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Tenacious D - The Complete Master Works

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EVERYONE has to buy this. This is one of the best band DVD sets out there. Of course it's a 2 DVD set but get it while you can because after a while there going to take away the second disc.

Of course Tenacious D is one of the best acoustic/rock groups around today. You got Jack Black with lead vocals and guitar, and Kyle Gass with lead acoustic guitar and vocals. I like how Jack Black always jokes around on stage and Kyle takes everything serious. This set is very good in all kinds of funny and gross ways. You're getting over 3 and a half hours of footage.

DISC 1

6 HBO EPISODES- These are extremely funny and the live parts of these episodes are awesome. They were taped from 1996-1999. You get to hear some songs from the cd (no drums or electric guitar on live parts) as well as some other songs that were great but never got put on their cd. All the live parts in these episodes are done in a small bar type place on Open Mic Night and no one in the audience really likes them. Below are the list of episodes and the length of each one. I listed the songs played in each episode as well.

The Episodes are:

-The Search For Inspirado- (10:32)-SONGS- Kielbasa,,,, History of Tenacious D,,,, Kyle Quit the Band
In this episode J.B. and K.G. have five days to write a new song, but get mad at each other and end up breaking up for a while.

-Angel in Disguise- (11:30)-SONGS- Double Team,,,, Karate,,,, Kyle Too a Bullet For Me
In this episode J.B. gets mad at K.G. for liking the same girl that he likes after J.B. gives K.G. a Friends for Ever medallion which ends up saving his life.

-Death of a Dream- (12:26)-SONGS- Cosmic Shame,,,, Sasquatch,,,, Kielbasa
In this episode J.B. and K.G. go through the five steps to admitting that they shouldn't have a dream of becoming a great band after they listen to Captain Ed talk about how he got no where being in a band. They end up finding Sasquatch and he tries to play the drums in their band.

-The Greatest Song in the World- (9:32)-SONGS- Greatest Song in the World (Tribute)
In this episode J.B. and K.G. get a new neighbor (a writer) in there apartment and they make him mad by making to much noise and he ends up calling the police and then J.B. tells the police officer the story of them in the desert and finding a demon which they play the greatest song in the world for.

-The Fan- (12:23)-SONGS- Explosivo,,,, Lee,,,, Special Things
This episode has a hilarious beginning in which J.B. gets mad at the audience for not giving back his clear special pick. They then meet Lee who is a fan of them and gives back K.G.'s pick. They begin to always be with Lee and end up making a song about him. The song Special Things is not very good in which they have Lee sing it.

-Road Gig- (14:05) -SONGS- Warning,,,, The Road,,,, Jesus Ranch
In this episode J.B. and K.G. go on a road gig, and while there driving there car brakes down. They end up finding a Jesus Ranch in which everyone is all religious and K.G. falls in love with a big potato that the people grow there.

That's all the HBO episodes on the first disc but that's not even half of all the stuff on the 2 discs. Next I'll list all 16 songs played in the live concert, which is an hour long and is performed at the Brixton Academy. The concert is one of the best live concerts I'v seen on DVD and features some cool solos and all of Tenacious D's songs from there cd except for City Hall and Lee. The length of each song is listed too.

1-(:45)-Program Start
2-(1:45)-Flash
3-(6:56)-Wonderboy
4-(4:02)-Explosivo
5-(4:30)-Medley(K.G.'s solo)
6-(2:12)-Karate
7-(2:01)-Kyle Quit the Band
8-(2:11)-Friendship
9-(2:43)-Kielbasa
10-(2:28)-Dio
11-(3:22)-The Road
12-(9:17)-The Cosmic Shame
13-(2:49)-FHG
14-(5:56)-Tribute
15-(4:24)-Rock Your Socks (J.B.'s solo)
16-(7:27)-Double Team

DISC 2

I don't really take the For Psycho Fans Only part of this. This disc is good for any Tenacious D fan because it does contain their videos. Some things on this disc are kind of funny, and gross but the videos and making of's are good.

In the Studio Footage- (10:55)
On the Road with Tenacious D- (32:01)

TV Appearances
-Mad TV- (4:42)-Tribute performed live
-Crank Yankers- (2:46)- Friendship performed by Tenacious D as puppets
-Late Night With Conan O' Brian- (4:32)- Wonderboy performed live

HBO Shorts (gross and kind of funny)
-JB's BJ- (3:31)
-Rock Star Sperm for Sale- (3:47)
-Butt Baby- (6:44)

Music Video's
-Tribute- (4:58)
-Making of Tribute- (8:41)
-Wonderboy- (4:38)
-Making of Wonderboy- (9:54)
-FHG- (2:29)

EASTER EGGS
Every Easter egg is on Disc 2.
1-Go to Music Video title and go left and you'll see a skull light up, press enter to see advertisement for the Tenacious D cd. (:52)
2-Go to TV appearances title and go right and you'll see a cactus light up, press enter to see a music video called Osbournes (Jable Jam Mix) performed by Tenacious D. (:47)
3-Go to In the Studio title and go right and you'll see another cactus light up, press enter to see another music video called Osbournes (Rage Cage Mix). (:47)

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This DVD collection includes all of the original HBO series episodes, a concert filmed in London at Brixton Academy, short films, music videos, television appearances and a few featurettes. No need to search for Tenacious D appearances - it's all right here. It's a great collection of material and a must-own for any Tenacious D fan.

The HBO episodes were the hook. They created the cult following. This was where Jack Black and Kyle Gass first got to showcase their eccentric brand of humor and music. People either loved it or hated it - and most loved it. You could tell immediately that Jack Black had a bright comedic future. The songs they perform are hilarious. The fact that the audiences at the open mic shows have no reaction, as if the songs were dead serious, makes it even more amusing. Each episode is outstanding - and each has its' moments of irresistible hilarity. This was a great show!

The concert at Brixton Academy in London is a hell of a show. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is true that you should watch the HBO episodes prior to watching the concert footage. You will no doubt enjoy the show, yet you will have missed the basis for the songs themselves, as they are revealed and dealt with in the episodes. The Brixton show is great, though. The interplay between Jack, Kyle and the crowd made for a wonderful dynamic - and the performance of the D certainly didn't hurt. They were truly on their game that night and the show is amazing.

The bonus disc contains hours of additional material. The HBO short films are filthy and funny- a great addition to the DVD. There are "On the Road with.." and "In the Studio" featurettes that give you a look at life with Tenacious D. They are both amusing and worth a viewing.

This is a great deal - all the Tenacious D that has ever been available for viewing is right here on this 2-disc collection. If you're a fan of the series or the music, you've got to get it.

Warning: If you want [to be] blown out, buy this DVD!!

This is THE must own for any Tenacious D fan. Everything is here...every episode from the HBO series, the videos, the making of the videos, an entire live concert and more! My wife had never seen the D before, but she likes Jack Black. She laughed like crazy during the episodes. Still can't get over how talented they are musically to go along with how funny they are. You will not be disappointed with this one.

I have nothing new to say about The D, Satan, Sassy, or any of the other important themes of this excellent music that hasn't already been said. However, to chime in with the sweet chimes of enlightenment and inspirado, I will say, yes, watch the T.V. episodes first so you "get it." Then later watch the concert. This is good stuff, great stuff and soon your mind will explode from The D too and the pieces of it will sparkle in the sun as they lie on the street reflecting the eternity of the universe. Lastly, if you're some frat guy who likes this just because it's now getting popular, oh well, you could probably be cool someday too, I still have hope for myself, so I can hope for you. Take care and please vote for my review so I can be a top 1000 reviewer, then I can be cool...

I just received my copy of this item in today's mail, and spent the rest of the day huddled in the corner of my office secretly watching! I had never seen the HBO episodes, and they were great. Although there may be no true substitute to seeing a concept develop from sketch comedy to touring band in its natural evolutionary pace, having the material all laid out for you on these discs is the next best thing!

Now that this is out, time for the D to go back in the studio and lay down some new material! Oh, and don't forget Florida next time you tour! ROCK ON KG AND JB!!!

...seldom do I consider the fortitude of those fleshy coverings that flank my mouth, however, after 10 minutes or so of watching this DVD you become acutely aware of them. It all starts with you noticing their existence, then it feels like they have small weights hanging on them, then they start to throb. Soon you're clutching them with your hands half laughing at the DVD, half laughing at your complete inability to control your face, and the pain...

Jack Black could be my generations funniest entertainer (hilarious in the movies Orange County and Shallow Hal), and in this "indie feeling" compilation you're privilaged with a more raw, less "Hollywood" side of him.

Definitely worth adding to your arsenal of movies designed to make anyone laugh...HARD.

"Tenacious D: TCMW" offers a sick and twisted look into the world of an underachieving yet completely committed rock duo, consisting of current movie megastar Jack Black and his musically talented sidekick Kyle "KG" Gass. Disc One features an hour-long concert for London's Brixton Academy, as well as all six episodes of the 1999 HBO comedy series. The concert is a brilliant spotlight for the boys' true talent. Plus, it was nice to see that the D's following spans across the Atlantic, as audience members loudly sang along with nearly every song. The episodes were equally hilarious, showing the D's humble beginnings as bar singers. They also let viewers in on the origins of a few of their songs. My favorite was the episode featuring Lee, Tenacious D's superfan (and song namesake). The band actually ends up stalking HIM, instead of vice versa!

Disc Two is labeled "For Psycho Fans Only," and it features three HBO short films, a studio documentary, TV appearances, and music videos complete with behind the scenes mayhem. The shorts stand out on this disc because they go beyond the series episodes and plunge into the realm of disgusting. I had to turn away from the screen in a few instances, I must admit. But they are funny, in the most naughty sense. The studio documentary is less musical footage and more of the boys just messing around and talking smack about each other. I guess this is what happens when you give the D a camera. I had seen some of the TV appearances and videos before, but I enjoyed the extra glimpses nonetheless.

If you have a Tenacious D fan in your life, I recommend this as a gift for their next birthday/Christmas/wedding/bar mitzvah. But if you think this is fun family viewing, think again. If you won't let your teenager listen to their album, then you probably won't want them subjected to this even spicier DVD. This is clearly for adults only. To mature fans of the D: laugh along!

If you like Tenacious D and you were waiting to see the old HBO series again, well, it's here. Along with a full D concert and music videos and studio documentary along with a few dozen other things. This is a pretty complete chronicling of The D in all it's head-banging glory. Excellent. Now, for the possible downside. If you have never seen or heard of The D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass' musical comedy team/band) or you have a closed-mind when it comes to your comedy, then there are things on this DVD compilation that my severely disturb you. Several short films (JB's BJ, for one) appear here that are so dark and twisted, the average viewer might run away from them screaming. Pretty harsh stuff. If you have seen The D and like them or at least know what they're capable of, then you might just be surpised. Maybe. Overall, this is as complete a collection of Tenacious D as you are going to get and it's awesome. So spark a bowl, put on a Black Sabbath t-shirt from 1983, throw Holy Diver on the CD player and sit back and watch The D in all their twisted, pot-smoking, demon-shredding excellence and prepare to have your socks rocked off.

Dig it!

My stomach hurts, my cheeks are sore and my eyes are red from laughing so damn hard after watching this dvd! Jack Black is a total goofball, but it still comes off as hilarious, even with a pleathera of campy, "dick & fart jokes" as Afleck so eloquently put it.

Not only is the humor side-splitting, but the music is fantastic. I am a professional guitarist, and to see some of the things these 2 pull off on acustic guitars, as well as the wonderful vocal harmonies, shows that they are not just a couple of idiots writing comical songs for the masses, they are a couple of idiots with TALENT.

Their music is great, the lyrics are hilarious, and the extras are quite cool as well. The behind the scenes footage is really something too (Dave Grohl as the Devil?! hahaha!)

Bottom line, if you are looking for a great, adult themed entertainment dvd, this is a great addition to anyone's collection.

For the Fans the D have served up an amazing concert experience. For peeps such as myself who never had the honor to witness the amazing-ness of Jack and Kyle, live on stage. It has the episodes of the HBO show, which again, I never got to see. This is the ultimate D experience.

For the psycho fans the D have squeezed out an amazing collection of all their tv appearances, videos, and live performances. If that wasn't enough you get behind the scene footage, and a documentary of the D on tour.

The D have stayed true to their fans and provided the ultimate companion to there debut/only acclaimed album. You'll be amazed, grossed out, and laughing your rear off at there off/on screen antics. Thanks to the D for this great gift.