My AI 8 favorite contestant, Adam Lambert delivered a rendition of Tears for Fears' "Mad World" that was phenomenal - totally mesmerizing! I am still spellbound. Adam's version was reminiscent of the Gary Jules arrangement, rather than the original Tears for Fears.
This song was so awesomely haunting and beautiful and its definitely my favorite performance of the entire season so far. He managed to pull of a very rare thing that evening: a standing ovation led by Simon Cowell.
The show was running overtime to the break so only Cowell got to speak. “Adam, the bad news is we’re running out of time. The good news is that I’ll be the only one talking. I think words are unnecessary, because I want to give you a standing ovation.” said Cowell, who then stood, clapping.
In the history of AI, never has any one contestant risen to such great fame as Adam has. His fan base has no limits on age, gender, or race. He has certainly got my attention. Gay, bi or straight is not relevant to me, what matters to me is his authenticity and heart. My applaud to him for being himself. He deserves to be the Top 1.
Adam : You know what, I have nothing to hide. I am who I am. And this is about singing... nothing else
If you have not heard him sing, here is a full studio's version:-
Mad World
by Tears for Fears
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
And their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cos I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad World
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cos I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad World
