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Tears for Fears - Shout guitar lesson video
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Shout

"Shout" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears, released as a single from their 1985 album Songs from the Big Chair. Written as a straightforward anthem of protest, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining tracks of the mid-1980s. For electric guitar players, it offers a chance to explore the clean, atmospheric tones and melodic layering characteristic of the era's polished pop rock production.

  • Roland Orzabal described 'Shout' as 'a simple song about protest,' giving guitarists a clear emotional direction when interpreting the track.
  • 'Shout' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1985 and held the position for three weeks, making it a huge commercial landmark.
  • The song peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Tears for Fears' fourth consecutive top 5 hit in their home country.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Roland Orzabal's primary guitar for Songs from the Big Chair, its bright single-coil pickups and articulate tone create the jangly, shimmering arpeggios that define tracks like 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.' The Strat's responsive dynamics pair perfectly with chorus and delay effects for that signature atmospheric sound.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Orzabal used Telecasters alongside Stratocasters during the '80s for their cutting, glassy single-coil tone that sits perfectly in the mix with chorus effects. The Tele's bright midrange complements the band's clean, synth-driven production without needing distortion or heavy effects.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

This amp provides the warm, natural breakup Tears for Fears use in live settings when they need grit without resorting to distortion pedals. The Twin Reverb's built-in reverb tank adds to the band's atmospheric, spacious guitar tone alongside their primary effects chain.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

Orzabal deployed the AC30 for its chiming, slightly overdriven character that suits Tears for Fears's preference for amp-driven breakup over pedal distortion. Its natural sag and harmonic complexity enhance the band's clean, chorus-drenched aesthetic.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
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Boss CE-2 Chorus

This pedal is essential to Tears for Fears's signature sound, providing the lush, shimmering chorus effect that defines their atmospheric guitar work. The CE-2 pairs with generous delay and reverb to create the wide, spacious soundscape heard throughout Songs from the Big Chair.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Digital delay was crucial for the band's layered, atmospheric guitar tone, adding spatial depth and rhythmic complexity to clean arpeggios. The DD-3's precise timing and repeats complement the chorus effect in creating Tears for Fears's distinctive '80s production sound.

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