Jack Black has once again combined his love for music and video games with the release of his latest song entitled “Video Games”, accompanied by an animated music video featuring numerous video game references. The song is a tribute to Black’s favorite video games and the video showcases his humorous side as he sings about his love for the games while his bandmate Kyle Gass gets killed by various game characters.
The video features an animated version of Black singing about how he doesn’t play video games (which we all know is not true), while Gass plays guitar. As the video progresses, Black begins to name numerous video games he has played, such as God of War, Fallout 4, Sonic the Hedgehog, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Legend of Zelda, Street Fighter, Minecraft, Tomb Raider, Team Fortress 2, Mega Man, and Super Mario Bros.
The music video was released by Black’s band, Tenacious D, following the success of their song “Peaches” which had climbed to the Billboard Hot 100 list at number 83, making it the first song in Black’s solo career to make it on the list. Before this, the last time he was featured on the Billboard Hot 100 list was in 2006 when Tenacious D made “The Pick of Destiny”.
Black’s love for video games is no secret, and in a recent interview, he shared his idea for a Super Mario Bros. movie sequel starring Pedro Pascal as Wario. He also revealed that he was initially hesitant to sing in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
The unique combination of music and video games has always been a part of Black’s career, and he continues to blend his passions through his art. The humorous and lighthearted approach that he takes in his music videos and performances has won him fans both in the music and gaming world, and his latest release is sure to be a hit among both communities.
In conclusion, Jack Black has once again raised the bar with his latest song “Video Games”, showcasing his love for video games through a catchy tune and a humorous music video. The song is a love letter to all his favorite games and a tribute to the gaming culture. Black’s ability to blend his passions for music and video games has won him fans across both communities and he continues to build on this unique combination, creating music that is loved and appreciated by many.
