Mad World, Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile performs Mad World at The Melting Point in Athens, Georgia on 2-17-10.
Brandi Carlile, vocals, piano
Josh Neumann, cello
Video by Freddie Eberlein

[@alphacause]

I love how the crowd was completely oblivious at first and talking over Brandi as she started to play the piano. They showed absolutely no consideration, and then as Brandi started to sing, all of a sudden they fell silent, and I am sure they were hypnotized and awe struck. I guess that is what happens when the voice of a goddess cuts through the cacophony that is your trivial conversation.

[@alessandrarizzi]

Is there a song that Brandi doesn't perform so beautifully? She leaves me astonished every single time.

[@maxthue]

No seriously! I Need this in a good quality, without people talking or cheering

[@alphacause]

I am banging my head against the wall wondering why Brandi is not on the top of the charts.

[@GeenaHIM]

This beautiful song+ this beautiful woman +beautiful voice = magic

[@dgmisal1979]

I don't think that I have ever heard anyone put it quite so eloquently. Well played, good sir or madam, well played.

[@maxthue]

WOW! I want to hear a clear studio version of this!

[@classicaquarius]

and...it's my birthday...so happy when she sang a beautiful song in that day....i feel like a little wonderful gift for me....love her!

[@hugmesillypeople]

Honestly, This brought a tear to my eye... I needed this tonight, YOU are a angel. Thank you for blessing us.

[@ehohman]

Wow, great video, thanks!! I love when she sings this, and the sound is GREAT on this video.

[@Husavikur]

she is freaking ridiculous! and the band is amazing also.

[@SarahSwanS]

Why is everyone TALKING through this!? I have loved this song for years, and I love that Brandi does it.

[@xenasfan]

Just LOVE.

[@xenasfan]

she doesn't want to be main stream or hugely popular. It's by choice. Which is a shame on one hand, but I do love seeing her at the small venues and getting to chat with her after the show.

[@leonwatcher1]

Hallelujah! I feel the same way. I think it's bc she doesn't conform to some pop ideals. She just performs. Maybe one day a DJ will remix one of her songs, and it's be the biggest thing since American Pie.

[@classicaquarius]

AMAZING COVER! I'm melting in her voice...she is the best talented singer/songwriter!!!

[@eaglerainfeather]

cool.

[@savannahwithnoh]

it was in a Gears of War commercial a few years back, but it was also in the movie Donnie Darko which is where most people recognize it from.

[@leonwatcher1]

Thank you, Alphacause! Sometimes I've asked myself the same freakin' question. She has fans; her shows sell, but I guess she doesn't subscribe to the accepted models of teen idols and rappers. Who knows--one day some DJ will remix one of her songs, and it'll be the biggest thing since, I don't know "American Pie."

[@clintonpearson3163]

Pure fucking genius, my only idol in this world, sorry Lord, please leave her here unlike you did Karen.....

[@Danidasanic]

@dizmo1321 American idols

[@Kasey_RTS]

:D

[@pageant21]

very close to the version from Cat On Trees -- but vocals still unchallenged

[@BaalSoulslayer]

Jesus - her posture on the piano is horrible. 8-O ^^ Doesn't matter though - LOVE HER! Awesomest voice ever. =D