Draft:Video Games (Tenacious D song)

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“Video Games” is a song by the American comedy rock duo Tenacious D.

"Video Games"
Single by Tenacious D
ReleasedMay 11, 2023 (2023-05-11).
GenreRock
Length1:16
Songwriter(s)Jack Black, Kyle Gass
Producer(s)John Spiker
Tenacious D singles chronology
"The Who Medley"
(2022)
"Video Games"
(2023)
Music video
"Video Games" on YouTube

Background edit

Tenacious D had this to say about the song’s background: “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]

Release edit

The song and accompanying music video were released digitally on May 11, 2023 to critical acclaim. The release was announced on all of their social media accounts.[2][3][4]

Music video edit

The music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on May 11th 2023 and was directed by animator Adam Paloian.[5] The video features Jack Black and Kyle Gass animated into various video games such as Fallout 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The video was animated by Noah Williamson.

Preview edit

On May 9th, 2023, the duo posted a video to their Instagram showing Jack Black as Sonic being carried by Kyle Gass as Tails as he collects 3 rings.

Personnel edit

Adapted from Tidal[6]

  • Jack Black - lead vocals
  • Kyle Gass - banjo
  • John Spiker - steel guitar, percussion, bass, backing vocals
  • Scott Seiver - drums
  • Will Herrington - piano
  • John Kenosky - guitar, banjo
  • Jessie Olema - fiddle
  • Katie Iannitello - backing vocals

References edit

  1. ^ Ratcliffe, Amy (2023-05-12). "Tenacious D Has a New Song All About 'Video Games'". Nerdist. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  2. ^ "https://twitter.com/tenaciousd/status/1656700418527838228". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-11-08. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  4. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  5. ^ Dorn, Lori (2023-05-12). "An Animated Tenacious D Hilariously Sings About Video Games While Being Featured Inside Video Games". Laughing Squid. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  6. ^ Tenacious D. "Video Games by Tenacious D on Tidal". Tidal. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

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