Anybody been to one of their shows throughout the UK or Ireland yet?
I went to see them yesterday in Brighton. It was totally awesome.
"AND IF I WIN?"
"Then you can take Kage down to... double hell..."
The D rules!
Jack Black is comic genius.
I've not yet seen them live, but I will when they come to my neck of the woods ... that's if I can get up by the crack of noon.
While I didn't get to the Glasgow show myself (I didn't get tickets in time), a friend of mine did and saod the show was actually a little disappointing, I don't think he liked the way it was a semi-play instead of a straight gig. Or at least, that's the impression I go - he was very hungover when I spoke to him about it...
I do however like the new album, it's pretty rockin' - it always surprises me that I like Tenacious D for their music, not just the humour side. I've seen the film as well, and it's good for what it is - obviously it's not paticularly groundbreaking and isn't going to win any oscars, but it kept me amused for a couple of hours, so it's a success in my book.
Love the D, big time fan here. The best thing about them is that unlike some other comic music acts, their music is actually quite good. And Jack Black probably has the best voice I've ever heard.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I will when it comes out here. Sadly I don't think they'll ever tour South Africa :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Yufster/IMG_1429.jpg
I saw the movie. I quite liked it. A bit...wordy...I mean they don't really have to curse quite that much do they? But living with my step-dad for 14 years I can pretty well just tone it out. Nevertheless their songs were awesome. They should definitely do another movie.
I can't wait till they return here, and till the movie plays here.
I saw them live a few years back here in Amsterdam, and they rocked my socks off!
The album was ace.
You know, this movie was the first time I've heard of this project, and basically this thread is the first place where I've ever heard anything good about them. what does that mean?
Quote from: Tuomas on Mon 18/12/2006 18:24:18You know, this movie was the first time I've heard of this project, and basically this thread is the first place where I've ever heard anything good about them. what does that mean?
That far too many in the world don't recognize true talent when they see/hear it.
I had never heard of them before the movie...and before this thread I didn't realize they were serious. But the fact that they're actually going on tour is wonderful in my books. I'd actually love to see them live.
Quote from: monkey_05_06 on Mon 18/12/2006 19:18:28
I had never heard of them before the movie...and before this thread I didn't realize they were serious. But the fact that they're actually going on tour is wonderful in my books. I'd actually love to see them live.
Well, serious is a big word ;D
They do make very good music, but Tenacious D is not a 'real' real band. When they perform they still play characters. Okay, the characters are very close to their real personalities, but still, characters.
I am a massive fan of the D. I have not seen them live yet but I am going to see them tomorrow with my mom and my bro, who are also fans ;D.I will post to say how it went when I can
QuoteA bit...wordy...I mean they don't really have to curse quite that much do they?
Why do you see them then? It's widely known that they do swear and such. I myself don't really see anything bad about it. It's just words of expression.
Anywaaay... I would loove to see them live! I've been a fan for some years now. First I ever heard of them was prolly "Only gay eskimo". They are getting better and better! :D
its like the blues brothers! Only lets hope the fat one doesn't OD. That would kill them both off. ;D
vic...it's just that I would think their music would be just as good without it. Like I said, I still enjoy their music, I just think that it's unnecessary for them to drop the f-bomb quite as many times. But...good music is good music. :)
You mean fuck?
I heard a critic just say, that these guys were the poor man's Spinal Tap. That Jack black was either trying to be the rock king he never got to be, or he was just trying to be fun by redoing a rock comedy thing.
Quote from: Tuomas on Mon 18/12/2006 21:58:55
You mean fuck?
Yes I beleve he means "fuck" thats is the definition of th "f-bomb" right? ::)
I cracked up when I first someone say that, "'f-bomb'" ROTFL ;D
If anyone is interested, Archive.org has quite a selection of live shows freely available to download:
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aetree%20AND%20%2Fmetadata%2Fcreator%3A%22Tenacious%20D%22
The D! :D
I recommend getting this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Complete_Masterworks), and watching the original six tv shows, especially the episode "The Fan". Brilliant.
Quote from: monkey_05_06 on Mon 18/12/2006 21:52:10
vic...it's just that I would think their music would be just as good without it. Like I said, I still enjoy their music, I just think that it's unnecessary for them to drop the f-bomb quite as many times. But...good music is good music. :)
"The f-bomb"? How old are you?
Quote from: the vict0r on Mon 18/12/2006 20:51:24Anywaaay... I would loove to see them live! I've been a fan for some years now. First I ever heard of them was prolly "Only gay eskimo". They are getting better and better! :D
You do realise that 'Only gay eskimo' is not by Tenacious D?
The REAL only gay eskimo song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPcYrmMNRCg
I do, anyway ;)
edit: also, because that video/song made me think of this (dunno why), Bill Bailey with a proper love song :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjNEnSStJhQ
And a cute song about racial tolerance ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krZCU3_luDI
Hmm? lol :D I screwed up :P I actually thought it was they who did that song! Haven't heard it for a couple of years though, and it is something they could sing. :P
Well there are several giveaways that told me the first time I heard it that it wasn't Tenacious D:
- Doesn't sound anything like Jack Black.
- Completely different style to any of their other songs.
- Not the type of thing they would sing about (they tend to stick to their 'characters' and rarely go out of 'character' like Weird Al)
It's actually a song by Corky and the Juice Pigs, it was mislabeled and uploaded to limewire or emule or something.
saw the D last night.They bust my gut.They melted my face.They rocked my socks off.The coolest thing I have ever seen.The drummer was incredible. Jack blacks voice was explosive. KG was totally rocking also, he doesn't get enough credit for what he does.They are the BEST ROCKERS IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK!!!!!imo.;)
Yeah the drummer was amazing.
They did not mean to blow my mind. But that shit happened.
I think the problem with the D is that people don't understand the humour, and just say it's crap or offensive. It takes a certain sense of humor to really understand the jokes and stuff, and to not take them, or yourself to seriously.
Tenacious D are coming to my university next year, so hopefuly I can get a ticket.
I like the D.
Mostly because I'm amazingly awesome too.