Paranoid Android (acoustic Radiohead cover) - Mike Massé and Jeff Hall

Paranoid Android by Radiohead, an acoustic cover performed by Mike Massé and Jeff Hall.
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NOTE: Since people have asked/noticed--I was a little under the weather the night this was recorded, so I didn't hold the note at 0:49 as long as I'd wanted. We did the song twice that night, so I used the vocals from the other performance to fill in that one spot. The rest of what you're seeing/hearing is the same performance.
Radiohead "Paranoid Android" - an acoustic cover performed by Mike Massé and Jeff Hall on 9/8/08 at the Pie Pizzeria in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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[@mikemasse]

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[@dairehoulihan4762]

Man, you fucking nailed this track!!! Love from the Iraland ;) x

[@rx7turbo287]

Hey Mike what guitar is urs, that's the tone I been looking for, marshall?

[@zeynepsekeroglu3158]

This is more original than the original record of the song

[@Apethantos]

HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT.

[@TheScoobysteve]

Haha right?

[@nitramza861]

I know...

[@CORRIGEEN71]

Without exception the greatest cover of this song anywhere in the world

[@paulio818]

Yup, and if one exists, I haven't heard it yet. Great job, Mike. Side note: the audience wasn't ready.

[@jstazza9296]

*Ballpark music entered the chat*

[@lenskii4154]

I concur Doctor

[@scottcaruso635]

I keep coming back here. This was so amazing. That audience should have been screaming at the top of their longs after that performance. That was right up there at same level as original artist

[@neilperrin1871]

Wouldn't argue with that.. This is an outstanding version.. Dare I say even better than the original.

[@mikemasse]

Our arrangement is based somewhat on an acoustic version I heard him do. So I'm sure there would be "no surprises" for him if he heard it.

[@kchididdy]

Please do more Radiohead. 😀

[@a.fortier7966]

Humble and oh so talented. Gives me chills wow

[@DrB81]

Even if he heard it and didn’t like it I’m sure he wouldn’t phone the “Karma police” on you.

[@tommynickels4570]

Incredible version!!

[@yinucsd]

One could say they also wouldn’t be “let down” or be left “high and dry” perhaps. I’ll grab my coat and show myself out.

[@deanbaker7005]

An acoustic cover of the un-coverable and that's all the applause they received? I'm going to hope that was stunned silence.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

nearly 1 mln views is not bad, considering the sad fact that the original videos by Radiohead have reached just about twice as many here...

[@scottdowney7520]

I love the tepid receptions they received, it just adds to the beauty.

[@dannyinaus]

As someone that has played professionally for 20 years with great success, I would never have attempted this classic song purely because it is so technically difficult. But you guys nailed it - I am in awe!

[@evae1667]

Agreed!

[@corneroftheroom3896]

You've played professionally for 20 years and can't play a Radiohead song?

[@dannyinaus]

Yes I can, played Creep for years. I was just pointing out how great these guys are.

[@guitar21nation]

Matt ahbgieyhbsfwuero Hey might also be referring to the singing method, which is not an easy task indefinitely.

[@RobbiePfunder]

Matt ahbgieyhbsfwuero Pretty asinine comment. You knew damn well what he meant. In fact, he never said he couldn't play a Radiohead cover (there are many far easier) but rather, he would never attempt "this classic song" because it is so technically difficult- which I think we can all agree on.

[@stevenlester5718]

11 years.. I STILL come back on a regular basis and am STILL impressed every time! Bravo, Sir!

[@WordUnheard]

Same here. Our own comments are always at the top when you read them, and I made mine 11 years ago. Someone will usually respond to a comment I left a year ago in the, well, comments section, and I'll think, "Oh shit. I need some Mike Masse music therapy." The audience in a lot of his videos, not this one, don't seem to appreciate how great Mike and Jeff are. I would have been obese if I lived near that pizza parlor, and these guys played there on a regular basis.

[@walla134]

Like, if i walked into my local Pizza joint to order a Pizza and this happened, i would most probably just drop on the floor in fetal position. There is no way i would be taking a pizza home. I would however stay and drink many beers. My god these two are amazing!!!!!

[@soulscanner66]

+walla134 only radiohead fans would ever drop into a fetal position as a compliment ;-) rock on, dude

[@sweaq123]

hahaha yes, that is exactly what I was thinking.

[@spindillio]

NO DOUBT!!! I’m in the fetal position in my family room right now after discovering this on KZbin. I may even order a pizza!!!

[@Bobthesnob]

such a millennial comment.

[@leahgramitt]

amen

[@Hollowsmith]

The most amazing part of this performance is that Paranoid Android is normally played by a 5 piece. Not just a 5 piece, but a 5 piece with several of the 5 musicians playing multiple instruments as the song goes along. It's so impressive how they captured all the primary dynamics of the song with just two musicians using 1 very basic layer of equipment each. Excellent musicianship here.

[@mikespearwood3914]

Absolutely!👍

[@sladreamer]

On the 'Paranoid Android' wikipedia page, you're the first listed cover for the song!!

[@busterbox]

What cracks me up is the venue. I always imagine the camera reversing, and seeing a bunch of people eating pizza with their chins on the floor. I damn well know if I went out to eat pizza and this happened I'd be sitting there with my chin on the floor.

[@DepthUnchecked]

Your performance of the 'Rain Down' section might've been more beautiful than the actual song

BEST COVER EVER OF THIS SONG

[@Pateffs]

I find this better than the original. fuck me right? :)

[@TheHollowNoise]

Shroffs yeah fuck you

[@stroketheboat]

Hi Mike - I've been a Radiohead fan since seeing them at a small gig before they shot to fame in the 90's, and have had a lifelong obsession with them ever since. They're very dear to my heart and have featured as pretty much the soundtrack to my entire life. I've seen loads of covers of various songs of theirs over the years and no one has ever come close to doing their work justice - until now. Honestly, not only are you a talented musician and vocalist, but your arrangement and execution of this track - one of the greatest songs ever written in the modern rock era - is nothing short of staggering and breath taking. I had Goosebumps pretty much the entire way through and i can't think of a better compliment than this. Amazing.

[@mikemasse]

Very kind of you, Will. It’s some of my favorite music to sing.

[@BudoDave76]

I love how Mike and company are super respectful of the original music yet puts just enough of his own personality into every cover.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

When I was a kid, I always thought the lyrics went "This shirt makes you look pretty ugly" Awesome cover of an awesome Radiohead song.

[@jasminelededma2427]

Micah Buzan I know this comment is 2 billion years old but same

[@haikat4]

wait.. thats not the lyrics?

[@bcause9550]

Ambition makes you look pretty ugly.

[@Bobthesnob]

What? That doesn't even have the same number of syllables.

[@rebelwithoutapplause5629]

Thank God I'm not the only one who got the lyrics wrong..! I used to think it was "This shit makes you look pretty ugly.." lol

[@buhdumbtsss]

Whenever I need musical inspiration I come to this guy. Never fails

[@martinkirouac]

I am not a professional musician (or at least not anymore) but I have been playing the guitar for 25 years and went to college studying electric bass. I have played that tune with a friend a couple of years ago and it is extremely difficult to play this song giving it its soul. Not only the voice but the instrument dynamics in the different parts are important. The small transition at 2:49 is the most difficult part to render when only acoustic. The whole song was done masterfully. Jeez, these people at that pizzaria have just no clue how awesome these 2 guys are and the quality of the performance they have just witnessed.

[@unclepodger]

Never knew an acoustic cover of this song could be done till I watched this.

[@hoosky1143]

Wow, just WOW!!! This is one of the best, if not THE best, covers of this song I have ever heard! The craziest thing about it is...you're playing in a FUCKN PIZZERIA!!! And the dude on the bass totally killed the vocals in the third section!

[@skyy256]

I agree ....go Cubs!!...😀😀

[@learncontrol23ify]

Didn't he though? Goddamn!

[@jayhazari8507]

Amazing

[@wonderstew]

I watch this every month as like, an emotional and mental reset. You're doing life right man. Keep it up. This is really astonishing.

[@mikemasse]

Thanks, Joel. Such a nice comment. I'm so glad my musical contributions have been a resource for you. :)

[@HammeredChef]

Almost anyone can play Radiohead decently, but to sing the song so well is an accomplishment.

[@MrBones789]

There's alot of talent in the world that goes unrecognized my friend..and yours is one.

[@OogahBoogahMonster]

Your voice is just... amazing!

[@Armentitron]

Fuck me I wasn't expecting those harmonies during the "Rain down" section like I stopped what I was doing

[@rik78]

I have no idea how many times I've watched this video since discovering it! Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up each and every time. Beautiful

[@scottvangilder4065]

Perhaps the greatest, stripped down, acoustic cover song I have ever heard in my life. The vocals are beyond amazing! Mike ... you da man!

[@AuthorNathanJohnson]

I must have commented on this a decade ago from a different account. I rolled through all these comments to show my friends I know about the brilliance of Mike a decade ago, but there are too many. Just playing an absurd Radiohead cover better than anyone on earth in a pizza place while clueless people gnaw on pepperoni. Legend.

[@MissNevada08]

I hope these guys know how much my family is obsessed with this video. They hit it out of the ballpark.

[@rrtvox]

This is an absolutely exceptional work of glorious art.

[@waydownheknows]

Wow, huge props, guys. And while you're both spot on I have to say, Jeff Hall, your backing vocals during the song's amazingly lush and melancholic bridge is so perfect. Without it the whole performance would have a gaping hole but you both hit this out of the park together.

[@markpower3282]

Finally sat down to learn this piece start to finish and saw this. Jesus, that was about as perfect a performance as you can get. Wow

[@Pakitorocker]

If i would've heard this without watching the video, I could swear was made by at least three guys in a professional studio. Just brilliant.

[@bater55]

This is absolutely stunning. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos!

[@theScHteaK]

Totally fucking amazing .... One of the best videos on the internet

[@AstroSully]

the quality of the audio is amazing for a youtube video that was released in 2009

[@TheManorBeast]

Absolutely stunning

[@scyxduke]

I'm a lifelong Radiohead fan and I must say that was really great, I wasn't expecting such a good performance.

[@3nthamornin]

When you're probably the best cover artist of all time.

[@TheDr313]

Another banger... Great work

[@croixstark4936]

Just amazing

[@dziner70]

You make this so rich and full, its hard to believe it's acoustic. You blew my mind at 3:10, so good.

[@fdw1023]

Man, your covers are so awesome.... I'm looking at every single one of them. So much work... so much precision and fidelity to the original... You deserve just as much respect, which means A LOT

[@MrSWEJAM]

Fantastic cover! Best i have heard in a long time!

[@gerryklryan]

Never ever gets old...

[@eweeparker]

holy shitballs

[@alinathewarrior]

That was the best Paranoid Android cover i've ever heard. Wow. ❤️

[@bernardoguedes9537]

Just lovely...

[@morisonhotel]

Love it...

[@AndyHicks2003]

This is INSANE!! How're you doing this?? It's all there! THERE'S ONLY TWO OF YOU!!! Astonishing. Wonderful. Lovely stuff.

[@robhimself33]

This is even better than his stand up. Awesome fucking cover of such a great song.

[@BigTeethWalrus]

Both of you are amazing!!!

[@leejordan1992]

Fantastic cover, one of the best. Great work Mike.

[@Julien869]

I can't describe how beautiful this was!

[@DushkoTalevski]

Hands down, you two are the best cover band I have EVER seen, and trust me I have seen A LOT!

[@trutimagnum161]

Beautiful...thanks for sharing it!

[@thegoonies1999]

The is one of the best covers I have ever heard of this song, amazing job! This needs more exposure!

[@qwerty14142]

Excellent cover of an excellent song. Seriously, on point.

[@fredthelocalvillager5857]

chills man...just chills ...wow !!

[@Freetolicious]

I'm getting chills just watching you pick through that songs. It's amazing

[@kakkar2468]

You Sir have Nailed it!! I am listening to it for the Nth time back to back and I have goosebumps. God speed!

[@tmmerlo]

Dude this really kicks ass. I would have never thought this could be covered this well with just two people. It's time for me to learn this too! I can only imagine the look on people's faces when you busted this one out. #MindsBlown

[@JosephDeVictoria]

This is my favorite cover by you guys! Such a great performance!

[@fabriziobina9721]

Fantastic, simply fantastic.

[@mactumbo1]

This is elite.

[@depressedcat9785]

"Paranoid Android" Please could you stop the noise, I'm trying to get some rest From all the unborn chicken voices in my head What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but not an android) What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but not an android) When I am king, you will be first against the wall With your opinion which is of no consequence at all What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but no android) What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but no android) Ambition makes you look pretty ugly Kicking and squealing gucci little piggy You don't remember You don't remember Why don't you remember my name? Off with his head, man Off with his head, man Why don't you remember my name? I guess he does.... Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height... height... Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height... height... Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me That's it, sir You're leaving The crackle of pigskin The dust and the screaming The yuppies networking The panic, the vomit The panic, the vomit God loves his children, God loves his children, yeah!

[@yanille4109]

Absolutely insane, fantastic job

[@xsvin3749]

An absolutely amazing cover, almost brings me to tears.

[@proximityconcord7259]

This is so beautiful. I keep coming back to it again and again.

[@DownLikeSyndrome83]

Me too bro...

[@booct]

come again

[@BilgeKarga1]

Absolutely best cover ever. very clear and strong voice

[@ste75n72]

Just brilliant...Wow!

[@TheDragonknees]

I'm Still listening to this!! Incredible!

[@quailstudios]

You guys are great. love to hear you!

[@CaptMelonfish]

Goosebumps!

[@bhdr111]

Wowwww. Why havent I ever seen this before? Wonderful!

[@aeonblueband8402]

Mike has such a great taste in music, like literally every cover he has uploaded is a song that I love!

[@danforber4023]

wow mate! Radiohead fan since the beginning and have to say, so impressed with your cover.. Such a complicate song to sing and play. Much respect Geezer!!

[@AFXAcid37]

This was awesome! I was really hoping the guy on bass was going to kick in with "I may be paranoid, but I am no android" though.

[@ricardorergis2442]

That would be awesome..

[@jerry1091]

Amazing cover. Best I've heard.

[@joe3000]

dude that is one of the if not the best cover I've ever heard. Awesome!!

[@patking1225]

Best Radiohead cover that I've ever heard. My favorite song; my favorite band...so I know what I'm talking about..lol. Great job guys from Nova Scotia.

[@MrJdw200]

One of the best videos I've ever seen. Holy shit that was good!

[@verwoerdprefabbouw819]

Truly amazing performance...goosebumps down my spine. Love your stuff Mike!

[@bendrowe]

I adore the vocals in this

[@898cookie5417gurl]

that was a goddamn perfect cover..

[@iamrubens]

Divine gifted voice dude.

[@briangurnett]

You just blew my ever loving mind.

[@darthnopants4807]

Absolutely amazing! Nothing but perfection!

[@timanderson784]

These guys are so fucking good plus they know how to mix their shit!

[@vivs005]

This sits right next to Thom. Good job, my vocal chords hurt when I try to hit those notes and you sir are just flawless.

[@torre333]

One of the greatest covers I have seen on this song wow!

[@flamingshots92]

Bloody awesome!

[@ghyslaindurand7183]

Still the best acoustic cover of this song, entering 2019.

[@InsaneMetalSoldier]

What a voice! I had to click the like button in the 30 seconds mark haha

[@yeicobgallagher1961]

Almost 2020 and still listening to this amazing cover. Having listened lots of them, definitely, this is my fav one ;)

[@nikbrown1281]

Mind blown. Wow. Best of KZbin right here folks. Thank you for sharing

[@seank8340]

Mike Masse ... You are AWESOME. Finally, there's someone up here that truly loves this song as much as it should be loved. Passion. Easily one of the best songs ever made. You sing and perform it so well. Keep up the EXCELLENT covers.

[@seank8340]

Your cover of Toto's Africa is DEAD ON as well, brother. (As well as the rest of your covers). I actually thought about bringing you to Chicago for my block party!!! Let me know when you ever come to Chicago!!!!

[@midlandscoder]

if you were only playing,this one would be already the most awesome cover of this one in youtube,but with that singing....MAN YOU MAKE IT BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!!!

[@WhoNeedsShoryuken]

Fantastic, absolutly.

[@mplural]

This rendition holds up fantastic. Thank you Mike.