At the grand Global Citizen Live event in 2021, Demi Lovato and Adam Lambert captivated audiences with their stunning performance of Tears For Fears’ iconic ballad, “Mad World.”
For many might not know, Global Citizen has been organizing annual music festivals for over a decade, with a primary goal of raising awareness and addressing global challenges such as poverty and climate change. The 2021 edition of the festival, spanning six continents, focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Lovato and Lambert’s performance was a standout moment among the star-studded lineup, all united in their call for global change.
While the original version by Tears for Fears conveyed a sense of despair, Lovato and Lambert injected a glimmer of hope into their rendition, aligning perfectly with the event’s mission to tackle global issues affecting humanity. Their harmonious voices intertwined beautifully, evoking a range of raw emotions and leaving the audience deeply moved.
Tears for Fears, renowned for their musical talent, achieved immense success with “Mad World,” a song that made waves in the music industry with its haunting themes.
Viewers from all around the world applauded the amazing collaboration. On YouTuber viewer wrote, “What I love in this specific live performance is that you can see that Demi was actively reading Adam for what pitches he was going for so they could genuinely harmonize and let him shine. That, in itself, is beautiful.”
Another continued, “Both Demi Lovato and Adam Lambert are great vocalists because they are not only able to hit high notes but also sing in their softer tones in their lower register.”