Mad World - Michael Chapdelaine - solo fingerstyle guitar cover

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • My publisher, musicnotes.com has the score for this arrangement (TAB/notation) available.
    www.musicnotes...
    I love this one and had a great time making the video. While living in downtown Denver, I walked into a hip salon and told the Goth-chick, working there what I had in mind. She broke into a huge smile and said, "I've been waiting my whole career for you to walk in here. Let's do this!". A great fingerstyle cover of a great cover by Tears for Fears, written by Roland Orzabal and sung by Curt Smith. It was covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the soundtrack to the movie Donnie Darko in 2001. Get the TAB or notation here:
    www.musicnotes...

Komentáře • 291

  • @patrickhook4424
    @patrickhook4424 Před 2 lety +9

    This is the type of playing in I enjoy the most. It's not reliant on the dreaded percussion-guitar, the notes are clear and ringing, and you can hear up to three notes all playing in harmony, weaving them all at once.

  • @csarmartez5175
    @csarmartez5175 Před 9 lety +33

    My first thought was, oh - ok I might skip the liner. But his portrayal is so majestic he might as well have worn a space suit and it wouldn't've mattered. This is probably the most gifted rendition of this song, and the only one fingered this way. The harmonics in the beginning and end are absolute genius. Bravo Chap. Truly.

    • @tlabelle1965
      @tlabelle1965 Před 5 lety

      Why didn't you use the Jules fingerings? Fuera!

  • @stefanoteobaldi2302
    @stefanoteobaldi2302 Před měsícem +2

    Meraviglioso , dalle corde della chitarra sale una nuvola di sentimento struggente che ci avvolge tutti

  • @bpaakwaan7325
    @bpaakwaan7325 Před 10 lety +13

    A "thumbs up" icon is simply not enough for me to express how much I love your interpretation of this song.

  • @PFrankToob
    @PFrankToob Před 3 lety +1

    This is the reason I play guitar. There are masters like this, I strive to achieve this level. Thank you.

  • @TowerOfSword
    @TowerOfSword Před 2 lety +2

    Side note; You should be a legendary "Elden Ring: game NPC. Perfect interpretation, and portrayal. Love it!

  • @lebarosky
    @lebarosky Před 5 lety +1

    You look good as Lurch. Great costume. You are a great virtuoso. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

  • @klinghofferfan
    @klinghofferfan Před 9 lety +72

    Haha. The emo butler look is such a nice touch.

    • @andrewpaul1644
      @andrewpaul1644 Před 7 lety +1

      the new lucifer when he takes the body of a rock star in the show supernatural.

  • @RichardFeynmanRules
    @RichardFeynmanRules Před 11 lety +2

    God DAMN what a beautiful, beautiful cover! Blown away. Thank you so much for posting it. I've never heard a better.

  • @JQGuitar7
    @JQGuitar7 Před 2 lety

    This music had always inspired and enchanted me.
    Thank You Michael for lifting me up and allowing me to dream.

  • @MichaelChapdelaineofficial
    @MichaelChapdelaineofficial  Před 12 lety +48

    Slightly late Happy Halloween video! I worked 17 hours a day to get it out on "the Day"....just missed.
    Mad World
    In case you were born before 1980, this tune is associated with a dark film, "Donnie Darko" which has kind of a cult following which is heavy with "Emo" culture. Hence the make-up and black nail polish and the general darkness of this video.
    it went live just before midnight Halloween (Aleutian time).
    czcams.com/video/gGVV8eo4aNs/video.html

    • @ruimenor7264
      @ruimenor7264 Před 10 lety

      congratz it worth it, it's amazing

    • @RuneMarcus
      @RuneMarcus Před 10 lety

      This is by far some of the best. You put so much emotion into it.

  • @sposmay
    @sposmay Před 5 lety

    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing....

  • @mactech1
    @mactech1 Před 11 lety +1

    I haven't watched any of your videos for a while, so I was quite gratified and amused by this, and you other newer videos. I like the humorous touch, and as always you playing is meticulous and heart felt. I've been playing for more than 50 years, and I'm still trying to achieve a small degree of the facility that you possess. Thanks very much for making such beautiful music.

  • @michaellucarelli
    @michaellucarelli Před 12 lety +3

    Alice Chapdelaine. Vary Cool. Loved it!

  • @Jofishy66
    @Jofishy66 Před 9 lety +1

    The harmonics are awesome....great rendition of this song...I don't think anyone could do better!

  • @SwingDrivenThing
    @SwingDrivenThing Před 10 lety

    You shine where you stand Big man. That was jist braw.

  • @DraculAmare
    @DraculAmare Před 11 lety

    You almost forget that he actually has a voice with how well he communicates with his guitar

  • @noonster55
    @noonster55 Před 11 lety

    I play around listening to guitar players on you tube looking for inspiration, just when I think I've seen the best, along comes someone better. I can't believe I've never seen you before.

  • @shannonn.6289
    @shannonn.6289 Před 9 lety

    Non ho parole. Lui si che è un vero chitarrista!!!

  • @MichaelChapdelaineofficial

    My publisher, musicnotes.com has the score for this arrangement (TAB/notation) available.
    www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0208727

  • @MichaelChapdelaineofficial

    I think that makes me pretty happy with it. The video isn't serious, but the music really is. So, yea, I got made up and dressed for Halloween, but as always, the music swept me away and BAM....there you have it.

  • @wospence
    @wospence Před 11 lety +1

    I am blown away by the contrast of your playing and makeup. Well done.

  • @sapok168
    @sapok168 Před 9 lety

    Micheal you are amazing man! I like all your arrengenment

  • @wholegoose
    @wholegoose Před 10 lety

    Moody, dark, and good-natured.

  • @mariopuzo4509
    @mariopuzo4509 Před 7 lety

    Just watched this three times in a row. ......its terribly sad and awfully beautiful.

  • @OMGmAsTeR94
    @OMGmAsTeR94 Před 10 lety

    Beautiful

  • @FlightSim2703
    @FlightSim2703 Před 3 lety

    Brawo Michael you're awesome, I start learning guitars few years ago by watching you playing Mad World, still enjoy whenever you play, and never got bored, thanks so much for being on CZcams. Regards 🥰🙏

  • @TheToocold
    @TheToocold Před 11 lety

    Lovely!

  • @TrainsAndSirens
    @TrainsAndSirens Před 10 lety

    Wow! Beautiful music!! Thank you Mr Chapdelaine! You have touched my heart!

  • @TheAmateurGuitarist
    @TheAmateurGuitarist Před 12 lety

    Magical.

  • @LuxMeow
    @LuxMeow Před 6 lety +1

    Love the look and the music too of course. It's a nice change to see people be themselves especially in a world where everyone is a critic on the way other people look.

  • @erictomasnepomuceno9897

    Only RESPECT! Truly amazing!

  • @ethananderson2380
    @ethananderson2380 Před 8 lety

    WOW!

  • @ko4otv43
    @ko4otv43 Před 10 lety

    Outstanding

  • @yusefandersen
    @yusefandersen Před 5 lety

    sound sound sound! such a delicious one!

  • @sunaJH
    @sunaJH Před 11 lety

    The arrangement,
    the tux,
    the mascara,
    Great!
    sunaj:),

  • @akalhajri8642
    @akalhajri8642 Před 7 lety +2

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @RicardoMottagu1tarra
    @RicardoMottagu1tarra Před 11 lety

    !!!GREAT!!!

  • @thebasementyardclipper2

    Very Nice song ! SUPER!

  • @brizekaratedan
    @brizekaratedan Před 9 lety

    The harmonics - wow!

  • @AlisonMeeks
    @AlisonMeeks Před 9 lety +2

    Love this

  • @MrFrancomusica
    @MrFrancomusica Před 12 lety

    Beautiful, bravo Maestro!
    Francisco

  • @mwaminakihimba
    @mwaminakihimba Před 9 lety +3

    Woah, the theatrical touch is amazing! Here 1:03 the eyes are scary! They add more feelings in the song! You should do this for every song!

    • @seeburgm100a
      @seeburgm100a Před 6 lety

      Check out the shades in hit the road jack.. subtle touchs.

  • @sidensvans67
    @sidensvans67 Před 8 lety

    Excellent .

  • @paganbeef734
    @paganbeef734 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! Cordial harmony collaborates nicely I think

  • @JuanFigueroa-os6ob
    @JuanFigueroa-os6ob Před 8 lety +2

    amazing

  • @estrada1211
    @estrada1211 Před 8 lety

    Great song already even better the way its fingerpicked.

  • @jasonheadlee2
    @jasonheadlee2 Před 12 lety

    That was quite possibly the most emotional cover of this song I have ever heard. Bravo.

  • @mattibiskit
    @mattibiskit Před 10 lety

    I love this song even more now ! Hauntingly Beautiful !

  • @sirajghosh
    @sirajghosh Před 11 lety

    Respect Respect...Oh Don!

  • @hnders
    @hnders Před 10 lety

    Great treatment with a sense of humor!! Thanks for keeping it fun and musical.

  • @Amigas6097
    @Amigas6097 Před 7 lety +1

    All around me are familiar faces
    Worn out places, worn out faces
    Bright and early for the daily races
    Going nowhere, going nowhere
    Their tears are filling up their glasses
    No expression, no expression
    Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
    No tomorrow, no tomorrow
    And I find it kind of funny
    I find it kind of sad
    The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
    I find it hard to tell you,
    I find it hard to take
    When people run in circles it's a very, very
    Mad world, mad world
    Children waiting for the day they feel good
    Happy birthday, happy birthday
    And to feel the way that every child should
    Sit and listen, sit and listín
    Went to school and I was very nervous
    No one knew me, no one knew me
    Hello teacher…

  • @TheGringremlin
    @TheGringremlin Před 4 lety

    Woooow. Magnificient.

  • @hnders
    @hnders Před 11 lety

    I love that you took a favorite TfF song and brought out the music in polyphony. I love even more that you have a sense of humor about it. So rare in the guitar performance world. Inspiring

  • @yusefandersen
    @yusefandersen Před 10 lety

    more! more!! more!!!

  • @Shallaan
    @Shallaan Před 10 lety

    This looks crazy hard damn

  • @rdingo1
    @rdingo1 Před 12 lety

    Very cool!

  • @beanlincoln8677
    @beanlincoln8677 Před 11 lety

    that's great.....

  • @mnepper
    @mnepper Před 12 lety

    Cool!

  • @sr.common
    @sr.common Před 11 lety

    Going to my favourites in 3, 2, 1... Simply Awesome. Thanks for this

  • @justinessen3971
    @justinessen3971 Před 6 lety +2

    So good. Just saw you at IGN in Olympia. Love your humor as much as your guitar. Very good all around.

  • @11martin82
    @11martin82 Před 10 lety

    The dark makeup suits the song. Love it

  • @jobo2016
    @jobo2016 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic rendition Michael. Your facial expressions are fascinating. Thanks.

  • @Zampan0
    @Zampan0 Před 10 lety

    Bravo!

  • @BriganteMaremmano72
    @BriganteMaremmano72 Před 11 lety

    Dreamy arrangement. Thank you.

  • @davidswaim2819
    @davidswaim2819 Před 8 lety

    never heard of this gut till i saw him in a paper he's amazing

  • @lookingood364
    @lookingood364 Před 12 lety

    Love it!!!! Great look too, fun and dramatic! Gorgeous guitar too. Beautiful song.

  • @valeriavil4918
    @valeriavil4918 Před 6 lety

    Great style!

  • @luapynneb3069
    @luapynneb3069 Před 7 lety

    Listened to a good few versions, but this was by far my favorite, what a talent you have mate.
    Thx pb

  • @reksub10
    @reksub10 Před 10 lety

    Loved the harmonics on the outro riffs...beautiful.

  • @mrkobi1654
    @mrkobi1654 Před 10 lety

    magnifique..!!!!!

  • @bigdaddybrown2
    @bigdaddybrown2 Před 11 lety

    Great Cover man off the chain!!

  • @thebasementyardclipper2

    So very Nice

  • @makakplot
    @makakplot Před 10 lety

    The best version i've ever seen
    This is incredibly sick, smooth!

  • @stefans1633
    @stefans1633 Před 8 lety

    I think this is a very wonderful version. It is so intensiv. Nice, nothing to say.

  • @Crypt0lamb
    @Crypt0lamb Před 9 lety

    great cover

  • @iaradacosta3362
    @iaradacosta3362 Před 6 lety

    genious

  • @cydneynida5027
    @cydneynida5027 Před 8 lety

    Love

  • @LOBOOitoQuatro
    @LOBOOitoQuatro Před 11 lety

    Well done, sir.

  • @nicolasgonzalez4693
    @nicolasgonzalez4693 Před 8 lety +1

    Wow, great cover! Hope one day I can be as good and fluent as you!

  • @Sophia-ej8fw
    @Sophia-ej8fw Před 7 lety

    wow

  • @acusticsix
    @acusticsix Před 12 lety

    great job count

  • @danielrudloff6007
    @danielrudloff6007 Před 6 lety

    So beautiful :). Thank you for sharing.

  • @M1k4e
    @M1k4e Před 12 lety

    cool!

  • @alenostovic4022
    @alenostovic4022 Před 11 lety

    I decided to learn to play everything you have on the offer, you are simply amazing, you inspire me into playing more, I will share as much as I can, you deserve all the views in the world

  • @yantix5994
    @yantix5994 Před 11 lety

    Une merveille.

  • @glaucocavalleri3156
    @glaucocavalleri3156 Před 8 lety

    uaoh .....incantevole

  • @paulbraz2
    @paulbraz2 Před 12 lety

    Awesome arrangement. Always enjoy new posts from you.

  • @diegoruelas2390
    @diegoruelas2390 Před 6 lety

    Damn, that guy just earn my guitarrist respect

  • @Satchelabc123
    @Satchelabc123 Před 12 lety

    Nice !

  • @thereisnotenoughalice
    @thereisnotenoughalice Před 10 lety

    So amazing! Bravo!

  • @kenlandis1213
    @kenlandis1213 Před 11 lety

    michael!! oh my goth!! superb as always

  • @MrSkovitch
    @MrSkovitch Před 9 lety

    you are the best bro

  • @oldwhtman
    @oldwhtman Před 12 lety

    I like your "creepy" presentation of a well-engineered arrangement. May the spirit of the undead be with you.

  • @orgminyak
    @orgminyak Před 12 lety

    Awesome :-)

  • @dychui
    @dychui Před 11 lety

    it is too beautiful.. :)

  • @sidensvans67
    @sidensvans67 Před 6 lety

    Wonderful playing .

  • @donjuanlewis
    @donjuanlewis Před 11 lety

    your story reminds me of my path only mine was 10 years later. i have no recordings of my classical playing and just remnants of my recordings on 4-track. i wish, ya i wish is a good song uhhh, anyways i wish i would have recorded more. you are an inspiration to me

  • @Satchelabc123
    @Satchelabc123 Před 12 lety

    Astounding music, with a sense of humour. Beautiful.

  • @w820916
    @w820916 Před 9 lety

    you rock!