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