What is mad world gary jules?

"Mad World" Gary Jules is a cover version of the song "Mad World" originally composed and performed by Tears for Fears. Gary Jules' version was specifically recorded for the soundtrack of the 2001 film "Donnie Darko". Jules' version features a slower, more haunting arrangement featuring just his voice and a piano, which helped to give the song a new lease of life and brought it to a whole new audience. The song became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles chart in December 2003 and remained at the top for a total of three weeks. It also achieved widespread popularity and commercial success in other parts of the world including the US and several European countries. The success of "Mad World" Gary Jules put him on the map as a solo artist and led to him being signed by Universal Music Group.