Classico

This article is about the Tenacious D song. For the Italian wine-producing area, see Chianti Classico. For sporting rivaliry, see Local derby.

"Classico"
The title card for the "Classico" music video.
Song by Tenacious D from the album The Pick of Destiny
Released	November 14, 2006
Genre	Acoustic rock, comedy rock, classical crossover
Length	0:59
Label	Epic
Writer	Jack Black, Kyle Gass, J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven
Producer	John King
The Pick of Destiny track listing
"Kickapoo" (1) "Classico" (2) "Baby" (3)

"Classico" is a song by American rock band Tenacious D, featured on their 2006 second studio album The Pick of Destiny. The song also features on the band's 2006 movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, for which the album is the soundtrack.

Background

The song, as featured in the movie, is an exploration of classical guitar music in aid of proving Kyle Gass's musical prowess to Jack Black. In it, Gass plays sections from Bach's Bourrée in E minor (from Suite in E minor, BWV 996), Für Elise by Beethoven and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade in G Major, K. 525: I. Allegro) by Mozart. Jack sings along harmoniously to Gass' guitar playing, greatly impressing a passing pizza delivery boy, Lee.

Tenacious D previously used the theme from the Bach Bourrée in their song "Rock Your Socks".

Music video

The video was animated by John Kricfalusi, creator of The Ren & Stimpy Show, and features cartoon versions of band members Jack Black and Kyle Gass performing in front of an audience of various animals. It was first aired during the week beginning October 30, 2006.^[1]

Alternate Songs

The band has done other things with the song. In 1999 Kyle Gass plays the song in "Rock Your Socks" Only they change the lyrics. They have also released a clean version where he says freaking instead.

References

1. ^ "Tenacious D - "Classico"". http://mvdbase.com/video.php?id=55230. Retrieved January 23, 2007. 

External links

• Flash music video
• John Kricfalusi's official blog discussing the video

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