Curt Smith of Tears for Fears and Ted Yoder hammered dulcimer

[@plizzo]

Jamming with Tears For Fears? How much cooler can it be? Awesome!

[@MRGF78]

In your own backyard...

[@mermaidgirl9232]

I love this vid.

[@jtf9670]

This is song is so great it fits any musical setting

[@muzerhythm2242]

Too awesome! JEALOUS😲🎇😲

[@billiardshark]

in your own backyard!!! I mean how much cooler can this get

[@hismrsaustin]

No lights. No microphones. Just playin’ and singin’.... This is music !

[@PrenatalApocalypseNow]

It reminds me of what the essence of true talent really is. No tricks, no gimmicks, no sleight-of-hand. It's power is in it's complex simplicity.

[@OldManTomJulio]

I will say it again and again, Tears for Fears, one of the most under-rated bands ever in music.

[@sethyboo2361]

Tom Julio so true

[@gummygoo2]

So incredibly true

[@admi908]

Why underrated? In the 80's they achievied great results in charts and by critics. Their first three albums sold very well .

[@gummygoo2]

@@admi908 you're thinking of overrated. Under ated is when people dont think much of them unlike when you steryotypically think 80s you think Duran Duran and Wham! No big deal, just not as many people recognise Tears For Fears nowadays. Dont get me wrong they are still huge but yknow they were even more famous back in the day. Underrated just means that people underestimate the value of something.

[@admi908]

@@gummygoo2 No I don't overrate them, but Yes today due Maybe to their long time whitout recording an album they are not recognized by youngest generations

[@dillon5741]

Curt just seems like a great guy to hang out with. And what a fantastic vocalist.... Dudes in a corn field, on a swing singing one of his greatest hits. The drummer is playing a friggin box and the only other instrument is some archaic contraption that most people have never heard of. As if that wasn't challenging enough, the microphone/camera is basically a potato crossed with a brick. And it sounds just as amazing as ever. Mind blowing.

[@TedYoderMusic]

I know right. Some folks here complain about what Jamie is banging on and other crap. But when you think about it the way you did, it's just epic and speaks so well of who these men are. Thank you for this.

[@paultaylor2428]

Is that your daughter curt?

[@MegaCurtisimo]

@@TedYoderMusic put a hole in the box and he might as well be playing a cajón drum. Which is what I thought he was playing at first anyway lol.

[@Encryptedpilot]

acoustic at its best

[@AddlerMartin]

When my son was born, I said to him "welcome to your life. There is no turning back". I love this song so much. Thanks for this amazing video!

[@RVSMX]

Lol you sadist.

[@raf_boy]

I said the same to my daughter as I held her newly emerged and crying! She loves TFF now.

[@dorothynye7019]

My daughters first song was head over heels....at 14 months....singing it from the womb....

[@alexslingluff]

@@RVSMX what a weird awful way of looking at this comment, hope you get better

[@RVSMX]

@@alexslingluff took you long enough...

[@davidrajecki]

Things like this are what make the internet so amazing. International super stars showing up at your family farm, swing with your kids, just because you posted a video…completely amazing.

[@TedYoderMusic]

They’re amazing people.

[@DanielBrownsan]

I'd kill for a version of this with better microphones.

[@maniacguitar]

Indeed. If only I was close :P

[@sodakproud]

Or not filmed vertically. Damn savages. This needs to be illegal.

[@TJBrumfield]

Facebook Live forces vertical video which drives me nuts.

[@pihop]

This!

[@agoia]

And a legit cajon for dude to be playing instead of a hollow pleather ottoman.

[@michaellrakes5521]

How awesome is this?!? That is incredible and the fact Curt Smith is just kicked back, swaying on a porch-swing belting out along the beautiful playing just takes it to 1000

[@squeakysneakers6685]

It goes to show that a truly well written song carries itself even without a full band. That was so very charming and gorgeous to listen to. Thank you so much for the magic.

[@Coastincolt]

General JJ It's a truly beautiful melody!

[@srkbear1]

It helps that Ted is playing equivalent of about 8 instruments on his hammered dulcimer! On the original video he posted he even played a percussive accompaniment on a wood block (which I think sounded better than the one TFF’s actually does here...)

[@dub_dub1504]

@@srkbear1 it's like having a whole strings section accompanying Curt.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you all for the kind comments. It was such a wonderful and unforgettable day that we spent with Curt and Jamie. Truly great people.

[@dub_dub1504]

@@TedYoderMusic you all gave us a great show. My fav version of the song now.

[@Delta_Tesseract]

That performance was outstanding! Those kids are going to remember that moment for the rest of their lives. Such a lucky family! So much talent! And Tears for Fears in person!? OMG! OUTSTANDING! SUCH BIG HEARTS! SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@TedYoderMusic]

They all do and will. I’m so thrilled they have this memory. TFF are just wonderful people.

[@philipsmith1041]

Think that this is THE ULTIMATE unplugged session

[@8656737s]

I agree it was so beautiful!

[@stephanieashton8835]

You know it's unplugged when there's a raccoon wandering around

[@StopFear]

The few people that disliked the video must have no idea how important and legendary these musicians are.

[@melissachartres3219]

May they die screaming of pancreatic cancer.

[@JMimsey]

The daughter singing along makes it that much sweeter.

[@alexhauptmann298]

The way of determining a good synthpop song is breaking the arrangement down to a singular acoustic instrument and seeing if it still works. And this ABSOLUTELY does. Amazing song, amazing arrangement.

[@Prince_Sharming]

I envy that child. She is so lucky to be experiencing that moment so young. I don't think she'll ever forget it.

[@oooodaxteroooo]

Yeag I want to be that kid, too. I hope shes thankful one day. Doesnt get closer to heaven on earth.

[@daveclark8337]

@@oooodaxteroooo I'm pretty sure that's Kurt's kid. Fast forward 8 years: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHbTl6mKmbdoY7c

[@sepultada]

It almost brought me to tears... I was a kid when I first listened to this song. I've been always so in love with TFF's music, and this version is so full of magic. Beautiful!!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

+sepultada Thank you. Isn't amazing what a song can do? Taking us back and bringing us to the present at the same time. 😊 I'm a big fan too so this was very special.

[@sepultada]

Thanks for sharing it with the world! :)

[@VFRZen]

A genuinely amazing moment captured and shared for the betterment of humanity. And the lyrics have never been more apt than they are now. Thanks TFF and Yoder!

[@DarkGloComics]

Yeah I was 10 when it came out. That riff intro just pulls you in.

[@ozzyzigwantsagig3563]

I feel the same ❤️

[@pentuplemintgum666]

Best ottoman playing I've ever heard.

[@WBWBWBB]

pentuplemintgum666 they sell drum boxes like that for playing just like he's playing. gives good sound without having to carry a bunch of stuff.

[@rhythmista7707]

@@WBWBWBB They're called cajons, which means box in Spanish. 👍😊

[@cayankeelord3730]

That was so cool. Thanks for inviting us, out here in KZbin land, to a "private" backyard serenade by the iconic Curt Smith. Reminds me of a group camp-out our 30 or so member group had many years ago in the hills above Ojai, CA, One the campers brought his friend, David Crosby, for one of the evenings unbeknown to everyone beforehand. We were all sitting around the bonfire, when a couple of folks stroll over to the fire with some camp chairs and a guitar. Thought the guy with the wild white hair and guitar looked familiar! Never expected, but we had a blast for many hours singing, story-telling and singing and more story telling until the wee hours of the morning. I'll cherish the memory forever, miss you David - RIP...........

[@emozookeeper]

GOD BLESS THE INTERNET I'M SO GLAD THIS HAPPENED

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

That's the most wholesome thing I've ever seen...

[@TedYoderMusic]

It was a precious time.

[@michaeltrifilo6902]

Ted can we get a studio version of this PLEASE!!!! The whole comments section agrees.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Michael Trifilo I'll have to talk with Curt and Jamie about it. Let's see where this goes and I'd gladly let everyone know when and if it happens.

[@Lexlugr]

Ted Yoder yes! there is a God

[@frenzalrhomb109]

Ted Yoder Studio version yet?

[@donnayoder5260]

Jacob- It's in Nashville with about 7 other songs- Ted will be back in the studio in June to complete his parts. We hope to be releasing in July. :) It's COMING!!!!

[@SimWrapMarket]

Please! Absolutely love this video!

[@giobikefans]

This is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever see. Some guys who are just loving playing music together and then all of those family members around. It really is such an honest and authentic thing to be able to observe. Thanks so much for uploading this it is really a unique experience.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Curt and Jamie are amazing musicians and people. Love them guys.

[@heathercallahan78]

This has to be one of those life moments that's so surreal. Very cool. Excited for you.

[@1trucxhondamov589]

👍 7 Cubed, can't mess that up! 7x7x7=343!

[@rabukan5842]

Was blown away when the song first came out; it's just one of those songs (and bands) that transcends time and dimensions. Ethereal magic.

[@theoakman80]

Saw the original cover...amazing job. Can't believe Tears for Fears showed up to make it to make it more amazing. Sounds like a dream come true.

[@MrBlaugeist]

Tears for fears are my fav band , I’m an old guy now but they wrote the track to my life

[@shiznicks74]

If Curt was as nice off camera as he was on it, that must've been one heck of a day. Congrats. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulbogan3400]

Curt has one of my favorite voices... great rendition of a classic tune.

[@dereka3341]

Tears for Fears opened for Hall n Oates, in Nashville, back in May of 2017. T. for F. completely blew me away. They were so good. This guy is correct; if you have an opportunity to see T. for F., GO! They jam out! Their sound is crystal clear and is booming. They rock out!

[@terrymeely3274]

I hope Ted Yoder's daughter looks back one day and treasures this....Such a sweetie.

[@fibonaccisrazor]

Pure natural talent - and a wonderful instrumental accompaniment.

[@superviro]

I smiled ear to ear through this whole video. I’m turning 40 next month and listening to Tears for Fears makes me feel like a kid again.

[@SteveRanieri]

Just found this. The emotion of this song played like this in this atmosphere is truly breathtaking. They seemed to love it themselves!

[@davetisee]

I just stumbled upon this. It sounded great! Is it my imagination, or is Curt Smith probably the nicest guy in rock and roll these days? Total class!

[@TedYoderMusic]

I would agree. One of the the nicest most gentle men alive.

[@Star_tyressa]

Right he seems like a very nice and modest man💖💖💖

[@thecureuntitled]

How cool is that! What cool guys to stop by and sing with you! Love TFF

[@hectorortega9131]

I just cried,, This Song means So much to me..

[@jordanharrelson8500]

This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen, I'm happy you could meet one of your favorite artists.

[@willardroad]

My youth... in the Navy.... now tears are streaming down my face. Young me LOVED this band. Still do.

[@mistymonty2234]

Ted, Jamie and Kurt all in the orchard together, Superstars and still humble, perfection! Just Wow!! Nuff said!!

[@chucknovy7694]

And I have to say this is my first time listening to the guy on the Dulcimer...what a talent, awesome!

[@beccalynne31]

After 30yrs of wanting to see them.. my #1 bucketlist bandsI drove to Indianapolis with my daughter. Did not disappoint :-)

[@tyrbaldur5317]

Hoosier proud

[@thestitchguy8115]

Must have been a magical experience recording this

[@RyannonBarrNeo]

I got tears from that! tears for fears is one of the magnum opus bands in my library of music!

[@bbarbiey]

Curt is a very under appreciated artist, his 80s and 90s look was way ahead... This mans a legend still love everybody wants to rule the world.

[@juliart7574]

This is a gem.

[@ueck1125]

One of my most watched videos of the year

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Good songs never age

[@adsicks]

Curt's voice is even more soulful with age....so beautiful.....awesome job backing them up....

[@H.S.8586]

wow!!!!! that was so AWSOME! to have C. Smith ( tears for fears ) at your house and sing along with you play the music. Sounded Great!

[@hokaloah100]

Gotta hand it to social media. Kids these days are developing an appreciation for music that I didn't have until I was older. My daughter hates 80s movies that I consider classics, but absolutely loves 80s music.

[@bobvanwagner6099]

Beautiful. Thanks! The Creation of the world of Man: "It's my own design. It's my own remorse. Help me to decide, Help me make the most - Of freedom and of pleasure. Nothing ever lasts forever. Everybody wants to rule the world"

[@hustlemarsalis6063]

I remember waking up to go to elementary school and hear this on the radio everyday. Pure clasic

[@johnfritz3477]

No effects, no overdubbing, no auto tune. Not many groups could pull this off. Still great

[@TedYoderMusic]

You're not wrong. Curt has a great voice and I love the way sings behind the beat.

[@DarkGloComics]

Could not help but belt this out! It's my birthday, just turned 43 and this brought so many feelings to the surface, having lived this music. Thank you so much for this gift, unbeknownst to you.

[@brandyf1932]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY

[@charlesware5767]

Beautiful and unexpected. How great is Curt for doing stuff like this? Ted you're wonderful on the dulcimer. Wow. Just a perfect surreal video. Curt and Roland are all time great and talented guys. Just a treasure. Thanks for sharing.

[@toratora9009]

real music. real musicians. there will never be another 80s

[@lennyp4782]

one of the best songs of all time and equally best bands tears for fear.

[@leslieschmidt1508]

What a treat. Loved the song on the dulcimer, loved hearing Curt sing along with Ted Yoder.

[@StardustVibes]

AMAZING! LOVE IT! :-)

[@discobikerAndRosie]

I love Tears For Fears! I worked at BK in the mid 80s. While dunking fish for Whaler sandwiches, we'd sing, "Trout, trout, let it all out! These are the things we can do without! Come on, I'm fishin' for you, come on!" You guys will always rock! That instrument is so cool!

[@TheLeonDarko]

I will never not love this jam session.. brings me to tears every time I hear it ... magic ... pure magic . Thank you guys #tearsforfears

[@scf8169]

I've watched this a dozen times at least and just caught a glimpse of Ted's bare feet while playing. This is just so freaking chill.

[@joelmitchell7597]

I'm so happy for you and your family. You're a great guy and an amazing musician TY for sharing this amazing moment.

[@TheVestini]

That was just so incredible...ppl that were teenagers in the 80’s just revisited their past...

[@romanosperfect300]

Still listening to this in 2018.

[@yeru737]

Me too 👂🏼🎶❤

[@sethlemons6508]

2019

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

It's from 2016 you fucking

[@nigelcarren]

Boiled down and reduced to its essence it still really works. Thats a strong-song with a great top-line folks. BRAVO 🏆

[@cherylcalac8485]

So wonderful thanks for letting us being in on this jamming session!!💕

[@NhooMatthews]

This is so wonderful!!!! Curt sang the most popular song of all time in this setting...mind blown! It's awesome!

[@KieranDiverUK]

Ted, I'm a massive fan and lover of your dulcimer covers. I don't think there's enough dulcimer players on KZbin. I'm actually incredibly grateful for your existence. I think that it was awesome of Curt and Jamie to collaborate with you on this. This is a stunning cover of a truly beautiful, nostalgic 80s song. Curt's vocals sound just as good as they did when they originally released this song. Also, you make the playing look so easy and effortless. You're amazing. Please post more covers. A big fan

[@RadioklimaTheReturn]

Ciao Curt dall' Italia. Great Tears for Fears and Roland Orzabal 👍👍👍

[@maryanndavis8580]

They killed it. This song is my favorite 80s anthem song. Love it!!

[@Icyme-qf9yx]

i am from the other side of the world. I knew their songs though im only in mid-thirties, but after i watched this cool jamming under the trees across the corn field, i felt that they are really down-to-earth people and realized that there are also a lot of nice people on that side of the world. then i started watching tears for fears music videos on youtube ❤

[@connoroflynn1750]

I never really appreciated this song so much until now.

[@debbietaylor20]

Oh memories of thee glorious 80s , I'm 57 now and this is ill the best 👌

[@essexpikey7116]

OOOOMMMMGGGGG LIKE A BUNCH OF BOSSES!!!!! Toooooooo awesome for words. Xxxx lots of love from England

[@dwade6322]

Much thanks for putting this together!

[@TheLandcruiser99]

Beautiful. One of my favourite Tears for Fears song.

[@clairehandford6194]

My kids love listening to Ted play just before bed, love one grateful mum from the UK and her sleepy kids xx

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thank you for doing this. Brought to tears. This song was current at such an early stage in my life but so sensitive and memo4able. Songs from the big chair is eternal. Love and thanks.

[@bradfordshrout3214]

So late to the party but it's so great that he would actually come and sing with you. So organic and live it's just fun.

[@justincarter9622]

Man I would have loved to be sitting there during this. Just awesome!

[@dottiegnyc1]

Oh man! Oh WOW!! Tears for Fears the sound of my youth!! I'm still listening to my original CD!!! Still makes me feel good! Timeless

[@mattf49006]

No clue why this popped up in my feed but it's cool as hell..thanks for sharing

[@hifinest7061]

A duet cover we never knew we needed.

[@gregwells8764]

a beautiful version. Curt has written one of the Worlds most powerful songs. i will always love Tears for Fears. cheers Ted

[@maggysalas7744]

Everybody Wants to Rule the World en realidad la escribió Roland Orzabal la otra mitad de Tears For Fears, quién no lo sabe...

[@motorsportwarehouse5109]

that song earned my instant fav the first time I heard it, ...its stayed a part of my life since it came out and I was growing up. These guys just made it even more important

[@rockalterme]

What a nice interpretation, organic, simple, stunning and terrific at the same time; when you sit down in the garden of your house to sing out with a group of friends… congrats guys!

[@ChrisKogos]

No way!!! What an incredible collab 💖

[@sirierieott5882]

Got goosebumps listening to the track

[@darastallings7091]

Man. This looks like the most chill get together ever.

[@TedYoderMusic]

It was exactly how it looks. Curt and Jamie are just wonderful people and musicians. We enjoyed every bit of the 4 hours they were with us.

[@urbanshaman9569]

Sooooo cool!!! I love curt. His voice so beautiful!

[@Bubbies-777]

Totally... I swear I just seen you on a beyond creepy or paranormal junkie vid the other day... Or maybe it was a bigfoot vid... lol YT is such a small world.

[@Bubbies-777]

... Ah! Never mind it was Doooogman! just seen your playlists!. I'm a huge DME fan!

[@abrahamhernandez6928]

It's amazing! Curt Smith and tears for fears the legend continues!

[@sarahdell4042]

Beyond excited this randomly just came into my life! Perfection

[@ikhaatjullieallemaalpersoo5715]

You can really see how special this is for you, its so wholesome

[@merlinyesreally]

Thank you, Egoraptor, for making me aware this was a thing.

[@jeffcranford5403]

The most amazing group on planet earth. Still has that incredible voice!

[@barbaracooper767]

While the sound at the beginning is a bit wonky, this is INCREDIBLE! A proud Hooiser is what I am !

[@Sharpsburg]

This is absolutely incredible and should be redone with high quality audio and video

[@ruready4adventure743]

Wow! what a treat, thanks a bunch.

[@steinerikriv6375]

This brings me to tears. Tears for Fears was my dad's absolute favorite band. We played Shout in his funeral, but all their songs are so emotional for me :')

[@TedYoderMusic]

What a cool memory to have with your dad. Sorry you lost him though.