I had the chance to hang with him and Curt years ago, at an after party and he was the most humble and sweetest person. Gave you his time and talk and share. Very cool dude and extremely talented!

@champflowahbomb7630

3 жыл бұрын

R u serious???? When in the 80s??? Please tell me

@duncan3998

3 жыл бұрын

@@champflowahbomb7630 dude, that comment is like 9 years ago.. not garantueed he will come back to reply

@champflowahbomb7630

3 жыл бұрын

@@duncan3998 lol then why you replying? ROFL

@duncan3998

3 жыл бұрын

@@champflowahbomb7630 Just to let you know in case you missed the date lmao.

@champflowahbomb7630

3 жыл бұрын

@@duncan3998 LOL I can read. And so what I answer comments from years ago.

roland's a very underrated singer and an even more underrated guitarist. absolute legend, hopefully i'll get to see him and curt play live some time in the future

@robertlamkin4176

Жыл бұрын

How about a lyricist? I always enjoyed composing, but always felt like quitting when I heard or read him.

@Eric_In_SF

11 ай бұрын

Dafuk are you talking about? He was one of the most highly regarded singers in pop history. In one of the biggest bands if not the biggest band of the mid 80s, has awards, billions of views on KZread and everybody knows he’s got his amazing voice. And he’s pretty regarded as a guitar player, and incredibly brilliant songwriter. . It’s just his time is passed and there’s other things and younger people listening to music that is created by younger people.

@broscamisto

11 ай бұрын

@@Eric_In_SF yeah that's true, not quite as well known in my country though. everyone's heard shout and everybody wants to rule the world of course, but if i were to ask random people on the street who roland is, they'd have no clue who the fuck i'm talking about lol he's definitely not "very underrated" as i said 2 years ago, but he does deserve more recognition, even though he and tff are past their prime

I was in my 20’s in the 80’s and loved their music. I’m 62 now and I love TFF even more. They stand alone, untouchable in their perfection. They have no competition whatsoever. Genius is genius.

@FrightfullyDoll

Жыл бұрын

You are exactly correct.

Roland is a musical genius.

I'm so addicted to Roland's voice I cant stand not listening to his songs or listening to him talk

@ria9874

Жыл бұрын

On board with you on this

he has a great voice. one of the best.

@LaLaLadi10

5 жыл бұрын

Yes phenomenal! 💕💕

@AUGUSTALLEN28

3 жыл бұрын

underrated voice.

@pheffrey9446

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best known voices ever! Roland should be recognized much more then he is!

what a deep voice for a great singer!

Roland's songwriting ability blows me away. I think it's like when The Beatles began to do solo work - you got to see each one emerge as an individual - and learn about the way each component of the whole contributed to that familiar, overall sound. Will always have a deep, partly nostalgic affection for TFF, but both guys write so well as independent musical forces. Love ya, lads!

@champflowahbomb7630

3 жыл бұрын

U r so insightful!! I never ever thought of that...that we see the individual emerge...ur a genius!!

Rolands voice is amazing to be honest

Roland is a musical genius. The Hurting is the best album of the 1980's.

@thebossman80s

4 жыл бұрын

Jos D don’t forget curt

@gw2934

3 жыл бұрын

It was the soundtrack to our life at the time,,, every bit the classic, ,as much as Dark side of the moon etc,,

@generfeld

3 жыл бұрын

The Hurting is fantastic, just as good as Big Chair, just a diff album......when you play the first track and those drums and synth kick in....its fantastic. the only song on Hurting I usually skip is Prisoner

Roland is one of the best songwriters in music…it’s just amazing

@monicaspaulo1763

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best songwriters and singers too !!!

@tinalulumack378

Жыл бұрын

​@@monicaspaulo1763💯

I just love Roland

ALWAYS my favorite. Tears for Fears and Roland Orzabal had (has) something in the music, that spoke to me. The voice, the music, the lyrics. Music speaks to an individual or it doesn't. It's a feeling that is in the soul. I can't explain it. But, you know when it does. Love it.

Roland Orzabal has a classically trained voice with large vocal range. His voice is richer. His song writing talents are far better than most and the music is complex. He carried Raoul, Elemental, and Sowing the Seeds of Love by himself.

@Domzdream

5 жыл бұрын

Raul and the kings of Spain - what an amazing cd !

@hyutyub

3 жыл бұрын

Great feel on the guitar too.

I love TFF especially song Shout! Thank you Roland and your bandmate Curt for so beautiful music style.

Such an underrated songwriter...Roland is one of my hugest influences...

I'm very happy to hear that Roland really enjoyed his time when he alone was TFF, as did I. That edgier period of the band up to including "Tomcats..." is my favorite.

I recently discovered TFF. My Top 10 by them: 1. Break it Down Again 2. Elemental 3. Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) 4. Head Over Heals 5. Mad World 6. Advice for the Young at Heart 7. Pale Shelter 8. Everybody Wants to... 9. Change 10. Mother's Talk

@petezar3409

5 жыл бұрын

No Shout? :O

@jg0356

4 жыл бұрын

Umm EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD

@crazyleg2006

4 жыл бұрын

ummmmmmmmmmm SOWING????? u drunk Justin? :)

@IYamJayJay

4 жыл бұрын

Have you heard suffer the children, severely underrated

@titooliveros5885

4 жыл бұрын

Where's the sowing the seed of love

I'm in my mid 40's and saw TFF live in '83 and have been a fan since their inception. But.... as I'm in Australia several Albums weren't released here but, thanks to the wonderful internet, I have recently found and purchased through iTunes and I just LOVE Elemental and Raoul (I didn't even every see ELHE available here as a CD so bought it on iTunes)... but I prefer to have the actual CDs so have bought them through Amazon UK. Roland is just the most amazing song writer and...what a voice!

@alastairmurray3153

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, I lived in Perth for 35 years, when TFF hit the scene I was living in Sydney (82-83), have all their LP's and CD's as they were released (though might have bought some in England as I am there frequently), don't know why you couldn't find them... Maybe I did buy the albums in the UK....

It was inevitable that a group of musical masterminds would break up. Everyone talks of the Beatles but their real career "out there" was only about 7 years, TFF was musically adept at everything they did. Roland had a marvelous voice large range and DICTION. You could see when he sang he distinctly made sure that words were pronounced correctly. A rare talent any more for today's so called "singers."

Been in LOVE with Tears For Fears (Roland) FOREVER!!! I had 17 posters on my bedroom wall, 5 were Bruce Lee and the rest were TFF!!! I was so sad when they broke up. I just saw them this September in Los Angeles with Hall & Oates. It was definitely a TFF crowd, while they were preforming no one sat down. When Hall & Oates performed people started sitting down and at some point starting leaving. For me it will always be TEARS FOR FEARS FOREVER 😍

@prettyyoungthingpyt5015

6 жыл бұрын

Kim Harden ...I keep hearing that from all their shows they did with Hall and Oats. Man!! I would give anything to have been there. I'm so happy for you that u got to experience greatness. I just hope Roland takes care of himself and come back to the USA again. I know touring makes them tired. Stay strong Roland. You are truly loved!!❤❤

Roland, you have such a unique voice. I love your hearing you sing ! Timeless! ❤

@alainmatringes1381

2 ай бұрын

Mesmo não sabendo o Inglês eu escuto sua voz Roland, pois adoro sua voz... même ne parlant pas l inglais j' écoute les interviews pour pouvoir écouter la belle voix de monsieur Roland Orzabal 😅🎉🎉👏👏👍

great chord progression on Los Reyes...very haunting indeed. Love Roland forever huge influence on my music and my life.

I love his voice, super amazing nice to hear wonderful voice ! Love his all songs of the 1984 & 1985. Roland has a brilliant voice ! Love this group singer band Tears For Fears ! A truly Legend...😍💯👍

Roland Orzabal incrível, um homem lindo e com uma postura nos palcos sem igual! Eu nunca vi tanto charme em um homem! Sempre e até hoje! Que voz, lamento não ter podido ir em nenhum dos seus shows. Gostaria muito. Mas ainda hoje, mesmo a distância , me faz sonhar com suas músicas sem igual!

Roland is a very talented musician! One of the great ! Love me some tears for fears!

Tears for Fears ahhhh.....thank you for all the music through the years. Becu'z of it i'm a happy person and smile a lot!

Very sweet, super talented and humble musician

I love Tears for Fears music/songs from the 1980's and onward, so sad that the duo split up from the band and each other of 1990 but other than that their music/songs will always capture peoples hearts like myself. What talented artists/band they are and what great, wonderful music/songs they created/made! 8)

Roland Orzabal....simplesmente único no que faz....O melhor!

@roseanesilva8123

5 жыл бұрын

Obrigada!!!!! 😘😘😘💕💕💕😘😘😘

Elemental es uno de los mejores álbumes de los años 90, así de sencillo. Roland simplemente un génio.

Elemental gives me goosebumps and chills.

Roland is brilliant❤️❤️❤️I got to see them a few weeks ago in Dallas and they still bring the house down!!!

Roland's solo stuff in Elemental was superb!

Orzabal, você , é excelente cantor Muito talento, muito lindo parabéns!!!!

You're absolutely fabulous ,I just love your music. I'm an 80s music lovers, since I grew up then being a teenager your music was so inspiring and still is to this day.

This is EXACTLY where my soul is right now: nobody telling me what to do, right or wrong, just doing what I want. Collaboration can be stifling, distracting, and even soul crushing.

Man, this guy has a set of pipes. Break It Down is my favorite. He also looks almost identical to someone I once knew years ago.

@tinajaneoxnam.8866

6 жыл бұрын

Kathy Cobb . Yeah break it down is my favourite one aswell.

@kattalady8114

4 жыл бұрын

He looks like my old chiropractor

@melaniep4099

4 жыл бұрын

Kathy Cobb Break it down again is one of their best songs

@cornflower9258

3 жыл бұрын

omg really who? I wish i knew someone that looked like him, id fall in love with them

@srutisathyamoorthi1380

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is the working hour. The best.

I am a big TFF fan, in fact I'm a singer myself thanks to them :) even if many don't catch the influence they're definitely there. I actually love Elemental (first Roland TFF album and its mastering and sound). Elemental is absolutely brilliant. I have my favorites in each album. In Raoul I like "me and my big ideas" I love that one, and that odd "los reyes catholicos" odd chord progression, so haunting :)

Rolando Orzabal un grande como músico, letrista y Vocalista. Un Creador genial que marco también la historia de la música. Mis Saludos desde Chile aqui en la Patagonia.

I literally LOVE Roland Orzabal!!!!!!

Thank you for the music and many more years. Your music is unique and original. I`m the truck driver in Orlando 1985 !

Roland rocks. He is force behind TFF

a real genius...you still can give much and much more...

Roland voice touch my soul 😘🎈💕😍

comfortable, relaxed, with a grip on life. comes across as intelligent as well.

@eetchit6034

10 жыл бұрын

I WANT THAT

Roland listening to Drum&Bass and Trip-Hop is something awesome. One of my favorite genres is Drum&Bass. The Punk Rock of Dance music!

They are one of the best bands ever

This guys brings so much memories, love them.

His voice, how deep, sexy ... Love Tears for Fears, love Roland

Ah!!!! Muito bom é música de verdade o violino é inspirado por Roland comprei e vou aprender muito obrigada !!!!! TFF

I thank too the TFF because they all helped to built one the best music 80 s ever...!!!

I love you roland I am tears for fears number one fan and I might be seeing you in concert for my 11th birthday

@CannibalWHORE22

4 жыл бұрын

kayleigh myers Wow thats cool to see a younger fan

@SKELESANESSS

3 жыл бұрын

god damn, it's good to see a young tff fan, as i am one myself

You, and tears for fears are the best. Legend.

Fã dos TFF até hoje... as músicas se mantem atuais. Voz do Orzabal cantando é muito marcante, talento puro! Banda que marcou minha geração e ainda é impossível não se emocionar!

Roland has always been my fav!

Loved TFF since the beginning , however I first saw Roland live in his earlier band 'Graduate' supporting 'Judie Tzuke' around 1979!

Mr.Orzabal, thank you very much for your great music and voice ! When I fully heard the song "Everybody wants to rule the world" for the first time on the web radio several years ago, it blew my mind with its terrific and sophisticated sound and I still listen to it with my i-pod at least ten times a day.

Love "ELEMENTAL" ..... Its a soul moving masterpiece! It's a stand out display of this man's talent and genius! The power in his vocal delivery song writing and musicianship s a gift to the world of music!

@tinalulumack378

Жыл бұрын

💯 agree!! I love that album so much played it from the day I bought it in 1993 until today

Just saw these two this weekend play Maryhill Winery and they still sound FANTASTIC. To my surprise they did Break it Down Again, I wouldn't have thought they'd play that (now as Curt is back), but it was all flawless.

“I started listening to music that had no meaning.” Yeah, I used to listen to Take That as well.

His hair is still pretty, even today in 2016.

@faithesports1936

5 жыл бұрын

Still in 2019

@Discoretrox

5 жыл бұрын

having seen him last sat, aged so much now...understandably so.

You are a beautiful person Roland...very handsome, as always and adore your amazing vocals!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs, Kat

Come on, guys, together you have the magic elixir....stay together.

@prettyyoungthingpyt5015

6 жыл бұрын

Beth Virginia Phillips ..exactly. they are better together... Roland is amazing...💜💜💜

Greatest band from england i love it . i remember my teenager life in the school 😍

Sera que Roland lê esses comentários? Enfim eu acredito que não só TFF , mas a maioria das bandas em determinado momento, toma um rumo diferente e depois se arrependem e voltam ficar juntos. Nós os fãs não temos idéias dos dramas que eles vivem em suas vidas pessoais e como tudo isso influencia na carreira. Mas eu acredito que desta vez, eles ja se acertaram e vão continuar juntos sim... ´Todos so temos a ganhar com a união deles!

The best voice in the word

One of my all time favourite singers, such passion. I was so disappointed when Tff split, I thought they complemented each other so well.

i met him many times. not full of himself at all. just very reserved. he has an amazing soul and an aura to go with it. i love everything about him. i even named my frogs after him and Curt.

Lovely lovely guy,,with a falsetto voice to die for,, Woman in chains,, omg, ,,one of the best records ever made !.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROLAND !!!! Have a nice day for your 50th birthday!!

Lindo mi Roland Orzabal de los Grandes y Geniales Tears. For Fears. Su fama es mundial.Deben estar en el salon de la fama y tener su estrella y la Reina de Inglaterra premiarlos por su gran trayectoria musical y por lo que siguen haciendo.Roland y Curt se merecen muchas cosas pero lo mas importante es que sus Fans son su mejor premio. 💋🌻🌏🐬TFF.

I used to have a crush on him when I was 8 to 10 years old. I still love this band! 😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

Penso che abbia una bellissima voce oltre che essere un musicista raffinato.

So in love with this man lol

@tinalulumack378

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Um ícone da musical mundial !!

yeah, you were amazing, all your song remindme whn i was young, thanks

I'm a huge fan. Very talented guys. Loved tff's always will💕

Que hombre tan hermoso 😅❤❤❤❤

Oh from 91 till 96 it was just perrrrrrfect!

I love that promo video so much too! Roland is like a beautiful fire of solar flare.

"Songs from the Big Chair" is a perfect album and Tear for Fears' best. Almost every song on that album is a hit.

elemental was one of my most played albums of the early 90's. I played that album to death.

There both "westcountry" lads ( southwest England for those that don't know) born and bred in my home City of ( WORLD FAMOUS ) of 2000 yr old BATH. My older middle brother went to school with them. STILL one of the biggest and best band's of the 80's ! Even thou i am biassed.

tears for fears is the most down to earth band and hasnt shown any negativities nor bad publicities or even scandals that unlike some artist right now and they love the thing they do that is why they click even now and believed it or not they are TRENDING❤the millenium waves

I met him thru the radio station WLIR on Long Island, New York. I was great friends with most of the DJ's there and got invited to the station every time he came for an interview. he kbnows me as The Frog Lady. He's amazing. Very Sweet. Not at all smug. Just very private.

love me some Roland and Curt.. glad I got a chance to see them in 2010

I love the legacy tracks but Elemental is a really, really good album no doubt. Hard to believe its been 25 years...

Roland is the Driving Force and Vocal Power House of TEARS FOR FEARS, so of Course when he was a Solo Artist as Tears for Fears [kept the name] the Elemental Album was AMAZING. Glad the duo got back together after their Solo projects and have been performing Concert Tours the past 2 decades. They've been together & buddies for over 35yrs, since they were kids.

A beautiful voice. A great guitarist.

@karenward267

3 жыл бұрын

Goodnight Song is a favourite.

Tears for fears 🥰🥰 Amo de paixão 🥰🥰 🇧🇷🇧🇷

I love Tears For Fears... Forever ! 🎸🎹🎷🔊🎶🎶🎶

Roland is a genius, love him!

love you really Roland.

Ambos son y fueron "Encantadores" Curt tiene serenidad y Roland pasión y fuerza!

@anadominguez8314

5 жыл бұрын

Muy bien Paula totalmente de acuerdo!!

Keep it oldschool yeah 80s style, we love the chords, the claps and the toms

Roland, I hope you hear this. I'm one of those guys your age and Curt's who welcomed you both so happily in California. Look, in one of the joint interviews you and he each said that we in the Public cannot know whether ever again you guys decide to record together because, thank goodness, that's entirely up to you two. Still, you know what I'm about to say. In my irrelevancy, I find that you two, both jointly and severally, have made ever increasingly compelling music, and that your last effort together was the most accomplished and touching one of all. My girlfriend, a musician in her own right, felt the same. Obviously we cry out for more but if you two don't feel like it, we understand. Sometime I'd like to ask you or Curt, or you both, a single, straightforward question, for attribution and publication. Some other time, please. It's best as a surprise. Here's a foretaste though: Why are you guys so hard on yourselves yet so decent toward even a "Bad Man" in your midst? Is it because you forgave one another's weaknesses, as teenagers coming up, or are you each just basically decent in his own way? I'm asking because everything you wrote, including the early neurotic mirroring, is fundamentally kind. Were you, in a way, forgiving one another or were you consciously forgiving us all? I'm sorry this is so pretentious but I've ever wondered. My guess is that you and Smith tapped into something because you both were so determined not to crank out hack bullshit. In any case it was beautiful to my ears. Thank you.

Elemental and Raoul as well as Tomcats were brilliant! I miss Gail Ann.

Unique and classic music.

He and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull always made me feel like quitting as a lyricist. IMO - the two best I ever heard.