Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Tears For Fears / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Item: 35-PK00263838
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Description
This pop hit from the British band Tears for Fears hit #1 in 1985 and was featured in a cover performance in Season 4 of "Glee," when the new McKinley High seniors are enjoying their new found leadership.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00263838
More about this title
About the Artist: Tears For Fears
Tears for Fears emerged from Bath, England in the early 1980s as one of the decade's most innovative pop acts. The duo of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith crafted synth-driven arrangements with introspective lyrics that spoke to a generation navigating uncertainty and ambition. Their 1985 album "Songs from the Big Chair" became a commercial and critical milestone, establishing them as architects of intelligent pop music that transcended typical radio formulas.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the infectious momentum of the original while giving your singers a genuinely singable chart that respects the song's melodic architecture. The piece rides a wave of 80s confidence without feeling dated—its themes about leadership and ambition resonate with young performers, and the Glee connection gives students an immediate cultural reference point.
What to expect
Propulsive and triumphant, with the kind of synthesized sheen that defined 80s radio production. The melody is memorable and anthemic, built for unison moments that feel powerful without requiring virtuosity. There's an inherent optimism in the harmonic language that makes singers feel good about themselves while they're performing it.
Who it's for
Choirs looking to program contemporary pop material that doesn't talk down to their singers. This works for middle school through high school groups comfortable with ensemble pop style and wanting to connect with students through music they actually know and enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the groove in your rhythm section; this song lives and dies by forward motion and precision in the drums and bass line
- Shape the verses with restraint so the chorus has room to expand and command the room
- Balance the synth-pop texture in your head arrangement against the vocal blend; the arrangement probably calls for some rhythmic independence between sections
- Lean into the swagger of the lyrical content; these kids are supposed to feel like they're owning the room
How to use it
Slot this into a spring concert celebrating student leadership or achievement themes. It pairs well alongside other contemporary pop charts in a concert designed to showcase ensemble versatility and appeal to student performers who've grown up on streaming. Consider it a strong opener or closer that will energize both singers and audience.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining ensemble blend while delivering rhythmic independence between vocal sections
- Tracking a synth-pop groove with precision and groove awareness
- Balancing supported pop singing technique with conversational diction
- Connecting contemporary music content to concepts of confidence and leadership