Talk:Gone Away

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This song bears strong melodic similarities to "Mad World", by Tears for Fears, and both deal with parallel subject matter. In my opinion, "Gone Away" feels like a response, or addendum to "Mad World". I have tried, unsuccessfully and not exhaustively, to confirm the writing credits for "Gone Away" to see if Tears for Fears or any of its members are credited. Some of this might explain the reservations Mr. Holland has had in discussing this song in any real detail.

Additionally, "Mad World", performed by Gary Jules was featured on the soundtrack for the film "Donnie Darko", and more recently in a trailer for the "Gears of War" video game. YouTube features versions of this trailer with both "Mad World" and "Gone Away".

Comments, corrections and addendums, please.

PolyTek 20:00, 14 December 2006 (UTC)PolyTek