Jules’ cover of the Tears for Fears song was on his 2001 album “Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets” and was featured in the 2001 cult film “Donnie Darko.” His “Mad World,” with an arrangement by his best friend, Michael Andrews, earned the Christmas No. I think Adam is straight-up the most interesting, for my personal taste, of anyone I’ve ever seen on the show.”Īnd this from a guy who’s been complimented by judge Simon Cowell - twice - and is practically related to season five contestant Kellie Pickler. “He totally understood the vibe of it and the power of it and delivered it in a unique and beautiful way. That’s who would have that song in their lexicon,” Jules said. “I said 'I knew he was going to do it.' I knew it! He’s cool and he’s kind of emo-y and has black hair and seems sensitive. Still, Jules wasn’t surprised when he heard that piano. Or that Adam Lambert was born in 1982 and that meant the original Tears for Fears song, “Mad World,” was a possibility. Jules didn’t know about the theme of the night - songs from the year the season eight top eight contestants were born. “I heard the piano line at the beginning - if you’re me, that means ‘time to wake up.’” “I was actually sneakily watching it,” Jules told Seacoastonline by phone Wednesday from his home in Asheville, N.C. So when Adam Lambert sang “Mad World” on Tuesday night’s show, the man who helped make that song famous was watching. Gary Jules is a secret “American Idol” fan.
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