Tears For Fears - Elemental - Roland Orzabal

Live 1993

[@MrStrat01]

Elemental and Raoul and the kings of Spain are true masterpieces 😍❤

[@46Ashgrove]

To me this is Roland at his best. Their music is amazing, but this song takes it to another level.

[@moorlock2003]

Roland Orzabal…..the consummate Artist with a capital A.

[@garywilson5243]

One of the most under recognized talents of our generation...

[@lovejetfuel4071]

Tears for fears is an extremely underrated band, they are my 2nd favorite band after Pink floyd. Thats saying alot right there

[@lassel1644]

of all the songwriters from the early 80´s Brit invasion i would say Roland was the best.. and there was a few: Kemp, Bailey, Michael..the list goes on

[@gibbyutah]

I saw Tears for Fears on July 20, 2023. They are fantastic!

[@luneeee]

Roland's voice blows me away

[@christineblack4654]

old man here lol loved every body wants to rule the world and shout etc... but hé this song I just heard for the first time tonight by watching a studio guy talking about this song. wow so good.

[@FernandaU24EVER]

Welcome to the real world...Welcome to the best vocals ever!!! OMG this man’s voice is a potency. Not an opinion, that’s a fact.

[@kevinl2578]

💯🔥

[@Dragonblaster1]

I can actually sing like Roland, in fact I once won a sound-alike competition. But I don't have anything like his songwriting chops. His songs are awesome.

[@slepagienia248]

Totally agree 👍

[@priscilajunger6276]

Period

[@monicas9180]

​@@Dragonblaster19

[@molaub]

Roland 's voice is tearing up one's soul! if its elemental or woman in chains

[@Cain-D]

Underrated! Elemental is a masterpiece! Both music and lyrics are at the highest stage. And the voice is perfect. You seldom find all three elements on this high level. There’s no music like this today…

[@miguelpatrick6192]

The 'ELEMENTAL' album is Pure Genius and one of My Favorites!

[@Samanosuke1138]

It’s almost like these elements at this level is….elemental 😮

[@TheHarmonicOscillator]

Rick Beato says he wishes this song would never end. His analysis on his YT channel is worth a listen.

[@danpolo1968]

Agreed. This is one of TFF’s best records. Roland is a music master.

[@MaxGiudice]

Yes! 👍👏👏👏

[@alexandrecavagis8743]

Roland is a composer far ahead of his time, one of the best musicians ever. Elemental, as well as Raoul and the kings of Spain, are extraordinary and sophisticated pieces of his great musical talent and remarkable voice...

[@isaach5489]

Raoul is such an underrated album

[@petercarrington948]

The track 'me and my big idea's' is beautiful!

[@chevelle68100]

I agree. Two of the best songs ever created!

[@drury2d8]

tim palmer

[@tinalulumack378]

💯 agree! My favorite TFF are Seeds of Love Elemental and RATKOS in that order. I love SFTBC but as I matured so did TFF and as a middle age person I listen to these 3 gems the most! ❤❤❤❤

[@dek86s]

Roland look absolutly stunning here!! what a voice!! what a song!!

[@jujubee4922]

Never ever get tired of watching Roland perform. What a voice!

[@lucyennemartin5463]

What a song writer, what a singer, what a voice, what a man . Roland At the top of his male beauty. My crush forever. Roland ❤

[@TheOnlyAlexandra]

Would concur

[@monabell402]

Totally agree, except--for me--he's at the top of his Male beauty now. :)

[@kimberlyryan1034]

Yes!!! And how his voice matured too. Whew. I love him and all the different versions of him throughout years. 🤣❤️💯😍

[@marciareis8268]

Mine too!

[@gugaplaysyt227]

ele é mesmo lindooo

[@Oriolesandravensrule]

Roland's voice in this is so powerful. Gives me chills every time....

[@priscilajunger6276]

Me too, I always come back for more chills 😂😂❤

[@MrWillyWonka]

Roland was always one of THE BEST live singers ever.

[@adipsous]

My god, i was so in love with a girl named Kara when this came out. She mouthed 'welcome to the me world' as this was playing one time. I'll never forget that.

[@Squall2020]

Grooviest song TFF ever did. So damn good.

[@mativasquezdlc]

this is one of my favorite albums ever, been listening to it since i was 4 or maybe 5 years old (now 36)

[@Boddissatva]

Does Roland know how great he sounds? He embodies his lyrics in such a unique way. It just leaves you completely drawn in.

[@8thhouseangie639]

This performance is FIRE! Wow! Roland is crazy gifted and talented! Excellent vocal range and instrumental skills. He looks sooooo handsome here. Plus he always chooses the best musicians for his band.♥

[@eddiepullman2745]

One of the best voices live you’ll ever hear. And still today.

[@lucyennemartin5463]

OMG , Roland's voice 🤩

[@Pluto2363]

Roland with legendary vocals....

[@70sladyalways25]

Roland’s songs stand the test of time. Such a powerful voice. Amazing singer, songwriter and musician.

[@janetwaters7956]

This song is an absolute masterpiece. Roland is one of the greatest artists on the planet, a deeply emotional and intellectual song writer and musician. May the world keep his songs alive forever ❤❤❤❤

[@hoffstetler]

Elemental is one of their very best! Do yourself a favor and start listening to Tears For Fears to hear perfect music! Roland is amazing.

[@impulsivedesigns]

Elemental and Raoul and the kings of spain are the best albums. it was Roland doing it alone. He also has a solo album.

[@MarcosdePaula12]

Yes! So spetacular

[@magicjackm]

i kind of agree with Elemental + Raoul being the best he'd really hit his stride by that point, and the solo album is awesome as well it's a huge shame that all 3 of those albums have essentially been erased from their live repertoire since the "reunion" last decade. it's understandable for the solo album but in that case i wish he'd have at least done a couple of tours for it or something

[@judysmith-randle1558]

I am doing just that..ordering the CD shortly!!

[@tryhardfps_]

True

[@goddess4183]

Superb. So underrated. What a musical genius. Love him.

[@ohyehet6142]

God! I'm so in love with this super talent, handsome and perfect man!! 😱😱😍😍💕💕💕💕

[@tinalulumack378]

Me too!!

[@hcadena3874]

I have played this song a dozen times…. In a row, and can’t get enough of it. Just awesome and absolutely underrated

[@sitc2146]

Man i can relate its the harmony the baseline the melodic línes its hypnothic

[@hazelwebster7044]

His smile at 1:29 takes your breath away.

[@therealawakener7]

Orzabal is one of the best musicians this country's ever produced... period! Enough said.

[@therealawakener7]

Amen to that bro. Greeting from rainy England, lol.

[@katoness]

Very underrated musician, should have more credit.

[@MrDanrock82]

Your country has produced the best Rock musicians of all times, Tears for Fears included, period. Greetings from an Italian in US. :)

[@therealawakener7]

Amen to that bro. Greetings from an Englishman no longer stuck in the EU, lol.

[@MrDanrock82]

Ahahahah That is bad.. ok, at least not an "Englishman in NY" ahahahah

[@KillerKev1961]

The whole album is fantastic. Bass player is crusher.

[@markleaning107]

Roland orzabel what a fking voice such a genius probably one if the best live singers ever

[@mariaangelesprana]

pedazo de músico Roland! Con su voz inconfundible, te amo Roland! Sos un gran compositor (y que belleza chabón!)

[@benjos.2083]

Tears for Fears supported Elemental with a live tour of North America that took place between August and November 1993, followed by one concert in Paris and four in the UK in December 1993. The band assembled for the tour comprised Roland Orzabal on vocals and lead guitar, Alan Griffiths on keyboards and guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey on bass, Brian MacLeod on drums, Jeffrey Trott on guitars, and Jebin Bruni on keyboards. Orzabal retained this band for the recording sessions of the next Tears for Fears album, Raoul and the Kings of Spain (1995), which was recorded between 1993 and 1994.

[@readwrite769]

What a performance, he sounds incredible!!

[@renegadetherapper]

Roland (actually Raoul) Orzabal is a king of music-writing, singing, lyrics, and production. I worshipped this man throughout my teens. He's awesome.

[@InAWinkOfAnEye]

What an awesome live singer!!

[@jujubee4922]

Roland O is unbelievable! What a voice!

[@annzalewski2562]

Agree, he has an amazing voice and he sounds just as good today from recent clips I’ve seen of TFF.

[@DragoshHits]

Just Great!

[@KP11520]

Gail is no second fiddle when singing with Roland! And man can she THUMP! What's not to LOVE?

[@ivanbesvir1036]

one of the besrt song every from tears...

[@marcusviniciusgabriel9817]

Marvelous!

[@ruthb.8508]

I love this guy MADLY !!! 😍😍😍😍

[@bettylucysullcahuaman7747]

Increíble la combinación de musica, letra y voz. INIGUALABLES.

[@the_dancerjen1773]

I wish I could just have him sing to me all the time. I just saw them play a week ago and his vocals still stop me dead.

[@tinalulumack378]

Same here! Saw them at the Hollywood Bowl. I was blown away!!❤

[@bravebrazil6481]

WONDERFULLLLLL !!!!!

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

A truly superb performance in every respect. This is one of those rare instances wherein the live version easily equals the studio version. In fact, I'd say it surpasses the studio version in its passion, intensity, and energy. Absolutely friggin' brilliant!

[@valeriosempione4761]

Spettacolare!

[@clintgowen124]

what an amazing voice then and still now

[@tinalulumack378]

I saw TFF live I 1993 for Elemental and in 1996 for Raoul and the King of Spain. His voice is actually more power live than in recording. I actually believe he held back the power during tge recording sessions. He blew e TF away with the beauty and power of his live singing.

[@corboniqwerty5993]

Rolans voice is the best of world

[@alexmoreira876]

That voice.

[@muraro62]

semplicemente eccezionale

[@pilarpilar1559]

Awesome musician Roaland Orzabal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tennislegendsonlineretrotennis]

Bass guitarist was also Bowie's. She's worked with two of the greatest musicians/singers ever!

[@striper37]

That’s Gail Ann Dorsey. And her career spans TFF, Lenny Kravitz and David Bowie. She’s f’n amazing

[@raffiwinters7950]

She looked familiar to me

[@patriciaann3134]

Anyone know who the other members are.?

[@weschilton]

Gail is a serious badass!

[@GlamRacket]

​@@striper37 she also had stints in Gang of Four and The The of all groups!

[@hayleyrichmond3025]

Hes in his prime here best performance i have heard live by far! better than the album version. He looks his best here. still listening in 2019

[@ria9874]

Still listening in 2022

[@ria9874]

Still listening 2022

[@jonathandow684]

This Song still sends chills through out my body.

[@stevelarkin5987]

Can carry this band single handedly - as proven.

[@silfideguerrera278]

Te amo Roland!!! 😘😍❤️♥️💘

[@liser2265]

It's mad how underrated Roland Olazabal is. To be one of the best and most influential songwriters (eg cough cough Mansun) of your generation is impressive enough. But to be that and also be one of the best golfers of your generation is incredible.

[@pablosalamusica]

Una de las canciones más bellas y potentes de Roland. ❤

[@alecsq01]

what a voice!!!!

[@lindiinha2010]

Realmente essa banda uma das melhores tears for fears 2017 rir Brasil espetáculo top top top

[@Catnip-uh5pi]

When Roland Orzabal creates music it instantly turns to gold. You can't beat Roland 😍 ⭐ 🎼🎶🎸🎤

[@Passacaglia43]

What a great groove!

[@karenvaughn2151]

Brilliant!

[@kristeninthedirtysouth]

I LOVE Roland's voice! So strong and passionate and his range is fantastic, especially in this particular song.

[@CattyTatty]

dirtysouthlepluv This is a playback performance....but Roland is great....agree

[@keeptalk2010]

Never! only some bases on instrumental sounds are pre programed (playback), but vocal is live... pay attention on time and some differences to the studio version... compare.

[@CattyTatty]

Curt has totally lost it vocally though...if he ever had something... back in the days.

[@keeptalk2010]

Ahh?? !!! Ooo Where is Curt there ? Curt Smith had already left the band at this time ! Do you know TFF ?

[@luizcarloscoutinhodasilva3526]

dirtysouthlepluv 8

[@rositalofrano628]

La storia ....di una vita 🥰

[@jefflutz7664]

This whole album is unreal.

[@judysmith-randle1558]

Chills up my spine...whew!!!

[@jamesburt7437]

Great musician, composer and album, and what a voice!

[@zulmirafranciscabellinifur1584]

I LOVE TEARS FOR FEARS

[@carlab.1225]

Roland!! Best Singer ever !! ❤ 🔥 🔥 ❤

[@demelza32]

Keep coming back for more of this one, it is addictive!

[@edgardogregorini957]

Roland Orzabal's Tff Was very cool and underrated like This song. Elemental Was a great álbum, same Roul and The Kings of Spain too. With Gail Ann Dorsey on bass

[@hudsoncarlos5260]

Beautiful voice!

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

One of the greatest songs ever made

[@lenagladh4422]

Rolands voice´ is so powerful,love his Music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

Used to play this CD loud in the car , the lyrics are free therapy.. Love this guy , he always gives his best, consummate live performer . I saw his show in 93 , when he toured this album. Also saw them in 2010, audience of 17,000, after they got back together

[@psmithrpm]

The pinnacle of Rolland's evolution as a musician. An absolutely wonderful piece.

[@luke4djojo]

Roland's voice is too good even for his standards on here... what the hell. awesome

[@dsants7097]

I''ll always love Orzabal. He is fabulous.

[@dilsonjunior4966]

These days its all in the mind♥️🎶 Orzabal🥰😍

[@txlcdg]

Never has a breakup song been so hidden in plain sight as some of the most beautiful music written.

[@m.j1132]

I absolutely love Roland!! Hes amazing!!!Super talented with a powerful voice!!

[@user-px6vn2xn3v]

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[@federipal]

SUBTLE & POWERFUL THAT'S ORZABAL

[@jenessaqua793]

WICKED! Roland is phenomenally talented! TFF are brilliant, the production on their records are flawless. I’ve seen them in concert 3 times and they always sound absolutely amazingly live too💜❤️👍🏿👏🏿

[@TheKronos2010]

The voice!!!! Arrangement awesome

[@jenksvh1]

Roland kept the brand going with this superb album.

[@ria9874]

Roland is so into all of his songs he just transports you and encapsulates you into his realm with his music.

[@EloyGijon67]

Little solo by Dorsey at 2:05 is simply killer awesome :D One the best albums in history this one.

[@Oriolesandravensrule]

One of the best live performances of Roland I have seen. Wow... his voice is so powerful, and has so much depth.

[@GalaxyFrequencyRadio]

Roland sings with the Power of Heaven and with ALL of his heart. That is what we are experiencing. Sheer beauty. Thank you Heavenly Father for the gift you have given Roland. I pray you download songs from Heaven and sear them like a burned CD into his heart. Use him to save the souls of your creation and return the people back to you. In Messiah Yeshua's name Amen! ....Revival!

[@AUGELIA]

I heard your voice about 25 years ago for the first time. I love your voice so much.

[@m.j1132]

My god Roland looks SO hot here🔥

[@walruswilson]

Roland was incredibly hot in the 80s and 90s

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

A masterpiece in any year, any decade!

[@kgrlsd]

Roland is one of my all time favorites!! So talented just wish he would tour more often

[@ellisacklin514]

Absolutely superb. . . Roland's booming that signature voice and showing off a super tight band. The sound mix on this also top!

[@helenfein6103]

Roland,doing the sexy Roland sway. :-) This song is so awesome. Thank you for posting.

[@adrianabarbosa7679]

Que voz gostosa de ouvir... melodiosa, firme, harmoniosa, impactante. Demais!

[@ubirajarawagnerdasilva9645]

Adriana você tem razão é imprecioante essa música me lembra uma boa da minha vida da voltade de chorar mais é vida que segue

[@rodolfovalentedossantos752]

Orzabal humilha nos vocais.