Anyone know song in Gears of War commercial?

Capital · 11-05-2006, 10:24 PM

I keep seeing the commerical for the new game Gears of War for the XBOX 360 and I am wanting to know what song is playing. Anyone know???

I have to admit that the closing sequence in the commerical with that giant spider like creater is impressive.

TazFTW · 11-05-2006, 10:25 PM

Mad World

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

wade moore · 11-05-2006, 10:25 PM

I just saw the commercial and it's driving me crazy because I know the song and can't think of what it is.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-05-2006, 10:26 PM

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/donniedarko/madworld.htm

Looks like "Mad World" by Gary Jules.

(Another commercial that, as cool as it looks, I'm really getting tired of seeing)

Groundhog · 11-05-2006, 10:27 PM

Yup, Mad World by Gary Jules, a cover of a Tears for Fears song that pales in comparison to Jules's remake.

Watch the movie Donnie Darko sometime too, because that's a great film and is largely responsible for that song becoming as popular as it has.

wade moore · 11-05-2006, 10:28 PM

Hrm.. sure it's Gary Jules and not Michael Andrews? This clip from the Donnie Darko sound track sounds just like the one in the commercial.

Crapshoot · 11-05-2006, 10:36 PM

I could swear that's Gary Jules's version of it.

jbmagic · 11-05-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capital

I keep seeing the commerical for the new game Gears of War for the XBOX 360 and I am wanting to know what song is playing. Anyone know???

I have to admit that the closing sequence in the commerical with that giant spider like creater is impressive.

Same song they played in Donny Darko Movie.

Groundhog · 11-05-2006, 10:51 PM

It most certainly is the Gary Jules version. I'd bet the farm on it.

Alan T · 11-05-2006, 11:01 PM

I believe it is Michael Andrews singing the song by Gary Jules (if that makes sense).. you can check this link on mtv's site for the info:

http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/andr...l/artist.jhtml

Also if you look at the soundtrack for Donnie Darko you will see that its Mad World performed by Michael Andres -AND- Gary Jules. I think Jules is who wrote it and perhaps plays piano, and Andrews sings in it.

WVUFAN · 11-06-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

I believe it is Michael Andrews singing the song by Gary Jules (if that makes sense).. you can check this link on mtv's site for the info:

http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/andr...l/artist.jhtml

Also if you look at the soundtrack for Donnie Darko you will see that its Mad World performed by Michael Andres -AND- Gary Jules. I think Jules is who wrote it and perhaps plays piano, and Andrews sings in it.

It's the opposite. Gary Jules sings the song and Michael Andrews plays the piano.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-06-2006, 07:04 AM

It's an excellent song/cover. Unfortunately the only way to get it off iTunes is if you buy the entire "Donnie Darko" cd. It's not available as a single. I keep checking, but it never changes.

Damn youse, iTunes. Damn youse!

Alan T · 11-06-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

It's an excellent song/cover. Unfortunately the only way to get it off iTunes is if you buy the entire "Donnie Darko" cd. It's not available as a single. I keep checking, but it never changes.

Damn youse, iTunes. Damn youse!

I got it off of itunes as a single about a year ago or so. I heard it on Donnie Darko and something about the song just got stuck in my head, so I downloaded it. Maybe they changed it though..

Thanks WVUFan, I knew it was something where they both were involved in it.

QuikSand · 11-06-2006, 07:44 AM

I bought the single this week from iTunes. The artist is listed as "Sacre" - I dunno if that is essentially the same as this Gary Jules fellow.

Sacre : Gary Jules :: Derek & the Dominoes : Eric Clapton ??

Rizon · 11-06-2006, 08:04 AM

I'm 100% certain it's Gary Jules' "Mad World" because it's on my computer.

Mustang · 11-06-2006, 08:08 AM

launch.com has the video and it lists Michael Andrews.

Alan T · 11-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Yes, my point was that Michael Andrews and Gary Jules did it together. So all of you are correct

Honolulu_Blue · 11-06-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

I bought the single this week from iTunes. The artist is listed as "Sacre" - I dunno if that is essentially the same as this Gary Jules fellow.

Sacre : Gary Jules :: Derek & the Dominoes : Eric Clapton ??

Thanks! I'll track this down as soon as I get home.

Mustang · 11-06-2006, 11:58 AM

Either way I'll be picking this one up no matter who sings what.

Speaking of which.. I'm confused on the release date. I see November 7th but, then I also see the 12th marked as 'Nationwide'.. It is like there is 2 release dates?

Passacaglia · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

My copy is listed as being by R.E.M. but it's not uncommon for stuff on eMule to be mislabeled.

Passacaglia · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Oh, and the Tears For Fears song is far more awesome.

QuikSand · 11-06-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Either way I'll be picking this one up no matter who sings what.

Just FWIW, the original version by Tears for Fears is very different than the slowed-down rendering that is mentioned here. I happen to like the original a lot (and highly recomend the album The Hurting), but if you get that version you will probably be very surprised. The version used in Donnie Darko and the advertisement is a serious re-visioning of the song, not just a re-recording by someone new.

Mustang · 11-06-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Just FWIW, the original version by Tears for Fears is very different than the slowed-down rendering that is mentioned here. I happen to like the original a lot (and highly recomend the album The Hurting), but if you get that version you will probably be very surprised. The version used in Donnie Darko and the advertisement is a serious re-visioning of the song, not just a re-recording by someone new.

I was talking about the game actually..

Very familiar with the Tears for Fears version...

terpkristin · 11-06-2006, 05:40 PM

I actually have a copy of the song posted on my personal webspace. PM me if you want the info (that helps me keep track of my bandwidth). The version I have is in unprotected AAC format (.m4a).

Great song but that dumb ad has been responsible for the song being in my head for a good long while.

/tk

11-05-2006, 10:25 PM	#2
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Mad World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4 __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee. Last edited by TazFTW : 11-05-2006 at 10:31 PM.

11-05-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/donniedarko/madworld.htm Looks like "Mad World" by Gary Jules. (Another commercial that, as cool as it looks, I'm really getting tired of seeing) __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

11-05-2006, 10:27 PM	#5
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Yup, Mad World by Gary Jules, a cover of a Tears for Fears song that pales in comparison to Jules's remake. Watch the movie Donnie Darko sometime too, because that's a great film and is largely responsible for that song becoming as popular as it has. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-05-2006, 10:51 PM	#9
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	It most certainly is the Gary Jules version. I'd bet the farm on it. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-05-2006, 11:01 PM	#10
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I believe it is Michael Andrews singing the song by Gary Jules (if that makes sense).. you can check this link on mtv's site for the info: http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/andr...l/artist.jhtml Also if you look at the soundtrack for Donnie Darko you will see that its Mad World performed by Michael Andres -AND- Gary Jules. I think Jules is who wrote it and perhaps plays piano, and Andrews sings in it. Last edited by Alan T : 11-05-2006 at 11:03 PM.

11-05-2006, 10:36 PM	#7
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I could swear that's Gary Jules's version of it.

11-06-2006, 07:04 AM	#12
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	It's an excellent song/cover. Unfortunately the only way to get it off iTunes is if you buy the entire "Donnie Darko" cd. It's not available as a single. I keep checking, but it never changes. Damn youse, iTunes. Damn youse! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

11-06-2006, 07:44 AM	#14
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I bought the single this week from iTunes. The artist is listed as "Sacre" - I dunno if that is essentially the same as this Gary Jules fellow. Sacre : Gary Jules :: Derek & the Dominoes : Eric Clapton ??

11-06-2006, 08:08 AM	#16
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	launch.com has the video and it lists Michael Andrews. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

11-06-2006, 08:14 AM	#17
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Yes, my point was that Michael Andrews and Gary Jules did it together. So all of you are correct

11-06-2006, 11:58 AM	#19
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Either way I'll be picking this one up no matter who sings what. Speaking of which.. I'm confused on the release date. I see November 7th but, then I also see the 12th marked as 'Nationwide'.. It is like there is 2 release dates? __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

11-06-2006, 12:05 PM	#20
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	My copy is listed as being by R.E.M. but it's not uncommon for stuff on eMule to be mislabeled.

11-06-2006, 05:40 PM	#24
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	I actually have a copy of the song posted on my personal webspace. PM me if you want the info (that helps me keep track of my bandwidth). The version I have is in unprotected AAC format (.m4a). Great song but that dumb ad has been responsible for the song being in my head for a good long while. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

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