the world. It is a better place with you and your friends singing and performing in it.

[@mikemasse]

Thanks, man. I do feel a “reverence” of sorts for the source material and try to treat it respectfully. Dokken is no exception to that. I spent many hours listening to them, for which I’m grateful. I’m happy to bring these songs back into focus, as they deserve.

[@nimdorji1908]

Oh my god!!! That was so beautiful.........

[@igorbalaban4992]

Superb! Just great!!

[@chrisg7891]

Beautifully performed and produced Mike. I love how your voice fits into so many songs while making them your "own".

[@leighgerrard]

One of the best covers I have ever heard. Excellent

[@TheKeymaster316]

Can't wait!

[@shows_with_suzi]

Absolutely amazing!

[@poppycock6572]

I sing this and I've been told very well... YOU are outstanding 👏 very nicely done.

[@ralphshain171]

Could watch and listen for days!!!! You my friend an absolute pool of endless talent!!!

[@anterosfilms]

Amazing cover. You captured the passion and heartbreak of the song. Great job. Loved your Kayleigh cover too!

[@frankromeo3351]

Incredible cover! Mike has such an amazing voice.

[@chrisseyforth2989]

Wow I'm very impressed by his version and such a beautiful voice

[@fiveaces1029]

Been waiting for this ..... Dude like always, a stellar performance. I can imagine a Les Paul cranked through a Marshall cutting through. I bet Don Dokken is very proud. Sterling nailed the solo. George Lynch is smiling! Vocals are Dokkenesque! Bravo!

[@mikemasse]

Thanks! That's Rock on the solo, but yes, he nailed it.

[@KimmiePatts]

Beautiful job guys. It just keeps getting better and better. ✌😎

[@warrenwong8918]

Thanks for this beautiful song. You rocked it Mike!

[@litayap8532]

i love you man you bring tears in my heart n soul,remembering my brother in your music

[@dodgeman338]

Yes! Nailed it again! Hope you play this one in ANN ARBOR!

[@c2jones]

Magnificent job here. The best I've heard. Vocals and sound are exceptional.

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Friggin Fantastic!

[@jakejsson]

just outstanding

[@GusDeLaCruzTX]

That solo! Hell yea! Thanks for doing this cover. Good memories of t-tops and simpler times.

[@chadpete4820]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@Jonathan-L]

Wow, what a voice!

[@BTStudioGE]

I really can't wait for this one, it's one of my favorite songs and i grew up with it! I Know your cover will be AMAZING as always! cheers from Italy :)

[@BTStudioGE]

It did not disappoint! I LOVE IT!!!

[@leilabermejo4679]

Love it...wow just wow...

[@rainbowmoonreadings4541]

Wow. Blown away

[@mister-medley]

Great job - amazing voice and guitar solo!!!

[@karmaisabitch2870]

loving it !!!!!!!!!!! thanks a bunch!

[@KellyMark]

Amazing like always Mike! Loved it!! Awesome job :) I do not think there is a video of yours i would ever dislike! You are just amazing my friend!

[@user-qk9zc1bb8v]

Beautiful!!!

[@fastfood7200]

Amazing!! Great great great job!!!

[@MrJviner1]

As always...excellent.

[@toffeechips69]

You nailed this! I knew you would.

[@ubertwerpify]

Unexpected.!80s homage- i remember this well as one of my faves- thank you !

[@mubbamubba]

Never disappointed, Mike! Keep it up!

[@Carbon15556]

Outstanding!

[@julsennecarvalho2154]

Como pode alguém não gostar desse vídeo? Estou apaixonada com essa interpretação!

[@litayap8532]

you bring back so much memories of my brother..you are a genius from the philippines hail to you man

[@luisvasquez4660]

Wow!

[@robertmarshall5485]

Thank you for passion 🤘

[@Dwendele]

Amazing Mike! God this brought me back. This song and a break up in high school... The 80s...Damn man, you brought back the pain, and they joy. Bravo!

[@bruce45wayne55]

Incredible... congratulations its truly like listening to dokken, unplugged......

[@douglasespindola5185]

Wwwwoooooowwww! You nailed it! Greetings from Brazil!

[@mperhus4180]

This is awesome! Excellent job on this great song.

[@TheClownfight]

LOVE this song. There is not a lot of Dokken that has aged well, but this song is just perfect. Great work, as always!

[@marcbrunengraber3507]

Disagree - a ton of Dokken songs have not only aged well, but are fantastic in an acoustic setting.

[@AroundTheKit]

Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!

[@kennyvrocks]

AMAZING!!!

[@deanbunnell4155]

Outstanding Mike! ❤️it!!!

[@dslife1]

Holy smokes! Incredible work 👍👍

[@c-LAW]

Wow, great voice!

[@kevindscott2023]

Absolute stellar performance!!!!

[@ericjohn3664]

WOW Mike! What a great twist for you. Love the song, an 80’s hair classic. Love Dokken, love this version. You really showed the pipes. Thank you.

[@gelinesanchez2133]

Ang ganda naman ng boses mo....nakaka in love pakinggan. I love your voice

[@beanzie99]

Huge dokken fan awesome job once again

[@jenifermac-5150]

Wow!!! Blown away! Sounds amazing! 👍👍

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

I love it

[@ntsongkoktinggi3433]

goosebump!!! Respect..Awesome

[@ZumosGarage]

Not sure how I missed this one. Brilliant.

[@jamesblanchard2262]

Great guitar work!!! Brilliant!

[@chadspencer9302]

Hell yeah!! Awesome guys.

[@bryceb8331]

Thanks!

[@mallexandre69]

Great Job Mike!!! Perfect!!!

[@mizzdy23]

Wow!. Just wow!. Love it 🤘😎😍

[@Voldrani]

I was not expecting that voice. It’s as if Don Dokken had power. What a great cover of one of my all-time fave songs. Thanks!

[@jaybellini6974]

Awesome job. Really amazing!

[@SmokeyBlueDude]

I'd love to hear something from the Scorpions. I think it would be a match made in heaven.

[@deathstridertheshadowscale8601]

Wonderful job!!!

[@braddsn]

Woah! This is the eiptome of NAILING IT!!!!!! Every little nuance.... incredible!

[@mikemasse]

Thanks, I’ve heard the song so many times, every nuance is burned into my ears and brain.

[@mitchjoel]

WOW! Mike! Loved it!!

[@mikemasse]

Thanks, Mitch!

[@for976]

tremendo cover

[@brettsaville2762]

Perfect....

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Talk about spot on dude

[@shelbysimington4999]

I LOVE Dokken. This is amazing!

[@jeffmruth]

Excellent cover Mike! Looking forward to seeing you and the band in Longmont next month!

[@mikemasse]

This is on the set list. See you there. 👍

[@toctock]

Best Cover!

[@rurbanek4119]

Excellent job Mike!

[@Supermonkey22]

Yeah. Perfect. Amazingly awesome.

[@tcwaha]

Enjoyed this, as I do all your songs. Your an enormously talented singer Mike.

[@adjeastludean5640]

Wow!!!! Great

[@Starman-yt8lj]

Wow! Great cover!

[@3D_Frank]

BRAVO!

[@russellkane9439]

Great guys !!

[@Truthosaurus]

... that was amazing. Thank you.