Mad World - Michael Chapdelaine - solo fingerstyle guitar cover

[@stefanoteobaldi2302]

Meraviglioso , dalle corde della chitarra sale una nuvola di sentimento struggente che ci avvolge tutti

[@patrickhook4424]

This is the type of playing in I enjoy the most. It's not reliant on the dreaded percussion-guitar, the notes are clear and ringing, and you can hear up to three notes all playing in harmony, weaving them all at once.

[@csarmartez5175]

My first thought was, oh - ok I might skip the liner. But his portrayal is so majestic he might as well have worn a space suit and it wouldn't've mattered. This is probably the most gifted rendition of this song, and the only one fingered this way. The harmonics in the beginning and end are absolute genius. Bravo Chap. Truly.

[@tlabelle1965]

Why didn't you use the Jules fingerings? Fuera!

[@PFrankToob]

This is the reason I play guitar. There are masters like this, I strive to achieve this level. Thank you.

[@lebarosky]

You look good as Lurch. Great costume. You are a great virtuoso. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@klinghofferfan]

Haha. The emo butler look is such a nice touch.

[@andrewpaul1644]

the new lucifer when he takes the body of a rock star in the show supernatural.

[@TowerOfSword]

Side note; You should be a legendary "Elden Ring: game NPC. Perfect interpretation, and portrayal. Love it!

[@michaellucarelli]

Alice Chapdelaine. Vary Cool. Loved it!

[@bpaakwaan7325]

A "thumbs up" icon is simply not enough for me to express how much I love your interpretation of this song.

[@wospence]

I am blown away by the contrast of your playing and makeup. Well done.

[@JQGuitar7]

This music had always inspired and enchanted me. Thank You Michael for lifting me up and allowing me to dream.

[@RichardFeynmanRules]

God DAMN what a beautiful, beautiful cover! Blown away. Thank you so much for posting it. I've never heard a better.

[@Jofishy66]

The harmonics are awesome....great rendition of this song...I don't think anyone could do better!

[@TheGringremlin]

Woooow. Magnificient.

[@mactech1]

I haven't watched any of your videos for a while, so I was quite gratified and amused by this, and you other newer videos. I like the humorous touch, and as always you playing is meticulous and heart felt. I've been playing for more than 50 years, and I'm still trying to achieve a small degree of the facility that you possess. Thanks very much for making such beautiful music.

[@shannonn.6289]

Non ho parole. Lui si che è un vero chitarrista!!!

[@TrainsAndSirens]

Wow! Beautiful music!! Thank you Mr Chapdelaine! You have touched my heart!

[@hnders]

Great treatment with a sense of humor!! Thanks for keeping it fun and musical.

[@noonster55]

I play around listening to guitar players on you tube looking for inspiration, just when I think I've seen the best, along comes someone better. I can't believe I've never seen you before.

[@LuxMeow]

Love the look and the music too of course. It's a nice change to see people be themselves especially in a world where everyone is a critic on the way other people look.

[@FlightSim2703]

Brawo Michael you're awesome, I start learning guitars few years ago by watching you playing Mad World, still enjoy whenever you play, and never got bored, thanks so much for being on KZbin. Regards 🥰🙏

[@mariopuzo4509]

Just watched this three times in a row. ......its terribly sad and awfully beautiful.

[@jobo2016]

Fantastic rendition Michael. Your facial expressions are fascinating. Thanks.

[@mattibiskit]

I love this song even more now ! Hauntingly Beautiful !

[@sapok168]

Micheal you are amazing man! I like all your arrengenment

[@sposmay]

amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing....

[@brizekaratedan]

The harmonics - wow!

[@SwingDrivenThing]

You shine where you stand Big man. That was jist braw.

[@reksub10]

Loved the harmonics on the outro riffs...beautiful.

[@PowerPlates1]

Very Nice song ! SUPER!

[@akalhajri8642]

Beautiful ❤️

[@danielrudloff6007]

So beautiful :). Thank you for sharing.

[@jasonheadlee2]

That was quite possibly the most emotional cover of this song I have ever heard. Bravo.

[@lookingood364]

Love it!!!! Great look too, fun and dramatic! Gorgeous guitar too. Beautiful song.

[@MichaelChapdelaineofficial]

I think that makes me pretty happy with it. The video isn't serious, but the music really is. So, yea, I got made up and dressed for Halloween, but as always, the music swept me away and BAM....there you have it.

[@OMGmAsTeR94]

Beautiful

[@sidensvans67]

Wonderful playing .

[@paganbeef734]

Thanks! Cordial harmony collaborates nicely I think

[@BriganteMaremmano72]

Dreamy arrangement. Thank you.

[@yantix5994]

Une merveille.

[@stefans1633]

I think this is a very wonderful version. It is so intensiv. Nice, nothing to say.

[@thereisnotenoughalice]

So amazing! Bravo!

[@JuanFigueroa-os6ob]

amazing

[@sr.common]

Going to my favourites in 3, 2, 1... Simply Awesome. Thanks for this

[@yusefandersen]

sound sound sound! such a delicious one!

[@hnders]

I love that you took a favorite TfF song and brought out the music in polyphony. I love even more that you have a sense of humor about it. So rare in the guitar performance world. Inspiring

[@MrFrancomusica]

Beautiful, bravo Maestro! Francisco

[@luapynneb3069]

Listened to a good few versions, but this was by far my favorite, what a talent you have mate. Thx pb

[@erictomasnepomuceno9897]

Only RESPECT! Truly amazing!

[@MichaelChapdelaineofficial]

Thanks Eric! It was a fun project. Such a great song, the Jules version.

[@AlisonMeeks]

Love this

[@sunaJH]

The arrangement, the tux, the mascara, Great! sunaj:),

[@mwaminakihimba]

Woah, the theatrical touch is amazing! Here 1:03 the eyes are scary! They add more feelings in the song! You should do this for every song!

[@seeburgm100a]

Check out the shades in hit the road jack.. subtle touchs.

[@nicolasgonzalez4693]

Wow, great cover! Hope one day I can be as good and fluent as you!

[@maryannfryar8289]

Most excellent cover. Sweet, Sweet strings.....A smile on my face! Country lad gone gothic? However the experience all came together and one understood... thanks for sharing, Peace, Love and Seaya, MA

[@justinessen3971]

So good. Just saw you at IGN in Olympia. Love your humor as much as your guitar. Very good all around.

[@paulbraz2]

Awesome arrangement. Always enjoy new posts from you.

[@11martin82]

The dark makeup suits the song. Love it

[@datboyeddy92]

great music i love how you play

[@DraculAmare]

You almost forget that he actually has a voice with how well he communicates with his guitar

[@valeriavil4918]

Great style!

[@makakplot]

The best version i've ever seen This is incredibly sick, smooth!

[@ko4otv43]

Outstanding

[@MichaelChapdelaineofficial]

Slightly late Happy Halloween video! I worked 17 hours a day to get it out on "the Day"....just missed. Mad World In case you were born before 1980, this tune is associated with a dark film, "Donnie Darko" which has kind of a cult following which is heavy with "Emo" culture. Hence the make-up and black nail polish and the general darkness of this video. it went live just before midnight Halloween (Aleutian time). kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXi5h2ubpJmUhNU

[@ruimenor7264]

congratz it worth it, it's amazing

[@RuneMarcus]

This is by far some of the best. You put so much emotion into it.

[@sidensvans67]

Excellent .

[@estrada1211]

Great song already even better the way its fingerpicked.

[@TheToocold]

Lovely!

[@Crypt0lamb]

great cover

[@PowerPlates1]

So very Nice

[@macmanue]

I love the harmonics!

[@BJBBKK]

Youre such an amazing person and guitar player!

[@kenlandis1213]

michael!! oh my goth!! superb as always

[@TheAmateurGuitarist]

Magical.

[@acusticsix]

great job count

[@JulianFontana]

Stylish! In both sounds and looks :)

[@rdingo1]

Very cool!

[@mrkobi1654]

magnifique..!!!!!

[@RevoluCion405]

muy buen videooo!!!!! tranmite nostalgia!!!!!! y pensamientoo fuerte!!!

[@oldq45]

So groovy! I never thought steel strings could sound that good. Bravissimo!!!!

[@JimmyQuango]

Simply great Michael!!! Respect, J.

[@peterguitar2]

Very idiomatic to the guitar, as we say. Loved this interpretation!

[@alenostovic4022]

I decided to learn to play everything you have on the offer, you are simply amazing, you inspire me into playing more, I will share as much as I can, you deserve all the views in the world

[@lynn211285]

OMG I LOVE THIS SO AWESOME!

[@Satchelabc123]

Astounding music, with a sense of humour. Beautiful.

[@MichaelChapdelaineofficial]

thanks Mary Ann: glad it works fr you. it was fun walking around downtown for a couple days w/ black nails and eyes.

[@bigdaddybrown2]

Great Cover man off the chain!!

[@endthein13]

Sounds Amazing as always! Love the costume!

[@LOBOOitoQuatro]

Well done, sir.

[@MichaelChapdelaineofficial]

My publisher, musicnotes.com has the score for this arrangement (TAB/notation) available. www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0208727

[@yinzcoke]

Such an emotional song : )

[@oldwhtman]

I like your "creepy" presentation of a well-engineered arrangement. May the spirit of the undead be with you.

[@becky8610]

Beautiful arrangement! Oh and the costume is awesome of course.

[@mlaforest123]

Hey, I liked the theatrics.. Awesome song and well played.

[@Shallaan]

This looks crazy hard damn

[@gtrrobster]

Outstanding playin and arrangement Michael. You make it look and sound so effortless. Those are some challenging looking chords with LH. Rob

[@RicardoMottagu1tarra]

!!!GREAT!!!

[@Zampan0]

Bravo!

[@davidswaim2819]

never heard of this gut till i saw him in a paper he's amazing

[@wholegoose]

Moody, dark, and good-natured.

[@dsxfablequest]

2:57 The surprising harmonics! Played with such emotions, great acoustic sound! Bravo! Lovely costume too, eh?

[@UliHeim]

Don't know exacltly why, but somehow i love that movie and this tune. Wonderful sounding, masterful arrangement for guitar and fantastic performance. Thanks for sharing...and subbed for sure! Uli