Don't Give Up (acoustic Peter Gabriel cover) - Mike Massé and Bryce Bloom 

Hi Mike, "keep my eyes down below" - the note Peter sang on "eyes" has always sent a shiver down my spine since the first time I heard it to the present day, without fail. I found myself listening to this and when it came to that part I was literally willing you to hit that note. You didn't fail and that familiar shiver ran from the nape of my neck and all the way down my back. Very nicely done, sir!

Very Excellent! Thanks Mike and Bryce!

Incredibly beautiful rendition and such a tasteful choice from Peter Gabriel's catalogue. I especially loved Bryce's soulful accompaniment. Soulful bass playing perfectly attuned to Mike's soulful vocals. Bravo and thank you for the great video. You guys are a bright light in a weary world.

So is such an iconic album of the mid 80s. It hasn’t aged one bit over time. Mike, you and Bryce have done this beautiful song a great deal of justice. Excellent cover, sir.

Thanks Mike and Bryce! Wonderfully done.

Hi Mike. Firstly a Merry Christmas to you,Bryce and your Families. Secondly, Wow I am almost speechless. This is as good as it gets from the performance down to the production. Unbelievably brilliant! Your voice Mike is akin to a Fine Wine- it’s getting better with age. Thank you for reaching out to the World during these troubled times, you are making life more comforting with these performances for many,many people,that I am sure. Wishing you a Happy and a much more enjoyable New Year. Take care and continue to Stay Safe. Kind regards. Alan.

Such a great choice for this year.

So nice, Bryce! And Hooray, Mike Massé! Thanks so much for that outstanding, beautiful cover! I love how the video shows you two good friends in this cold, lonely landscape - it's a perfect way to underline the meaning of the song...❤️

Mike you have a wonderful voice and it's an absolute pleasure to listen. Thank you.

Hand down - the best Quarantunes of 2020

I loved this song when it first came out in the 80's. I still love this song stull. I loved your cover. Outstanding! Thank you for sharing your talent!!!

Merry Christmas Mike thanks for giving us the gift of music. Look forward to watching you and Bryce make magic!

In this proud land we grew up strong We were wanted all along I was taught to fight, taught to win I never thought I could fail No fight left or so it seems I am a man whose dreams have all deserted I've changed my name, I've changed my face But no one wants you when you lose Don't give up 'Cause you have friends Don't give up You're not beaten yet Don't give up I know you can make it good Though I saw it all around Never thought I could be affected Thought that we'd be the last to go It is so strange the way things turn Drove the night toward my home The place that I was born, on the lakeside As daylight broke, I saw the earth The trees had burned down to the ground Don't give up You still have us Don't give up We don't need much of anything Don't give up 'Cause somewhere there's a place Where we belong Rest your head You worry too much It's going to be alright When times get rough You can fall back on us Don't give up Please don't give up 'Got to walk out of here I can't take anymore Going to stand on that bridge Keep my eyes down below Whatever may come And whatever may go That river's flowing That river's flowing Moved on to another town Tried hard to settle down For every job, so many men So many men no-one needs Don't give up 'Cause you have friends Don't give up You're not the only one Don't give up No reason to be ashamed Don't give up You still have us Don't give up now We're proud of who you are Don't give up You know it's never been easy Don't give up 'Cause I believe there's a place There's a place where we belong Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Peter Gabriel

First, great song choice for this moment in time - the lyrics inspire all who struggle. Second, beautifully sung - I remain amazed at how deftly you shift between low, high and higher (falsetto) voicing and like others have said, find your voice raising the hair on the back of my neck in those peaks emotional moments. Third, am so glad you included Bryce on this - his bass work was the usual top flight and I particularly love the tempo change and funky beat that no one standing can resist bopping to. Lastly, the shoot was beautifully scripted and shot - loved seeing two friends walking and chatting, the long shots as well as the closeups. Thank you for this wonderful Christmas gift.

Can't wait, Merry christmas

That was beautiful, thank you.

Your voice is a precious gift! I love hearing you use it! Goosebumps all over! Mad props to Bryce Bloom on his sweet bass too!

What a voice !

I remember this song beautiful thank you

Original key both parts ,amazing 👏👏👏

I have always loved this song, and you rocked it doing both parts!!!

This is among the best work Mike has ever done. Beautifully sung and filmed/edited with great bass contribution from Bryce 🎵🥰

Wow, I knew you had incredible range, but you outdid yourself with this one, Mike! God bless you!

Wow! I am sooo impressed with the tremendous talent of these two. Staggering!

Only Mike Massé could be *both* Peter Gabriel _and_ Kate Bush. Merry Christmas.

This is the first time I actually listened to the words in this song. Amaizing song and amazing performance!

Merry Christmas! You duet exceptionally well with yourself! Very inspiring and such a beautiful dedication. I now know why this song was included in the "The Imagine Project". Great performance Mike and Bryce...thanks to both of you!

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄🥰 MIKE and FAMILY. You are so incrediblyyyyyyyy talented and blessed! 👌🙏💞

Wow, really amazing, i find no words!!!!!!

Fantastic cover of one of the all-time-great masterpieces. Thank You! :)

Mike Massé is one of the few artists with the power to tear my eyes out. Well, he did it again.

Outstanding quality. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Nice job Mike! Vocals = wow! Great bass playing, Bryce!

Great Cover Mike & Hats off to Brice for nailing Tony Levin's bassline... always loved that groovy bassline. Cheers!

I was so inspired by this to smash my guitar!!! but.......... I wo'nt give up!!

Wow just wow - The best cover ever

whoa...that one strikes a deep cord! Great job all! GRANT!!!! HOLY COW!!!

Thanks for the Christmas upload. Beautiful song, rendition, and setting. Well done Mike and Bryce. Gotta love a bass solo!

I loved the production value of this video. And it's a perfect exclamation to end 2020 and move on to 2021, stronger and better. Cheers Mike!!

Been a fan for a long time, and you've certainly helped me and some friends through this tough year, but this is just unreal. I got goosebumps at parts, just beautiful. Never ever stop playing music you brilliant brilliant man......peace out.

Your vocal range is a pure delight.x

I love this one!!

Beautifully shot and beautifully sung video Mike.....Bravo

Beautifully done. And at this time of year, a message so many need. Thank you.

Love it.

I played this on an open mic night, but OMG you do it so much better.

Thank you for this song, Mike and Bryce! Sending you both and your families my warmest Merry Christmas greetings from Manila, Philippines.

Another stunner ❤️

What an amazing voice

Great version, guitar work lovely and simple, bass is beautifully solid.....and that voice is fantastic! I'll be checking out more of your stuff. Thank you.

Wow , just wow

You give me the chills man ! Great.

Wow always good to hear an new song

Astonishing I love your work for us in dept .... it's full of emotion

I love this song. And I love this cover.

I found Mike in 2010 when I was in Afghanistan. I didn't have my guitar, but I found this channel. I watched a lot of the Pie Pizzeria vids. I found you again after Neil died and you did Time Stand Still. Amazing. I love this new one! Subscribed!

Mike, you are an amazing talent! Love this rendition of one of my favorite 80s artists! Guitar and bass sound great and your voice brings out the best in the lyrics. Thanks for the Christmas present!

you are one of the best singers on youtube. thank you for efforts spent on recording those masterpieces.

Awesome!!! So fantastic!!!! Keep it up!!

What a great voice 😍😍

Sensationell!

well this is just incredible. fantastic job and you did a masterful job of singing both parts!

Wonderful rendition of one of my favorite songs! Thanks to you and Bryce!

What a great cover! Everything about it. I've always been captivated by the bass riffs in this, so really enjoyed seeing how they were done.

Beautiful and inspired rendition! Great Mike, as usual. Thank you

Bryce: great playing, and nice bass, man. Sounds great! solid performance by the both of you!

Fantastique reprise d'un titre que j' adore ... Bravo 😎😉

Best singer ever!!!!

Wow, what an incredible vocal range, the guitar is so so bright and crisp! Amazing, I’m a fan for life!

beautiful

Awesome as usual! Merry Christmas Mike, hope you're having a great one!

I like it so very much. 🙌👏👏✨

Hi Mike it s fantastic what you make with this song - really great - love it 👍

Very nice! Love this song!

OMG, beautifull mike ! Nailed it again ! Such a great song, love every second of it, thank you!!

Very nice. Props to Bryce!

Wow You guys are Great!!!!!❤

Your vocal range, man. Just amazing. Another great one.

I enjoyed the take on this song. Haven't heard it in a long while.

Muy lindo, me encantó la canción.

Great song! I always enjoy your music.

Awesome voice!

Damn, after a long time I came across one of my favorite covers of Africa that you did back in 2010. I checked some of your new videos and I must admit that I absolutely admire your work. Great job both of you :)

Wasn't sure anyone could cover this... beautiful rendition!

Thankyou Mike, 0135 am.... I just needed this today, take care.

A very thoughtful tribute Mike, thanks for the music.

Great cover 🙌

excellent cover

Beautiful and Passionate Version! Thank you!:)~

Wow that cover

When a cover is way way way better than the original. Love the masculinity in the video. Well done.

That is a fantastic cover 💕

I only ever noticed Kate Bush on the original. This version has made me appreciate the whole song. Great cover.

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Amazing Mike, as always, whatever you cover it's the best cover available. Would love if you try writing your own stuff!

It's very cool, really

Nice song!

Bonjour Monsieur, Je vous écris en français car je suis français. C'est en cherchant un cover de cette chanson que j'ai découvert votre vidéo. Cette chanson est difficile sur le plan vocal et rares sont les hommes capables de chanter en voix de tête comme vous le faites. Bravissimo ! Désormais, mon âge ne permet presque plus de chanter cette très belle chanson d'encouragement, même si j'ai encore la chance de pouvoir encore chanter en voix de tête. Votre bassiste est très bon, gardez-le. Il a le feeling qu'il faut. Je travaillerai cette chanson à la guitare peut-être un jour. Vous faites d'autres reprises (covers) que je vais aussi écouter. Bonne route musicale. Merci à vous deux. Al.

Genial 👍

Mike, I think this is fantastic. Stepping outside the commercial/songcraft arena, I think it's great man. Excellent guitar, excellent vox, excellent mixing and mastering. If you ever want to explore commercial viability, there are resources, brother. Love the song man. Truly inspirational.