Vocal Coach reacts to Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World

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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Original Video without interruption: • Spotify Landmark: Tear...
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Composed by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris Hughes and produced by Hughes for the band's second album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985)
Performed by Tears For Fears
Roland Orzabal - vocals, guitar
Curt Smith - vocals
Genres: New wave, pop rock, synth-pop
Origin: Bath, Somerset, England
Date/Location of performance:
2014 LA Studio The Village
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[@rubroken]

You know that they are great musicians when a live version sounds like the studio version

[@frankswarbrick7562]

I was going to mention this. Other than Curt's voice sounding a bit older, it was incredibly close to the studio version.

[@sincman]

30 years after they recorded it!

[@thehugos6566]

why?

[@kathybuhler360]

I went to see them the other night in Charlotte North Carolina and their sound will still take you back to the '80s beautifully ethereal sound I was not disappointed at all as a matter of fact it made me cry

[@janelle27893]

@@kathybuhler360 SO jealous. Wanted to go to Charlotte but the cost and being an only parent kept me from it. On my bucket list.

[@TheWyldKarde]

This entire session is a treat. Spotify arranged for a group of 50 'superfans' to attend, and you have that perfect combination of the intimacy of a small gig, studio quality audio, and the veterancy of musicians who've been performing together for decades. It all comes together for an absolutely perfect performance.

[@leftcoaster67]

I'm just glad those two are performing again together.

[@mariolombardo6586]

They are still great!! The new album tipping point it's simply brilliant,!!!

[@nordvegfigg7746]

This became an anthem where I was working when it first came out. Two departments working side-by-side in a bleak, grey warehouse. Each department was allowed a radio, but the catch was both radios had to be on the same station. Songs like this one helped get us through the work week. It would have been hellish without the music. Great bunch of guys and girls. Best group of co-workers I ever worked with.

[@sampono1962]

this is my 80s anthem....brings back many, many pleasant memories

[@philipbolin6776]

Also a great ending theme to the great 80s movie Real Genius

[@taylortyler1867]

If you want a Tears For Fears song with _GREAT_ vocals, give "Woman in Chains" a listen. I guarantee you'll love it. Oleta Adams is the female voice and she _SLAYS_ it.

[@robertadams998]

It is an interesting story on how Roland and Curt "found" Oleta performing at a hotel bar after a show in Kansas City and were blown away by her.

[@adrianvella7661]

@@robertadams998 blown away? Really ?? 😁😁😁

[@robertadams998]

@@adrianvella7661 Yes,they were blown away by her talent.

[@Shelsight]

And listen to Badmans Song… she’s amazing, as is the arrangement…

[@barbaravs1814]

God I love this song, it makes me feel like it's the best song ever.

[@markbennett6367]

That's a great song...Takes me back... Curt Smith (with the short hair) and his daughter Diva, do a lovely acoustic version of Mad World... Worth a listen.. Thank you Beth...

[@adenauerlemos7926]

I've never found two voices in music that complement each other as well as Roland and Curts.

[@xyhmo]

Maybe Alice in Chains, or Beatles? Love all of them.

[@artbylavs]

The every brothers sounds good.

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

simon + garfunkel. carpenters.

[@neg9801]

Jack black and kg

[@Thegeneralms1]

Hall and oats

[@ssmjf77]

This react together with Rick Beato's "What makes this song great?" pays fine tribute to what Tears for Fears is all about!

[@DanRyanCarter]

The backup singer is Carina Round! I yelled "omigod it's Carina!" out loud when I saw her lol, I love her. She has solo albums of her own music as well as being a member of Puscifer now. I got to see her live in my hometown in Omaha Nebraska and she said we looked tired so she mooned everyone to wake us up! It worked! 😂😂😂 Her set was awesome too, it was just her and her guitar/pedals for most of the songs and she was able to make it really dynamic and interesting all by herself.

[@manocustaff4809]

I hope Beth reacts to Carina some day

[@RandomJane104]

I just saw them in concert Monday night. They were phenomenal! They have a new album out this year called The Tipping Point. Their first in 17 years. It's a good album. Curt Smith (lead singing) is the bass player.

[@briangregory6303]

Going for the first time on Sunday. So excited.

[@RandomJane104]

@@briangregory6303 Enjoy! I saw them twice in 2010. I thought those shows were excellent, but this show topped those.

[@briangregory6303]

@@RandomJane104 I've wanted to see them since 85-86. I wore out Songs from the Big Chair in my car cassette player.

[@RandomJane104]

@@briangregory6303 Me too. I listened to The Hurting every day in middle school. My parents wouldn't let me go to concerts. By the time I was old enough to go myself (early 90's) they had broken up.

[@Vetradraug]

Doing gestures like that really help you let go and immerse yourself. You are "feeling your instrument" : ) And Roland Orzabal is brilliant by the way!

[@gailtaylor1636]

Watch the KCRW in-studio set by Sia. The first one is incredible.

[@willemvandebeek]

Never listened close to the lyrics, so I had to look them up: Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears Welcome to your life There's no turning back Even while we sleep We will find you Acting on your best behaviour Turn your back on mother nature Everybody wants to rule the world 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 There's a room where the light won't find you Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down When they do, I'll be right behind you So glad we've almost made it So sad they had to fade it Everybody wants to rule the world I can't stand this indecision Married with a lack of vision Everybody wants to rule the world Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it One headline, why believe it? Everybody wants to rule the world All for freedom and for pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the world

[@johnmahaffey9578]

I remember when it came out, it was banned in the PRC, due to the obvious meaning.

[@roevega9902]

Saw them live last month. Perfection. Just like the records. One of the best shows I’d seen in a long time.

[@thetrademarkclan]

It's cool how you see the little things in a singer's voice that those of us untrained have no idea what to look for, great work.

[@annzalewski2562]

Roland has an amazing voice, both are so talented!

[@QuicknStraight]

First saw them live more than 40 years ago, April 1983 at Hammersmith Palais. Great gig then, happy days, and they still sound great today!

[@123mjolie]

Saw them several times back in the day... Loved every moment it !!! Welcome Back Gentlemen !!! Thank you for such wonderful memories !!!

[@josemorales5117]

My favorite song from TFF is: "Head Over Heals" such a great song musically and lyrically

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes. They wrote this as the late last addition to the album. Producer Chris Hughes created the shuffle and programmed it. He told RO to strum 2 chords throughout the 2 verses. RO thought it was boring 😴 Yet, the song is the biggest hit for TFF! 🤯 Curt Smith sings lead vocal. He still sounds like the recording! 😃So does RO! 😃 This song is also the inspiration for Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone, written by Alan Frew, Sam Reid and Jim Vallance, performed by Glass Tiger 🐅, where AF sings lead vocal and SR plays keyboards, and Can't Stop This Thing We Started, written by Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange, sung by BA.

[@leehanson1416]

My other guitar player wanted to play some keys. He came in with this song, and I was totally prepared to hate it. Turned out to be not only one of my favorites, but the crowd loved it as well. There's some great guitar in this, and the solo at the end is outstanding.

[@darrenbent7601]

When I was a kid there was the original video, which I believe was for the movie "The Breakfast Club", and it was awesome. Everyone knew it at school, and it was popular,...everywhere. You couldn't get away from it, and I still think that it is one of my favourite 80s classics.

[@philipbolin6776]

I dont believe this was on breakfast club, but it was on real genius

[@darrenbent7601]

@@philipbolin6776 I must have had the Mandala effect, and got it mixed up with Don't You (Forget About Me). There are so many amazing songs from that era, used in a lot of soundtracks, it was a really cool period in music and movie collaborations.

[@saratroy9613]

This whole concert is great; I suggest reacting to Tears for Fears' 'The Working Hour' from the same Spotify Landmark Sessions. It is an album cut and fan favorite. They rarely perform it live because they need a saxophone player on stage to do so. The Spotify Landmark performance of 'The Working Hour' is what got me to look more deeply into Tears for Fears' catalog. Previous to that, I had only known their radio hits. They are currently touring their new album, and both the album and tour are getting rave reviews.

[@RandomJane104]

I'm glad you looked deeper. Sadly too many people stop at the massive hits but that only scratches the surface. They have some real depth.

[@saratroy9613]

@@RandomJane104 indeed they do. I think that depth is why the new album is resonating so deeply with people. Every time I see a social media post or KZbin video of Tears for Fears performing, even their new music--the comments are all positive. People seem overjoyed that this duo is back with a message for us in 2022. I think their music is needed right now to get through challenging times; they are the perfect band to speak to that, in my opinion.

[@WilliamSilva-dq6zj]

Love you Beth :) If I may, the verses are sung straight to convey innocence... pure and without any vibrato. Then the pre- chorus and chorus are more emotional and expressive. You do great work Beth, thanks!

[@samtan4729]

Beth, I highly recommend that you check out their first 3 albums as they are not just brilliant but to trace their astonishing musical trajectory is a lot of fun. Heck, even the subsequent albums are worth a listen.

[@philipbolin6776]

Just bought both Songs from the Big Chair and Seeds of Love on vinyl. Im so thrilled

[@agustingarcia9236]

I love this band!

[@fknsl1]

This performance was 30+ years after the original release. Curt's voice has weathered nicely but does not have the Punch that it had in his 20's. His performance here is Amazing! They are coming to Boston on 6/22, my Daughter and I will be in Row P!

[@topherwhite370]

I just love watching you. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@ltdjag7577]

Beautiful hair Beth, perfect song, vocals, drums, guitars. One of my favorites

[@guscontreras3971]

They sound great !👍🏾, have a good day roars 🦁

[@onceagain77]

Las! Yer killing me with the pauses!!! Bless yer heart dear.

[@kilted1776]

Mad World for me is one of my favourite Tears for Fears song

[@bereantrb]

This whole concert is wonderful. I've watched it multiple times and it always satisfies.

[@Bmused247]

watching this and watching the original video back to back really brings a new level of enjoyment to the performance.

[@tomheinle1049]

This was used in the soundtrack of Real Genius. Great song and great movie.

[@jindas4217]

Oh wow! 😀😀😀😀 I didn't expect that...🧐😱, Live performance, they've still got it. Means they've taken care of themselves. Oh man, gonna age myself. LOL. Grew up listening to them in the 80's. oh man, they must be approaching their 60's now?!? Still sound so great now.

[@boomerdell]

One of my all-time favorite songs of all-time favorite songs. Brilliant!

[@ParkJosher]

You gotta do a TFF song with Roland on lead. He has an insane voice.

[@1m0ra]

My favorite band back in the day.

[@glpf5]

Love the reaction, thank you Beth. Also, check out Woman in Chains..so good.

They still are fucking brilliant singers and musicians. Fucking incredible. 🤩🔥

[@pmcclaren1]

This is a 'road song' to play on a trip. From 1985 is certainly applicable to today's world.

[@philipbolin6776]

It's applicable to every generation honestly and unfortunately

[@TheColdrush22]

Love this. And I would love to see you react to Tears for Fears song Elemental. (I got to be honest here too, I had no idea that this dude actually sang that song. I seriously thought everything was Roland. I have to revisit. I hate that I overlooked the other guy. I don’t know his name which is deplorable. )

[@jericoba]

We make hand gesture when we speak, so it's no surprise we do it when we sing, especially with emotions.

[@steveker5084]

Love this song!

[@fromSweden4u]

Thanx for doing one of there latest show,s the sound is often soo much better, like ELO at hyde park 2014.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Just saw them live in San Diego. They filled up a major amphitheater! Considering their age, they have preserved their vocals amazingly well. You should check out "The Working Hour" from the same concert as this video.

[@patrick86806]

ah man! they do have great classic iconic ones! great choice!

[@yvetteisaac7346]

Great analysis 👍

[@BethRoars]

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[@krillin876]

Tears for Fears is coming back to Uk in a week or so.

[@Isleofskye]

Beth.Not the Official video which beautifully accompanied this and was watched by 400 million people..

[@JockMcBile]

I'm behind on my episodes. BUT, they have been awesome!

[@stang7342]

My all time favorite song ever...

[@fr2ncm9]

You should also check out Riverside's Release River Down Below. They are a Polish Prog Rock band. They are somewhat similar to Porcupine Tree.

[@briangregory6303]

Seeds of Love would give you the voice of Roland Orzabal who's the primary writer. His voice is still great.

[@ToneDeathStephens]

If you do Tears For Fears again, you could give a Roland Orzabal performance a whirl with this early playing of Head Over Heels. Doesn't sound like the album version yet, but Roland has the vocals nailed already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrNnomppr5sbtk

[@thevirtualtraveler]

Since you're delving into New Wave, I'd love to hear you do the Pet Shop Boys.

[@V0lk]

Background vocalist is Carina Round. You should check out her solo stuff & work with Puscifer. She is AMAZING!

[@mariflame1821]

I love Tears for Fears and it was awesome to finally see them live in concert recently...they were awesome! I think Curt's voice has change a little with age but still sounds good, Roland's voice sounds the same and is really really good!

[@arvidhoffgard621]

Love this song❤❤

[@matthewleonardball2925]

Timeless classic ❤️

[@petersjoberg4409]

Very suiting song for a time like this in human history

[@harrykitharidis470]

Smith sang most of the early material in The Hurting as Roland has stated his voice never suited there music in there early days. However Roland started writing material that only himself could sing and this is represented in The Seeds of Love album where you hardly hear Smith besides one song.

[@kevindobson3701]

Yiu should check out Tears for fears new hit 2022 song called The Tipping point A masterpiece

[@garethtudor836]

This is one of those anomalous songs for me. Most of what I listen to is heavy, but TFF is a band that just hit me in a certain way. I think it was the depth to the lyrics, cos I couldn't get them out of my thoughts. This rendition, and your explanation of what's happening from a vocal standpoint, just nailed it home that they're going to be special to me forever

[@marmotsongs]

I think maybe the clean precise feel (robotic is how you describe it) is due to the early use of sampling programmable drum machines and sequencers on the track, especially the Linn. It was the early 80s and that is certainly the period and style for it.

[@brettmarlar4154]

Songs From the Big Chair was one of the first albums I ever bought with my own money. This is one of the greatest songs of all-time and space!!! Duran Duran is another great new wave band. I would recommend "Save A Prayer".

[@donaldcampbell3043]

What shocked me is i haven't listened to the song in probably 25 years, thats when I changed from tapes and vinyl to cds yet I knew all the lyrics...

[@jvidalw]

That bass you're talking about is actually a synth bass. Curt smith is the usual bass player, but they decided to use a synth bass instead of him for this one. (curt is the ead vocalist on this one)

[@mikeferris408]

Absolute greatness, sounded just as recorded..... as it should! Thank God they didnt use that lame excuse of.. O" we always change it up, its fun it make it different! NO no its not.. i want it just the way i know it. Never EVER change or put a twist on such a classic hit as this!

[@bwood2805]

They are playing at Floors Castle Kelso 8th July

[@mikeminer1947]

Not only is this a beautiful song from my youth, but musically (as Roland mentioned in a recent interview) it's rhythmically interesting, in the aspect that it can be counted as either: 1-2-3-4... or... 123456, 123456...

[@manocustaff4809]

Pleeease seee this!!!! The backup singer is called Carina Round, please check her out, she's amazing!!

[@scottd6334]

The Episode of Psych Shawn 2.0, where Nestor Carbonnell keeps making Curt play Mad World....

[@martingilchrist6577]

Interesting comment you made near the beginning about the song having a light "poppy" feel to it but quite serious lyrics. A band i love that does similar tracks is Chvrches, they do very poppy, up tempo sounding songs, but there is a real depth to some of the lyrics. Would be great if you could have a look.

[@kentmains7763]

Carina Round on backing vocals is a fantastic artist too.

[@Wraithlen]

One of my favorite songs ever. I used to play Rock Band on expert mode. Fun fact...that drum beat isn't what it seems. I got owned with that hi hat tempo beat. It's a hard beat to make happen. Yes, I know you stud drummers can rip it no problem but it's a deceptively hard beat to nail on the fly!

[@AtomskTheMynahBird]

David Coffin - "Roll the Old Chariot"

[@walkwithyan]

you might want to react to their slow song "i believe" and analyze roland orzabal's unique voice and arrangement. 😊

[@woodchucknation]

The song of the 80’s

[@user-rq8ln4rh8f]

I would love to hear a reaction to Franz Rythm Family band, so many great covers. I would recommend Always Remember Us This Way or Angel.

[@fr2ncm9]

Could you do a reaction to Leprous Castaway Angels or On Hold? The vocals on these songs are absolutely beautiful.

[@MrRabiddogg]

Check out Imperial Age. Their hands are all over the place. (in a controlled manner, not wildly swaying)

[@oleg7003]

Ваш выбор музыкальной композиции удачен и это исполнение прекрасно!

[@GlennTillema]

Initially Roland sang the song and said, "It sounded terrible. Then Curt sang it and it sounded completely right." Source: Classic Albums : Songs from the Big Chair about @46:20

[@alexsoberanis3242]

Great video! Your channel is a class one! Please make a video of Damon Albarn with Blur

[@jeremydragt3092]

I would love to hear you react to anything by Room full of Teeth.

[@seankesinger4109]

New Wave best music out there

[@aidaaguilar8711]

Reacciona a tears for fears. Shout , por favor, saludos desde 🎉🇲🇽,

[@Citizenesse8]

So many songs to choose from Tears for Fears. Songs like the working hour, Woman in Chains, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Break it Down Again and so many more. Of course if you haven't done shout then you should do Shout.

[@frankalcantar2247]

Can you do one on mark burgess chameleons

[@normlee6566]

maybe not robotic, but it has a lullabye type of beat to it.

[@paullukasik8698]

1:17 into the video and.already an ad

[@hassNpheffer]

Speaking of physicality: Can you review Ian Curtis of Joy Division and Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil?

[@bloo1744]

Hi Beth, I love your analysis and reactions to the voices. I would like to ask for an analysis of "Lucas Inutilismo - 2021 em uma musica" (translate: 2021 in a song)(12 million views) lucas is a brazilian youtuber, comedian and talented musician and has been improving his vocals a lot, every year he gathers the most played songs and makes a rock-style mash-up, he did it in 19 and 20 too. the list of songs he plays are in the video comment. I look forward to your video. hugs and success!!!

[@stevemuzak8526]

React to Riverside band.

[@scpamora1717]

u have just see "Jessica Cipriano" ty

[@aidaaguilar8711]

Reacciona a everybody wants to rule the world de 1985 video original para q veas la diferencia

[@Out_of_My_Head]

Great song and album. Their next album was even better.

[@minnyh]

I think the younger voice would be better to react to. Brilliant a singer as he is and I have the utmost respect.

[@tyghe_bright]

Oh, if you're doing New Wave, then you need to do some Elvis Costello and the Attractions.