Tenacious D - Master Exploder, Jack Black Vocal ANALYSIS

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Jack Black has not gone unnoticed for his vocal chops, but he hasn't been given full credit either! He's got an incredible mixed voice, healthy, great sounding distortion and the range and agility of a true Rockstar... Wait... Is he a Rockstar?
Peaches from the new Super Mario Bros. Movie showed us that Jack Black is far from slowing down!
Join me as I unpack the many techniques and approaches he sneaks by us in Tenacious D's song Master Exploder!

[@jakestewartmusic]

The craziest part of Jack's vocals here is that he didn't even use a mic

[@Tranceplant82]

it's just fucking powerful

[@bennojoghurtdressing317]

actually, there is never been a recording of master exploder, the songs was played once and now its one with space and time.

[@nefrasky4172]

@@bennojoghurtdressing317 I heard several tentative to recreate the original song, but they were just a Tribute...

[@ttnn8780]

He has the pick of destiny

[@goldengun9970]

He does not need a microphone

[@joshsawyer573]

People have been sleeping on his vocals for over a decade. It’s insane.

[@nickchivers9029]

Two decades brother.

[@whofactchecksthefactcheckers]

Actually 3 decades cause they formed in 1994

[@joecarrillo3583]

In my opinion, Jack Black is one of the most criminally underrated vocalists ever. He does it all.

[@daoyang223]

I asked a dude to do AI covers of Jack Black's vocals over Metallica songs from the 80s lol

[@Metallnsanity87]

​@@daoyang223 what app?

[@XMilesX123]

He’s def not a vocalist lol.

[@joecarrillo3583]

@@XMilesX123 how so?

[@XMilesX123]

@@joecarrillo3583 If you think he’s like even anywhere near the level of someone like Ariana Grande for example you’re delusional lmfao. He’s an ok singer at best. Def not a vocalist.

[@elitezenkai9435]

Jack black has gone on record stating that Ronnie james dio was his inspiration and it definitely shows in his dramatics and power.

[@MisSorryforthespam]

ya and I think Pick of Destiny Was Dio's last public appearance before he passed

[@musicis1]

Jack Black is CERTAINLY underrated

[@akamyaku]

so so so underrated man, JB forever

[@raheimgreen8550]

Kyle too

[@Mr.Manson]

That's a bold thing to say today.

[@squeezylo]

He’s the best (nacho voice)

[@unLUCKY95]

The amazing thing about Jack Black is that he does all of these techniques so effortlessly. He's so underrated as a vocalist because he uses his talents for comedy, but when you actually listen to what he's able to do he's such a great vocalist. You should break down Wonderboy and Rize of the Fenix, I think those songs are the best examples of his vocal range. Also Kyle Gass is an incredibly underrated guitarist for the same reasons.

[@SolDizZo]

Effortless is the glass ceiling he likely earned through a fair bit of effort but I get what you mean

[@unLUCKY95]

@@SolDizZo I should clarify I meant the way he sings makes it sound effortless, and also when you've seen him in movies doing it because he's always just having fun.

[@SolDizZo]

@@unLUCKY95 his lack of inhibitions and unbeatable enthusiasm is inspiring! I mean I can't really speak for him and he feigns egotism to say he's born with it but man... he brings the magic more than anything

[@voxlvalyx]

One of the best examples of Jack Black's voice talent is the line "you must take your sorry ass back to hell" from Beezleboss. That perfect shift he does up to the higher register is so good.

[@TrainCannon]

There is not a day that goes by without a moment where I attempt to sing that amazing yodelgasm

[@thedigitalrealm7155]

​@@TrainCannonI get closer every day ❤

[@squeezylo]

@@TrainCannonhahah

[@faroffgrace5490]

It's crazy how you can hear someone singing and break down every stage their voice goes through. You're great at demonstrating how awesome vocalists get to the sounds that they have. Very inspiring.

[@ArronLukeMusic]

I feel like a lot of vocals is discovering and playing around with your voice. When I was younger I used to worry about doing damage, but I’ve learnt over the last 10 years that worrying about it can hold you back! Jack is a great example of this!

[@harrycrowe7557]

Well unfortunately, doing damage can also hold you back quite a bit.

[@ericmorrison278]

Seeing this song live was a fucking treat. This man gives all of himself, everytime, all the time. Truly a legend!

[@W4ldgeist]

Jack once said in an interview, that he couldn't do serious songs, because they would always end up really sad and depressing. So he and Kyle chose to only do comedic things and over the top.

[@passionoflovers]

The thing that always tickled me the right way with Jack Black is his "Duude. Metal is like so rad, man" antics. His childish nativity coupled with his insane range and technique, is perfect. He is every heavy metal stereotype but done insanely well... and right.

[@codysmith66]

Funfact, they are doing this song live now. And not the usual funny like their video lip synching cause everyones in on the joke, i mean actual live, for the first time last year. Mans amazing.

[@MedicineRunner]

I’m glad you made this video. JB is actually a HELL of a musician and overall a talented human being in many facets. This is just the one people sleep on the most for some reason.

[@TheTotapaluza]

6:50 got me to turn down my volume 😂

[@nicklacroix9936]

Buddy I'm crying 😂

[@sullivanmusic7392]

I was waiting for you to do jack black he’s actually so sick ! Peaches is a masterpiece 🎉

[@KeytarArgonian]

The footage of Jack Black recording this in the studio is available on KZbin. You can see him hitting those notes it’s *INSANE.*

[@user-wl8zm2gl5r]

I love that im not the only one who sees it. My gf makes fun of me for listening to jack black but i knew he was a genius hes great with his voice

[@smokejc]

People tend to overlook Jack's vocals because the songs are not serious songs, but he's talented as hell.

[@MisSorryforthespam]

im so glad that at least the Mario movie is introducing Jack to a whole new group of people. I hope we get a Brutal Legend 2 some day also.

[@kirstenwyatt9675]

Him and Weird Al are criminally under-rated because they are also funny/silly!

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

Right when you said Chris Cornell does this I punched myself in the face and said yes!

[@santi_sings]

Great analysis as always Chris! The beginning alone have so much things to pay attention and the entire song it's a masterclass of how to put a character in your voice and of course it's funny as hell haha

[@GunmarTheBlack]

😂 No way, I just finished watching your review of the Peaches song and JUST subscribed to you, that's some crazy awesome timing

[@chrisliepe]

YES it is good timing!!! :) Thanks for the sub!

[@ImRonDurden]

There is one show where they actually performed this live. Which was apparently supposed to be an impossible feat. It was really Good.

[@blixxy1320]

mad respect to kyle for growing an extra 2 pairs of arms just to perform this live

[@yoda5436]

@@blixxy1320 they have a full band live lol, i assume the impossible part is some of the vocals live

[@sophielefier5484]

You are awesome explaining how Jack Black sings !! Thank you

[@jims664]

Loving the JB videos. The guy's a hell of an entertainer and vocalist. And your breakdowns are really informative!

[@trom120]

I was waiting for you to say "Chris Cornell" and yup...there it is.

[@andrewbenavidez1454]

The part about lifting the desk is such a good visual I feel like just visualizing myself “lifting” helps me compress for higher notes!

[@luigi_border]

As a Tenacious Fan since 2001, It’s fun to see everyone loving Jack. But at the time people criticized his voice a lot

[@daoyang223]

Im pretty sure people were more elitist back then. I remember when Trivium tried to link the 80s sound with the modern metalcore sound and everyone was criticizing them a lot. Now they're pretty popular and people love their old stuff lol

[@potatos_4_free]

​@@daoyang223Becoming the Dragon is a thrasher, man!

[@Swollen_Goat]

jables is one of my favorite vocalists. Would love to see him do a in session showing off technique!

[@Seifer1228]

I’m so happy the Mario movie has highlighted jack blacks talents. People are now genuinely curious as to how this man is so good at what he does and realize he’s not just a joke singer, that there is genius behind that humorous façade

[@marshallleresche2687]

“….I filmed this video 5 mins ago” Favorite instructor analyzing my favorite song? Excellent video!!

[@fadeddave]

Would love Jack Black to comment on this

[@chrisliepe]

Me too!

[@felipeperes237]

Jack Black has an amazing voice, and so has YOU! You should cover an entire song and post here, I'm sure eveyrone would love it.

[@DesolationNathan]

Watching this video with headphones on destroyed my ears with the high ends 😭😅 But excellent job sir, definitely subscribed now.

[@HipThrustKing]

I need to sing Tenacious D to better understand and access my range and distortion. Jack Black is a BADASS ❤

[@adamschneider868]

My Brother and I harp on this all the time. Jack Black is so good and very slept on.

[@hardeho]

I love your style of analyzing the "how" of voices, and JBs is definitely a fun one. I am going to start your free course. I need to "re-find" my voice. I used to be an adequate singer, HS choir, karaoke superstar lol. Then my singing voice basically went unused for IDK, 15-20 years, and I find that now at 45, I kinda can't sing for shit anymore. I don't know what happened.

[@Wemdiculous]

A Jack Black song dropped… Now my voice is fried… Like every other time I’ve heard a new song from him.

[@alexhydron]

Thank you for doing an analysis on Jack Black! Loved the last two videos ❤‍🔥

[@Coppedia]

Me, too. 👍

[@zburton9636]

Jack black is INCREDIBLE

[@damiandusk]

6:51 Axl rose is that you

[@tomwright6852]

Yes! So happy you've finally done Jack Black! Would love for you to analyse one of the new Fall Out Boy songs, So much (for) Stardust or Fake Out are both such interesting songs and Patrick Stump's singing is always so interesting.

[@NoxLegend1]

His style is basically a parody of hard rock to the point where it’s ridiculous but it ends up sounding good

[@romanborky5696]

The dynamic range in your speaking is commendable brother! Very great to hear and pickup on !😊

[@rock_gs]

I always felt that a Jables video was missing in here

[@derangedband]

Haha these videos are funny! You're a great singer and I love the analysis of the song! I just saw the bowser one and thought I'd watch this one too! They're a lot of fun!

[@cjbrewermusic]

That "powerful" line is right in my mix voice, and it's so fun to just mess with it and throw the line out freely. Heck YES.

[@A315.]

Jack blacks has to be put in the rock hall of fame or something

[@joststrgar6918]

Bro you sound amazing

[@2matauenga]

You knows what's also underrated? Chris Liepe

[@halorenegade9495]

In my opinion, the way he uses his voice and the fact that he doesn't take himself seriously puts him directly (maybe even higher) into the Hall of Fame with Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and else. He is easily one of the best vocalist that is out there nowadays and i just can wish for myself to be so relaxed while singing as he is

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Thanks for doing this one Chris, Jack Black has his very own own rabbit hole when it comes to vocals and musical talent.

[@oliveralcorn2510]

On top of that, I agree that Jack Black is highly underated singer and performer. Not sure how much of him you have covered before but would be happy to see more!

[@davidsmith7962]

LOVE MASTER EXPLODER!!

[@zosoart]

Brilliant video!!!! The information, explanations and demonstrations you give are SO useful!!!!!!

[@ErnieBub]

I was just thinking about Jack Black and how cool his voice is so this video is super timely

[@ag4640]

His voice is definitely powerful

[@zaccampa4055]

Jack Black is an amazing singer. His vocal control is crazy.

[@JenniferShipleyArt]

Thank you for doing Jack Black. I too have always felt he’s so underrated, but so excellent. I think it was a very sad missed opportunity when he did not sing in the Muppet movie. I was so disappointed.

[@tylerhalloran9158]

Jack Black doesn’t have an overly impressive singing voice but damn he has range and he’s a hell of a songwriter. And because of that Tenacious D is among the Rock and Roll gods. Also if your concert is metal enough to cause the earth to literally move your definitely worth the fame

[@DanielSmith-pq4yc]

Honestly when I did the opening sequence of this song I accidentally discovered whistle notes. I love jack he's so free and fun

[@c1xcx]

YO you are amazing at teaching corporal vocalization!

[@S0N.0F.A.B0B]

First time on your chanel, i'm amazed, 1st: I love JB 2nd: Your control is amazing and how you simplify things is very good too. Keep on rocking

[@ShillyBears1]

Amazing video

[@originalvonster]

Thank you, your singing and analysis was awesome.

[@Zeta9966]

He’s always been one of my favorite singers.

[@Tessimistic420]

Jack Black definitely a rock my f-ing socks off! Dude I totally miss you and Kickapoo 🔥🔥🔥

[@timfender0740]

Just brilliant! Thanks Chris! 😊

[@cfalvealm6984]

Finally JB is getting the credits he deserves...what a great fkn vocalist he is; since the 80's when he started the D along KG

[@amnesicturtles4145]

I love Jack because he shows that singing can be super fun

[@Floridagirl_life]

Right 🔥

[@knightabbas363]

thanks, bud for making me regret listening to this with speakers on

[@chrisliepe]

haha sorry

[@DaisyAruba]

He does this in school of rock too

[@IlyesCodes]

When u do a high note u remind me of steve carrel😂

[@josephstude5638]

You're a treasure Chris. Thanks for all the laughs and vocal wisdom over the years.

[@DrCoconuttt]

3:15 I swear I’ve heard a voice from some show that sounds exactly like this…

[@zacharymilos392]

My voice is FOOKINGGG...... POWERRRRFULLLLLLLLL!!!! ❤‍🔥

[@metaljeremy]

Great job!

[@kingofshit303]

The Pick of Destiny is the greatest rock musical in the world.

[@bork5268]

You sound like Charlie from Always sunny in philly with your high vocals, closing my eyes I get to imagine charlie on power vocals

[@crowing3886]

Another good example of his range is to be the best. Short but amazing

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

By the way, Chris, it’s been a while

[@airheart1]

Jack is a renaissance man

[@AweHitero]

7:01 my parents decided to visit my room to look what I was watching..

[@MrGrimlocke]

Have you done a video on the song Micro Cuts by Muse?

[@itsyourboi1016]

You should analyze wonderboy and the who medley as they have very different paces and styles

[@davegnr1984]

Love this

[@grimmthrashr1035]

Do not watch this video without headphones your neighbours might begin to ask questions

[@easyranger6898]

Hilariously I thought that Jack was singing "Bellaphon" after the record label, not "powerful". I am the king of mishearing lyrics, incidentally.

[@Anamoly_]

Just call it the Bill Burr Resonance.

[@Idolikethis]

Terribly underwater. I sing this often and for years now

[@Fynnovative]

Heyyyy i want to learn how to scream like in the song giant from imagine dragons. What is the best technique??

[@jamestalkington6306]

If I had gone voice instead of band back in the day, I could see myself being pedagogically similar to you lol. Never got all the way to band director but I WAS a MUS ED major at one point.

[@sataniczombiepr]

JB and KG is so underrated

[@samdavies1858]

If you're going down the Tenacious D rabbit hole then may I suggest the live version of Ballad of Hollywood Jack? Can't get enough of this version. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ3Np4yOhLycppI&pp=ygULdGVuYWNpb3VzIGQ%3D

[@TalkinAboutTheDude]

Wonderboy and Karate are the shiz

[@allinthenameofmusic8617]

Would you invest in a person who has never had professional singing lessons and has been empowered by Jack Black's songs? To be absolutely honest with you, I've always hated my own voice. But... following Jack Black's 'just sing it and fuck it' mindset, I've started believing in myself, my voice, and my strength. After painfully listening to my own recordings of me singing along with a couple of his songs-all first recordings-I now believe my voice is destined for greatness

[@vickylandry51]

Watched your video on peaches and was hoping you would dive further into the complete epicness that is tenacious d 😂❤ thank you