Tears for Fears' "Mad World": The Story Behind the Unexpected Hit

[@kimberlyhendren2097]

Roland is wonderful. So well spoken. A deep thinker. The interviewer took the time to really listen. It all flowed wonderfully. Roland and Curt have something magical, since day one. Love the new album. Bravo

[@ownedbymykitty270]

“Pale Shelter” was my favorite song as a young teen. Now I’m 50 and it’s my favorite song of all time.

[@davidbutler8096]

I still remember the day I bought The Hurting in 1983. Have loved Curt and Roland since that day...seen them a dozen times. Hard to imagine that that album will be 40 next year. Absolutely one of the best bands to come out of the 80's.

[@dbeyers75]

If Roland ever writes an autobiography, I will be the first person to buy it! He's definitely had a fascinating life from the beginning.

[@rebelpunx88]

My thoughts exactly

[@misskiya]

Roland actually wrote a book called “Sex, Drugs and Opera”. It’s semi autobiographical mixed with fiction.

[@m.j1132]

Oh I WISH he would!!!I would absolutely LOVE to read his story!!!

[@ladylaois8184]

Yes I agree

[@teufelhunden4087]

I love how Roland thoughtfully responds to all the questions, and how he provides a lot of detail which gives you a clear understanding of what he's trying to convey.

[@equipage72]

Never heard a bad interview from him ALL through the years, and this is no exception. A few things I'd heard before, but embellished in this interview, and definitely a lot new. TFF is definitely the thinking man's band and typically worth a listen. Thanks to Roland for continuing to be available!

[@JCW-jx6ld]

Best interview ever with Roland it’s like going down the pub for a chat 🤗

[@italogabriele534]

Peter Csathy made an excellent interview as a host. He made Roland Orzabal feel very comfortable and express himself in a very thoughtful and natural way. Roland was such a genious to use music as a therapy to overcome the terrible environment promoted by his parents with strippers and then the divorce. The Primal Scream seems to be an effective tool for Roland to heal himself. Curt has been his childhood friend and very close partner. Differences are normal and they have been able to surpass personal resentment and come back in such a delightful way. Tear for Fears keeps being an extraordinary band with great voices, acoustic, lyrics and message. G-d Bless You ❤🥳🙌

[@Patty5825]

Roland is just fascinating.

[@wesworach7441]

So much respect for Roland ! ...

[@suecooke7284]

Loved this interview. I was a teenager in Bath in the 80s and always felt that Mad World reflected my experience of growing up in a beautiful city with everyone else seeming to know what they were about, and me being troubled and not knowing how I was supposed to fit into this world. Hearing how the song was written it is actually what I always imagined it was about.

[@austinreid5032]

The best interview ive ever seen Roland in. Im fortunate enough to live near Roland and see him from time to time but usually leave him alone. Only once have i actually stopped him to talk. But after seeing this i understand him a lot more . Great interview 👍

[@candysweet434]

did he talk to you when you stopped him or was he annoyed?

[@austinreid5032]

@@candysweet434 he put up with me

[@romystumpy1197]

Roland is such a nice guy,very creative

[@JLaDrew]

Roland Dancing in Mad World video still epic

[@harrykitharidis470]

I could listen to Roland for hours! Such a great speaker and well spoken!

[@denisealvesdesouzadantas482]

❤❤❤você é muito bonito por dentro e fora e um ótimo cantor parabéns sou sua fã sou do Rio de Janeiro baixada nova Iguaçu

[@carlab.1225]

Wonderful, insightful interview.! Thank you Roland for sharing these remarkable thoughts with us. I will forever be a TFF fan. And Roland, you’ve still got the gift of your golden voice! (Love your hair too !). Thank you for bringing such joy to the lives of TFF fans around the world. Wishing you many Blessings Roland - just as you have greatly Blessed our lives. There will never be any musician/singer to compare to you - you are one of a kind!! A true Legend! The Tipping Point is yet another gift to us.! Much Love to you From your Huge Fan in Texas, USA!! ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheShaggy1966]

I stumbled across The Tipping Point the other day and had to learn more about where this incredible music came from. I’ve always been a fan of TFF but was rather blown away by the depth of these songs. Interested to learning more about Roland I watched a couple of his appearances on podcasts. I finally found ‘that guy’ from the proverbial question ‘who would you most like to spend a couple days with’. He is brilliant.

[@NeoTokyo2006]

Seriously one of the best interviews ever. Really understand how to allow him space to talk. Brilliant! I’ve subbed.

[@starpenta]

Do certain people experience depression bc they can't help but see the negative in the world or do they focus on it bc they suffer from depression? Love the music-so soothing. 💛 Roland's voice is so beautiful!

[@cathy4030]

Love you Roland and Tears for Fears! ❤️🌹

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

Finding Talent like TFF is like gold dust these days.

[@MetteC5]

.. is like gold dust. Full stop.

[@HobbesRN]

Great interview. I loved listening to Roland tell his story. The Tipping Point is a beautiful album. It's the first time since the late 80's that I've enjoyed the whole album. Every song is so beautiful and moving. It's their best album yet.

[@KC-kh8df]

I didn’t want this conversation to end! Truly remarkable! Thank you for what you do.👉I’m head over heels in love with the new album!! 💜🧡❤️💚💙💛🥰

[@cathy4030]

So glad to see Roland doing great! I love you ❤️ thank you for your music which I love dearly 🙌🙏

[@jamesbond4633]

Interesting and well spoken chap this Roland Orzabel. I got to see Tears For Fears in Toronto with Oleta Adams and the show was fabulous. Roland has an amazing voice. Woman In Chains with Roland and Oleta singing was mesmerizing. They actually inspired me to go for Primal Therapy and getting to meet Arthur Janov so it is sort of strange hearing his take on it now. It helped me immensely on understanding my feelings and it is a very personal thing. Pink Floyd The Wall is kind of in that vein but it doesn't give you a way out. When we are young we are vulnerable but as we get older we have choices and can choose our destiny instead of being a victim of our past is the only thing I would disagree with him on. I very much enjoy his music and this was a great and honest interview.

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

Just want to say firstly I love Tears for Fears and it's great to see them back. As a kid growing up and watching the Mad World video especially Roland's cool dancing, it just touched a nerve with me, Sowing the seeds, Pale Shelter, Head over Heals etc they were my youth. The 80s great time growing up, so much diversity in music, Mods, Ska, New Wave, Romantics, Indie. All shaped my life, and so did Tears for Fears. Thank you 👍🏾🙏🏾😀

[@nancylyon-gray3499]

Roland - you are so charming and so damn talented. I love listening to you sing and talk about things. Very interesting man you are!

[@bradhilton9113]

Wow! By far the best interview of Roland I've ever listened to! A real deep dive.

[@californiamusic]

Love this guy.. what an 80's band and beyond

[@calpilot7]

Absolutely love Roland and respect his incredible song writing talent. Brilliant.

[@123mjolie]

Thank you Roland, for now and the past days. Thank you Sir !!

[@mariflame1821]

Great great interview! Roland was so humble. Love the new album!

[@tomowens7499]

Wonderful interview. Roland is amazing, thank you for this

[@atouchofevil8079]

Roland, you're a wizard :)

[@braviafeed]

Fantastic interview, I can't thank you enough for conducting this wonderful interview. Tipping Point is probably the best record I have purchased in 20 years.

[@NS329]

I am happy to find this interview on KZbin. I really hope Roland write books about his history, his way to think what human being should be, or some phycological touch stories.

[@busymama7]

This was an amazing interview! Loved all the details and back stories 😍

[@wade2922]

Great interview, thanks!

[@FariesWearBoots]

Great interview, it's actually great when the interviewer has respect and takes time to listen ❤❤

[@simonagrieco1548]

Roland 🥰🥰🥰♥️🥰

[@whitelionradio28]

Excellent concept for an interview, very enjoyable and Roland certainly seems to be more chilled out these days.

[@nanzghee3305]

Will you let them out....nicely explained based on his personal experience . Raoul thank you.

[@lindmueller_art]

Tolles Interview! Mein Vater hatte die Platte und ich war fünf, als ich 'Mad World' das erste Mal gehört habe. Bis heute ein Lieblingslied von mir und mein Sohn (noch ein Kind) entdeckte es in der Playlist. Er findet es auch total klasse und singt lautstark mit. 40Jahre! 3.Generationen. Das ist schon Tradition in der Familie!

[@sheriewelsford]

This was a great interview. Thanks for posting it! Their new album, Tipping Point, is amazing! I saw them when they played in Vancouver, BC Canada in July 2023. In my humble opinion, it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen! 👏

[@Geneva8181]

Such a very sensitive interviewer, who is prepared to listen to his guest with such respect. Very insightful and interesting to hear one of my 80’s musical heroes. ….and I agree that Wetleg is a very interesting new band very popular here in Australia too !

[@NhooMatthews]

I love this interview!

[@michaelmorales3384]

It’s been awhile since I ever looked ‘into’ Tears For Fears Discography or History .I just remember today’s review as memorable. Thanks for this video .I enjoyed machining the Mall I worked at graveyard shift and this Band was a favorite and part of my collection .The decadent generation 😅really ?

[@JennyWalker-e3i]

Incredibly interesting Really happy to have heard/seen this interview

[@kage1100]

Wow would be an honor for Roland to listen to one of my songs.

[@BD-yq6gh]

Great interview. Learned a lot!

[@myriamburgos7990]

My crush roland

[@RandomJane104]

Oh my gosh! This is the most I've learned about Roland in one sitting in decades. The secret apparently is just to let the man talk.

[@roodytjm9282]

Fabulous

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Ohhhhh he lives in US😮😮😮 how awesome!

[@saatmohd9482]

great interview. now i know where the music comes from.

[@ladylaois8184]

Wonderful story. I’m a bath girl from Irish parents . And worked with one of there ex wife that had his two boys. I’m enjoying them more now than I did then funny enough. He’s looking great 👍🏼 by the way. Love listening to the stories of there early years. Epic thank you 🙏 for sharing.

[@wiltoncarvalho2818]

Sou fã dessa banda desses músicos cantam muito parabéns 🤙🤙🤞🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@joseberrios7979]

As a kid was rocking everything on the rhythm, and saw ahead and eventually became him and Curt.

[@lindapiana3173]

I love Roland, Mi aspetto un nuovo album da solista, Grande Roland Orzabal❤️

[@jensyt4992]

What a guy ! Great to listen to ... He was fortunate to get away from Leigh Park in Pompey...

[@charlavandermeer9336]

How did you find Odetta (may not be spelled correctly)? She added so much to many songs. Love TFF, THANK YOU ROLAND. BE VERY BLESSED ❤ 🕊️

[@tinalulumack378]

Lol It's Oletta!😊

[@rosangelaalbano7178]

É uma pena que nao tenha legendas em português. Eu queria muito aproveitar melhor essa entrevista. Sou absolutamente fã do TFF, e amo Roland a mais de 45 anos.❤❤❤❤

[@ayoutuber5654]

Dá para configurar a legenda para português.

[@quantumeseboy]

Love the album.

[@c2itccase9]

Rivers Of Mercy is an immediate Top 10 Tears For Fears song imo…and, that’s saying a lot.

[@renitau2818]

Sympatický muž

[@elisabetealexandrecamalion7817]

Poderiam traduzir por favor

[@MVRemastered]

very interesting :-)

[@janeferreira8354]

Favor traduzir para o idioma portugues, Brasil

[@EricC.Verunac]

Roland said in an interview that he stole the rhythm from Duran Duran. "Being an adolescent who’d never had any real responsibility other than at school, I was critical of [all that] so I wrote Mad World. A song came on the radio, it was Girls On Film by Duran Duran, and it had this rhythm that I stole - not that theirs was original!"

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

👍👍

[@redwingsfan3621]

Luv TFF since they did rule the world in 1985.

[@johnfabela1169]

Strippers, nice

[@Serge1class]

Both so cute at 19, something they lost in later years...if you disagree your females...just can never be as. Hot 🔥 as the Boyz....lmao !

[@AaAa-pn7vj]

Love this band since the beginning but I find it difficult to understand why curt Smith is such a fan of sleepy Joe biden...

[@dickielarue1451]

Roland...Wanna come a kick the ball around awhile...nah...The strippers are here...Choices...😉👏🥳

[@redwingsfan3621]

😂😂