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When asked about the meaning of the song, both Black and Gass said "It’s about growing up and leaving childish things behind…. But then realizing that video games are more than just mindless toys…. In fact, they can be a true expression of huge ideas that belong in the pantheon of great works of art! It’s about time someone defended the honor and integrity of this bold new horizon. Leave it to the greatest band in the world… Tenacious D!!!"<ref name="pitchfork" /> |
When asked about the meaning of the song, both Black and Gass said "It’s about growing up and leaving childish things behind…. But then realizing that video games are more than just mindless toys…. In fact, they can be a true expression of huge ideas that belong in the pantheon of great works of art! It’s about time someone defended the honor and integrity of this bold new horizon. Leave it to the greatest band in the world… Tenacious D!!!"<ref name="pitchfork" /> |
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The lyrics of the song reference ''[[God of War (franchise)|God of War]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'', and ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]''.<ref name="pitchfork" /><ref name="polygon">{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23720112/jack-black-tenacious-d-video-games|title=Jack Black's animated ode to video games goes hard|website=Polygon|date=May 11, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/05/12/jack-blacks-new-music-video-is-a-tribute-to-video-games/?sh=4c7ffb033b4e|title=Jack Black's New Music Video Is A Tribute To Video Games|website=Forbes}}</ref> The music video was animated by YouTuber [[Chris O'Neill (YouTuber)|Chris O'Neill]].<ref name="polygon" /> |
The lyrics of the song reference ''[[God of War (franchise)|God of War]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'', and ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]''.<ref name="pitchfork" /><ref name="polygon">{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23720112/jack-black-tenacious-d-video-games|title=Jack Black's animated ode to video games goes hard|website=Polygon|date=May 11, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/05/12/jack-blacks-new-music-video-is-a-tribute-to-video-games/?sh=4c7ffb033b4e|title=Jack Black's New Music Video Is A Tribute To Video Games|website=Forbes}}</ref> The music video was animated by Adam Paloian's PinReel Inc. production company, with YouTuber [[Chris O'Neill (YouTuber)|Chris O'Neill]] co-directing the music video's production.<ref name="polygon" /> |
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"Video Games" | ||||
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Single by Tenacious D | ||||
Released | May 11, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2023 | |||
Length | 1:16 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | John Spiker[1] | |||
Tenacious D singles chronology | ||||
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"Video Games" is a song by American comedy rock duo Tenacious D, released on May 11, 2023.
Background
When asked about the meaning of the song, both Black and Gass said "It’s about growing up and leaving childish things behind…. But then realizing that video games are more than just mindless toys…. In fact, they can be a true expression of huge ideas that belong in the pantheon of great works of art! It’s about time someone defended the honor and integrity of this bold new horizon. Leave it to the greatest band in the world… Tenacious D!!!"[1]
The lyrics of the song reference God of War, Fallout 4, and Red Dead Redemption 2.[1][2][3] The music video was animated by Adam Paloian's PinReel Inc. production company, with YouTuber Chris O'Neill co-directing the music video's production.[2]
Personnel
- Jack Black – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Kyle Gass – acoustic guitar
References
- ^ a b c "Tenacious D Return With New Song "Video Games": Watch the Video". Pitchfork. May 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jack Black's animated ode to video games goes hard". Polygon. May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Black's New Music Video Is A Tribute To Video Games". Forbes.