Space Oddity (acoustic David Bowie cover) - Mike Masse and Jeff Hall

Space Oddity by David Bowie, an acoustic cover performed by Mike Masse and Jeff Hall on 3/2/09. R.I.P., Major Tom. Get 14 days of free access to over 11,000 guitar lessons with 45 instructors at GuitarTricks tinyurl.com/gtrtrick Booking: mikemasse.com/contact/
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Check out our version, live in London, 1 Apr 2016: • Space Oddity (David Bo...
Hey NASA, if you need someone else to sing this in space, I'll give it a go!
This video was recorded at the Pie Pizzeria in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike moved to Denver, Colorado, in 2014.

[@mikemasse]

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[@dm919]

I am in NC but would seriously fly there to see you and Jeff! You guys rock!!!

[@xata3461]

Oke😉

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

Damn ,damn good!

[@leolopes4072]

Amazing! Beautiful!!! Clap! Clap! Clap!

[@xata3461]

@@leolopes4072 ground control to leo😂

[@danwalters7377]

Jeff's countdown voice - criminally underrated

[@jackburns804]

Not to mention his percussion

[@MrMark1325]

Agreed

[@jaimearaujo6984]

Nada a ver, mano! Essa versão ficou perfeita...

[@evandempsey7613]

SEV-UHN

[@damonhill3944]

Jeffs vocals period! This is freaking awesome!!!

[@shoumikzaman4511]

this is by far , the best cover of this song. Period.

[@spartanclucky884]

The only other cover than i believe ties with this is , in my opinion, was chris hadfield singing it. The fact that he sung it in space, and got the seal of approval by david bowi, was beautiful.

[@bakatoaster6000-yt]

Agreed

[@drunkenbard16]

These dudes deliver studio quality vocals LIVE like they're not even trying. Absolutely astounding.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

The brief smattering of applause is embarrassing. These guys absolutely killed it!!

[@mr.moseby2456]

What the fuck dude, there should have been a bigger applause for them. That beginning was absolutely perfect. The rest of the song was impeccable too.

[@mosu24]

guys with their talent should play stadiums, instead they're stuck in a pizza place where people come to stuff their mouths not to appreciate great music, ofc there's not gonna be any excitement...

[@Toromboloize]

Clap guys, Hooch is crazy!

[@lauraduncan2125]

Mr. Moseby Right?

[@syjutaj]

Yeh. I feel the same on every song he plays. Esp radio head songs he is so good at it. Lousy crowd.

[@clivelambert-oe7kg]

@@syjutaj his creep cover is madness

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

2:04 tell me he didn’t sound like Bowie. Go on. Do it.

[@donna3465]

-Omega Zero- I thought he sounded so much like Bowie that it was spooky.

[@esmarory5289]

Damn

[@ktrock77]

Yeah, Mike's the best.

[@endie5970]

Ima say it, but I don’t mean it. He doesn’t sound like David Bowie.

[@dawid12301d]

@@donna3465 It's so peculiar and amazing at the same time.

[@Judas_1989]

10 years and this cover is still the best on youtube :)

[@porkyn2006]

12 years now.

[@sambasha747]

@@porkyn2006 Oct. 2021

[@fersanroman7260]

June 2022

[@frederickhandani6419]

@Robotikisme February 2023 still the best cover

[@chicagotypewriter2094]

Music wise, yes Absolute Chad move of shooting it IN THE ISS: Nope Both his and Chris Hadfields are stellar though (get it?)

[@RVgeeks]

You two guys hit it right out of the galaxy! Amazing rendition of one of my favourite Bowie songs. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Dude, beast mode harmonies. Damn. Great overall.

[@tomcox22]

Just blows my mind, to think, that up until about a year ago, you could just walk in this pizza place, any time, and for the price of a beer, listen to them play all night-and they did this for like 15 years. Unreal !!!

[@TheManorBeast]

Tom Cox And the frustrating thing is it happens all over the world. So many don't get their time in the light

[@xwinglover]

As an Australian all I can do Is appreciate them from KZbin. I would pay money to see them here

[@daliks]

@@xwinglover rightly so..

[@ericklopez1508]

2024: Listening this beautiful cover and enjoying this incredible music. Amazing cover guys!

[@AlanCorcoran]

14 years on you bring a giant grin to my aging face. So well done, and two guys in a pizza joint. The harmony! The high notes. The transitions. So good.

[@QuentinLovejoy]

I'll be honest, Mike was phenomenal, but I feel like Jeff absolutely nailed the harmonies, sound effects, and bass line. Nothing against ya Mike, but hats off to Jeff. Excellent cover, both of you!

[@lukedsk]

Mike did all the harmonies as Jeff naturally sings an octave below him.

[@livingkevin]

yeah it was the bassists song here but the vocal harmony is bewildering. im lost

[@Ytschi]

Sorry i disagree. Thats a pure group effort. One doesnt work without the other. Together they sound how they sound and thats the magic about this act

[@TheUltimateLizard]

Mike does the back vocal by singing the highest octave and Jeff sings the lead. It's exactly how David Bowie sings, simple as that.

[@davi66urtin]

Quentin Lovejoy the bassline was simplified most definitely but he needed to sing. That’s the only problem I guess

[@gblopes000]

This is, by a very large margin, the best David Bowie cover I've EVER had the pleasure to lay my ears on. Blessed be you two. Congrats from Brazil, keep rocking.

[@MrObiwan1]

Agreed :)

[@GuilhermeBrancaleone]

Concordo.

[@marco02]

Olha o cover da Alexa

[@maxbaldi4887]

It’s awesome!

[@calistojose4527]

Realmente é o melhor cover

[@edatantekin]

My favorite part was 0:00 - 4:57

[@israelorospardo5130]

JAJAJJAJJAA

[@vibe7416]

Eda Tantekin haha that super original joke is so funny

[@tunaaykut31]

Uzayda en garip sekilde suzuluyorum

[@CHiQoooooo]

what a coincidence :D

[@KDBrowne]

I've lost count on how many times I've watched this cover. It's just so darn good!

[@elliottwillis5931]

Still going!

[@ryatat]

Back for my weekly viewing.

[@MadJDMTurboBoost]

ryatat dam, u can wait a whole week!?

[@ryatat]

And I’m back again.

[@reformedhuman3607]

Rolando b still coming back?

[@mariannebaring9676]

This is Ground Control to Rolando b.

[@opencasketfacelift]

still here! one of the best covers ever.

[@shawnuel]

Jeff's tone REALLY makes this cover. Exquisite!

[@gregb.299]

+Shawn McLaughlin He's awesome.

[@StrangeDuck]

yeah, Bowie was cutting multiple audio tracks and mixing them on separate channels to get this sound. But they reproduced it nicely

[@dh1380]

Shawn McLaughlin yep. Jeff carries this one. Killer skills from both of them.

[@lauraduncan2125]

Awesome

[@hopefulguitarist7532]

Agree. If I could get that tone from my bass. What's the secret? Beautiful music.

[@peterdadswell7998]

Do you know why Mike had a big smile on his face throughout this song? it was because he had Jeff sitting beside him with those incredible harmonies. This is an incredible performance by both these guys and still the best cover 14 years on in 2023.

[@Pepper_Noodles]

Jeff's 'Lift-off' baseline is so good!

[@Haitchpeasauce]

I really love Jeff's vocals in this rendition. That countdown... Beautiful bass playing. You're an inspiration, Jeff!

[@GediSpock]

Yeah. I was just thinking that. Mike has amazing pipes. But Jeff was as equally awesome.

[@Jackieteix]

it's the best version of this song that I've seen.

[@JeffTheBoss17]

+Haitchpeasauce Thank you !

[@joshmowry-designsbyjcm2621]

YES! That countdown caught my attention for sure!

[@louisg3598]

Bowie should never be covered by 99% of artists out there. You sir are in the rare 1%. Absolutely crushed this.

[@elliottwillis5931]

13 years to the day and still one of the best covers i've ever seen!

[@davidculhane4388]

This crowd should be ashamed of themselves not appreciating this incredible display of art and talent.

[@malzcuatro3379]

1:30 Bass solo - 1:33 Bass solo over

[@Ethosraps]

I've probably watched this a hundred times. As a lifelong musician this may be one of the best covers I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing this.

[@stephenfraser2521]

Truely believe David would be looking down on this with his cheeky smile and say well done chaps.

[@yuriipastushok996]

When I first listened to this song like 4-5 years ago I had goosebumps and enjoyed this song immensely. Now today after not hearing it for 3+ years I'm goosebumping once again. AMAZING PERFORMANCE.

[@sandiricketts921]

Our son SSG William Seth Ricketts, was KIA in Afghanistan 02/27/10. He was a big Bowie fan and this song was played at his funeral. The is one of the best acoustic covers I've heard. Although, being a bias Mom, the cover done by our other son, Ben is my favorite. Thanks for the memory, on today, 02/28/18, 8 years and one day...

[@mikemasse]

So sorry for your loss, Sandi. Thank you for sharing that.

[@omnimous69]

R.I.P David Bowie. This was one of the first videos that I wanted to watch, but I watched others that he personally performed in first this morning. He was such a genius...

[@billyraybar]

+omnimous69 +1

[@DeadHandX]

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!

[@martinhoaut7]

2022, and still the best cover on the market!

[@jonbranded]

Absolutely absolutely brilliant. 11/10, would pay actual money to see live.

[@HempsteadGaz]

We in England are getting to see Mike and Jeff in concert in April. Cannot wait.

[@agingcynic]

+Gary Peace when do we in NEW England get to do the same?

[@coolcam055]

That was really beautiful!

[@AstrosCinema]

I know

[@marafones]

Yes really BTF

[@VibratorDefibrilator]

More amazing than these great performers is their audience. I mean, there should be standing ovations after every of their covers.

[@CameronAC]

Listen to this at least once a month for the past 5 years now!! Love it!!!

[@kanopunk6381]

Samee

[@FernandoBea]

This must be the best cover on the Internet

[@eduhudtwalcker]

Without a doubt!

[@bluize567]

And David Bowie is smiling...that took my breath away.

[@apollocreed1000]

I knew this would be the best version of this song before even listening to it. Mike's songs are always the best.

[@DBo-lh2pd]

I'm from China, and this is the best cover I've ever heard!

[@ssiu]

I thought KZbin is banned in China? 😂

[@billyraybar]

A rendition to be proud of. RIP David Bowie ..the enigmatic, eccentric genius

[@keithscharlach4968]

holy crap, you guys murdered that song, that was AWESOME!!!

[@keithscharlach4968]

like shit my pants amazing, the guys at that bar watching your act are spoiled. i don't normally leave comments, you guys are the balls!

[@zeljkokalafatic8827]

Keith Scharlach

[@keithscharlach4968]

kristijan kalafatic wait... not that your name is pronouncable, but are you taking shots at me? lmao, i was paying the musicians a compliment for being awesome, and you come at me in some foreign jibberish, then call me ugly... are you 12? i thought people didn't act like that anymore. re-read what i wrote, and learn english better before you go throwing out your pointless internet anger, and i'm actually not ugly, but thank you "shit of my ass" who talks like that? lmao

[@weves87]

'Murdered' means ruined, mate. Haha.

[@keithscharlach4968]

maybe in your country, but here it doesn't mean ruined, it's a compliment. wtf is wrong with everyone? i am paying these guys a damn compliment for being awesome, and everyone is attacking my phonetics? you know, where your from, they probably call cigarettes "fags" right? jeeze, everyone just pay attention to them playing...

[@billiedeadkid3374]

I'm not a huge fan of accoustic covers in general, but there's tears in my eyes. You guys are fucking great. I always listen to this cover coming back home at night...after a shitty day this piece makes me feel good again. Thank you.

[@thewanderboyjitinraj9010]

Probably the only best cover of the song on internet..

[@timesnewbabylonian8088]

This is the BEST version of a breath-taking song that has EVER existed.

[@Patsik]

David would be proud of you guys. Tears in my eyes. RIP David.

[@worldofinfoseaofknowledge]

Hey Mike and Jeff, this comment is from a very remote Island of India, in Bay of Bengal, called Andaman and Nicobar Islands (google it). My God what a performance. One of the best cover I heard recently. Don't know how many time I played it in loop. Mike you got fantastic voice and Jeff you were wonderful. God Bless you both....

[@angelyngrace6791]

Jeff totally nailed those vocals! :)

[@IrvSauce]

holy fucking shit. so damn good, dudes.

[@terrydintelman2491]

The best version I have ever heard in my entire life. And I’ve heard a lot of them. Wow

[@MrMobi007]

I love youtube, we can all relive this moment of greatness in a pizza pub 12 years later.

[@LaLunaLaMuerte]

Bowie lives on in spirit. This song always sends shivers down my spine

[@GabrielRodrigues-kg5xc]

When the two voices came together, just wow. Trippy.

[@naturaldisaster6991]

Its honestly on the level of Lennon and Maccartney almost imo

[@gabe_paulsen]

You guys absolutely kill every song you cover. 14 years later and you're still killing it

[@usselpasoable]

great to see Jeff and his booming beautiful voice soaring in perfect harmony to Mike!

[@jon1805]

Not just the best cover of this Bowie classic... But I feel one of the best covers ever, any song.

[@spinztarella]

This blows all other covers out of the water!!

[@TheReynald1991]

Amazing. From Indonesia with love.

[@jeremymcgee8057]

Dude, beast mode harmonies. Damn. Great overall. And David Bowie is smiling...that took my breath away.

[@mindyschaper]

This is amazing. Your voices are amazing together.

[@GeorgeProwse]

This is the best cover of this song - I mean utter classic - I've ever heard! Mike it's fabulous! Ever make it to England?

[@anon5826]

You boys nailed this as if it were the final cut on the original studio production. The harmonies were perfect. The arpeggios on the guitar were perfect. Everyone in that bar is getting an amazing deal hearing live music like this for what might just be a casual afterwork beer.

[@tpr3445]

I respect these men very much for making a Bowie cover that I would actually listen to

[@sylviechoi5994]

Ground Control to Major Tom Ground Control to Major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six) Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three) Check ignition and may God's love be with you (two, one, liftoff) This is Ground Control to Major Tom You've really made the grade And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare "This is Major Tom to Ground Control I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way And the stars look very different today For here Am I sitting in a tin can Far above the world Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles I'm feeling very still And I think my spaceship knows which way to go Tell my wife I love her very much she knows Ground Control to Major Tom Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you "Here am I floating 'round my tin can Far above the moon Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do"

[@ISAAKKUSH]

thanks)

[@gloriyahboregah6384]

These lyrics are so beautiful and sad

[@Inferno94x]

Holy shit this is practically like listening to the original.

[@danielfontana8549]

Way better

[@jessicasturgis5991]

How am I just now seeing this?!? 😳 Good lord, those harmonies just totally knocked my socks off!! Masterfully done! 🤘🏼

[@baldsportsfan9368]

I listened to this in high school and I still listen to this day. Mike Masse and Jeff Hall are the best.

[@jonesmoura1036]

Sou do Brasil e posso falar de boa ,esse é o melhor e maior cover de dessa música.

[@leueler971]

concordo plenamente, eu tenho isso de ficar ouvindo vários covers tbm kkkkk

[@brenomuller5829]

Tem o da Lady Heroine também

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I don't mind accepting that there are people far more brilliant than I am! David Bowie being one of them! If we just relax and accept thing we so often feel so much better!

[@terencechempakassery1669]

What an arrangement, most artists wouldn't be able to pull this off even in a studio. That countdown seq is EVERYTHING!! I'm over the moon that I discovered your music b4 I die Jeff and Mike.

[@walker2345]

this is one of the best covers of anything I've ever heard. f'ing amazing, guys.

[@kjjmusic]

Really good :) Great harmonies.

[@eddiew2325]

kjjmusic planet earth is blue

[@Thewickedjon]

I find myself coming back to this video regularly to just listen to the song. I wish I could see these guys live just like this, chillin with pizza, beer & great fucnk music

[@tmheer3]

Mike has live virtual shows on You Tube every Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm (Mountain time). They are alot of fun. Tune in this weekend.

[@sergiomaiolo149]

I am touched. Greetings to the genius

[@MrChadsimoneaux]

Been watching these covers on and off for a long time (because they sound amazing) but it floors me how each one is better than the last.

[@deescord2000]

I've felt this deep right now. This harmony with Jeff is magnificient ! I'm so happy to have found someone who can cover all of my favorites classic.

[@tmheer3]

Mike has live virtual shows on You Tube every Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm (Mountain time). They are alot of fun. Tune in this weekend.

[@russrod1222]

Best Space Oddity cover I've ever heard or watched..... Kudos Mike & Jeff

[@canefan17]

Damn dudes. Wasn’t expecting such a good cover.

[@rickyquesadilla]

Um, the perfect cover doesn’t exi....

[@user-pd6nw1hx8m]

That countdown ❤

[@Redman4570]

I know this cover was from 10 years ago, but it’s still one of my absolute favorites..it’s so good! Wish I could have been there to see it! Right on guys.

[@Felipemelazzi]

Almost 10 years later I discover this amazing playlist

[@pizzathehuttgaming]

Absolutely fucking incredible. My mind is blown right now listening to these incredible musicians

[@Sickdrummermagazine]

Amazing.

[@thesupercar9309]

I saw the show last night in London and you opened with this. I have to say the show was amazing. You guys rock.

[@Pixie_Beauty_Studio]

Blue moon, this evening. Thank you, this is it 💙🌕

[@napriaa5175]

Woah. Wow. Ughhh, this is just, amazing.

[@wpatterson82]

Holy shit. You deserved ALL the applause; that crowd sucked! That was one of the best covers of Space Oddity I've heard. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-qf9rd8yx8o]

Unbelievable. This is the most amazing video I’ve ever seen, and I was moved by your voice. I’ll support you guys from Japan 🇯🇵 素敵な歌をありがとう。

[@richatlarge462]

I'm liking Jeff Hall getting to shine on harmonies in this one! Also I enjoy how there's a music stand with the lyrics/chords but they never need to look at it.

[@jamesodonnell4771]

When you feel obligated to clap even though you're home alone.. you know it's incredible

[@BenjaminJams]

The sound of this acoustic is other worldly!

[@Maccaroney]

AWESOME!

[@xata3461]

Rest in peace Son thank you for fighting for us. The music you love will always remind you of us. Surely you would have been a great astronaut.😔

[@AKIS-YT]

One of only a few covers i return to on a consistent basis. Can't deny this one has impact.

[@Oi-mj6dv]

This is hands down the best cover in all of the internet

[@frankgallagher8685]

That was pure class hopefully your still doing your thing

[@dh1380]

This song guts me all the time. The individual conflict it represents

[@AverageGamingDude]

This was 14yrs ago people! This is a reminder that you may not have the most expensive equipment, but if you deliver a great performance, that’s all it matters at the end. Amazing cover! Thanks guys!

[@davidculhane4388]

The half-hearted audience reaction at the end simply did not do this mind-blowing performance justice. As somebody who is very passionate about music, this might easily be the best cover of any song I have ever heard.