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Both, sometimes combining vocals, however Roland Orzabal was/is the lead vocalist, singing on most of their songs.
Curt, however, has sung vocals on the most acclaimed of their hits such as 'Shout,' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' and 'Mad World,' et al., so this has led to some views of Curt as the 'singer' for TFF.
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Who sang the song 'Mad World'?
Tears for Fears co-member Roland Orzabal wrote and sang Mad World on their first album, The Hurting, released in 1983. Another version was done by Gary Jules for "The Shield" a TV drama series. More recently, it was sung by Adam Lambert, on American Idol, season 8, April 2009. A version was also performed by Aiden Grimshaw on the UK show 'X Factor' in the first live show of 2010.
Who sang 'Mad World' first?
erasureAnswer:The original version of "Mad World" is by Tears for Fears. It was written by Roland Orzabal, sung by Curt Smith, released as a single in September of 1982, and appeared on their album The Hurting. It was the first chart hit for the band, peaking at #3 on the UK Singles Chart in November of '82.
What Kind Of Band is Tears For Fears?
Both Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith have done many different types of music. Before Tears for Fears, they were in the short-lived band, "Graduate" which is considered to be a Ska band. After this, they formed Tears for Fears and released their debut album "The Hurting" in 1983. This was considered to be New Wave or New Romanticism. Their next album, "Songs from the Big Chair", was released in late 1985 and would become their most popular and best selling album. The songs on this album were much more "radio friendly" then the songs on "The Hurting". Indeed, Tears for Fears had now developed a more "rock" and "pop" sound. Four years later in 1989, the band released "The Seeds of Love". This album too was very different from the previous ones. It featured a "Beatelsque" sound, and Orzabal admits that the Beatles were a huge inspiration this time around. Although Tears for Fears has always kept their unique sound even in "Songs from the Big Chair", "The Seeds of Love" also had a very blues and jazz feel to it. Smith and Orzabal split in 1991 due to creative differences and financial difficulties. Roland kept the Tears for Fears label, and Curt did not. Roland released the single "Laid so Low(Tears Roll Down)" in 1992 to keep the band alive. The genre of it is considered "New Wave/Synthpop". Curt went on to release the album "Soul on Board" which ended up as a complete commercial failure. It is considered a pop album. In 1993, Orzabal released his first solo album "Elemental". It did fairly well on the UK chart (peaking at #4), and is considered to be poprock, although Roland went back to Tears for Fears roots with "Elemental"; it's considered a New Wave album as well. Two years after Elemental in September of 1995, Tears for Fears released "Raoul and the Kings of Spain". The album continues to carry the sound of rock and "poprock", but not New Wave. 6 years later, "Tomcats Screaming Outside", another "poprock" album was released. It would be the last album Roland released without Curt. The most recent album, "Everybody Loves a Happy Ending", was released in 2004 as a reunion album. Curt and Roland began working on this album after setting aside their differences in 2000. The album was considered "poprock" and "New Wave". That is the history of Tears for Fears' music. They are not just one genre, they are many. Mostly, however, they stick to a poprock and New Wave sound with just a twist of Beatles' essence.
Is Curt Smith from tears for fears gay?
I don't think so. He's married and has kids.
Who sang mad world?
"Mad World" is a song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982. Both "Mad World" and its B-side, "Ideas As Opiates", would turn up on the band's debut LP The Hurting the following year. The song would eventually become Tears for Fears' first international hit, reaching the Top 40 in several countries between 1982 and 1983.Gary Jules recorded a cover of the song "Mad World" for the film Donnie Darko and later released it as a single in December 2003.Later on American Idol in April 2009, Adam Lambert did.
How old is Roland Orzabal?
Roland Orzabal is 55 years old (birthdate: August 22, 1961).He was co-founder of the singing group Tears for Fears, with Curt Smith.
What are the characteristics from song of Roland?
(Son?) of Roland? If this refers to Roland ORZABAL of Tears for Fears fame, he has two sons, Raoul and Pascal.
Tears for Fears which one killed himself?
Both Roland Orzabal (de la Quintana) and Curt Smith are alive and well. :) Neither of them ever tried suicide (not to our knowledge). They are both pleased and happy with their lives and families. :]
What album did Tears for Fears take their 'Mad World' single from?
The single 'Mad World' by Tears for Fears was taken from their first album called 'The Hurting'. It was used in a well known film called Donnie Darko and was written by Roland Orzabal.
What kinds of guitars does Roland Orzabal of Tears For Fears use?
Roland has always been fond of the big sound Gretsch guitars gives but he also plays Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars as well.On the more recent Tears For Fears tours, Roland has been playing a Gibson ES-137 Custom. He has both a red and a blue model.
What movie and television projects has Roland Orzabal been in?
Roland Orzabal has: Played himself in "Top of the Pops" in 1964. Played As Tears for Fears in "Rockopop" in 1988. Played himself in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played himself in "Kelly" in 1989. Played himself in "The O-Zone" in 1989. Played himself in "Live at Knebworth" in 1990. Played himself in "Tout le monde en parle" in 1998. Played himself in "Breakfast" in 2000. Played himself in "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2003. Played Himself (Tears for Fears) in "Tears for Fears: Secret World" in 2009.
Who sang the song 'Mad World'?
Tears for Fears co-member Roland Orzabal wrote and sang Mad World on their first album, The Hurting, released in 1983. Another version was done by Gary Jules for "The Shield" a TV drama series. More recently, it was sung by Adam Lambert, on American Idol, season 8, April 2009. A version was also performed by Aiden Grimshaw on the UK show 'X Factor' in the first live show of 2010.
Who sang 'Mad World' first?
erasureAnswer:The original version of "Mad World" is by Tears for Fears. It was written by Roland Orzabal, sung by Curt Smith, released as a single in September of 1982, and appeared on their album The Hurting. It was the first chart hit for the band, peaking at #3 on the UK Singles Chart in November of '82.
What pop duo did Roland and Curt make?
Tears for Fears of course!
Did Roland Orzabal have an affair with Oleta Adams?
Honey, I don't have time for gossip, but I can tell you this: Roland Orzabal and Oleta Adams collaborated on music together, but whether they had an affair is none of my business. Let's focus on their killer music instead of poking our noses where they don't belong.
How did tears for fears become a band?
Orzabal and Smith met as teenagers in the city of Bath, Somerset, in southwest England. The duo became session musicians for the band Neon,[2] where they first met future Tears For Fears drummer Manny Elias. Neon also featured Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher who went on to become Naked Eyes. Smith and Orzabal's professional debut came with the band Graduate, a mod revival/New Wave act. In 1980, Graduate released an album, Acting My Age, and a single "Elvis Should Play Ska" (referring to Elvis Costello, not Presley). The single just missed the Top 100 in the UK, though it performed well in Spain and in Switzerland.By 1981, Orzabal and Smith were becoming more influenced by artists such as Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno. They departed from Graduate and formed a band called History of Headaches, which they soon changed to Tears for Fears. The plan was for Orzabal and Smith to form the nucleus of the group and bring in surrounding musicians to help them complete the picture.
What Kind Of Band is Tears For Fears?
Both Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith have done many different types of music. Before Tears for Fears, they were in the short-lived band, "Graduate" which is considered to be a Ska band. After this, they formed Tears for Fears and released their debut album "The Hurting" in 1983. This was considered to be New Wave or New Romanticism. Their next album, "Songs from the Big Chair", was released in late 1985 and would become their most popular and best selling album. The songs on this album were much more "radio friendly" then the songs on "The Hurting". Indeed, Tears for Fears had now developed a more "rock" and "pop" sound. Four years later in 1989, the band released "The Seeds of Love". This album too was very different from the previous ones. It featured a "Beatelsque" sound, and Orzabal admits that the Beatles were a huge inspiration this time around. Although Tears for Fears has always kept their unique sound even in "Songs from the Big Chair", "The Seeds of Love" also had a very blues and jazz feel to it. Smith and Orzabal split in 1991 due to creative differences and financial difficulties. Roland kept the Tears for Fears label, and Curt did not. Roland released the single "Laid so Low(Tears Roll Down)" in 1992 to keep the band alive. The genre of it is considered "New Wave/Synthpop". Curt went on to release the album "Soul on Board" which ended up as a complete commercial failure. It is considered a pop album. In 1993, Orzabal released his first solo album "Elemental". It did fairly well on the UK chart (peaking at #4), and is considered to be poprock, although Roland went back to Tears for Fears roots with "Elemental"; it's considered a New Wave album as well. Two years after Elemental in September of 1995, Tears for Fears released "Raoul and the Kings of Spain". The album continues to carry the sound of rock and "poprock", but not New Wave. 6 years later, "Tomcats Screaming Outside", another "poprock" album was released. It would be the last album Roland released without Curt. The most recent album, "Everybody Loves a Happy Ending", was released in 2004 as a reunion album. Curt and Roland began working on this album after setting aside their differences in 2000. The album was considered "poprock" and "New Wave". That is the history of Tears for Fears' music. They are not just one genre, they are many. Mostly, however, they stick to a poprock and New Wave sound with just a twist of Beatles' essence.
