Mad World - Gary Jules (First Reaction)

[@albertsmith9315]

The first time that I saw Donnie Darko, I fell in love with this version of the song. The stripped down arrangement and slower tempo makes this more powerful that the Tears For Fears version... at least to me.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooooh

[@Chrisrob90406]

This is a song of depression. Those who not depressed do not understand the depths of sorrow that one can sink to. This song shares just some of the feeling.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

The cover was made *for* the movie, in 2001. It's pretty fitting considering the story in the movie, and the timing that the movie came out.

[@psiclone23]

Tears for Fears originally did this song, on their album, The Hurting.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ahh

[@StMichael7]

@@MaddyReactionsThe original song from Tears for Fears is a more upbeat song probably to be sarcastic. This song became famous all over again when this version came out in the movie Donnie Darko

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

​@StMichael7 The Tears version is unsettling and a bit chaotic. Truly a mad world, someone who is struggling inside and in their head, Gary Jules turned it into sad world, slowly the song down amd now everyone who covers the song does a slow somber version. That's why I like Tears version because, I find that opbeat tempo goes with the inner anguish the person in feeling

[@oldeskul]

@@gamexsimmonds3581 The Tears For Fears version feels more like they're reveling in their misery and the misery of others, while this version it feels more lonely and desperate.

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

If this depressed you because of “Gears”, you may not want to watch the movie “Donnie Darko”, where this cover version initially caught the wind and became well-known. The movie is understandable but prolly not the first time you watch it.

[@petergreen3589]

Thank you Mandy for just being here. You are the reason I’m not lonely, just for being here.

[@MaddyReactions]

Hugs 🤗

[@d-pinnit77]

Great song. Love your reactions

[@selfrealeyes]

It has been said, that quite often it is the most depressed people who make the best artists. It has also been said that depression can be routed in a lack of expression. So the creation of works such as this song can actually be therapeutic both for the artists & those who can identify with feeling the same way at times. They are vicariously allowed to sing along and release those thoughts & emotions. This way they would not be allowed to become further suppressed & welling in that manner. Even to the extent of them becoming overwhelming, which could lead to obvious devastating effects. Anyway, all that aside, 😂. Tears for Fears were the originals of this one & as an 80's teen were one of my favorite groups. Along with other groups like U2, R.E.M., INXS, Faith no more, The Pixies...who all were laying the ground work for what would become catagororised as "alternative rock". Which eventually & ironically would become so popular that it actually became mainstream.😅

[@MaddyReactions]

🩷🩷🩷 nice perspective

[@mach7147]

When I heard the song for the first time, I felt the loneliness. Now that I've found myself, I'm no longer lonely... In other words, I'm alone at times, but I'm never lonely anymore… Thanks a lot for your pretty Reaktion Maddy. 😊

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@tastytetrahedron2976]

I reccomend the movie Donnie Darko. It's where this version of the song came from.

[@lm-bq9lh]

According to the songwriter, he and Curt had recently read "Primal Scream" a book by Dr. Janov. Pop psychology in the vein of Gestalt, it advocated the release you get from screaming or crying, etc.. It further postulated that dreams served this purpose, allowing you to find resolution of emotional conflict in your dreams. A step further means very emotional, scary, or traumatic dreams are actually the best for your overall mental health. Roland said he was referring to this angle, not wishing or advocating death.

[@patcow9999]

Thanks for reacting to this Maddy, it's a good version of a great song, performed and written by Tears for Fears. One of my favourite T-shirts is the lyrics to this song using colourful symbols, picked up when TfF played Blenheim Palace. Their version is more upbeat. Oh, whilst I'm recommending Tears for Fears, Woman in Chains is a masterpiece video and song!

[@MaddyReactions]

Definitely

[@DAVIDFromIOWA]

More impactful than the original. And the original is very good. I have a hard time not tearing up on this one and I’m not a crier.

[@StMichael7]

That’s because this version is extremely slow and the guy’s voice sounds like his about to cry but Tears for Fears wrote this song

[@DAVIDFromIOWA]

@@StMichael7 They did indeed.

[@Chris-oj2jr]

Sad is an universal feeling but it’s not an ending ❤

[@inkoinfinity2]

Not just a great song, an iconic video

[@stuartsiglain3972]

The song was written for the 6 children who were killed by their Nazi father (as well as their mother and himself) at the end of WWII in Germany. So very sad.

[@rayhutchinson640]

I always feel a little less lonely when I enjoy another Maddy reaction!

[@MaddyReactions]

Hug 🤗

[@BeingMikeH]

This version is a little lighter, with Curt Smith (Tears For Fears) and his daughter. They performed it together while on pandemic lock-down. Curt and his daughter, Diva, have some beautiful harmonies together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHbTl6mKmbdoY7c

[@cajunsushi]

“The truest of all men was the Man of Sorrows, and the truest of all books is Solomon's, and Ecclesiastes is the fine hammered steel of woe.” ― Herman Melville, Moby Dick

[@Keeter24]

That’s the best commercial for a game it’s just soul crushing

[@davidellis5141]

The # 1 song in England Christmas 🎄 2003 - Fantastic cover of Tears For Fears classic. Beautiful piano 🎹 .

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@Scottish_TV_Gold]

Actually not just England but was a UK Number 1.

[@muddymaker3721]

Sadness among other emotions is an essential emotion for growth but it can sometimes consume you if you let it :)

[@MaddyReactions]

Definitely

[@donkunes8630]

From the 'Donnie Darko' movie soundtrack .. a complex and very well done cult classic

[@LetTheWrite1inn]

Best Science fiction film ever

[@dillinpicklesworth5698]

This song has been ruined by memes, but I still love it, especially when coupled with performance art ❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Lol true

[@jeperstone]

To me the original was about 'depression'. This version is about 'defeat'. There was recognition in the original whilst this version is about abandonment of effort. Both are beautiful but there is self pity in the latter. Different generations

[@TimHede]

Maddy.. I watch your face... this song hits deep... it hits deep with alot of kids... ignored...hurt...

[@ObscureLego]

this song has gotten me through alot... it really is a mad world.

[@glastonbury4304]

Fantastic cover of an old Tears for Fears song ❤

[@moacirtamburu3592]

Donnie Darko´s soundtrack movie. Original song is the band Tears for Fears.

[@daviddeath6029]

You need to do the original from the fantastic tears fir fears ❤

[@JustaGuy2.0]

The quintessential song about depression

[@F.Robichaud]

Okay, i have to say this. It's okay to be sad ! Being sad and letting ourselves be swormed by emotion and it is healhty. Its your brain telling you that he is max out. Its also important to know that when you done letting things out, you body release dopamine naturally to balance everything up. You seem so scared of sadness, its kinda ... sad

[@user-sw7my6kp7g]

Watch "It's Kind of a Funny Story". Song is in that film.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh 😲

[@PowerfulVillain]

The first time I heard this was on one of Joey Carbstrong's Turkey slaughterhouse visit videos.

[@craigdarby9533]

Puddles the clown does an excellent version.

[@yournamehere6002]

Life would be worth living if you were in it

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@justitia257]

Fantastic ❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Agreed

[@BoredBro2zzz]

Donnie darko will make you cry for a week

[@marktizzard47]

We need to unite as the world is harsh. But we for the most part are loving caring people . Be kind help each other.

[@MaddyReactions]

🤍🤍🤍

[@justinsadowski9823]

Is there not a difference between people that need help, and people that need encouragement to help themselves?

[@Mickael_]

My favorite cover of this one is by the young girl jasmine thompson (Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson) - 16 M of views for a song registred in her bedroom haha

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh bet it’s nice

[@sirjohn2248]

While I love this rendition and the original, Pentatonix's version is haunting and gives me chills every time.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@scottwatson9453]

I find it hard to be depressed by the original of this song!

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh really?

[@scottwatson9453]

@@MaddyReactions The original by Tears for Fears was an 80s dancefloor hit .

[@scottwatson9453]

@@MaddyReactions Similar in the way Ronnie Radke and Kasey Chambers changed the covers they did recently. Take up beat songs and put them in a minor key and you get an entirely different vibe.

[@loveloochay]

So ... Pentatonix sings this one .. 😯

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

One of the greatest covers ever, Tears For Fears recorded the original

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooooh

[@marceloiannaccio491]

Donnie Darko

[@fredyoung9384]

Another great reaction beautiful.

[@fredyoung9384]

This was me my whole life until I got clean and sober.

[@MaddyReactions]

🤗

[@diceau]

Tears for fears original kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2K9p4OJpbGrecksi=Mx9oGeOVWNvMaTzE

[@Namangete]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWGqaql6gMiXgsksi=8E-nGxzY-VojrqVs Эта версия не такая безнадежная

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️

[@TheNotedHero]

Tears for Fears' original is better.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@fredyoung9384]

You should reacted to r e m everybody hurts

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@sublunacy]

i cant stand how this song cant keep time. bring TFT back

[@simonwood3457]

Terrible version of tears for fears classic

[@chris-nq5nc]

Boring lazy slowed down cover of a classic

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooh this isn’t the original?

[@chris-nq5nc]

@@MaddyReactions no and it very simple compared to the original by Tears for Fears they are easily top ten artists of the 80s "mad world " "head over heels" "shout" and everybody wants to rule the world were mega hits

[@puddinpopbaebae5142]

thank u for another great reaction mama maddy💕I first heard this song on a movie called “donnie darko”💜🫶🏻🖤🐰

[@MaddyReactions]

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