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Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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Large Ensemble Bass, Bass Voice, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.718562
By Tears For Fears. By Christopher Hughes, Ian Stanley, and Roland Orzabal. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. This edition: pdf. Contemporary, Pop, Rock. 35 pages. Daryl McKenzie #6442679. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.718562).
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Vocal with Small Band (3 Horns)
Arranged in the style of Tears for Fears, this small band version of Everybody Wants to Rule the World captures the laid-back groove and atmospheric feel of the original while translating it effectively to a live ensemble setting. The arrangement maintains the recognisable rhythmic pulse, harmonic movement, and melodic contours that define the track, providing strong support for the vocal line without over-orchestrating the texture.
The horn writing is concise and purposeful, reinforcing key hooks and sectional lifts while leaving space for the rhythm section to drive the groove. Piano and guitar share the characteristic syncopated figures and pad textures, ensuring the arrangement feels authentic and stylistically grounded. The overall scoring is compact, balanced, and practical, making it well suited to contemporary concerts, showcases, cabaret settings, and cover band performances.
Instrumentation:
Vocal
Trumpet
Tenor Saxophone
Trombone
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Key: D major
Style Notes:
• Faithful to the original Tears for Fears version
• Groove-focused with clear, uncluttered textures
• Compact horn scoring suitable for small ensembles
• Effective for live performance
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