The Sound of Silence (acoustic Simon & Garfunkel cover) - Mike Massé and Jeff Hall

[@mikemasse]

*For a complete list of upcoming concert dates and tickets, visit my site: **mikemasse.com/concerts*

[@wrestler4life521]

I didn't see Dallas on the upcoming concert list; any plans to do so in the future?

[@gutowatanabe9701]

Mr. Mike, very good. It is in my play list. Would like to know if you play a Dreamline from Rush?

[@garrykennedy5484]

All the great ones started at a small joint somewhere. But you're right of course Mike

[@goncampos214]

Your my idol

[@KrazyKrueger]

tour in Germany :-) ?

[@thrasher606]

Mike's getting a lot of love, which he deserves, but I thought Jeff killed it in this cover. His harmony is spot-on.

[@MOTHblank]

I like Mike, but I come to this channel mostly for Jeff :v

[@ArpeggioBeast]

Jeff hall is a beast love his style.

[@effortlessproductions]

Honestly it was perfect. An amazing duo!

[@thedaveyr1626]

His low backing vocals are awesome in this one.

[@BrianGriffin83]

His (Paul's) part is quite hard, but he nails it anyway.

[@connormartin1618]

Heartbreaking that so many people perform this beautiful song without the vocal counterpoint. These guys nailed it, best cover I've found.

[@Bambi-Discord]

How can people have so many subs and fans in the world and have no talent like most of the pop stars today, and these guys playing in a pizza place ? I don't understand it. These guys gives me the chills and I would love to see them live ! Greetings from Denmark

[@MayankT]

Morten Jensen Well said my friend. You just touched a very fucked up issue pertaining to Music industry. Thats how it works today. Its not just talent. Its who you know.

[@dimmn82]

Morten Jensen Maybe it's what they want. Not everyone is in it to make money. Some just want to play music.

[@mehdielkarmi3682]

***** keep it on .. for the love .. fuck their money bros

[@Muddicker]

Brian Adams Too true

[@KyleSurette13]

If you're not singing about sex, drugs and money (self indulgence), your music means nothing when it comes to being "popular". That's all they play on the radio. Atleast where I live. REAL talent goes unnoticed, it's mostly teenagers making music on the computer. I have a lot of respect for Mike Masse and I hope he gets notice. Huge fan. I bring him up EVERYTIME a "cover" is mentioned. I really hope someone important discovers his music and starts selling his stuff. I'd definetly buy it.

[@lunchmeat84]

Jeff Hall belongs in the KZbin Music Hall of Fame. So underrated.

[@AA-sn9lz]

Mike Massé too

[@TheDentist27]

the musision

[@butuh1324]

I hope that pizza joint has room to accommodate about 1.5 million new fans.

[@nicovalsta6456]

they're quite expanding

[@7476-l2n]

would def rush there after corona

[@2660016A]

Jeff's backing vocals are fantastically tight yet again. In many ways doing the backing harmony is the more difficult part, but he nails it!

[@mutedloud]

Right on, singing harmony is a skill coz not all singers can sing harmony.

[@bigtomo69er]

Unless you've tried singing them, most people have no idea just how difficult it is to sing harmonies. Jeff is a fucking boss

[@mikemasse]

Agreed. And it's also literally true, in terms of his day job as a prosecutor. :)

[@bigtomo69er]

Some people can just do it all! Go Jeff! Also, great to see you interacting with the fans Mike you're a freakish talent :)

[@kjinx074]

Add he does a little bass line at about 1:30 that sound very similar to some Pink Floyd...was that a little nod to PF? :)

[@christopherallison6895]

Here in 2024 because someone posted him on Reddit this morning. This dude is beyond talented and just hope to see him love now.

[@poochiew.9302]

Same! Making my way through some songs right now!

[@kernelpickle]

@@poochiew.9302their cover of Africa is actually my favorite version of that song.

[@Johnnywhamo]

Beautiful harmonies Jeff, you don't get enough credit for all these tunes. Your bass and vocals are always bang on

[@SaltySicilian]

that bass comes in so heavy... love it

[@RandyOtto]

Yeah; I loved it. Listening to this song when it was new, I focused on the bass line a lot. This is quite good.

[@MellowChords]

Mike Masse and Jeff Hall are the new Simon and garfunkel. Man Its good to hear people who cover a song with passion

[@ghomerhust]

listening in 2021. its incredible how they bring the feel of the original, the passion, the sound, the style. simply fantastic

[@thekendalls6519]

These guys are RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. Pure voices, beautiful harmonies, fantastic musicianship. Would love to see them play someday.

[@richardmcgilp3553]

to be honest this cover is just as good as the original

[@hudsonja]

Almost all of their covers are as good or better than the originals, it's amazing. For example, ToTo - Africa was better than the original, and dare I say Space Oddity by David Bowie...

[@ximeramirez7869]

Joseph Hudson iTS A VERY GOOD COVER, but no better than toto. Now it sounds good because is almost acappella and they have great voices too :)

[@BrianHarrisDrummer]

Joseph Hudson These were my exact thoughts. Pure talent right here.

[@ReheRuesch]

The only duo I know that consistently does it better than the original pair.

[@mackereltacos2850]

better? na

[@ReheRuesch]

It's better to keep your mouth shut and let everyone think you're an idiot, than to open it and dispel all doubt. Mark Twain

[@davejohnston9446]

Rehe Ruesch So you get defensive about a vocalization that you hold no claim or control over. It was his opinion and I agree. There are various covers that they play better, but not this one. Once any piece of work is released to the public criticism of said work is warranted. That was his criticism, which is warranted.

[@ReheRuesch]

If I don't agree with the comment, which was unsupported, I must avail myself the opportunity to redirect. Unless the criticism is specific and objective, in which case, I'd have let it stand.+Dave Johnston. Unless you're an Ikon in the genre, you dont get to be diminuitive without objectively supporting your position.

[@davejohnston9446]

I was saying that we all have a right to our; opinions and entitlements, but using another's quote to give someone destructive criticism, especially when the quote is poorly placed and has little to do with the overall conversation, doesn't help with anything. All it does is show that you didn't want any feedback in any way, shape, or form. You should have responded to him in a way that explained why you thought your' opinions, not in a way that did nothing but make him just stop.

[@louiedefonsey6701]

As a musician & singer I can say that was one of the best covers of the song "The Sound of Silence" I've ever heard in my life time. I give that song a 10+.

[@mradisic11]

Yup, it made me drop several tears. 🥲

[@Broitswiz]

You 2 are actually equal among the greatest musicians in the world❤Let none tell you otherwise

[@agr8trip]

and the sign flashed out it's warning in the words that it was forming and the sign said: "Pie Pizza"

[@antscratch1]

keep off the meth

[@petterikauria7766]

Aleksi Roope

[@kyemin5802]

Thanks for the laugh! ;)

[@hypnos9356]

FUCK, haven’t seen your profile picture in a while. Granted this comment is two years old. I always recognize it and look for more.

[@kimosabbe50]

I love it 😂😂😂

[@M5guitar1]

One of my favorite hippy songs...brings me back..

[@SogeKing1]

Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence "Fools, " said I, "You do not know Silence, like a cancer, grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you" But my words, like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells, of silence And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls" And whispered in the sounds of silence

[@Kameradschaft]

I'm mesmerized by Jeff's bass playing…..well done!

[@mcgheestrees5030]

Jeff the bassist has the voice of an angel

[@akhillong4068]

This is just a haunting and beautiful cover ! What a shame that the music industry has chosen to promote garbage and image instead of the brilliance and talent of guys like this.

[@morgangreenlee2091]

AT&T . Revenge Dept agreed. They deserve more.

[@francisjanes6278]

I'm sad that it's taken me this long to find the amazing music of Mike Masse and Jeff Hall. Such gifted musicians and singers. Just a perfect rendition of a classic. Bravo.

[@diamondkutz54]

As I return and listen to this for the 5 th time I can't help but wonder how 433 people could give this a thumbs down. This is an absolutely outstanding rendition and performance.

[@hanshansen5913]

That moment when you realize you found this acoustic cover after 10 years as the best one you ever heared in your whole life. Greetings and much love from germany

[@MrTMarshy]

If you’re reading this, Mike, you and Jeff absolutely nail these songs...awesome vocals and tasteful musicianship. In another era, you would have been massive. Thanks for doing what you do, Sir!

[@BrianWMay]

Excellent 10/10

[@stowjer]

That deserved a WAY BETTER round of applause! awesome!

[@ChloeGilbert4]

Your covers are honestly my favourite on KZbin, you manage to make the songs just as equally as beautiful as the originals, but still your own. So much respect for you as a musician :)

[@jpesp23]

Are you Demi Lovato?

[@stephaniechaffin1154]

I'm on a Mike Masse binge. I'm so glad I stumbled upon you. I love the song Africa and searched for covers and as I said before, I'm on a Mike Masse binge!

[@FabioSilva-mp8bf]

Perfect voices! I know this video was recorded a long time ago. But i Always linten to it. Congratulations on the beautiful work! a hug from your fans in Brazil!

[@mknayman]

You have an uncanny ability to get to the musical heart of a song, and tease out the real beauty behind the melodies. Makes me wish you would do a cover of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.

[@johnmarlonscott6693]

Like that song 🎵

[@bansheemoon]

This is so good I got goosebumbs! Good job, wow!

[@zaddari4304]

In Finland we say chickenskin.

[@mikemasse]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Farm Girl. 👍

[@deannadune9992]

Me too!!

[@stuartmc6377]

@@mikemasse absolutely love you xxxx

[@normatobias4555]

Beautiful!! Fantastic!.. very well done

[@MuggedMedia]

That harmony tho!!! Spot on !!!

[@beakytwitch7905]

The tiny differences to the original song give this rendition new life. Nothing wrong with the original, it is just that heating it repeated thousands of times over through the years makes it become sort of invisible.

[@michaelkerr4953]

Jesus. Im broken... thankyou mike... you opened up my emotions id forgotten about

[@WallaceBeneway]

I’ve watched/listened to literally thousands of cover songs here on KZbin,,, and this was no doubt one of the very best!! AWESOME JOB!!!

[@tankconnors7323]

try the one by disturbed...automatic goosebumps :).

[@spinztarella]

I just came in and yeah, I agree with Wallace, this is mindblowing!

[@jimeager2339]

One of the greatest compositions of all time; a brilliant work of art. And a worthy cover.

[@ChrisInIndy06]

man, this is brilliant. amazing harmonization, dunno what else to say.

[@debraseiler4148]

Mike’s emotion puts this already perfectly performed song over the top! So amazing!

[@robertgiaraffa6928]

Wonderful! It's also nice to see another Lefty that plays the guitar right-handed.

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

I would not have thought it possible to cover that song in a matter that does the original justice. You just proved me wrong. That was simply amazing to listen to.

[@SFSMusic]

That is magical... So little people can really apreciate real music. Good thing we have KZbin so more People can hear it. ❤️❤️

[@brianzaborowski2724]

I never heard of these guys until five minutes ago and they're great!

[@Dutcharmytent]

The most underrated duo in the world. Look at their other covers.

[@lorraineorlando7424]

OMG….hair raising goosebumps!!

[@jacklucas2428]

this is the best cover ive ever heard, of any song, ever

[@gordonmichaellee]

You need to hear their version of Africa then!

[@conanjohnpiga112]

Visit reo brothers for this song. The best cover

[@danielchung4973]

This song makes you want to go and travel somewhere beautiful

[@siddharthbhandari2067]

Only guys who have done the cover worthy of this song genius. I wish Paul and Art could hear this - they would be quite touched. On another note, Mike I wish you would perform theatres and stages - you have a following :)

[@shainamarievilla9823]

Best version ever! Took me two days to finally find this. So soothing. ❤

[@kenguitar96]

私は日本人です。２人の演奏歌声、最高です！！

[@whodatfnatic]

These guys deliver this stunning performance and afterwards one guy in the audience goes "Yeah!" Come on!!!

[@brianzaborowski2724]

I miss these days when Jeff and Mike played together, it was like magic. Jeff must be pissed because I haven't seen him do anything with Mike since he went on his own. It's a shame Jeff didn't move with you Mike or you didn't stay in Salt Lake with him.

[@mikemasse]

+Brian Zaborowski I just did a gig with him tonight. :) People hire us for private gigs together all the time, all across the U.S. (and sometimes internationally). So while we don't gig together locally anymore, we still get to play together regularly.

[@maurinhoinformatica]

+Mike Masse Nice to know, man. You guys are fantastic. Someday I'll hire you for a private show in Brazil, haha. Congrats.

[@weronikachudzicka2685]

+Mike Masse you guys should come to Uk !! you're both are great ! :)

[@mikemasse]

+Weronika Chudzicka We're performing for one night in London on 1 April 2016 at 229 the Venue, actually. www.229thevenue.com/

[@weronikachudzicka2685]

+Mike Masse next time come Hatfield ! :3 .

[@JedTaneo]

2009 video with 1080p quality and superb audio. Wow!

[@izziOnBass]

This is a perfect STEREO PAIR!

[@arthuraccurso7989]

World class talent in a pizza place...as always, well done gentlemen.

[@billwhite9703]

Bloody fantastic fellers!

[@matfotografia]

you guys ROCK!

[@tonato17]

Jeff is amazing. You guys together were the best cover duo that has ever existed. Love to both!

[@RWGALLOWAY]

Recorded in 2009 before it became fashionable to jump on the Disturbed bandwagon of dark and brooding versions of this song. Awesome version.

[@AustrianPainter14]

This must be remastered because literally everybody would stop whatever they are doing to soak in every moment of this masterpiece performance.

[@lecra64]

Are you serious??? I thought I was listening to my all time fav duet. You guys are unbelievably amazing!

[@PureMetalBanzai]

woah goosebumps.... OUTSTANDING!

[@dr.lucaspena]

You’re a genius, congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@rockysiddall5140]

OMFG these 2 are unbelievable

[@lyssaq]

This song video makes me SOOOO HAPPY!!! 💖💖💖 I LOVE YOU BOTH LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES

[@JohnGilbert007]

Hey These guys are great! It just goes to show there are great ones that Don't make it big as there's just so much room at the top everyone can't be there all at once. Music is about making as many people happy around us as we can possibly find, even if it's a handful of folks, it's a special gift to them.

[@CircleofGrace1]

Yup

[@AndyHamstra]

Perfect! Nailed it!!!

[@BigJoker]

I'm still shocked when I find videos this old that are this amazing. How did I never come across this musical perfection before now?

[@ramonllavanes8856]

Im listening while im confïned at the quarantine facility in legaspi city, phils. Your music cured atleast my anxiaty. Keep on singing !!

[@grega1972]

I would argue that this IS THE BEST COVER of this song on youtube , This is done live so you actually nailed the tempo too , My God Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are the only ones who can do it as good but my monet is on you guys

[@brooklynariana3113]

These guys are mint . Hands down even the original song writers and musicians would say they are highly impressed. If you play music and tryed to play another musicians music you know it there are minute things thst sound off and these guys are as close as it gets to perfect

[@telmagazio]

Great job, you guys are awesome.

[@DeboraSilva-jt5ip]

Meu pai e minha mãe amam essa música, eles ouviam muito quando eu era criança. Telma você sabe onde eu consigo a letra desta música ????? porque eu quero tentar traduzir!!! Obrigada querida!!!

[@telmagazio]

Tenta o cifra.net eles teem quase tudo.

[@Edicarlosrr]

Debora Silva a tradução é perfeita...tem um video do simon e garfunkel traduzido

[@DeboraSilva-jt5ip]

Obrigada!

[@billgilbow4314]

Pretty badass duo.

[@chevken1831]

I just shed a tear...excuse me. It was THAT beautiful.

[@chriscasarcia9341]

Awesome awesome awesome 👍

[@deathcon27]

I honestly cried a little such a beautiful harmony almost on par with the original

[@thomasmalatesta7331]

Me too

[@ivane1117]

i clicked the like button before i watch it, just perfect

[@BrendanWelsh1991]

same

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

It's an absolutely beautiful, haunting, spellbinding song isn't it?! And performed to perfection here by Jeff and Mike! So Well Done Lads!

[@ianroywell4768]

Am I really listening to a cover? If this is played on a radio, no one would even notice it's a cover. Been listening to you guys since 2017 💗 still the best!

[@JamesChettri-b4j]

Great voice Great combination And a great pair Love from India

[@amybethhurst]

I agree, that was fantastic. I perform live as well, and I agree, the crowds at the pubs just don't like to applaud for some reason. Yet they come up after and say how awesome you were. Well Mike, you have some pipes and are very, very impressive.

[@gordonirvine726]

Phenomenal performance. Just discovered this incredible guy and love his song choices.

[@frankdizon]

one of the best covers of this song! excellent vocals, even at a cafe! and that bass work!

[@TotallyStoked]

Okay, I have to say it. The fact that people are talking during this performance shocks me. If I were in the room while this was going on, I would be floored. I play music almost every weekend and there wouldn't be anything that important to talk about while this bitchin performance was happening... Great work guys....

[@jesslynmetta1406]

Jeff's harmony is STUNNING in this one!!

[@judivinodivino4820]

Sem palavras pra elogiar essa dupla! 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jmlfnts7394]

nice song for lockdown 05/10/2020 stay safe stay home

[@thomasjames8277]

Holy shit. Those people at the pizza parlor are really lucky.And that little bass slide is a really nice extra touch.

[@BestUserNameUK]

Wow!👏🏽

[@stanleykaszynski3307]

These guy's are really good.

[@danielguevara9369]

Música inmortal

[@shanegalang9]

As good as S&G themselves! Bravo!

[@trumpisacrybabydictatornar914]

Am I going too far when I say that this guy can sing the song better than the original composer?

[@Mortimer50145]

No. I'm inclined to agree with you. I love the moment when Jeff's bass guitar kicks in.

[@danielspuzak2846]

I am sure it's been said, "When the cover is better than the original." Absolutely love the sliding bass. Also I don't understand how you achieve this production level in a pizzeria.

[@JARLIV]

As far as I’m concerned, Mike & Jeff are genuine superstars. They deserve so much more success, and hopefully that has happened. The harmonies are bone chilling!!!

[@pilates68]

Did the neon god's sign happen to say "pie pizza" ???

[@niltomega2978]

How could I surf the net for 14 years and this never came up?

[@tomcrookes5689]

I just watched your Toto Africa cover and an systematically seeking out all your videos... you are so good. I wish I was able to see you live! Doing any gigs in the UK?

[@mikemasse]

Yes, I will return to Liverpool and London in the middle of May, 2020. Tickets will be on sale very soon.

[@tomcrookes5689]

Thanks Mike, that’s great to know I’ll hopefully be in the audience. BTW how do you look younger now than in videos from 2008!! Lol

[@alfiewright1396]

@@tomcrookes5689 :(

[@darrencarter6350]

Sometimes there are voices that simply but beautifully compliment each other...this is one of those times. It's not as impressive as 'Africa' but this is still seriously good. Am glad Mike and Jeff met each other.