I've had this on a loop breathing it in. The crisp vocals, the masterful application of effects on the guitar, the keyboard/synth, those drums, and THAT BASS. The whole thing is hitting me on a spiritual level. Almost like a piece of my soul I'd forgotten had been on life support through the last few decades of music, and y'all just pulled it back from the brink. I legitimately needed this, thank you.

@BrianHolmes

2 жыл бұрын

They truly are professional musicians. Perfect mixing.

@emagles1979

2 жыл бұрын

The kind of message I would have written if I were as articulated as you. It's like you have found the way to express everything I feel when I listen to this song, but a 1000 times better.

@prcapetown

2 жыл бұрын

My feelings exactly! Felt this deep within my soul - a masterpiece - thank you Tears For Fears.

@newfiehughes

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed... like an ocean wave. Breathing.

@lenidec

2 жыл бұрын

Breathe in to that music... I can make a vinyasa with this beautiful music.

For a group that's been around 40+years, this is some exceptional new music...the album is killer.

How often are we disappointed when former greats return and are a shadow of their former selves. Not disappointed this time.

@georgestephenson7158

Жыл бұрын

Nicely said Paul.

@paulmccready1890

Жыл бұрын

@@georgestephenson7158Cheers. It is undeniably a high quality sound. True masters of their craft.

@luhgggggg

Жыл бұрын

Exatamente! ❤

@paultaylor2428

4 ай бұрын

For ​@@paulmccready1890

@jonwarshawsky5288

Ай бұрын

Was thinking exactly that. They still have the sound.

I was a Tears for Fears fan back in the day, but the more I hear them now, the more I think, "Damn, I did NOT appreciate these guys enough back then!" They are just phenomenal!

@r.p.mcmurphy6623

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate!

@MyMeade12

2 жыл бұрын

Too true !!

@nitab1971

2 жыл бұрын

True that! I loved them, but now I adore and appreciate them. So happy they found each other again.

@andresgoyzueta74

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@rumblefish9

2 жыл бұрын

I have been appreciating them since I was a kid glued to MTV watching Pale Shelter. I love all the albums. Finally saw them in 2012 and balled my eyes out. People forget how amazing they as musicians. Checkout the whole set of their 'Going to California' concert. But I got to say 'Elemental' and 'Raoul and the Kings of Spain' are underrated albums. The song 'Goodnight Song' and 'Me and My Big Ideas' with Oleta Adams are true gems.

My God... Whoever mixed their live sound here deserves an award! Unbelievable performance & great song.

@honuman39

2 жыл бұрын

Truly. Between the performance and the mix it sounds like a studio cut.

@fastica

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s playback. In many parts Smith stop singing but his voice still sounds. Look at 2:27

@debralarue2596

2 жыл бұрын

Everybody loves a happy ending…as a musician I have always been amazed how you can hear everything separately. Who needs lead guitar solos. Curt Smith bass, like Paul Mc gives us the melody, the drums are perfect, the vocals…everything else is just the sprinkles on a cupcake. Nice but extra goodie.

@yaseenbradley9829

2 жыл бұрын

@@fastica it’s time delay a little this is a studio in the UK

@maggysalas7744

2 жыл бұрын

@MARK ESQUIVEL hola, a cuál de los dos guitarristas se refiere?

Curt’s voice still smooth as silk!! And Roland’s still swaying!! Love these guys!!

@ria9874

3 ай бұрын

Yes, Roland is always swinging and I love it

I'm still reeling from how good this Tears for Fears comeback is. Form is temporary and class is permanent. Not just this lush single, the whole album is brilliant. Both guys are writing and performing at a level you just don't normally expect of pop artists over the age of 60. Might be my favourite thing they've ever done. It's an absolute stunner of a record.

@tikneshiabeauford7289

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

@MarkButton1

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Brilliant album from start to finish. Straight into my “every home should have one” selection. Always loved them and as you say, class is permanent. Several of the tracks bring me to tears. Right up there with their best work.

@theguvnor5964

2 жыл бұрын

just don't normally expect of pop artists over the age of 60. Your an American...correct?

@RamonVaqueroImage

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

Ladies and Gentlemen, can we appreciate for a moment that, unlike many other musicians, Curt and Roland are still good friends and making great music? I'm so happy for that. Btw: amazing bass line here.

@classicrockalbumreviews19

2 жыл бұрын

Very under rated bass player

@xtstevie

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment.....

@fabianoferreira9384

2 жыл бұрын

A.mo essa banda

Still sowing the seeds of love ❤️

OMG, they still got it! Classic, chord changes, esoteric lyrics, perfect melody, crisp vocals and layered instrumentation. Roland looks great w/white hair too. (Loved his 'Elemental' album.)

Ladies and gentlemen, this is called raw, unadulterated talent, something that is very difficult to acquire and preserve over time. My congratulations to Tears For Fears!!!!

They really sounded fantastic on both songs.

@tomsenft7434

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't like this performance or this song very much

@sweetscience1

2 жыл бұрын

Whether or not you like the song is up to you. But the performance of it here is excellent.

@fabianoferreira9384

2 жыл бұрын

Banda maravilhosa

@lindahalpin7697

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ❤️

@lindahalpin7697

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomsenft7434 Need a hearing test..😁

Far better than the vast majority of new music these days. Welcome back.

@prcapetown

2 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more - we really need music like this right now.

@lostman8990

2 жыл бұрын

👍👌 Very well said. ☮️☀️🌻

@MarquisDeSang

2 жыл бұрын

There is no music these days.

@springheeledjack165

2 жыл бұрын

This is a current song.

@marvin2930

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

Curt absolutely delivered it, loved to see it! Carina Round was brilliant, hope she's with the whole tour!

@rumblefish9

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Carina open for them in 2012 and it was just her and a guitar and I was blown away! The standing ovation mist have been more than 3 minutes long.

@GlennTillema

2 жыл бұрын

@@rumblefish9 That would have been amazing! I saw her with them in 2017 and was disappointed they didn't bring in for Woman in Chains or Badman's Song, she could totally pull it off.

@rumblefish9

2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennTillema They played 'Year of the Knife' when I saw them and she sang back up but my god Roland could still belt out the highs and lows of that song really really well! Roland also sang Billie Jean.

@rumblefish9

2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennTillema As someone who is also a TOOL fan. It was great to see her collaborate with Maynard on Puscifer.

@elchatodeoro1

2 жыл бұрын

SHe is

Incredible!! They still sound amazing! I've always loved this band!

Real music by real musicians. Incredible.

@kevinl2578

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

@Giselle1

2 жыл бұрын

💖💯

@nancydemoss7904

2 жыл бұрын

No F---ing autotune here! These guys are still phenomenal!!!

A whole new generation can enjoy what I did when I was in my teens/early twenties. This is fabulous.

They sound so fresh and vital. Such an awesome surprise that in 2022 we get another album from Tears for Fears.

Super happy to see them on Colbert. No agism, still got it, looking forward to the concert in june.

It's just amazing to see two eternal guys, Curt and Roland, making music with the same passion as ever.

One of the best bands ever………

@kevinl2578

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!!

@brando7266

2 жыл бұрын

R u a comedian? Thats hilarious,

@GdF420

2 жыл бұрын

@@brando7266 I agree with Martin Rosti, TFF ranks high on my list - I guess being a teenager and young adult when they were at their peak in the 80's and early 90's has something to do with it - My sister introduced me to TFF, she had The Hurting on cassette :-)

@brando7266

2 жыл бұрын

@@GdF420 if they r so good,why aren't they in the hall of fame?

@whatevergoesforme5129

2 жыл бұрын

@@brando7266 Nobody knows just like many brilliant actors died not getting an Oscar despite being nominated many times or a Hollywood star. If you hate them just because they are not in the hall of fame, then fine. It is your opinion.

Im crying. How this band always hits in such an emotional way. This is perfection.

@MalcaratMartinez

11 ай бұрын

True !!

Love the vocal mix . It's ethereal . Fan for 40 years. .. I've been fighting cancer of late, this appearance on Colbert brought tears to an older fan's eyes . Bravissimo TFF🙏💔💞

@MarkButton1

2 жыл бұрын

Sending huge hugs

@Zsmart17

Жыл бұрын

hope you're doing well

Man these guys are timeless gems

These guys are without a doubt one of if not the best innovative groups in the world. Iv been into them since they first came out. I'm so happy they are still around and still making great great music. God bless them 🙏 ❤️

I was just watching Psych season 5 and was surprised to see Curtis there and wrote music for the show. And suddenly, I see this here! 😀

I really liked Roland's little guitar lick at 3:38 that gave me more confidence we were seeing a truly live performance - when a song's performance comes so incredibly close to the recorded version. I liked seeing the drummer's combination of acoustic and electronic hits, and the synth of course fills in the bits you don't see. Such incredible musicians with such a listenable and memorable tune 30 years after their pop peak. Amazing!

Songs from the big chair; one of the best albums of all time. Their music is incredible!

@kevinl2578

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% if I had to pick only one album to listen to it would be Songs From The Big Chair

@rumblefish9

2 жыл бұрын

A classic but I gotta say Elemental has a special place in my heart. Also, loved Roland's solo work 'Tomcats Screaming Outside'. Its so different to the TFF stuff.

The sound production/quality in this is really something. :D

Can’t stop loving Tears for Fears.

@Panzerw4ff3

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

When a band can release a song like this and a body of work as chillingly current, you know you are listening to something truly special. TFF are back and boy did we need them!

Wow. All around great. Sound writing is #1. Pure talent.

Wow. I'm shocked. Shocked and very pleased.

AAHHHH!! Tears For Fears still ROCKS!💖

The late show has really got the sound and overall production on these musical segments down better than any other late night show. This feels almost like a mini audiotree session.

@emiliasilva1836

2 жыл бұрын

Good sing

What a great song. Subtle nods to their 80’s past but fully realized in the Now.

Disappointed they weren't in studio, but very happy to see them! They sound great! Curt Smith's voice is always so beautiful.

TFF is one of my all time fav bands. So beautifully original and sonically, lyrically unique; an outlier to everything musically before and a lots since. I'm the same age as Rolland and Curt (60) and when they sang Shout, Mad World, Woman in Chains, etc., expressing what they felt about the life, the world, in their 20s, I felt too in my 20s. Always wanted to see them, so happy they're back together and just bought tix to their Boston show in July. Can't wait.

Love these guys! I am a metalhead!!! 45 years old. \,,/ SLAYER...and the like are the type of music I go for because it's just how I am, and how I grew up. But?...... When I hear Tears for Fears?, it brings back precious, nostalgic memories. Miss it... Miss those good old days. And I miss Slayer too!

@anbarazen

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mate...same here .. I'm in the same Age bracket... Slayerrrrrrrrrrrrr is a band that I love a lot and it's same with Tears For Fears... Have a great day..

@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I can switch from GnR to George Michael to Death Angel and then to Tears for Fears again before heading on over to some deep Beastie Boy cuts. Great music is great music, regardless of the genre. I've always been a huge T4F fan starting with Songs from the Big Chair. Elemental stood out as their (well...Roland's) best to me though. I felt it was perfect in every sense. This new album is really good IMO, the only downside is that it's about 40 minutes long.

@halede

2 жыл бұрын

So do I. I"m glad and feel the same way as you do. I'm a drummer, and grown up on Slayer, meanwhile one of my favourite band is TFF

Both songs were great and totally relevant to this world.

Now this is THE BAND! There’s nothing else like their songs although true blue 80s. They still look really polished as well. LONG LIVE TEARS FOR FEARS!!

Wow, that is so good!!! A new album to listen too!!! They get old but their voices is still the same!!! That is comforting!!!

Outstanding boys Missed ya The greatest era 80s

@r.p.mcmurphy6623

2 жыл бұрын

80s was the greatest era? 🤣🤣🤣

@prcapetown

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! The 80's was the greatest era for music!:)

OMG! They sound fantastic. Wow!!! I have always liked them.

Dis song hit me on a spiritual level, pure poetry 🔥🔊

They sound incredible on both performances and the sound engineering makes it even better

@Luper1billion

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly sounds insane for being live

@Rockingruvin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Luper1billion The vocals were so full it made me think lip sync to a pre-recorded live w/some layering of tracks…. But they are fantastic singers and had a third on vocal so…. 🤷‍♂️. Not that I really care that much bc it sounds so good, but did make me wonder. 🤔🤩

@TheFLOMAN76

2 жыл бұрын

Goddamn phenomenal!

@philadler9171

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rockingruvin That"s what good engineering and mixing sounds like. I guess you're just not used to it.

@Rockingruvin

2 жыл бұрын

@@philadler9171 As a musician, I actually am. The depth of the vocal signal is huge on the new song. Stark contrast to EWtRtW which you can tell is live.

I discovered their music during my last three years of high-school and wish I discovered them sooner than that. I became a big fan and own one of their albums. These boys are my fave❤️

So thrilled to see these guys making music again. New album is absolutely fantastic

It’s so nice to have them back making beautifully genius music! ✨

Wow! I am so happy they wrote more music!

These guys are still so good. Too many good times back n the day.

My band from the 80s, I will drink tonight listen their music again, and remember better times. 😍🍻

Saw them in Toronto in 1984. Have loved them for longer. This new album is just what I wanted. Thanks Roland and Curt!

Tears for fears rock and roll hall of fame now

@igglybiggly6951

2 жыл бұрын

They are way over due for that honor!

Stunning! Love these guys from way back. Top form right here, right now. Pay attention kids... this is how it's done. Songwriting chops first and foremost.

My favorite song on the new album.

@kevinl2578

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@corybowman9583

Жыл бұрын

Mine too.

That's my friend Jamie Wollam behind the drums. No matter how good you sound, you'll sound even better with Jamie playing behind you.

I hope young aspiring artists are taking notes, this is how it's done kids.

Stephen Colbert having Tears for Fears in Late Show it's prove that you are above any other TV personality!

Better than ever!!!! Thank you guys for so many good old memories and new ones to come!!!

Living legends. God bless you!

So great to have this phenomenal Guys back with more great music! Absolute stunning Album! Bravo

I had forgotten how much I missed and love these guys! They effect me on a spiritual level!

What a stunningly beautiful song! Anyone that grew up with them in the 80’s would instantly recognize this signature sound. I’m so happy for Curt and Roland.

Chills. They're still incredibly good

@bcaprichos2

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥🔥

When this song was dropped from the new album I knew we were in for an immediate classic. I couldn't love their latest any more than I do!

@altrn0

Жыл бұрын

Included with bonus track.

They've still got "it." Love T4F! 🥰

One of the best songs I have ever heard, masterfully performed - genius on every level - got this on permanent repeat.

The new album is gorgeous. Start to end gorgeous.

Perfect performance of a great track from a stellar album. The Tipping Point went straight into my “every home needs one” collection… it’s THAT good. Always thoughtful musically and lyrically and so effin talented. My 11 year old son loves the album and has no idea I’m taking him to see them in San Diego :)

Very much like the old Tears for Fears sound.

Amazing. I could cry. They are so good.

These guys are true Musical Masters!

Wow.... Curt's amazing bass playing 😯

Sounds amazing. Great new song by TFF for sure.

This song stopped me in my tracks when I heard it on Colbert. Had to come here to hear it again. What a glorious sound. Thanks and much respect for Tears for Fears.

@sickpuppy5150

2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly!

Why did this song just make me cry!? Oh how I love TFF ❤

The new album is just fantastic.

Bloody brilliant. So glad to have them back. Been too long.

They still sound like themselves. Their wonderful still after all these years. I got this song on a loop.

WOW! Just WOW!

I just got my 2 tickets for 30 june 2023 at laval ( Montréal , QC ) . So happy im a big fan since the beginning , im 67 , first time ever , incredebil pur joy .

Absolutely phenomenal!!! THIS is Music........ Peace!

This production.. holy good god damn... Nothing sounds this good.

Tank u Roland and kurt.. welcome back as always guys... Show to this generation what is making good songs...🙌👍

Can’t stop listening to this song...

It’s PREPOSTEROUS how good this is. Maybe they needed to drop off for that long to make this amazing of a comeback. MAN and to be in their 60s! And to do this damn good of a job at it too. JUST WOW. Hope they come to salt lake city on their tour

I hope they tour in Canada.🇨🇦

No artist can do these kinf of music at that age. Even the rolling stones cannot make music like yours. They just make noise music. Your music guys are soooo pristine. Music you makes are so pleasant and joyfull to listen to.Also thanks to the recording engineers that you work with for msking your music sound great.😊

@Pistolpete2p

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you!

@bcaprichos2

2 жыл бұрын

STRAIGHT UP!!!💯💯💯

@azardp7688

2 жыл бұрын

I know another man that makes music and sing like his youth.. Robert Smith

Exceptional, as one would expect from one of the greatest bands of all time. They are truly a towering monument of invention & sound.

@nancydemoss7904

2 жыл бұрын

So true!! And love and prayers to Ukrainians everywhere!!!!❤️🙏🇺🇦

@TzadikTheManic

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancydemoss7904 Love and *humanity* will prevail 💙💛!! -Kind regards

@nancydemoss7904

2 жыл бұрын

@@TzadikTheManic I agree!

A wonderful song. Tears for fears have not forgotten their craft. I love their music and one of my first singles ever was Pale Shelter.

Amazing. Crisp sounds. Well mixed. True music

Can't Stop Listening To This Great Song, The Video Clip Is Unreal!!

One of the best live performance this life. Comeback with the Tipping point is unheard of with any Band away this long. The music back in the day was unmatched, they just passed it!

Wow, great performance, crisp vocals. Sonic perfection.

I have found Tears for Fears again….’better than ever!

This is pure nostalgia to the great era of 80s music. They were one of my fave group back then and they continue to be in my top 3 favorite bands of all time.

Im really happy for the return of this guys, amazing songs

Tears for Fears in again on point!

They just get better and better ❤️ this