I first heard Gary Jules version of Mad World on a Youtube video that a Days of Our Lives fan made several years ago. Recently I found out that Tears for Fears had originally done this song. I found the link on Youtube and it was weird to hear the song so fast, but after a while it kind of grew on me. Actually though, I still love Gary's version. That's weird for me to say because his slower version completely changes the meaning of the song, IMO. I have to say that this is one of the few songs where I actually love both versions equally.

So if you feel like doing so, compare the two and see which one you like better. I think they are both awesome, but Gary's comes across as being a sad song. I guess it's hard to make a sad dance song (as the TFF song is!)!!!:lol:

And actually I also came across a a video of Adam Lambert singing Gary's version. I have never watched a second of AI, but he has an amazing voice!

So here ya go...

Here's the Gary Jewel version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4&feature=PlayList&p=95876A36FFC3B248&index=1


The Tears for Fears version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZRib_aAQFQ&feature=PlayList&p=95876A36FFC3B248&index=2

And the Adam Lampert rendition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcmQvkojgz8&feature=PlayList&p=95876A36FFC3B248&index=0

I go for Gary's version. I like it better and also because I'm a Donnie Darko fan.

I like TFF version, but Adam didn't do too bad, either!!

I like Gary Jules' version the best. I also like Adam Lambert's version. I bought an iTunes download of it right after he performed it on the show.

This is actually my favorite version. I LOVE this video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDCLjNsWpHY