Mad World Pt.1 [Single, Import]

Michael Andrews | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 30, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Sanctuary
• ASIN: B0000X1K4M
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,286 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mad World

2. No Poetry

3. Mad World (Alternate Version From The Donnie Darko Score)

Editorial Reviews

This record was first heard on the 2002 soundtrack 'Donnie Darko' & this release has been much awaited since then. Roland Orzabel who wrote 'Mad World' & had a hit with it in 'Tears For Fears' has said that this version is much better than the original. The vocals by Gary Jules compliment the haunting piano riffs beautifully & proves why it is a clear favorite on the soundtrack. The title track is backed with 'No Poetry' (from Jules' 2001 album 'Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets') & 'Mad World' (Alternative Version from 'Donnie Darko' Soundtrack). Sanctuary. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best songs ever recorded., July 14, 2005

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Ian Denchasy "Ian" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad World Pt.1 (Audio CD)

I loved the original Tears for Fears song, but this version blows it - and just about any other remake of practically any song - out of the water. Haunting, beautiful, and sung to perfection by Gary Jules, you do not need to see "Donnie Darko" to appreciate its impact. That said, however, to hear it during the final scene of that film simply transcends what the film experience can be. Magnificent. I've listened to it well over 1000 times and it has yet to grow stale.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That's Where I Heard It, March 10, 2006

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Dawn Mcavoy "Roza Lita" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad World Pt.1 (Audio CD)

M. Harris...thank you!!

I heard this song on the radio this morning and have been going crazy trying to figure out where I heard it. I have seen Donnie Darko--but that was a few years ago. So, I knew it wasn't there....now I remember seeing it on Cold Case not too long ago. I can remember that during that part of the episode, I was mesmerized by it. It was probably one of the best Cold Case episodes I've ever watched because of that song--although I cannot remember what was happening at the time besides the fact that it was at the end after the case had been solved...someone help me here?!? (similar impact on me as that of an episode of Miami Vice that I remember to this day when Brothers in Arms was playing while they uncovered a dead body behind a walll!!)

Mad World is one of the most beautiful AND haunting songs I've ever heard!! For those people who really LOVE music and love the emotions it stirs in you...listen to it...you can't help but be moved. I can't wait to get a copy!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stuck in My Mind, February 26, 2006

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M. Harris "book-music-frog addict" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad World Pt.1 (Audio CD)

I first heard this song on Cold Case last year and it has haunted me ever since! I had tried just about everything to find out the name and singer of the song (all I could do was hum the tune and I knew a few of the words) and finally my sister suggested I go to the internet. I saw Donnie Darko a few years ago, but the song did not have any relevance then, so, I will be renting the DVD this weekend. I love this song and will be purchasing the CD.