I Never Want This Tears For Fears Song To End
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Жыл бұрынIn this livestream I discuss how good the Tears For Fears song "Elemental" is.
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@ericjohnson829 Жыл бұрын
I vote for a Roland Orzabal / Rick Beato interview !
@chevelle6268 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Plus Roland has new music to talk about!
@PatientVoicesMatter Жыл бұрын
I second this!
@brandoncook2560 Жыл бұрын
kurt should definitely be involved.
@auroman302 Жыл бұрын
YES
@roulanyu3183 Жыл бұрын
count me in
@Reani71 Жыл бұрын
Due time for Tears for Fears to enter the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
@andyscott5277 11 ай бұрын
Past due 👍🏼
@ronsworld250 11 ай бұрын
I have been on a personal campaign to get them inducted. Once the Cure and Depeche Mode and Roxy Music got in, I have been hoping that this would kick the door open for all the long overlooked New Wave, Indie, bands from the 70s, 80s, and early 90s. TFF, the Smiths, Joy Division/New Order, Pet Shop Boys and bands of this era.
@carlosvan21 11 ай бұрын
I was shocked Depeche Mode hadn't already been in it already when they announced they had.... Nice that fletch got to see that before he died
@noonetime8478 10 ай бұрын
They ignored new wave bands until dm and the cure were inducted. How can they overlook the big fat sound of tears for fears, duran duran, pet shop boys, kraftwerk!!!
@mariarohmer2374 8 ай бұрын
His vocals. That power, so underappreciated.
@tomfeister Жыл бұрын
So happy to see Tears for Fears getting the love they deserve. Elemental is a BRILLIANT album.
@The_Kirk_Lazarus Жыл бұрын
Elemental only had Roland on there. Curt Smith wasn't part of the band at that time.
@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын
Love their music
@keep_walking_on_grass Жыл бұрын
For some reason, many musician artists do their best creations, at an age between 22 and 30. The peak is 26 to 28. This is also the case for TFF.
@maggiemeier3683 Жыл бұрын
One of the few albums I can listen to start to finish and enjoy every second.
@vanman757 Жыл бұрын
Fish Out Of Water about acurt Smith is a fantastic tune !! It's probably my favourite of the album...
@jdax21 Жыл бұрын
The whole album "Elemental" is outstanding. I used to listen to it on repeat for hours, and it's still superb to this day. Roland is a truly gifted writer and musician.
@aussie_philosopher8079 9 ай бұрын
I had to search forever to find a copy after hearing about it here I, surprising considering hope popular the band is. Sensational album.
@iberofernandez7888 9 ай бұрын
The whole album is so full of power !!!!
@marcocampos8301 9 ай бұрын
My favorite song it's Goodnight Song!
@bev9708 8 ай бұрын
OH SAME!!! When it came out, I just could not let a day pass by without listening to it through and through... maybe six months that was the only thing on my walkman!!! (Yep, it was from back in the walkman era!!)
@Muzacdom 8 ай бұрын
go get Raul and the Kings of Spain. Might be even better@@aussie_philosopher8079
@user-fl9pp7jm7v Жыл бұрын
Roland is a mad genius. To write such intricate and complex songs in such a melodic pop/rock format is insane.
@YesItsReallyKeith Жыл бұрын
i have all their albums (except the last one) and I couldn't agree with you more !!!
@jamacalexander Жыл бұрын
And that voice!
@malcolmmaclean1468 Жыл бұрын
Almost Beatle level. Well said!
@treff9226 Жыл бұрын
Well, those two sentences completely capture Roland's otherworldly talent! Beautifully said!
@The-Bankster Жыл бұрын
Roland is, was, and always will be a maggot.
@BruceColon-BSides Жыл бұрын
Roland Orzabal is easily one of the most underrated pop songsmiths of all time. Greatly overlooked in most rock press. Brilliant composer.
@TheCornishCockney Жыл бұрын
I can’t understand it either. Forget their monster songs everyone knows,the deep cuts is where it’s at with this brilliant band.
@call_me_stan5887 Жыл бұрын
He truly is.
@djHypnotik3dc Жыл бұрын
Who rated him bad?
@call_me_stan5887 Жыл бұрын
@@djHypnotik3dc not rated bad - totally overlooked
@DianeLake-sw3ym Жыл бұрын
yes!!!!!!!!!!! So right
@jessesewell7922 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bands that is not universally recognized as legendary. Their music is amazing, style, arrangements, lyrics, vocals all top notch.
@randee99 2 ай бұрын
I just love how Rick Beato has all the know-how to break down a song to its utmost detail, but in his heart, he’s the ultimate fan!!
@leo3521 Жыл бұрын
Can we just stop everything and appreciate the absolutely powerfull and UNIQUE voice of Roland Orzabal??? What a singer!!!!
@melvinknight4638 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I totally agree!!!!! Love his powerful voice!!!!!
@tonyvincentproductions Жыл бұрын
A true singer's singer.
@paulbuschman8318 Жыл бұрын
Saw them last summer...FINALLY! He's still got it!
@dalemassage1 Жыл бұрын
Always thought he had the most powerful voice and the spider in the shower will try to tell you that I do my best to replicate it!🕷️🕸️
@DianeLake-sw3ym Жыл бұрын
Can we just just appreciate the musicality and mind that did such music as Roland
@samaxeman123 Жыл бұрын
You can’t listen to tears for fears and not be taken on a journey.. amazing music
@AlisonBryen Жыл бұрын
I adore listening to Songs from the Big Chair on our drives down from the Midlands to Cornwall. It's just perfect.
@The-Bankster Жыл бұрын
A journey to the shithouse amirite?
@RetroReminiscing Жыл бұрын
👍😁
@RockandRollWoman Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see these guys live ... August is getting close!
@julienetostes-kurz4114 Жыл бұрын
So true
@larrymiller4 7 ай бұрын
I'm 73, been around rock since before the Beatles, and there's just something about TFF and Roland's music that just grabs me and won't let go. All his songs, all of them different from the next, are inventive, thoughtful, melodic, and you just don't want them to end.
@kevinl2578 17 күн бұрын
Exactly!!!
@ecartman621 Жыл бұрын
The Working Hour is quite a beautiful song and very underrated. Hope it gets more appreciated
@Melinabellisima 11 ай бұрын
This is the working hour. We are paid by thise who learn from our mistakes.
@lburton1892 11 ай бұрын
I love this song.
@devolutioninc 11 ай бұрын
It's my favorite of their songs and a top ten in my list of favorite songs overall. Everyone listens to shout. I have Working Hour on loop.
@amyboone125 11 ай бұрын
I agree
@user-dg3gv7hj4x 11 ай бұрын
Favorite on songs from the big chair
@Lisse1 Жыл бұрын
Roland is a genius songwriter. “The Working Hour” is truly a beautiful song.
@justindaley2460 Жыл бұрын
I keep going back to that track. It really soars
@TheRealPapaGamer Жыл бұрын
@@justindaley2460 Same. It's my go to song as well.
@coolcat23 Жыл бұрын
I love "The Working Hour", a true masterpiece. The sax solo is fantastic and it is the only sax solo I know that (appears to) incorporate a section that sounds like a scale is being traversed that I think actually works musically. I hate those jazzy scale gymnastics on practically all jazz songs I know but in this solo it's just beautiful.
@rxdocintn98 Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite track on that album.
@Cherokeelion 8 ай бұрын
Easily my favorite from Songs from the Big Chair, and that album was a masterpiece
@scottnixon9236 Жыл бұрын
Woman in Chains is probably one of my favorite songs of all time of any genre. It gives me shivers. Tears for Fears were and still are unbelievable writers.
@jamesdavison2927 Жыл бұрын
AMEN as much as I talk about not missing Curt on Elemental, I DO AGREE that Woman in Chains is BRILLIANT, which he is a part of Seeing Gail Ann Dorsey play and sing it on Tears 93 tour WAS A HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE I WILL NEVER FORGET
@HansKuijf Жыл бұрын
Third that!😁
@rong.2457 Жыл бұрын
I concur. I saw them perform this song live in 2010 in Detroit Michigan….it nearly brought me to tears….
@barbosahMX Жыл бұрын
Bad man's song from that album is a masterpiece
@bsimp07 Жыл бұрын
I was so happy to hear that as part of this last tour. Carina Round did an amazing job with the Oleta Adams parts.
@SuperCarcher Жыл бұрын
I thought I was alone in my appreciation of this album. Definitely my fave.
@melissaearley8999 Жыл бұрын
My fave, too!!
@karenlackner192 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the entire Elemental album. Roland is an absolute musical genius.
@danielgrillo424 Жыл бұрын
The 1995 TFF album "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" is also a greatly underappreciated album.
@JacobAhmadzai Жыл бұрын
Yes agree, did you know your father was an island, did you know your mother was the sea....
@cynthiakrynock6310 Жыл бұрын
I love this album!
@BB-te8tc Жыл бұрын
The B-Side "Until I Drown" is absolutely beautiful.
@AnaMaricFerli Жыл бұрын
So underrated.
@laurabasconcello4379 11 ай бұрын
I recently get this album and I think the same you do
@garystarnes5178 Жыл бұрын
Two of the greatest albums that no one has probably ever heard of: "Elemental" and "Raoul and The Kings of Spain" by Tears For Fears.
@mv8141 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!!
@mv8141 Жыл бұрын
The break in “Don’t drink the water” is epic!!!!
@sergiosaunier Жыл бұрын
Both are fantastic.
@rollydiaz4123 Жыл бұрын
I have both albums in my collection and I love them 🔥 🔥 🔥
@paulardoin 2 ай бұрын
Saw the tours for both these albums live in the 90s... two of the best shows I've been to
@grumblekin Жыл бұрын
Their entire catalog is amazing. I was fortunate to be alive during their peak.
@clarepickthall8508 11 ай бұрын
Me too
@rogerstanley3005 2 ай бұрын
Same here.. They’re amazing!
@PatientVoicesMatter Жыл бұрын
This was Roland after the break and he is nothing but a genius! His son is also very talented. I am so glad that Roland and Curtis are back together!
@chevelle6268 Жыл бұрын
Roland has another masterpiece here. He did the high pitched scream at the end himself. ( what range Roland has). He said in an interview that the elephant sounds were from a computer program he used. His main writing partner at this time was Alan Griffiths. They were a great pair. Roland uses everything he finds interesting in his music, and is always learning and exploring. He’s definitely a genius and his music is timeless and elegant. He’s the real deal. And he can’t be defined in one style. He’s everywhere and so flexible, so adaptable but also so innovative. Definitely my favorite artist ever.
@maggysalas7744 Жыл бұрын
Amén 🙏 100% agree with every word that you have said!
@Green-eyedGirl19 Жыл бұрын
He is amazing! Every song on every album is amazing. TFF are incredible in person, too. I have seen them 4x.
@josephmercier7291 11 ай бұрын
An excellently written comment, I felt like a kindred spirit reading this. RIP Alan Griffiths, he worked on Raoul as well. What an incredible band of people gathered to realise Roland’s work. Such an incredibly rich song and album. 100% agree. Such emotion in Roland’s voice. A musical experience that is pure.
@ludochem 5 күн бұрын
I love that Tears for fears Mark II with alan griffiths. It was the begiining of home studios (were still expensive at the time) and you can tell they were pushing the limits and spent a lot of time... Another great achievement with this team was the Emiliana torrini album "Love at the time of science" 1999.
@bsimp07 Жыл бұрын
The whole Elemental album is a masterpiece. Front to back. Mr Pessimist is incredible.
@gitzah Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@carlosg460 Жыл бұрын
Excellent touring musicians between Elemental and RATKOS 👍
@Luuuc Жыл бұрын
That was such an underappreciated album
@jamesdavison2927 Жыл бұрын
AMEN I was very lucky to see Tears tour this album No curt......I couldnt care less
@DragonKnightGamer27 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see some love for Mr. Pessimist. Superbly emotionally vulnerable track. It's a shame its buried so deep in the TFF canon, Songs From the Big Chair is obviously the highlight, but even for Elemental it's one of the least popular songs. One of my top 10 across their entire discography.
@ErizotDread 9 ай бұрын
I've been revisiting Tears For Fears lately, and man, they were so different from most 80s pop music of the time. I've always really liked their stuff, but never realized how layered and complex their music was....and their melodies have ALWAYS been something special!
@niklloyd8608 Жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who loved this amazing album....... Im so happy to hear how much its appreciated. Roland is a Genius !!
@totofan962 Жыл бұрын
I think Elemental is one of the most underrated songs/albums of the 90s. The song is simply brilliant. Also I think Roland is one of the best composer and singer ever. His voice range is amazing.
@michaelweinman9051 Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@CLRoess Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right
@tiefhals Жыл бұрын
His range on "Power" always gets me. And the lyric "Dressed to kill, we guessed you might..."
@jonathanmacdonald 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely correct
@-TheRealThing- 11 ай бұрын
That's a bit of a stretch. It wouldn't even make it into the top 100 songs of the 90s.
@gregmock6808 Жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears, Seal, Sting and Crowded House rekindled my hope for pop music.....I learned Everybody Rules the World over the pandemic but to me Sowing the Seeds of Love is a masterpiece. The vocal blend in Tears for Fears is perfection...
@chingdaiho7708 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, Sowing the Seeds is a masterpiece. When I saw the title of this YT video, I thought Rick was going to dissect Sowing the Seeds. It's all good though🙂
@kennethchartrand4251 Жыл бұрын
Every song on Sowing the Seeds is amazing. When I saw them live on that tour towards the end of the 80"s, They opened up with the slow "I believe" from songs from the big chair. Seen so many concerts in my life and that was the only one that opened with a slow song....Genius!!!
@cheery-hex Жыл бұрын
sowing the seeds of love is very beatle-esque. excellent tune!
@Rondo2ooo Жыл бұрын
Agree but Songs from the Big Chair is also so jazzy fantastic
@MDElam Жыл бұрын
Truth!
@hamishgilmour Жыл бұрын
I have literally seen possibly a good few thousand international acts over the last 25 years or so, Tears For Fears were probably the best live act I've ever seen. Spandau Ballet and Simple Minds opened for them. So so good. That reverb just absolutely washed over me. Gorgeous sounds.
@tristantupaz 10 ай бұрын
AWESOME!!!! Spandau and Simple Minds.
@keithhayes844 10 ай бұрын
I love Tears for Fears, but I thought they were weak in concert. I think of them as a studio band
@scottmarlow8253 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Elemental is a massively underrated and overlooked album. Probably because it was the first one after Curt had gone and they fell out of favour after the Seeds of Love. But I think this has some of Roland’s best work on it, every song is so so strong and let’s not forget, a lot of what makes this so great is Roland’s voice, I mean, WHAT a voice that guy has. Excellent choice Rick.
@davidhuffaker4559 Жыл бұрын
His voice I would brag endlessly about !!! SOOOOO UNDERATED !!!!HIS RANGE JUST AMAZING !!!
@choosecarefully408 6 ай бұрын
Also, Popular Fatigue. The public gets tired of the familiar. Joe Jackson was never unpopular, but Beat Crazy came out in *January* of 1980 on the heels of his first two albums, both in 1979. After a break, he somehow had a Very Successful Tour with a 40's style jazz band that no one wanted or asked for & played mostly other people's songs. I could never figure that out.
@grooveitman929 Жыл бұрын
Roland Orzabal always knew what he was doing. His work is epic, elegant, cinematic, deep. It makes you go to places and emotions, even if you don´t speak english. That album is a gem from song 1 to the end.
@steliosc.4686 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bands ever and criminally underappreciated
@johnb7889 9 ай бұрын
To me, songs such as this are plugged in to the Divine. To the eternal. They tap into something that is beyond words. Pure love, pure emotion.
@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham 8 ай бұрын
No kidding. Good evaluation. I totally get it.
@photene77 2 ай бұрын
Indeed, that is the perfect word IMHO Divine ❤
@user-pe9gz8si8k Жыл бұрын
My latest Tears for Fears favorite is Year of the Knife. The 80!a was a storm in music that gave birth to the whirlwind. Tears for fears are one of the eagles that ride those winds.
@freegee3503 7 ай бұрын
YES, Year of the Knife for sure! 👍
@julianhemming7797 13 күн бұрын
Love the intro but otherwise not one of my faves. Swords and Knives on the other hand 2:34 -4:38 in the song - unbelievable music ❤❤
@FreddieFreethinking Жыл бұрын
Roland Orzabal Is One Of The Greatest Musicians/Singer/Songwriters In Modern Music History. He Has It All. 👌
@stefanblue660 Жыл бұрын
And he did this autodidactic as far as I know. The interesting thing, how mich did he know about music theory?
@stefanblue660 Жыл бұрын
I prefer thinking, that he heard that music, and then created it. Music theory is more for analyzing, but not f so much for creating music, I guess.
@doloressanchez3891 Жыл бұрын
Agree, except for the singing, he did study opera singing for 6 months or so, not much though.
@Mangosteencountry Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly agree
@st3v444 Жыл бұрын
no doubt. unfortunately he probably wont ever get the credit he deserves for his entire range of his discography, but he really is one of the best to ever do it
@wyatthurght1643 Жыл бұрын
Rick, I've never chimed in, but I wanted to tell you, I've been watching your channel incessantly, and I appreciate what you do more than you will ever know. Your insights, your respect for songwriting, and your amazing humility you show on deference to the artists you interview amaze me. Thank you. You are a class action. You are void of everything ugly about our industry and a true musician. Just wanted to say thank you. I can always relate to what you have to say and how you say, or don't say it, when it comes to interviewing some absolute legends. Thank you brother. Trevor R Todd
@brendonmurley8276 Жыл бұрын
Seconded!
@Josephross-artist Жыл бұрын
I didn’t think anyone knew this album, let alone would break it down and appreciate it the way I do. Love it!
@jonathanmacdonald 11 ай бұрын
Me too!!!! Shocked.
@mindartis4081 4 ай бұрын
Same. I’ve always loved this album
@danielsavard5977 Жыл бұрын
I always thought they made catchy music but was never a massive fan but I recently went to see them live for the first time in Laval, Quebec and similar to when I first saw Springsteen 40 years ago in concert , they absolutely blew me away , they are incredible live and the songs they played off their new album “The Tipping Point” are absolute gems, so good that I instantly went to buy the new album after the show. If you get a chance don’t miss them in concert , I’ve been a hardcore concert goer for over 45 yrs , seen over a thousand shows and this was one that surpassed all my expectations…
@elysalanteigne8902 9 ай бұрын
J'ai découvert Tears For Fears il y a 4 ans avec Shout et l'an passée je me suis attaquée à toute leur discographie et même à leur premier groupe The Graduate et c'était la première fois que je ressentais autant les paroles d'un groupe et inutile de dire que depuis, c'est mon groupe préféré et j'étais également à la Place Bell le 30 Juin dernier. Quel spectacle! C'était phénoménal!
@williamstachour4019 Жыл бұрын
There's just a delicious melancholy ache throughout the album. the production, his voice, the musicianship. Pure brilliance.
@Green-eyedGirl19 Жыл бұрын
That melancholy ache is losing his best friend. That is what this entire album is about. I bought this CD the day it came out in 1992. Unfortunately in 2013 I traded my car and 6 CDs were stuck in the CD player. All my TFF's CDs were in there. 😢
@hyperboogie Жыл бұрын
What is sadly hardly mentioned is how amazingly well produced and engineered TFF albums are.
@jimmythebold589 Жыл бұрын
yeah, but the testimony is how f'ing popular their hits and lesser hits are! regular nonmusician listners don't know anything about production, but they vote with their wallets , playlists and thumbs' ups.
@derekdiez5494 Жыл бұрын
yeah i also salute to Ian Stanley for his contribution in the production and engineering of the first 3 albums.
@marceloprieto2731 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Beautiful music period but engineered like no other
@delarandeldel6996 11 ай бұрын
I was BLOWN away you selected this one!! It is ABSOLUTELY one of my ALLLL time favorites!!! This entire album is sheer Exquisite GENIUS!!! THANK YOU!!!
@michaelboese239 Жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears come closest to the Beatles. So many sophisticated harmonies, perfect instrumentation. They have so many songs that give me goosebumps.
@nickming8027 Жыл бұрын
They are musically superior to the Beatles, and I am a Beatles fan. So were The Bee Gees.
@charlesfosterkane8034 Жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears are awesome. I would put The Magnetic Fields as closest thing to Beatles songwriting.
@Green-eyedGirl19 Жыл бұрын
@@nickming8027I agree. The Beatles were overrated.
@DerFilmgucker 9 ай бұрын
I once heard that they were inspired by The Beatles, and with that, a lot of the harmonies made more sense.
@LG-kl3co 8 ай бұрын
@@Green-eyedGirl19 Totally agree, now the dust has settled on The Beatles much of the stuff they did was absolute crap...or to be more precise pop crap. I wanna hold your hand , she loves you, All you need is love readily spring to mind. However, they did do so wonderful stuff...it was at best a 50...50 split.
@djsoulfilter Жыл бұрын
It would be amazing if you could do an interview with Roland and Curt!!
@fragwagon Жыл бұрын
Yessss!
@ozzyfarrow9872 Жыл бұрын
Yes please
@Jasper_the_Cat Жыл бұрын
Yes, please I think Roland and Curt would be very keen, too
@DJFalkoHannover Жыл бұрын
yeeeeeesssss
@mikegillettify Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@gregbartley2475 Жыл бұрын
The fact that some have written them off as a synth pop Duo who had a few hits is totally ridiculous. Some of the best writing/production/recording in the industry
@patrickdemarcevol 11 ай бұрын
Their song I wouldn't ever want to stop is 'Everybody wants to rule the world', I'm 63 an still mesmerized by it, puts me in a musical trance
@releasethekraken3603 8 ай бұрын
One of the greatest songs and albums of the 1980's. Very few songs come close. "Boys of Summer" comes to mind.
@christianhertwig1593 7 ай бұрын
Yes
@bills8857 2 ай бұрын
I have never failed to listen to that song to the finish when it comes on
@keithkelly5692 Жыл бұрын
Also, Tears For Fears is one of my all-time favorites. Roland is an amazingly multi-talented musician - singer, composer, performer, everything.
@Ivandotjpeg Жыл бұрын
Every song on this album is amazing. Straight up. I’ve always thought this album to be severely underrated.
@gergrogers7385 Жыл бұрын
But WE found it, and rate it highly. Love this record. Only missed the magic Curt added to TFFs. Happy they rediscovered it and can't wait to see them live in August (on a Tuesday!) at Acrisure in Palm Desert, CA USA!!!!
@ericgen5022 Жыл бұрын
Might be the best TFF album (even without Curt). EVERY song it great AND unique.
@rockrevivaloregon 11 ай бұрын
I wish I had a nickel for ever time I listened to this album.. I could retire.
@grahamclench4222 Жыл бұрын
On the Elemental album is a song called Mr Pessimist. My absolute favourite song of all time. The change ups are a work of genius.
@johnrutenberg Жыл бұрын
The whole album is brilliant. Every song a gem. Amazing production, too. Each instrument has air around it to breathe. Perfectly balanced. Love this record.
@garyandrewhohisel7911 Жыл бұрын
One of my all time albums. Thank you for acknowledging the genius of Roland Orzabal.
@Rodzep Жыл бұрын
Delighted to see you praise Tears For Fears, Rick, and so many people complimenting them. I’ve followed them since The Hurting and I know I’ll listen to them forever and never get sick. There’s so much sophistication going on that it’s always fresh, some nuance I never noticed, and suits all of my moods as well. And of course, guitar parts are always interesting in his songs. What a fantastic songwriter Roland Orzabal is. He will always be underrated.
@donbolster8828 Жыл бұрын
The WHOLE Elemental and Raoul and the Kings of Spain releases are insanely good. Roland has an extremely powerful voice. Alan Griffiths, who passed in 2017, also played a large part in both of those releases as wells.
@clemclemson9259 Жыл бұрын
agree 100 percent- fantastic work
@KyleS3m3noff Жыл бұрын
Raoul is a *criminally* overlooked album. It's one of my most frequently revisited/relistened-to 90s albums, and that covers some ground.
@colinaiken Жыл бұрын
I love Elemental.
@Jasper_the_Cat Жыл бұрын
Ra-oul Ra-oul Ra-oul and the Kings of Spain...
@MDElam Жыл бұрын
Although I love TfF with Curt Smith, I totally agree with you on these two albums!
@jessrehbein5 11 ай бұрын
I played this cassette over and over back then. Probably more then the previous two albums. It is rare to hear anything about this album especially 30 years later. Rick Thank you for using your reach to showcase this song.
@fatboyslim6272 Жыл бұрын
Elemental is such an underrated album by TFF. They should play more songs from this album in their live sets!
@TheRedDevil_NC Жыл бұрын
Every one of you who posted a comment on this video gets a big thank you and hug from me. We live in an isolated world full of people with no awareness of great music that isn’t automatic mainstream. I know I’m not alone in my love for this band and this album which I’ve listened to since it came out just like everything else they have done . All of you give yourself a Pat on the back for having taste that stands out . The fact Rick does a video like this says a lot about him as a music person
@DianeLake-sw3ym Жыл бұрын
they were genius. One of my very favorite bands that I've long felt underrated. If you look at what they have done and the music they made they are easily one of the best - not just of the 80s- bands and musical writers.
@eldenringer6466 Жыл бұрын
You rule!
@Green-eyedGirl19 Жыл бұрын
I cried the day they broke up!
@user-kd5gu9dn7q 11 ай бұрын
I wholeheartedly endorse this post!!! I discovered recently that my 20 something son loves this band. My heart was bursting with pride. My daughter a few years younger bought us tickets to the Smashing Pumpkins a couple years ago for Father's Day. I raised my kids right.
@DreamsongsProductions Жыл бұрын
Their last Album after they got together Tipping Point is amazing. Not one bad song on it. It's a variety of songs from beginning to end and masterfully produced.
@fragwagon Жыл бұрын
I agree! It's good from beginning to end. Even a couple of the songs that I felt were "lesser", have grown on me so much that I can't imagine the album without them. It's getting overlooked by some long-time fans!
@progmeup Жыл бұрын
I love the band, but I don't care that much for Curt's writing. Thankfully I have the SDE version with all three bonus tracks - Secret Location is cool and Let It All Evolve is peak Roland.
@craigporazinski1272 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, they matured incredibly well! I also love Happy Ending!
@mattball2700 Жыл бұрын
"Please be happy" is too sad for me. But amazing album, including the bonus tracks.
@jayvspider1863 Жыл бұрын
Agree!!!
@macangus123 Жыл бұрын
One of the best albums made.Roland is one of the best,brilliant.Woman in chains,Head over heels,Elemental,God's mistake,Goodnight song, Year of the knife,Sowing the seeds,Famous last words,Swords and knifes, Advice for the young at heart, all so underplayed over the years.Roland and Curt are so underrated.
@johngreen3587 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bands of all time just so smart that the average person can’t really handle them
@rztricky Жыл бұрын
Rick - this is the reason. I’ve been waiting for you to see Roland and hoped for an interview. Year of the Knife Working Hour Standing on the Corner of the Third World
@robertchutonogbanua2564 Жыл бұрын
I would call Tears for Fears an "ethereal" group. They are certainly one of my favorite bands of all-time. There's a certain complexity that their songs bring but yet they are still melodic at the same time. A band like Duran Duran also comes to mind with this style (think of "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone"). Other bands like Savage Garden (Australia) and Erasure (UK) come to mind as well.
@Ivanovich2112 Жыл бұрын
That is the word Rick was looking for! 👍🏻
@keep_walking_on_grass Жыл бұрын
TFF are the best pop band of the 80is and 90 s. Many people didn't realize it back then. When looking back it's obvious. I always loved them, but, it used to be pretty uncool to like them.
@cotevallejos7230 Жыл бұрын
Completely agreed! Also just like Rick says, I would also put Seal in that group!
@3sons66 8 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see them 2 separate times this past summer on their tour. Roland and Curtis can still belt out those notes. Amazing talent. I'm 57 years old and blessed to have had them growing up and watching them age like fine wine.
@marcosfarahnagato4886 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see this recognition for a song that has had a huge personal impact and relevance for me! I guess I was lucky to come across this when I was in my early teens, cos Roland's melodies and singing are mindblowing, as well as all those layers that this song has. On another note, I wish Rick can showcase one of TFF's brilliant songs from The Tipping Point album, which for me is one of the best albums released in the last 5 years or more.
@kpetersen09 Жыл бұрын
Roland’s voice is phenomenal. Elemental, Goodnight Song, Woman in Chains, and Closest Thing to Heaven are my absolute favorite TFF songs.
@andreysegura2510 Жыл бұрын
Swords and knives and famous last words are also an amazing display of his voice
@RyanRatkiewicz Жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to this album a million times. Truly a masterpiece and very underrated.
@jamesdavison2927 Жыл бұрын
AMEN
@TipoF129B Жыл бұрын
Goodnight song!
@moorlock2003 Жыл бұрын
A million times! me 2
@mindartis4081 4 ай бұрын
Same. Love this album
@thetaylorcronkproject2473 Жыл бұрын
Been a TFF fan since the first time I heard ‘Change’ from The Hurting. Played most of their songs in cover bands over the years. While I fell in love with their New Wave sound, they continued to grow as players and composers. The addition of Oleta Adam’s on Seeds of Love was a fantastic move. Woman in Chains and Bad Man’s Song are two of the best songs TFF has written in my humble opinion.
@thebassclef626 Жыл бұрын
My Dad went to high school with her at A.C. Davis HS in Yakima, WA. I attended there as well.
@haroldhutchinson4362 11 ай бұрын
Of course, most people will recognize Woman in Chains but I so agree with your comment on Bad Man’s Song. Very underrated. Excellent vocals, production and sound.
@DianeLake-sw3ym Жыл бұрын
It's almost like Tears for Fears put out such amazing music you almost have to analyze all their music. One of my favorite bands out of the 80s. Their complex and diverse sound, a sound they could not be pigeon holed into, made them so interesting is what they came out with. This was a much more important band then they have been given credit for. They are almost under rated. And yet the sound they produced was some of the most interesting and amazing music of the 80s and early 90s.
@Kayayeem Жыл бұрын
It makes me happy when other TFF songs get the appreciation and attention they deserve. The entire back catalogue is a masterpiece and yet they’re often only known for 3 or 4 hits. Roland is a musical genius and the world should know it!
@Luca84v Жыл бұрын
Yeah Roland Orzabal is unbelievably great voice and a genious in general regarding the way of putting together beautiful melodies!!!
@Melodic_Alchemy Жыл бұрын
right? I mean, even the b-sides are pretty good! and those are the reject materials from the album!
@cliftonmcnalley8469 Жыл бұрын
I drove back from Seattle to Tennessee in fall of '93, by myself. Single woman, no cell phone, more than a bit nerve racking. Started with Elemental, then Big Chair, Elemental, Seeds of Love, Elemental, Big Chair, etc. Repeat for Four solid days! Roland's voice and that "thing" Rick is trying to describe kept me sane. Spent 20 minutes trying to find a weather report one afternoon and was crawling out of my skin by the time I heard one. Popped Elemental back in and within seconds it was like half a Xani and a glass of wine had kicked in. TFF is always described as "Pop", but they are so, so much more. As a non-musician blessed with excellent ears, to me TFF were the Beatles of the 80s.
@amsurnson Жыл бұрын
Hear, hear! Well said. Beatles of the 80s (and 90s, etc)
@franklee1205 Жыл бұрын
Good music IS Good music ....and Tears for fear has that "Range" of sound and emotion that keep you going👍👍..The tipping point from their new album...as THEN is on point a good grove and message
@djkenny1202 Жыл бұрын
The Hurting?
@amsurnson Жыл бұрын
@@franklee1205 Love the Tipping Point album, and song.
@haroldhutchinson4362 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate your dedication. The thing I like about the band is they have only put out 7 studio albums in 40 years. It shows you don’t have to pop out an album a year to be a “quality group”. The unique sound and production are what I enjoy. I was lucky to see them in Phoenix in 2017, opening for Hall & Oates. It was like seeing two separate concerts. Great!!! Over the next two days I will be driving 1,600 miles. I’ll be listening to 6 cd’s along the way. I need to pick up The Tipping Point to make it 7.
@siamun5807 Жыл бұрын
Elemental remains one of my absolute favorite songs. It's a milestone, a masterpiece. This style has never existed before.. and it's second to none... Roland creates an unbelievable atmosphere with this song, it's the beginning and the end, absolutely, totally closed. If you get into this song, then you dive into it and nothing brings you out again.. The sound solidifies in the subconscious..and you never get rid of it. If Beauty were a song, it would undoubtedly be Elemental.
@DSW-dq5bx 5 ай бұрын
TFF is the most underrated band of all time. They are the only band I can listen to hours and days at a time & never tire of their music. So complex, ethereal & pure genius. Saw them on their Seeds of Love tour decades ago. Took my daughter a few years ago to see them when they opened for Hall & Oates. We didn't stay to see Hall & Oates 😂 & TFF still sounded amazing!
@amsurnson Жыл бұрын
Their songs are timeless. Production has always been phenomenal in every era.
@MartinJG100 Жыл бұрын
Good songwriter and possibly one of the most underrated voices.
@Alieninthenightstudios Жыл бұрын
I just saw Tears for Fears last Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Ridgefield, Washington... phenomenal show!! 👍👌👏❤️
@Papaliclasara Жыл бұрын
I remember listening to this song over and over when that TFF solo album (Roland Orzabal) came out in 1993 while I was living the best years of my life in Paris and all around the world. Never sick of a super great song, as well. Thank you Nick for making me remembering those deep emotions I had felt when first playing that CD ; for so many years and still today.
@deceiver444 Жыл бұрын
"Elemental" is probably the Tears For Fears album that has stuck with me the most over the years. The songwriting and production values are (as usual) through the roof and all these amazing songs have remained faithful companions during the past three decades.
@ericjohnson829 Жыл бұрын
I agree, I can't help but think it's because it was basically Roland's solo record, Curt Smith wasn't involved.
@eltonbloye582 Жыл бұрын
My favourite by a country mile. The first 3 songs make it for me, the rest is just a big bonus. Cold is magnificent.
@nikikovacs1923 Жыл бұрын
After all these years, Tears for Fears still give me goosebumps. Favorite song: Mister Pessimist. That bass.
@cbh76 Жыл бұрын
No joke, that song came on just as I was scrolling past your comment. Unreal bass line. Such an amazing album from start to finish.
@nikikovacs1923 Жыл бұрын
@@cbh76 High five !
@rumblefish9 Жыл бұрын
the middle guitar and piano parts in Brian Wilson Said is just sublime
@Flagrazi Жыл бұрын
Same here. A rare thing nowadays, today's music sucks
@MiddleMalcolm Жыл бұрын
The one bit of bass from the fantastic Guy Pratt! ❤️
@jenskristiandavidsen7946 11 ай бұрын
"Goodnight Song" is the real gem on that great album.
@MrFolky77 Жыл бұрын
OMG, it's the firstt time I ever come across a video talking about Tears for Fears' genius! 🥰 I can't get enough of it! ❤
@cherylwoodward Жыл бұрын
Roland’s vocal range is stunning. He transitions easily and powerfully between octaves. Incredible voice.
@CaryMillsap Жыл бұрын
And he’s STILL delivering that range. I was blown away by the recent TFF show in Las Colinas (Dallas).
@rumblefish9 Жыл бұрын
When I watched them live in 2013, they played Year of the Knife and I was blown away.
@TheTerrypcurtin Жыл бұрын
Bing on CJ Vanston. He played keys for Tears tours. Played with Tina. Important players behind the stars
@andresholdo9572 Жыл бұрын
This song is a masterpiece... The harmonies... De intertwining of different styles... Orzabal's powerful voice is like a gale that blows your mind !
@van.13 Жыл бұрын
Roland is a genius, TFF's best album was Elemental and RATKOS and his solo work is amazing too. And now with the new album his performance is incredible.
@Fullofpies Жыл бұрын
After watching this, I fell in love with this tune, I bought the CD, (yes i still play CD's) the entire album is incredible, I've listened through so many times, I already liked Tears for Fears "hits" now I am listening to everything, what an phenomenal band. Proper good music. Cheers
@AndyB30 Жыл бұрын
The two albums Roland Orzabal did without Curt Smith as Tears For Fears are so underappreciated. Elemental & Raoul and the Kings of Spain have some gems!!! ❤
@alannicolle3361 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Tomcat Screaming Outside, which came out under his own name...just as good as these two.
@Brendici Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. Very underappreciated. Raoul and the Kings of Spain is one of my favorites of all time!
@wespinolaster Жыл бұрын
Love both , and bought it, when it came out ...! WE
@lcdat Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@IvanoForgione Жыл бұрын
yeah, definitely two great albums. So many listens, so many years... his solo album (that is arguably also a tff album), "Tomcats screaming outside" is also brilliant.
@elizabethlaundra6481 Жыл бұрын
Saw Tears and The Call at Red Rocks, one of my top 5 concerts of all time. Roland is a Genius.
@warriyorcat 5 ай бұрын
That sound like one of the best concerts I've never heard of. When was it?
@rodrigoaragon4934 Жыл бұрын
ORZABAL'S VOICE WAS UNBELIEVABLE!!! NOW, WITH THE YEARS , IT'S JUST GREAT...
@andreysegura2510 Жыл бұрын
My favorite TFF album, followed by Saturnine and Raoul. These experimental time was amazing for fans, some of the best TFF music. I still appreciate the older albums (the seeds of love being a highlight), but elemental is on a league of its own
@JoeyLevenson 11 ай бұрын
Saturnine is so great
@triaz5124 Жыл бұрын
Personally, The Working Hour takes the cake for me. I love Elemental but Working hour is really something. Perfect song in every way. How it starts until how it ends…just perfection.
@ninakrzyzanskinaturfotografie Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right!
@emotheriver Жыл бұрын
Me too here
@melindaj3967 Жыл бұрын
That's my fav Tears For Fears song.
@stevieporter3843 9 ай бұрын
My favorite too. They have so many amazing songs.
@Cherokeelion 8 ай бұрын
Same! You can just get lost soaring along
@scottreiburnNYC Жыл бұрын
Rick, you’ve brought the music we love- and the music we didn’t know we were going to love- front and center of our lives. You’ve done it beautifully, entertainingly, with great humor and such masterful musical precision. Music, and all of us, are so lucky to have you, man.
@paulkazjack Жыл бұрын
This album never gets old.
@clannad99germany70 Жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears was actually for me the best band launched in the 80ies, so much different songs. And 2 great voices.
@BlackJackLopez Жыл бұрын
Around minue 5:00, when the song starts, I began smiling. Honestly, I thought I was the ONLY one of my circle of friends (particularly the musicians, who know more about music than I), that appreciated this song, and this whole album. It is truly a masterpiece. And as a bassist, the bass line gets me HIGH, in every the sense of the word. The album is not only 'underrated', it was nearly ignored due the ongoing grunge and 'alternative' fever. For me, however, was a HUGE part of the soundtrack of my twenties. As for the "7th year YT itch", nevermind. You keep popping stuff like this, you'lll have AT LEAST one viewer.
@MiddleMalcolm Жыл бұрын
I think I did a Rick Beato "Whoooo!" When he started the track! 😂 Seriously cannot overstate how big this record was for me. "Elemental" hasn't lost a bit of that shine it had, right from first play. ❤️
@AndreaDAmicokc00l Жыл бұрын
Pleased to meet lovers of TFF!
@ph6376 Жыл бұрын
Yeah man, that bassline gets me every time. In. The. Pocket!
@GordonWiehlerRealtor Жыл бұрын
TFF got me in my 40's and haven't let me go and now I'm in my 60's
@demiglace1 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree. This album should be remastered and rereleased to this generation!
@MW-xi5go Жыл бұрын
Roland Orzabal is a remarkable talent.....Regards from Spain.....Raoul and The Kings
@jackiehumphries8110 9 ай бұрын
If I could only take one band’s music with me to a desert island it would be all Roland’s music! Absolute mad genius with the voice of a fallen angel.
@elisuarez88 Жыл бұрын
Elemental has to be one of my top 3 Tears For Fears’ songs and the whole album is so great. The album was always interesting to me because it was after Roland and Curt split up and it just had a vibe about it. I love that it’s finally getting a “What Makes This Song Great” video because I share the same sentiment where I never want this song to end. Cheers!
@dwntgrnd Жыл бұрын
For those unfamiliar, this entire CD is seriously awesome.
@GiacomoJimmi Жыл бұрын
Facts.
@thebillryan Жыл бұрын
@GiacomoJimmi Forgive my ignorance, what is the name of the album? Yes , I know I could google it, but sometimes it's nice to hear from real people :)
@Mrs.Allenpersonalaccount Жыл бұрын
Agree
@Mrs.Allenpersonalaccount Жыл бұрын
@@thebillryan The album is called Elemental.
@ArmandoPrado Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! My fav TFF record.
@TheLadsBandLive Жыл бұрын
I wore this CD out. The whole album is brilliant and a treasure.
@cayennepeppa707 Жыл бұрын
That's one of the best compliments that a musician can give another musician- "I never want that song to end." I love the way you break it down. Also, your love of music, and especially that bad really comes through. I can relate about playing songs over and over again, too. I've got a 9 and 11 year old- same deal. Now... when's the Roland Orzabal interview!?!
@bentleynut1648 11 ай бұрын
Rick. I’ve always thought of this type of song as “Ethereal Pop”. It has a real mood to it. Absolutely love it
@oscbautista Жыл бұрын
So great that you recognized this song and this record. It often gets overlooked in comparison to the earlier work. This entire record is brilliant.
@TheGuacamoleXplosion Жыл бұрын
almost 30 years since the Elemental album was released ... I borrowed the CD from the public library that summer and transferred it to cassette tape. So many great songs on there, Break it Down Again, Fish Out of Water, Cold, Goodnight Song, Brian Wilson Said ... and of course, Elemental.
@stevenmellet5555 Жыл бұрын
Their best album. Dogs a best friends dog is just brilliant. Had it on cassette and used to fall asleep to it in headphones every night.
@tarrded 8 ай бұрын
Some dreams you dream alone🎶
@sana-cm7oc Жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears - Working Hour underappreciated masterpiece
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