“Mad World” Mandolin Tutorial

Here’s a look at my mandolin arrangement for the Tears For Fears classic, “Mad World”. It really translates nicely to the eight stringer and has such a cool, haunting melody.
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[@waynereed5554]

Ive looked through your tutorials a dozen times and for some reason it never clicked to me what song this was. This was a fun one to play around with. Great lesson Neal

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Been meaning to go back and re-learn this one myself :)

[@themossypottery]

Thanks for this tutorial. Am viewing from Brisbane Australia. Cheers

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Thanks so much in Brisbane! Cheers :)

[@mattlill2000]

Greetings from Finland. Great stuff!

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Thanks so much in Finland! Cheers :)

[@ArtFernandez1]

Great Job!

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Thanks so much :)

[@Kimsredshoes]

I think their best early song. You did a great job recreating it.
Texas

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Thanks Texas, I hope you’re having a great day ;)

[@pablo6305]

Im from onondaga mi south of lansing. I watch your vids everyday. And catch some of it like a dog with a cats tail... the planets are alighning

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That’s awesome - thanks so much :) You’re on the map!

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I always end up, getting something from watching your videos. Appreciate you and you sharing your talent. Paul from mi. Out.

[@terryremaly1902]

Thank you Kimberly ID

[@apartment306]

Thanks for your page. It's hard for a brother to find a mandolin teacher in Southeast area of Washington, DC 👏🏾 👏🏾🖖🏾✌🏾 take care.

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Thanks so much - much appreciated DC, I’m sticking a pin in the map for you! Have a great day :)

[@jeffreybutler9877]

Great! Thanks.

[@binhalley6293]

I’m from maine 🤣thanks so much for your teaching

[@ArtFernandez1]

What key does Sierra Hull play this in?

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I didn’t know she did this tune - I’ll be it’s awesome. I’ve even forgotten what key I play it in :)

[@coyfagras9050]

Fayetteville, AR 🪕

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Hey, that’s awesome - I went to high school in Ft Smith and did a year at the U in Fayetteville. I love the mountains around there! Did a lot of camping at Devil’s Den and fished all the streams around there. Just such a pretty area - WPS - Have a great night :)

[@coyfagras9050]

@@COMANDOLINHow wild! I went to high school in Fort Smith as well. And the UA for a couple of years, too. Did you play in any area bands?

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@@coyfagras9050 - Sweet! Southside or Northside? I was Southside myself. Class of ‘88. I did play in a band called “The Impediments”. Played at River City and JR’s. I was good friends with Russ and Dave from the Tares who made quite a name for themselves after I moved away.

[@coyfagras9050]

@@COMANDOLIN​​⁠Southside class of 98’! Did you know Jerry Jewell and Justin Cook? I went to a lot of Ravi’s era shows and snuck into Old Town a lot to watch George Hughen and some of the older FSM hippies. 😊 Miss those burgeoning indie days at JR’s, too. So many great bands came through there.

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@@coyfagras9050 - I knew a Jimmy Jewel. Wonder if there’s a connection. I used to love coming up from Ft Smith for punk shows back in the day. I was really into the Faith Healers locally. I wasn’t around long though. Only did one year at the U and moved to Dallas in ‘89 and next thing you know, it’s 35 years later and I’m in Minneapolis doing mandolin videos :) Funny how things work out.