Gary Jules - "Mad World (20th Anniversary)"

[@maryrudis1198]

I saw the movie "Donny Darko" early in my teaching career. This song captivated me in a very powerful way. I vowed never to be 'that' teacher... "now sit and listen" has never been uttered by my lips; I can look back on my career now that it is nearing its end and be satisfied that every student I have ever taught has been seen, valued, engaged, and yes... loved; (this was high school and community college now). Every teacher should see this movie. It should be required watching.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

So nice to hear ⭐️ Credit to Tears for Fears for such a powerful lyric.

[@maryrudis1198]

@@GaryJulesOfficial indeed... I was/am a huge TfF fan; it wasn't the lyrics that inspired me though... your cover radically transformed the lyrics - so credit to artists everywhere who transform lives with their music!

[@davidschumaker8107]

@@maryrudis1198 I totally agree!

[@David99123]

TEARS FOR FEARS , WROTE MAD WORLD IN 80s. ,,, listen to that but Gary Jules sings this so good ,,,

[@SoundBuilder]

Capitalism...No expression...

[@DavidSkyGnome]

I know this song since the begining, then here at KZbin I had the oportunity to know how to play this song. I travelled a lot, and this song is still one of my soundtrack live. Thanks Gary Jules.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks for being here!! ⭐️

[@BleacInfinity]

One of my all-time favorites. The song speaks to my soul on a deep level and is a beautiful gift to the world. Thank you. 🙏❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thx for listening 👂

[@SoundBuilder]

@@GaryJulesOfficial Capitalism...No expression...

[@RideFaster]

this song made the movie for me...and was my childhood growing up....bravo...

[@Zedeezia]

Mad World. Be better. The change is in you.

[@hopefrog89]

Powerful and you sing it with such emotion

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thanks for listening! ⭐️⭐️

[@lisalynch5907]

Wonderful closed the eyes and listening thank you Gary !

[@aaronmccollum1160]

Thank you for the refresher! even better

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Awh, thx!!

[@Fadeti]

listening to this while playing gears of war 4 gives me a nostalgic feeling. thank you very much for everything gary jules 🛐

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thx for being here ⭐️ Nice to have u

[@luquillasnano]

I recently re-learned this marvelous on the piano. Can't believe it has 20 years😢

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

⏰✈️

[@AuzzAustin]

Thanks Gary this one helps me get through the day

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

That’s all we can hope for! Appreciate your comment ⭐️⭐️

[@Annie-ZA]

A true CLASSIC! Music like this with such poignant words, ought to be played in public places, like on trains, in waiting rooms and other places where people have fewest distractions & time to savour the words. THANKS GARY! 👏🤗🙏

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thx for listening! ⭐️⭐️

[@edwardmorehouse1424]

One of those rare times when the cover surpasses the original.

[@Annie-ZA]

@@edwardmorehouse1424 TRUE!

[@graemewolk]

Incredible version of a tremendous song. Very talented gentleman.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks for listening ⭐️

[@BanfiD]

Excellent Gary! ❤️ one of my all time faves

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks for watching! ⭐️

[@DIRE_BAT4983]

🥳 Happy Birthday MAD WORLD 20th ANNIVERSARY 🔹 🎆🌟✨🦇✨🌟🎆

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thanks!! 🎉🎉

[@rickgray]

This song feels like one of those pervasive pop culture songs; everyone seems to know it and respect it. Thank you Gary for creating such a great piece of history, writing the best variation of this song, and for reading and responding to every comment here. Your fans appreciate it.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thx, rick! appreciate u being here. ⭐️⭐️

[@pleasetakecareofyourself]

Happy 20 freaking years!!! I remember little old me sitting in front of the computer and hearing this song for the Gears of War game trailer, the song fit so well for the atmosphere of that game and even though I didn't look up the song it stuck with me for YEARS until one day I found the music video. This takes me back, not only does the vocals and instrumental fit together perfectly, but it really gets me quite nostalgic and gets me in my feels and makes me reflect on the world around me. Thank you for reuploading this gem brother and take care out there, it's still a mad world indeed. 👍❤️ Love from Michael in Missouri.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thx, Michael! Appreciate u being here and glad to have you 20 yrs on ⭐️

[@ChowMeinWarrior]

Thank you so much, Gary!

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

You are very welcome ⭐️

[@anthonymustaine1951]

Gracias por haber hecho esta interpretación, es una canción que atravesará la barrera del tiempo, una pieza sumamente hermosa en todo sentido ❤🥺 Gracias también Gear of War 3 por dejar esta canción en mi corazón

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks so much, nice it hear it speaks to you, friend

[@bradb4740]

TY Gary!

[@LockandLoad79]

This is the credit scene Soundtrack when this planet ends.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

😂 let’s hope not! at least not anytime soon! 🤞

[@SoundBuilder]

Capitalism...No expression...

[@sofaking1627]

I was laying in bed one night when this song came on in a commercial. I remember tracking it down and learning every single word. (also turned me onto Tears for Fears) I would sing it every night, all the time, so often that I got the exact timing of Gary's breathing down. Feels weird to say I used to sing along with you to such a sad song when I was so young, but I appreciate that you covered it, really made it your own, and helped it spread so that people like myself could find it one random night on TV. I'm sure there were other people like me, kids at the time who were just up late and caught the song and stuck with it. 20 years and 5 months later, still here to hear you sing it, still signing along before bed.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Welcome back!!! So nice to have you here

[@TheFirstJedi]

Classic.

[@7ftJames]

I have listened to this enough times now to conclude this is in my opinion even better than Gary’s original version. It faithfully mirrors the 2003 recoding but with clear, meaningful and poignant differences and inflections. I love it. This is timeless, Gary. Thank you so much.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thank means a lot. so glad you’re enjoying it⭐️

[@andrew16333]

This song just gets me every time , but the line “the dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had “ just breaks me , look up mr smith and his daughter singing this together , the best feeling will fill you

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

The video is so great. Gets me, too! every time. thx for being here

[@danyg4063]

I truly love this song. It really got me through some very difficult times in my life. Thank you.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

So nice to hear. Appreciate you coming to listen ⭐️

[@robertfitch310]

For myself as well. Long story, but drug addiction and failure, sobriety and success. I listen to this daily, almost deaf, bluetoothing through my hearing aids doing chores around my beautiful, rural Redwood covered Log Cabin mountain home humbled by the second chance i was given. Almost 71 now, life sure goes fast. ⛰🌲👨‍🌾

[@robwinegar9033]

This, to me, has always been about a child SCREAMING for help or guidance or to be heard (HELP ME, PLEASE!!!) about what most of us felt as we navigated through the complexities of an unnatural man-made world and being totally lost in it and not knowing what to do. "How am I am supposed to act?", "What am I supposed to do?". This hit me back in the 80's and it hits me now because I am still lost. I think we all are lost but are afraid to admit it.

[@KomuvesZoli]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@P8H5]

Mad World indeed

[@billystar1306]

The end of Donnie Darko. Unforgettable. A cover that surpassed the original in my opinion. It's so great to find this newer rendition.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks so much for listening! ⭐️⭐️

[@normanburns8546]

Loved the TFF original version but as a keyboard/piano lover, learned this version which is absolutely beautiful

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

glad you enjoy it!

[@Ogulcan_Darko]

This song has a beautiful effect on me. ❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Very glad to hear that ⭐️

[@Ogulcan_Darko]

@@GaryJulesOfficial ❤❤

[@vabue]

That's awesome

[@Heterogeneity]

As a born Californian the visuals in this video look like home will always look to me which breaks my heary and the lyrics say things my soul means. That shot looking down from the cliff into the surf far below cuts my soul into ribbons and then waves them in the breeze. ❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

❤️❤️❤️ thx for the kind words

[@ronschwolsky1626]

It’s such a beautiful song. Thanks Gary! …and yes, the sights we see in LA every day….it is indeed a Mad World. 😢

[@Slvdr1-Gaming]

1:18 that world with the echo just captured human emotion so ridiculously well

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thank you for listening ⭐️

[@pickle-kj9vq]

Amazing

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@drskelebone]

Long long ago, I would spend my evenings, nights, late nights, and sometimes into the early morning helping undergrads pass physics in college. I was a cool grad student, and had never before been "cool" in any way. I remember walking with a to be girlfriend to her room to nap with this song on the television, advertising an xbox game. We once watched Donny Darko in her room. And now it's 20 years on, and this doesn't feel any less correct. Turns out I'm ace, too. So that answers a lot of questions.

[@SchrödingerKousae]

Ever since I was little and saw that Gears of War trailer, I've always loved this song. Hell I remember the song far better than the game itself, and that's crazy because the game was really good, but this song just really stuck with me. Probably has something to do with me ending up with certain detrimental mental issues and disabilities later on, this song I guess always felt like a great way to summarize my mind and emotions. This song gives me, to this day, a strange feeling that someone else knows how I feel behind my façade. Also in a way helps me keep going. I also used to know how to play the piano to enough of a degree to replicate this song. Thank you for making this song. Despite my comment sounding depressing, this song's helped me at times, and I'll never forget it.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Appreciate you being here and sharing that. So glad it’s been helpful over the years. ⭐️

[@RaitoReaper]

Damn... Brings back memories

[@alextaylor-s1o]

This song is velvet sliding off skin. Popping bubble wrap. The sweet wave. A new job. A young person stepping into the world. A pet seeking your touch. Mum giving me a hug. Watching a fat bumble bee struggling to get to a flower and succeeding. Friends. Family. Home. Alao the darkness is a part of it, kinda like life. This song is just neat

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Very poetic. Thx for the note. Appreciate you being here ⭐️

[@alextaylor-s1o]

@@GaryJulesOfficial likewise

[@DJGUAPOMTL]

I love that you saw this song in a different way. The original is trying to be an upbeat pop song and it doesnt do justice to the exquisite poetic sadness of the lyrics. It feels like your version set the lyrics and melody of the song to be appreciated properly. So heartbreakingly beautiful

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thx for the kinds words. TFF are on record as saying that our version is more like what they originally intended, but the record label wanted something more upbeat. It’s a really great song either way! ⭐️

[@12978fghdiu23gewsduf]

This song owns a very special place in my heart. Yea i heard it for the first from gears of war way back, But those game lobbies have faded yet this song has just grown on me over years. I always drip one of those happiness/sad tears when i listen. Those real ones where the emotion is just so beautifully life 😊 This song is that

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thx for the kind words. Nice to have you here ⭐️

[@robertharris8665]

GREAT COVER - so moving - I'm sure the boys approve

[@codeninja1]

100% Both versions are excellent. The only thing missing is Roland dancing.

[@juilversthal8005]

The one and olnly❤❤❤❤ thanks donnie darko

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thx for watching ⭐️

[@sonofmazer]

It's good to hear this song again, I used to listen to it a lot, helps my realize how far I've gotten in a way.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Glad to hear that. Thx for checking it out

[@annisafitri9183]

I like the original one but this version It's feeling nostalgic, thank you gary for amazing cover!

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

I love to original, too, and appreciate you coming to listen⭐️⭐️

[@sarafalconer2389]

40+ years old and still hits the same... classic

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

🙏 ⭐️

[@itsyaboiDepression]

"greetings from the side" and "trading snakeoil for wolftickets" are two of my absolute favorite albums of all time, i cannot tell you how many nights "barstool" has kept me and so many ever-changing groups of friends company while we drank too much and got too emotional, getting real loud every time the "stay the in the bar" line rolled around for the chorus, or how many times i have sat and cried listening to "falling awake". i love your version of "mad world", i think most people would agree that they enjoy it more than the tears for fears version, if they have ever even heard the original, but i really feel like your original stuff is so much better than the TfF cover. every time i listen to those songs, i am reminded how perfect they are, every lyric and every note, each song is just so easy to listen to, so well-rounded. anybody that reads this comment, i urge you to listen to "greetings from the side", "trading snakeoil for wolftickets" and mr jules' self-titled album. you will find so much more to love than just the familiar song from donnie darko, you will find a musician who really understands life and knows how to relate his experience to his listener.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Listen to this fan! hahah. Love it… the deep cut for some of the Mad World heads, who are also lovely, but it’s nice to hear that you’ve been listening for so long!! Thanks for being here ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Fadeti]

I saw this again, after the Gears of War E-day announcement... without a doubt, you have marked millions of people with a song that represents an entire saga like Gears of War. Thank you very much for everything Gary.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Very proud to be part of such a phenomenon 🙏⭐️

[@SkywalkerSam64]

Hey, you are great!!! ⭐️🫶🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Hey, thx!

[@Gato-Magico-w4f]

I'm not crying with this song i'm not :,/

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

I’m not crying; you’re crying 😢 ⭐️❤️

[@Gato-Magico-w4f]

@@GaryJulesOfficial :O

[@thiagouzumaki5258]

Mi rolaa 😢❤

[@beveryveryquietiamhuntingr7009]

This song has helped me put the brakes on in my life.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Wow. Happy to have any small part in that. We all need to sometimes

[@Thelostwoods93]

Been playing this on loop when im feeling suicidal. The vocals and piano are just comforting to me. This song is probably the reason im still here.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

I’m so glad you’ve found something that helps. It’s important to talk to someone when you’re in pain and feeling overwhelmed, and I hope this is a safe space to share your feelings. But if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm, I want you to know that HELP IS AVAILABLE. Please reach out. You are important and we need you here. Much love and respect, Gary Jules. findahelpline.com/i/iasp

[@1asset]

Pls stay. Every life is precious in this precious world

[@mjasoedovoleksii]

I couldn't remember the name of this song several years! At least I found it)

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

You found it! Welcome! ⭐️ happy to have u here

[@glassmarky1]

Gorgeously sad.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thx for being here ⭐️🙏

[@donmarihuasdelabuena6185]

Now I'm the look right through me guy 😭

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

been there, friend ⭐️

[@dianahohimer1107]

❤

[@jeremy__hopkins]

I love this version! The texture to your voice is very Johnny Cash like in "Hurt." Age has benefits and it's perfect for this song. Thank you! Interesting music video and while I like the original, this is also works very well.

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Kind words. Appreciate that ⭐️

[@orry0796]

❤

[@მაიაპარკაძე]

Super❤❤❤❤..როცა,ამ სიმღერას ვუსმენ,გულში უცნაურ სითბოს ვგრძნობ.ჩემი ფავორიტი.❤❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Great to hear. Thx for being a fan!

[@BaronVonShrapnel]

One of the best songs R.E.M. never did

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Wait, what?? 😂😂 ⭐️⭐️

[@BaronVonShrapnel]

​@@GaryJulesOfficialI mean that as a compliment. This is a great song and I could totally see Michael Stipe doing it, and I love R.E.M.

[@saamtakoi]

😢😢😢

[@yaelpalombo4093]

❤🎉

[@dippysippyarchive7330]

Better version

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

thx for coming to listen ⭐️

[@Onepiecefan3982]

Control this is Delta We have a berserker in the building, please advise (I got bored so I tried to make a gears reference tell me if I did good or not)

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

All GOW references are good to us!

[@daledoback4792]

Dear Crystal Ball, The sandman will be home shortly, see you soon

[@katiaa348]

The song : 2001 The song to KZbin : 2010 The song in HD : 2023

[@derzuschauer4881]

Everyday is mad

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

It’s true…

[@AntonyThorburn]

THANK G-D ITS NOT DEPRESSION........

[@unzulaessig]

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

⭐️❤️⭐️❤️

[@ASGO]

RIP Dominic Santiago

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

💔 ⚙️⚙️

[@andrescortina1323]

2023 a Donnie Darkoey time.

[@raulpetrega6832]

My childwood......

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

lol, mine, too 🐰

[@federico1046]

I'm the author of this comment but i'm using another account. I'm playing this Song at the guitar and i can Say that It Always manages to move me. In my opinion, your version of Mad World surpasses the original! P.s. You're the real Gary Jules? P.p.s Sorry for my english😅

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

@@federico1046 No worries! Appreciate the kind words ⭐singed, theofficialgaryjules lol

[@IdeasAsOpiates]

Still decided not to use "Halargian world" eh? Curts gonna give you a look again.. when he sings it

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

hahaha You get it!!!

[@tarajohnson6268]

Went to school and I was very nervous No one knew me, no one knew me "Hello, teacher! Tell me, what's my lesson?" Look right through me, look right through me My lifetime introverted self. Those without paralyzing silence are very fortunate. Beautiful music ❤❤❤❤ Thank you ❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@javachopTV]

donnie darko was lit

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

agree!! 👍

[@averevolution301]

How was this in Donnie Darko 2001 if the song was made in 2003?

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

the movie came out before the album was released :)

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

also 2023/24 marks 20 yrs since the song went to #1 in the UK 🇬🇧

[@Bpi2296]

Ters for fears original

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

And so good!

[@alvarobesnier]

No mention at all from the original artist that wrote the song

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

We shout it from the mountaintops. Can you believe it's been 20 years? Gary Jules' "Mad World (20th Anniversary)" Listen below! cecilparkrecords.ffm.to/madworldanniversary Written by: Roland Orzabal Performed by: Gary Jules © 2023 - Down Up Down Inc

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

Can you believe it's been 20 years? Gary Jules' "Mad World (20th Anniversary)" Listen below! cecilparkrecords.ffm.to/madworldanniversary Written by: Roland Orzabal Performed by: Gary Jules © 2023 - Down Up Down Inc

[@electric-city2059]

Gears of war memories

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

RIP, Dom 🖤

[@UhtredRagnarsson1949]

How prophetic: We indeed do now live in a very "mad world" And it's the woke idiots who are causing it to be.🌍🌍🌍

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

let’s just hope the world does more coming together and less tearing apart this year ⭐️

[@AntonyThorburn]

HAHAHAHA, NICE. NO ONE GETS IT

[@ZosiTV]

❤

[@GaryJulesOfficial]

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