One of the greatest lines in pop: Welcome to your life, There's no turning back.

@Gematrinator85

2 жыл бұрын

This song became #1 the week I was born in '85 I keep telling myself it was me they were welcoming xD

@veng1974

2 жыл бұрын

Great line

@leonskum.5682

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Possibly my favourite song of all time. I was 10 at the time and the song and video take me right back every time.

@Personalapocalypse77.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gematrinator85 they were

@triplejudy

2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of picking oranges and tamarilos in New Zealand during my gap year between teaching jobs.

For 35 years I have NEVER tired of this song. You point out why it is so interesting.

@jorged06

Жыл бұрын

That´s EXACTLY what I always tell my ten year old daughter, a new TFF fan here in Buenos Aires

@holliswilliams8426

Жыл бұрын

@@jorged06 cool man, in Buenos Aires, is nice

@lifetimepav

4 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I dont have favorites of anything, its hard to single out 1 of anything. But this song no matter how many times I hear it, it puts a smile on my face every single time!

Tears For Fears is an absolute MASTERCLASS in songwriting. One of my all time favorite bands.

@CLRoess

7 ай бұрын

Mine too. Really they are alone on top for me…

@kevinl2578

6 ай бұрын

​@@CLRoessyup there catalog is astonishing goats in my opinion!

@photoguy4212

3 ай бұрын

For sure. They’re incredible.

@JensLarssonDK

24 күн бұрын

Up there with Depeche Mode in my opinion.

I have no clue about musical terms but I find it absolutely fascinating listening to people explaining how a song is made when all the normal listener like me hears is a great song without thinking at all on how it was constructed..

@esteban1487

Жыл бұрын

Keith Richards talked about that. How he as a professional musician could never listen to a song without trying to "figure it out". He talked about how nice it would be to just listen to a song without worrying about its construction. On the other hand his profession got him a gaggle of ass! 🤣

@80sguy27

Жыл бұрын

We are lucky. Just enjoy great songs.

@adrianojames8388

8 ай бұрын

Same here ! I am a carpenter , zero musical ability , but it's great listening to this guy break it down , what he's "breaking down" I have no clue , but still fascinating .

@investigator77

3 ай бұрын

Exactly! At least I know from listening to Rick's videos, that I've always had great taste in music.

@HarmanatorNYC

Ай бұрын

Yet you hear it at a subliminal level which is what makes this song great. Your brain just knows.

Somebody needs to make a supercut of Rick Beato saying “wooo” when he’s feeling a guitar solo.

@tonyhunt9049

2 жыл бұрын

...And put a beat to it...lol😂

@ggilleland8903

2 жыл бұрын

That’s hilarious - but I do love his enthusiasm!!

@BTom16

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyhunt9049 Rick will have the next EDM hit, titled "Woooo".

@gusgarcia4461

2 жыл бұрын

Beato is so damn ‘wicked and slick’.

@michaelmcdonald6722

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah ! Great idea, brother.

This song is a master class on big 80s sound. Love hearing the individual tracks after all these years. The lyrics are very relevant today.

@martys9041

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Tears for Fears were one of the best with the 80s big sound. Them, and The Waterboys before they went Irish folk.

@DannyDep17

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Jimbeaux.... why was this video only 15:55 long? Come on Rick

@87mini

2 жыл бұрын

@@DannyDep17 Agreed - I was hoping for an analysis of the guitar solo, which has always been so tasty and powerful for me. I was on the edge of my chair, and “That’s all for now!” 🥺

@weshooker4821

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the lyrics are exceptional.

@bobo-ov9os

2 жыл бұрын

Great song, after all "everybody DOES want to rule the world", even though we almost made it.

I've always said tears for fears is a very underrated band. They are very creative

@iwin1833

Жыл бұрын

I actually hated this song back in 85 .. its now one of my favorite songs ever . Maybe I just never gave the song a chance

@christopherrichardson5352

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely right Jim. I would say one of the most underrated bands ever which is sad because they are bloody brilliant!!! Songs from the Big Chair is one of my favorite 1980s albums. 👍❤

@redshift8302

10 ай бұрын

@@christopherrichardson5352 They got two number ones in the US in1985, so are they really underrated?

@jaycarrUK

9 ай бұрын

Just when you think you've heard it all, someone suggests Tears for fears are underrated.

@drawntofashionillustration9596

8 ай бұрын

Only by you. I hate underrated comments.

The opening words "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back" hit me like a ton of bricks now that I am 56 years old!!

@ButterCookie1984

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes indeed. Same here, mid-40s.

@bettinababy13

10 ай бұрын

Me too!!!!

@nealc8321

9 ай бұрын

Me too brother, I’m 43 now

@christianmarteling.7120

8 ай бұрын

47 here. Can’t say it better.

@marcocavalieri6272

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s it. 46 here.

This song is a 80s masterpiece. So simple, yet so catchy and timeless. Love it.

@anactualbear5683

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to this while playing Civilization for some good motivation.

@GeneralSlev

2 жыл бұрын

nice to see you here!

@MechaTengu21

2 жыл бұрын

Look who it is! Love your channel! 💓

@slyasleep

2 жыл бұрын

@@anactualbear5683 That‘s great!

@kitemanmusic

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, not so simple!

This song is almost like a spiritual experience for me and never gets old.

@DonaldTurner

2 жыл бұрын

completely agree. great comment.

@robb1865

2 жыл бұрын

absolutley....well said

@Revelator2025

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Never ceases to cause my emotions to well up.

@surveyordave

2 жыл бұрын

for most musicians, i think that's true for a lot of songs. i can name probably two dozen songs that never get old and absolutely illicit an emotional response from me...some of which would sound incredibly unlikely to most people.

@vincognito

2 жыл бұрын

The first time I heard this song, I was driving down a dark highway on Long Island at 3am after a gig. It completely captured me. And the mood was perfect for the long dark drive home. Great, soulful guitar solo too.

This is my 14 year old son's favorite song. He literally listens to it on loop when he takes a shower. I'm constantly in awe of how much he loves a song that came out when I was 12 year's old!

@PetrMatas

10 ай бұрын

same with my son, but he is 11 only

@johnnyappleseed5029

10 ай бұрын

I have a 14 year old "child of the 80's" myself. It's a beautiful thing, and confirmation we raised our kids right

@Fishy_pizel

9 ай бұрын

Mine has 4 😊

@sissydourdoureka5375

9 ай бұрын

amazing ❤

@MarcusKiner

9 ай бұрын

@@GCherlia Get a shower speaker, thank me later.

I always thought this song was a masterpiece. But watching Rick break it in detail I can't find a higher word than ''masterpiece''.

It’s timeless. My daughter is 17, and when she puts this track on she says ‘Absolute banger!’. She’s not wrong.

@treloarw

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love that gen z slang! 😂 Absolute banger!! NO CAP!!

The singers voice just embodies the 80s. Love this song.

@Guitarlegendize

2 жыл бұрын

I like to call it the 80's "Yawn singing"

@bjrnbrynemo9059

2 жыл бұрын

God I miss the 80s

@jamesbong7852

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guitarlegendize there's always one...

@Jasper_the_Cat

2 жыл бұрын

Well, in Roland's voice it wouldn't have had the same sort of pensive vibe, and certainly not the same dynamics building to the harmonies towards the end. All very intentional.

@Guitarlegendize

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbong7852 I never said I didn't like it

I consider this the most perfect pop song ever written. It just feels like it's tightly produced, and really straightforward and bright, and then every progression and callback comes in the perfect place at the perfect time. Now I understand that the brightness comes from the up-tuning. It always leaves me wanting just a little more. I could not possibly tell you how many times I've listened to this song on repeat. I do know that I've repeated it at least as many times as a dozen in a sitting. I may be a bit obsessed for the last thirty-some-odd years. It is strange how simple it sounds, but then how difficult it is to sing along with. There is a tremendous sophistication hidden in the simplicity of this song. I think you helped me to understand that I was hearing this in all the doubling and layering. Anyway, I very much enjoyed your analysis. It was interesting to listen to you pick out apart and sort of validate everything I thought I heard from a more professional perspective. Brilliant! Thank you.

@untexan

Жыл бұрын

It’s either this or “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder which shares a similar tempo and rhythm. Not a hair out of place on either song.

@coppersnare

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful comment. I enjoyed reading it 👍🏽

@christianoverfield6956

10 ай бұрын

Word for word, I agree. Every time this song comes on when I'm with another person, I always say to that person: "I believe this is the greatest pop song ever written." The melody alone. Holy smokes.

@rhmayer1

9 ай бұрын

The two main chords always make me think of how it makes me breathe in a shallow, melancholy way. It sounds like shallow, melancholy breathing. Combined with that high intervallic jump in the vocal melody - it's all rather hypnotic, and so you just don't want it to end. Like many of the really great songs it is both simple and complex at the same time. Simple musical structures, but so many layers.

@tedl7538

3 ай бұрын

Well unless you have perfect pitch, I doubt that the up-tuning itself is giving you an added sense of brightness. Rick (and famously, his son) do in fact have perfect pitch. Anyway, even for those who do, some would simply find this kind of tweak to sound unnervingly out of tune, regardless of how well they liked all the other fine qualities of the piece.

This song comes on the radio while I'm driving It's pure happiness. It's everyone in the car shut up. I am cranking this song up, and we all sing as loud as we can..

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

Totally! I can`t imagine how proud the players and producers are to have created this.

I've said it a million times... I'm a metal head, and I can't get enough TFF. They are genius song writers.

@anthonycoggins1221

2 жыл бұрын

yup.

@alexschuster1618

2 жыл бұрын

I hear their influence on Type O, so I was instantly hooked.

@Ali-yh9qi

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.... a metal head.....has got to be that first bridge. At certain points the melody is a musical free for all. Nice.

@TeleCarlitos

2 жыл бұрын

I started with metal and it taught me to always keeps my ears open to new sounds and learn to appreciate and enjoy others. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I now find cool things to like even where I normally would pass on it.

@Lcky-gu2gi

2 жыл бұрын

Metal head here too ur not alone

What makes it great? Every single element. It’s a perfect pop song. The backing is infectious, yet it gives Curt and Roland so much room for their vocals to breathe.

This song defines the eighties for me. When I hear this I see visions of live aid, great stadium concerts, ‘big haired’ women, MTV with music, the wall falling etc, etc… really love this one

@eleminator_pro

9 ай бұрын

i am not from this time, i was born 2000 but i can feel your words so much.. it is the best 80s song and had all those 80s feelings i can barely imagine could be like. wonderful piece of music

@rstrong5459

7 ай бұрын

I agree. But it doesn't define the 80's in a way that sounds dated. They say the great songs transcend eras & trends. This one is timeless imo.

@investigator77

3 ай бұрын

@@rstrong5459 Agreed! This was the best time of my life, and this song still sounds as fresh and danceable as it did back then.

The entire album is great and 37 yrs later it is still fresh. My, how time has flown

@some_chad

11 ай бұрын

Funny how................................. time flies

@CLRoess

7 ай бұрын

@@some_chadnice I see what you did there!😅

This song has one of the finest outro solos ever recorded. Roland did a great job on the mid-song solo, but that outro solo by Neil Taylor is untouchable!

@jazzbluesrock21

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Should have made Rick's list for greatest outro solos.

@robinmackie2840

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree....I have always thought that.

@markandclairethomas2062

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazzbluesrock21 100% agree . Wish Rick had spent more time on that outro solo . The song was just amazing but just when you thought it was over that solo kicks in ! Arguably for me the best part of that song ❤️👍 Really deserves more attention …

@osbon

2 жыл бұрын

He does hit that odd G# during the fade-out, just before the end, but he was going for it. 👍

@MikeMichaels1987

2 жыл бұрын

I take my hat off to Neil Taylor. That end solo is one of the finest pieces of guitar I've ever heard. Make me cry!

Even without breaking it down like this, you know it's a perfect song. This just confirms it. Not a note, melody, or sound could be improved. Such a rare thing. This is why the song never sounds tired or old. Work of art.

@lololomo5484

2 жыл бұрын

If there's one song from the 80's, this is IT.

@warrenny

2 жыл бұрын

@@lololomo5484 can't say it better than that!

@Alex-js5lg

2 жыл бұрын

One improvement (in my mind) - Everybody Wants to Run the World is an early version of this song and it has a kind of synth horn line that fills some of the "empty space" in the intro/bridge (not a criticism - the space is used effectively). I see why they went the way they did, but I really like that horn line and add it in my head whenever I listen to the finished version.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta agree. It's a perfect pop song.

@dreamfilms

2 жыл бұрын

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH : New wave synth-pop

This really was from the golden age of British Pop music. Why are there no songs made like this any more?

@MrsJAPet

Жыл бұрын

They have a new album check it out

@gyrozeppeli8303

11 ай бұрын

While it's slightly different, travis and elbow are good bands if you font listen to them already

@dOSTOV3L

11 ай бұрын

​@@gyrozeppeli8303 Travis for sure 👍

It’s a masterclass in layering simplicity and building to this frenetic high point, but to hear you take those layers apart makes it really stand out how huge the song actually gets!

Its crazy how Rick can make a song that has lived in our hearts for years sound new.

@ButterCookie1984

11 ай бұрын

I know, right? And I love it.

Rick, what's so cool about this series is realizing how intricate and beautiful songs that you've known your entire life really are. In the 80's I was more into hard rock and heavy metal, but always thought this song was kind of cool. As I've grown older, I've come to appreciate just how great all the music of the 70's and 80's really was. At that time, we took for granted what we really had and we now realize that it was something very special.

@smackela

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with this. This was just a song that was for me. Always kind of there, I enjoyed it well enough, but it never made a huge impression on me. Breaking it down like this makes me enjoy it that much more.

@AlphaLimaXray

2 жыл бұрын

@@smackela Indeed. It's the little musical touches revealed in Rick's presentations that make you fall in love with the songs all over again. It really did that when he broke down the elements in Boston's "More Than A Feeling."

@tomdellaflora6098

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s … the music was special

@denisefarmer366

2 жыл бұрын

Han... You nailed it how we didn't realize the importance and greatness of 70s and 80s music at the time, until later when appreciation finally set in. Music of that era was intricately developing and progressing from the foundations of the 50s & 60s in a rapid and sophisticated way. This one song is a perfect example of the brilliant creative capabilities of musicians and songwriters.

@tristantristan4733

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Was more focussed on hard rock and metal. But all the girlfriends at the time were into Tears for Fears. But was quite happy to have it on because they did have some really catchy tunes. Saw them live a few years ago opening for Spandau Ballet, and they were really good live. Should have given them more kudos when I was younger.

one of the greatest songs ever if you ask me 😘

@nicholassullivan1239

Жыл бұрын

This song, the 1980's. This song, timeless and timely. This song, 33% superior

@zabaleta66

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Shout is not that far off too!

I frickin' love this song now as much as I did in 1985! I gave a thumbs-up before watching the video - simply because of the song choice. I would give a DOUBLE thumbs-up, now that I have watched this, if I could. "Let the instruments breathe!" You rule, too, RICK! XO - from Albuquerque

@frankbarnwell____

Жыл бұрын

The "but what I would have done "s, are... no. Can't go back. Slide in the continuum....

I don’t know the first thing about music theory: I can’t play an instrument, can’t read music. Breaking down the genius of Roland Orizbal and Curt Smith in such an accessible way was thrilling and I loved every minute of this video. Mr. Beato, you can just tell, is one cool dude who appreciates the art of music and wants to bring it to everyone. Thank you for your gift.

@parked32

Жыл бұрын

Same here and well said!

@markgallistel9456

Жыл бұрын

@@parked32 Played in high school band, lived through and loved 60's & 70's rock, this channel is the best out there when it comes to really hearing how the music is made.

@johnstirzaker6832

Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment Crystal.

@Davey_bfg71

Жыл бұрын

Ditto, I haven’t a clue other than I love great songs/music and I’m just fascinated with Rick’s obvious sublime knowledge of his craft and his enthusiasm 😊

@The22Jeanne

Жыл бұрын

Ditto, @Crystal Strader, and so exactly very well said too. 👌 . In this spirit, Cheers all around, from Brittany/France

One of the best pop songs ever.... timeless.

@MnyFrNthng

Жыл бұрын

It has also kind of a rock elements in it, though. :-)

You can't argue with this, it's perfection. Kurt's voice is to-die-for. On the face of it so simple, yet immediately recognisable - when that bridge comes and they sing together, forget about it.

My favorite part of this song is that punch to the bridge and it playing out. Makes you feel damn great. "When they do i'll be right behind you." ❤ Also, listening to Curt, he does such a good job of making his vocal sound seamless with the beat. Like his voice has the pulse of the beat in it as he is singing. Been seeing this song hit the rounds on Instagram lately. A truly timeless song in my opinion!

@deantait8326

Жыл бұрын

I agree but their youth didn’t realize that the mid-80’s were some of the most peaceful times in decades and the threat of nuclear war was diminishing greatly and their anxiety about the world was 10-15 years behind. Everyone Generation wants to change the world and blames the generation before. I absolutely love the sounds of the song it just wasn’t timely as a rebellious anthem . I was building my last drag race car and hearing this always gave me energy and a lift in mood.

@david-spliso1928

Жыл бұрын

@@deantait8326 The mid 80s weren't a time of great nuclear threat? Seriously. 1983 and Able Archer et al was a seriously unstable time. Threads aired in 1984. The leadup to the disintegration of the Soviet Union was a very dangerous time. I just don't know why you'd think it wasn't that much.

One of the most impressive aspects of this song for me is that it practically creates its own epic universe, has multiple dynamic sections, TWO awesome guitar solos, and sounds like a whole lifetime, yet it's barely more than 4 minutes of music.

@DonyaLane

Жыл бұрын

I like your description. That's Tears For Fears all the time! Every song is its own epic universe!

@jeffgoh4934

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, when the song is a vibe

@bryankelly148

Жыл бұрын

Here here!

@iggystardust9236

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this into words! I could never put a finger on what makes this song so amazing and unique to me.

@drmether9150

Жыл бұрын

It’s puts me in the world of George Orwells 1984…

I’ve been a metal head for over 30 years, but I’ll always maintain that this song is one of the best songs ever written. And I’ll always remember cruising with my Mom as a kid in the 80’s blasting this song on the car’s tape deck.

@thomassurmon2577

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@bazbarrow6160

2 жыл бұрын

I was literally just about to post the same thing lol but read yours and just thought “yep, that dudes said it already!” Lol Metal through and through but this song is absolutely brilliant 👌💪🤘

@davidf2281

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it's absolutely inspired and instantly takes me back to happier times also.

@UncleBubba

2 жыл бұрын

Raised on blues and hard rock, and I can only agree. This is an amazing song.

@mnpd3

2 жыл бұрын

As a child of the 50's and 60's I hated this song. Far too modern for me at the time. Of course in my old age I actually appreciate it now; especially when dissected like this.

I already love this song, but Rick's passion and breakdown help me to appreciate it so much more.

@ButterCookie1984

11 ай бұрын

Right!

Rick, our 17-year-old daughter is now listening to genres from my past. Just now I listened to everybody wants to rule the world over and over like so many of us. being a non-musically inclined person, your song breakdown was so educational and showed me just how talented this band truly was. This song’s writing detail would’ve gone over my head without your thoughtful breakdown. Loved your video! Will listen again 😉

It's nice that Curt & Roland resolved their differences and are back together again. They sound good and still got it.

These dudes just released a new album and they haven't lost a damn thing, still great pop.

@Samueldonovan2007

2 жыл бұрын

💯 the new record sounds so good

@fragwagon

2 жыл бұрын

Loving the new album, too

@realhamonwry8620

2 жыл бұрын

Same goes for Duran Duran.

@richardnelson2518

2 жыл бұрын

Tipping Point great new song getting play on local college stations

@jfgreen1959

2 жыл бұрын

Same goes for Ocean Blue, saw them in concert…fantastic.

Might be my favorite all time 80’s song. Such a good feel good song!

@ricktalley

Жыл бұрын

It's my all time favorite song just takes me to the mid 80s timeless classic.

@14lexquez

9 ай бұрын

Agree! This song takes us to so many places.

This is another example how a simple song is a masterpiece like Every Breath You Take

@sailormatlac9114

Жыл бұрын

Simple, but sophisticated. I used to feel bad for liking that song in the early 2000s, but no reason for that. It's genuinely beautiful and masterfully crafted.

The production of Tears for fears is sooooo good. Honey for the ears!

@jayheinz4624

2 жыл бұрын

Yes edwin, I totally agree! 👍And it seems like recently they have maybe remastered some of their songs because they seem a lot more clearer and distinctive when listening to them on the radio,, such as the one Rick demonstrated! 🐦

@alanleclair1

2 жыл бұрын

And all of their albums are so expertly mastered. It is such a joy for the ears! ❤️

@kevinvitale8980

2 жыл бұрын

Agree… I would say you could put TFF projects on the same love as Steely Dan

@frisbeepilot

2 жыл бұрын

It really, really is. Can't take anything away from the songwriters or the musicians, but the production -- little bits you'd never be able to hear unless you listened REALLY closely -- that's just so damn great. The details separate this song from the pack. Love it.

@EightPieceBox

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinvitale8980 and Dire Straits. I always see Steely Dan and Dire Straits mentioned in audiophile gear reviews. Tears for Fears is right there with them.

One of my all time faves 💓

@tazzie165

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Gday Biff, how you been. What tea are you having while watching this?

@AndrewPadgett42

2 жыл бұрын

Biffa! You just earned even more respect with me, sir 😁. Excellent gaming advice AND a love for TEArs for Fears? Well done!

@madpixie2

2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea Biffa watched Rick!

@CameraObscure

2 жыл бұрын

So we gonna see musical skylines soon then ?

@MikeDrasher

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this statement 100% percent

@14:25 'tasty! I'm no musician but this is a straight up music education/ appreciation master class

What I love about how this song is constructed is it takes a bunch of very light, sparse elements and weaves them into something complex but not too dense.

Tears for Fears just released a new album a few days ago. "The Tipping Point" it's pretty good, check it out

@CommittedMusicians

2 жыл бұрын

The Roots have an album called “The Tipping Point” too. Very cool!!!!!

@SecretAgentPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Who are The Roots?

@paulibaer_206

2 жыл бұрын

@@CommittedMusicians what does this have to do with tears for fears? Or the song in the video or the previous comment? Why do you advertise on another song from a different band?

@secularZoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulibaer_206 the Roots are cool enough to pull this off. Most bands aren't tho lol

@sidneymays

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

One of the most unusual things about this beautiful, memorable, heartfelt song is that the melody line never syncopates. The chorus is straight quarter notes all through. No-one would dare do that today. And the environmental message: 'Turn your back on mother nature' Iionically illustrated by all that zooming around in Cadillacs, private planes and dune buggys in the official video.

@gswhipkey1

Жыл бұрын

This comment deserves more likes. I'm a musician, I've always been mesmerized by this song, but I NEVER noticed that the melody is all straight quarter notes. The accompaniment is so intricately syncopated, it creates a "bed" for the simple melody to rest in; the straight melody and the syncopated accompaniment complement each other perfectly, like a hand in a glove. And the effect is indescribable

@highlander511

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully crafted harmonic resonance timed as well as mixed to a natural biorythem that i never want let go of like the perfect ride you never wanna get off of

@iwin1833

Жыл бұрын

Yes agree 👍 💯 unbelievable song I never get tired of hearing this song .. takes me back for sure

For being one of the poppiest songs of the 80's, they're actually a very good, intricate band that I don't think they get enough credit for being

Am a 54 yr old female 2 born in fiji now living in Australia . I have a 15 year old daughter . To hear her listen to this makes my heart feel overjoyed . This song is up in my top 5 favourite songs of all time. Is has the ability to do something to me that just drives me nuts . 🎶🎶🎶

So I’m coming at this as a drummer and very rhythmic-oriented person, but I think a lot more could be said about the music theory underlying the rhythms of this song. I think it’s what makes it great. First it’s very unusual to have such a triplet based pop song. But more so, one that has such an emphasis on the second partial of the triplet. There’s also lots of polyrhythmic action going on, with the bass/snare being a basic shuffle and then the hit hat being a quarter note triplet displaced one eighth note. Then various guitar parts which are triplet based but alternating back and forth between 2 notes (rather than a grouping of 3), which again creates a quarter note triplet / polyrhythmic type feel. Also what I would consider a guitar solo in the instrumental section is brilliant, the way the notes don’t change much but the rhythm does, which is where it gets its motion, playing around with the triplet and varying which partials it chooses to emphasize. Overall the song sounds relatively simple but there’s lots of complexity yet still groove in the rhythm. Imagine if you had killer studio musicians playing the drums and bass instead!

@stevejones2697

2 жыл бұрын

My wife is pretty much conditioned that when we're in the car and I say "You know what makes this song great" she answers "Triplets?" and it's usually at least part of the answer!! :-) I did love Rick's isolation - I was able to hear where in one place the guitar came in on an 8th note pickup after playing triplets, where I had always heard in the whole song that it was on the 1 beat.. Such a cool rhythmic song.

@antisocialite927

2 жыл бұрын

What this guy said

@Happyharold666

2 жыл бұрын

completely agree

@singing894

2 жыл бұрын

They took the entire drum/bass groove from Waterfront by Simple Minds. The crashing keyboard chords too were inspired by the same song.

@CoolVIguy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Roger... I was totally suprised that he didnt mention the beat!! Its not on 4 at all, and thats what makes the song great to me.

Simply one of the best songs of the 80s. As a child of the 80s I can look back now and realize what I thought was just ho-hum 80s music was extremely rich and so well played and constructed. I think the music didn't get the credit it deserved because the over the top visuals of the Era. Just amazing stuff. Love rediscovering this amazing music now.

That's one of my favorite songs ever. Isn't it just perfect? So beautifully crafted.

Love this band I saw them in the 80's Houston Texas. Probably the best show I've ever been to.

The guitar on this beautiful track has always made my heart soar.

@martinel2450

2 жыл бұрын

100%. This song is one of my all time faves. I ran across Manny Elias selling part of his modern drummer collection on eBay a few years back. I asked him to autograph them. I think I got about 10 autographed issues for around $12 but they’re worth a lot more than that to me.

@lsmoulton

2 жыл бұрын

A work of pure Genius !

@jellybean6778

2 жыл бұрын

total agreement -- it's so terrific!

@tooktookdamuffin

2 жыл бұрын

did not expect you here lol

@abbymitchell5948

2 жыл бұрын

Theramin music reviews when? (Your normal content is also great)

Still having goosebumps after almost 40 years

This is THE perfect song to play over the end credits of an ‘80s blockbuster movie.

One of the greatest and movin „digital“Songs of the eighties!! The guys tries for years to find the right Composition! The drums,HiHat,Bassline,Keys,guitars and vocals are masterpiece of Songwriting! Love this Track forever!!

I love how you isolate instruments in this series, it's only then that you really notice the intricacies and layers and how clever the song structure is. You don't notice these things specifically, you just know the song is great!

@TheRoadLessChosen

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t?

@SrgntSprnkls77

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadLessChosen idk about you but i never noticed the chorus melody being doubled by another instrument. its easy to not notice that kind of stuff

@SrgntSprnkls77

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadLessChosen not to mention low quality sound systems mixed with streaming compression can obscure a lot of details

@RadRob000

2 жыл бұрын

Is there a software that allows your to do this??

@BBRemixes

2 жыл бұрын

@@RadRob000 There are quite a few tools that do real-time stem separation (Virtual DJ, Neural Mix, etc) Not sure if Rick has the actual stems

I just stumbled onto this video and all I can say is wow. This was the best 15 minutes I have spent in a long time. Great song broken down by someone who gets it. I loved this more than you can imagine. This was the song I wore out as a senior in High School and the summer before college. Watching and listening to the breakdown here was brilliant. I am hooked...

@VibeXplorer

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club!

@coriscotupi

2 жыл бұрын

@@twerktospec Don't spoil the fun, you know what was meant. If not, you need to get your act together.

@andrewfraser4376

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the other TFF song does. Recommended

@goryburk

2 жыл бұрын

Truly a great song full of musical Intricacies that millions have never even paid attention to.

@mschubeck

2 жыл бұрын

So you're 55, or turning 55 this year, right?

Song never gets tired. This video shows us why. The song lives at the intersection of electronic music - the programmed rhythm section - and more traditional instrumental playing - the guitars and keyboard. The instruments and voices, which carry the song, never stop shifting and moving. The song never gets repetitive and boring. Great video.

This video made me realize it's been a while since I don't play this song. These guys are brilliant and this song is perfectly balanced: it has catchy riff and beat, a perfectly catchy chorus (and lyrics), a marvelous guitar solo, great bass line that kinda makes you feel like you're riding the melody with them. It brings me back to those days when I'd fall asleep while listening to the radio. This song was there the whole time I needed it, like magic.

One thing I really miss is how dynamic songs used to be, even on seemingly simple arrangements like this so much effort went into introducing slight changes in the way parts were played from one section to the next. And the long intro going into the crescendo built up your anticipation for the rest of the song.

@cheery-hex

2 жыл бұрын

TFF were pretty talented espec for their age at the time. Incredible, really

@senorwhiskers2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@idontwant2beasoldiermama241 Yeah, one complaint I've heard youngers people say about older songs is "Why are they taking so long to get to the song?" when they are in fact already listening to the song 😩

One of the best albums of the 80's. Such a classic sound. Really happy to see you tackle this one since you've already done my favorite Tears For Fears song, Head Over Heels. :)

@TabithaStabitha

2 жыл бұрын

Love love head over heels!

@tonepoet

2 жыл бұрын

Head Over Heels is a glimpse of the presence of God.

@theubercaste

2 жыл бұрын

I thought ELEMENTAL was amazinger.

@michaelfrazia4569

2 жыл бұрын

@Darwimm why? it's Roland singing and they are touring together so Roland will sing it

@christopherowens9593

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, Head Over Heels is a monster!

Every time I watch one of these "What Makes This Song Great" from the 80's, I feel so proud of my teenage self for seeing the worth in these songs back then and justified in loving them still. Love the bridge here. We used to really jump into the song on the dance floor all singing our little hearts out at school socials...

I listen to this quite often. And every time I hear something new. All from this one song! My family and I went to Yellowstone years ago. Rented a car, cuz we flew into Idaho Falls and then drove to the pak. The only music I brought with me was "Songs From the Big Chair" on a cassette. We played it many, many times on the trip, and had a great time singing it. The album NEVER gets old fir me. I listen to it regularly....inside, outside, wherever I am. Thank you Rick, for teaching me so much! Love your channel. Its my go-to. Music is such a gift!!!

As a child of the 80s this was the number one favorite song of my childhood. Rick nailed it, but I think the absolute best two things about the song are Curt Smith's voice and the absolutely stellar production of the track. Just the right amount of reverb on everything, yet everything is still quite clear and just sounding so good.

@johnkluge3421

2 жыл бұрын

Even as a high school kid who listened to heavy metal, I liked this song. The second instrumental bridge is just beautiful

This song has become more important to me the older I get. It gives me the chills every time I hear those two chords over the killer groove. It represents everything that was beautiful about high school in the 80’s.

@Dudemon-1

2 жыл бұрын

Including paranoia of the time referenced by the lyrics.

Love when you break down songs. I’m not a musician but I’m always fascinated by this when you do it. And out of the 80’s music this is one of my faves.

This is one of my all time favorite songs! I was, I think, in 7th or 8th grade when this came out and, as I remember it, while "Shout" stole the headlines, this song crept up behind it and drew everyone in because, frankly, it was the better number. They had a sound no one had heard before and people couldn't get enough of it! I can't hear this tune without thinking of those great days. IMO, the long intro is part of what makes the song work. With that good a groove, carrying it on for a bit really sets the tone for the first verse. I don't think the song would work as well without it. The only thing I'm disappointed in is the fact that there isn't more of that fantastic outro guitar solo by Neil Taylor. I believe they could have extended that another 16 bars without making the tune feel tired or dragging on.

A get goosebumps every single time I hear this song. It never gets old.

Normally this much synth stuff would feel cold and empty, or gimmicky. This song never feels that way. It's one of those songs that makes you sing along in the car. I remember for years, people complained about '80's music. Not so much anymore, eh? Great choice, Rick. That whole album is killer, BTW.

@jimdep6542

2 жыл бұрын

A big part of that is how lousy songs are now. I'm not much of an 80's music fan but there's a few that are great and this is one of them.

@fnaah_au

2 жыл бұрын

For the most part, the songs that people complained about are (fortunately) forgotten to the mists of time. For every awesome song like this one, there are fifty awful pop songs that history will not be as kind to.

@thankfullycraig6954

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, this entire album is incredible Definitely transcends the era and genre

@KingKook

2 жыл бұрын

80s Brit Pop was always considered great. So much great 80s Brit Pop... It was Hard Rock in the 80s that was getting soft, flabby and limp. 😧 Other than Van Halen, AC/DC, Ozzy, Queen, SRV, Aerosmith, maybe U2, later G'n'R and Jane's Addiction, and a very few others (Metallica?), rock music took a major nose dive after the 70s. Big Hair Glam Rock sucked. Most Metal sucked. Goth, Death, Doom, Emo and all that other "alt" rock was just crappy Black Sabbath. Worse was all the dim witted wimpy Punk ripoffs. 🤮 Yeuch. I thought even Zappa took a step down during that dark decade! 😱 I need to mention Chris Isaak, just because he's Rock n Roll, is awesome, and rocks as hard as anyone, when he wants. 🏁 Yeah, the 80s were fuckin weird, man. 😎

@doablefilms9380

2 жыл бұрын

nobody thinks that who knows anything. Duran Duran, Spandau, Human League, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys all have a lot of soul. Or put another way if keyboards didn't exist, they would have still made music.

You have no idea how many times I've listened to this song with a gin and tonic in hand, on a hot summer day after a little joint, walking my half acre back yard and loving the music so much. Their songs were genius. I don't understand notes or bridges or anything like that but this song must be played often in heaven. Thank you so much.

I know nothing about playing a guitar but learning a little of how this song is broken down between the other instruments is fascinating

This entire song is TASTY. One of my faves from the 80's. Such a great music era.

One of the best bridges ever! “There’s a room where the light won’t find you…” the lyric, the feel, the music = absolute genius!

@lololomo5484

2 жыл бұрын

I want answers. What room is it where the light can't find you? Mystical stuff. Maybe it's the anteroom to the underworld. Oh, boy.

@ssatva

2 жыл бұрын

@@lololomo5484 It's a lot of things of course, but it's got a dissident vibe--the light of the searchlight, the glare of the judges: There's a room where the light won't find you (secret collusion) Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down (we are together, but we can't always win; destruction comes for us) When they do, I'll be right behind you (the bond that brings courage even in the face of that) So glad we've almost made it (together, creating a better world, at least between these people) So sad they had to fade it (but it couldn't last... beautiful even in it's fleeting moment) Just my thoughts, not definitive or to replace anyone else's mind you! _Edited: for a weird line break_

@LiveNinetyNine

2 жыл бұрын

@@lololomo5484 it refers to a bomb shelter. Understandable since the song was written during the cold war and the the band themselves were very concerned with the use of nuclear weapons.

@MillerGenuineDraft1980

2 жыл бұрын

Sting Russians

@tommitchell4570

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiveNinetyNine "holding hands while the walls come tumbling down" --- such a scary world-ending lyric but still optimistic at the same time

Fabulous analysis Rick. But also what makes this song great is the lyrics and meaning.

Tasty! A great breakdown of a superb 80’s classic. Another brilliant 80’s tune worthy of your personal analysis should be Doctor Doctor by The Thompson Twins ? A basic 80’s tune on the surface but amazingly complex and catchy at the same time. Worth a check I promise 🤩😍

I was born in 1997, but I remember being absolutely blown away by this song when i heard it on the radio as a young kid. Honestly I feel that this song helped kickstart my love of 80s music. To this day, I adore Tears for Fears and consider this song one of the greatest ever.

@tinamcgarrah7794

2 жыл бұрын

Ya got good taste Amanda!!! If you have time, sometime, check out an album called "Hermit of Mink Hollow" by Todd Rundgren a true underrated real late 70's classic. Dude plays all the instruments, sings all lead and background vocals . Mixed it, and Produced it too. A true one man industrial complex.... "FADE AWAY" is a personal favorite! Keep listening out there,, its great very inexpensive FUN.Good Luck !!!

@minty_Joe

2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this for the first time in 1985 and being 5 years old at the time. It was unforgettable and quite popular.

@michaelweil824

2 жыл бұрын

Amanda, born in '57 and this is one of my all-time favorite recordings!

@HNMusicVideos

2 жыл бұрын

I was 24 when this was released and loved the whole album. But, now I'm thinking I feel very old because of this conversation. I'm the same age as the guys in the band.

@amandat.294

2 жыл бұрын

@@HNMusicVideos This just shows how music is a universal language that we can all share in, regardless of age, ethnicity, etc!

People didn't just accept that there was those long instrumental breaks.. we freakin' LOVED it :)

@xlbrew

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! It's what makes so many good tunes- great tunes!!

@anandmorris

2 жыл бұрын

Still do. Shame "executives" don't.

@Samantha-vlly

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss same

@leslauner5062

Жыл бұрын

Yeah...I've also noticed most new songs never have instrumental solos in them, either....bogus!

@blachubear

Жыл бұрын

When a song/record is this perfect like this one, people don't noticed it at all.

I'm no musician but this song sounds sooo uplifting, without looking into the words, from just listening to the instruments. And I can't stop but wonder why.

That guitar solo..that's how!!!! What an absolute piece of melody❤️

So glad you did a video on this, one of my favourite songs from my childhood. It always reminds me of my dad working in the garage, doing up cars, the smell of bodywork filler and spray paint. This was on the radio a lot back then even many years after it came out and I think the first time I heard it was when I went into the garage to watch my dad working as a five year old kid 😂

@ziadramman

2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel!

@joseluisrevelo

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memories

@Pete_Sam

2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic memory to have. A lot of 80s song do this for me.

@emerson5077

2 жыл бұрын

Somehow...same for me and I wasn't born 'til 1991 😂 Pops must've been listenin' to the throwback station

@soyburglar1878

2 жыл бұрын

Bedtime Stories! Yo, love your channel bro!

It's cool the way Rick can take a simple-sounding song and show just how complex and brilliant it is. I've loved this album ever since my brother handed it down to me in middle school.

@terrillmel

2 жыл бұрын

As a guitar player/vocalist who has played this with a band, it is not simple.

This is a very interesting and intelligent piece of music! Tears for fears are so creative with fantastic ideas and variations!

One of my favorite 80's songs ever. Such a classic. Hearing broken down like this was great.

I was 29 when this great song came out. Whenever I hear it I’m reminded of the movie Real Genius. Almost 40 years later it’s one of my all time favorites.

@SG-1-GRC

2 жыл бұрын

My husband always associates this song with that movie. I didn't because I never saw the movie at the time but years later when he bought the dvd we watched it together. Great song.

@ericcurry9941

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movies....I love watching (and listening to) the ending! :D

@rickg8015

2 жыл бұрын

Popcorn!!!

@wecontrolthevideo

2 жыл бұрын

A Martha Coolidge movie

@bradallard1542

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!!!! I was 15 when the movie came out.

Underrated 80's artist - much more than just the singles. Somehow, they were tasteful enough with the trappings of the time (programmed instruments, echo etc.), that their music does not sound cheesy and dated.

@alwaysemployed656

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all underrated. Till this day Everybody Wants To Rule The World is played several times a day on all major music radio stations. The band has only done 7 studio albums in 40 years, the second album being the breakout that got them noticed AND the 7th just got released a few days ago. The album Seeds Of Love was well received by critics. Elemental was also a great album. You are assuming the band is under-appreciated because you haven't seen or heard much of the band in a long time.

@cherylwoodward

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. I have all of their albums. They have complex arrangements, immaculate production, thoughtful lyrics and just kill it on the execution.

@clarkem4119

2 жыл бұрын

How the heck is TFF underrated? They were MASSIVE in the 80s, not some hidden gem!

@alwaysemployed656

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarkem4119 That's what I said! I hear this song all the time on the radio and the song is over 35 years old. Same with Head Over Heels. "Shout" also gets played a lot. "Shout" is actually the only TTF song I dislike. It sounds too pretentions. Anyway, an underrated act does not get their songs being that old played all the time today.

@My-Channel_forever

2 жыл бұрын

@@alwaysemployed656 , I hear “Mad World” more often than one would think, too. And not just cover versions.

Its a masterpiece, what a wonderfully creative time the 80s were for music. I love hearing it broken down, so many elements that you hear but don't realise the effect they have on the journey this tune takes you on.

I really miss long intros. They give a nice sense of settling into a piece. Great breakdown, thank you!

Roland Orzabal is one of the most interesting musicians, especially as a solo artist, and perhaps underrated composers with a very distinctive taste and style of the last 40 years: thank you so much Rick!

@keegsmusic8165

2 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes preach

@JazzyHorn

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! Terribly underrated as a writer and artist.

@keegsmusic8165

2 жыл бұрын

@@JazzyHorn its criminal

@jamesbertisch4130

2 жыл бұрын

not forgetting the amazing bass lines from Curt Smith, along with some fine vocals!

i’m 19 years old and about to go see them in concert today! i grew up listening to them and they helped me get through so much i’m so so exciyed

@Frosty-cz4vr

Жыл бұрын

Did you love it? I'm 67 years old and just got tickets with my 49 year old son and 20 year old grandson for July 26th in Bend, Oregon!! I'm so.o.o happy they are touring in 2023.

@tbrown6559

11 ай бұрын

If you haven’t already, listen to “The Hurting” ( album) , it’s gut wrenching, but so beautiful. List with headphones and get the lyrics. And go all the way from beginning to end. It’ll change you.

@13odman

9 ай бұрын

How was it? I saw them Monday. Amazing

One of my all-time favorite songs! Love the breakdown! Do not know there were such intricacies!

You know you're on an epic journey as soon as that intro beat and two chords come in, its so simplistic yet so perfect. It doesn't need to be anything more than exactly what it is.

I was in Athens Greece serving in the Air Force during the Cold War when I first heard this song. It was an immediate hit. The Melodies and harmonies were mesmerizing and the words were perfect for what all of us were experiencing. We were a hairs whisper away from nucleur War and a major arms build up in the east and in the west. The song has a very calming effect listening to it. It’s basic chords sets the tone throughout the song and the words, very powerful as they are, spoke to what we were feeling. To me, it’s the best song of the 80s. It will always be special to me as it reminds me of Greece, just being married, friends and the birth of my son. Every time I hear it I’m 23 again living in the beauty of Greece. Thank you Tears for Fears!

The timing of this video is not lost on me, as I feel thematically it's about the anxiety felt during the cold war. This tune is timeless though. Still wonderful and relevant today.

@jkstormtrooper9617

2 жыл бұрын

Another lost aspect of music today, meaning? I saw the Eagles the other night and when they played The Last Resort it took me back to the advocacy of those days.

I like this episode because the song is a little more simple and "basic". Not all great songs have to necessarily be complex and intricate.

Songs like this make life ....worth living...the words...melody...beat...voices ............instruments...sound so harmonious...

These guys are killing it live on tour. Saw them in Dallas and it was incredible. No tricks. They just crushed it and the band was tight and fantastic.

So neat to hear the fade unfaded. It’s like I finally heard that extra little bit my ear has been straining for… for the last 30+ years!

@tomgorycki7176

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, yet the solo and song don’t go on much longer than the complete fade out point.

@KaushikSarkarVer.1.0

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better, Dominique.

@MrFreevo

2 жыл бұрын

So do I !!!!!!! Exactly!!

@kabongpope

2 жыл бұрын

Like the song says, "So sad they had to fade it" 😂

@Vee_H.

2 жыл бұрын

I guess they thought the true ending sounded a little cheesey, so they went for a fade.

I never get tired of hearing this song…every version of it

I just bought there best of album!, I grew up listening to there songs as a kid (I'm 43) my Mum was a massive fan of them (she passed away five years ago). It brings back memories of my childhood, oh and "Sowing The Seeds Of Love" is one of the best songs of ALL TIME!!!😁