This is Jack Black's shining moment. He didn't go off and do his own thing, he didn't get all funky with it... he sang it straight and he CRUSHED it.... one of the best live versions of the National Anthem I've ever heard. Kudos to Jack....
His skill for singing is always over looked because he always sings in a funny manor. But he is legit an amazing singer and doesn’t get a lot of credit for it. Also why does he look like jablinski games??
@@DudeWhat31 It's not just that Jack Black can sing, of course he can. He is actually an awesome singer and much, much better than so many more artists more renowned for their singing ability and that's the shame of it all. He's dismissed as a comic doing comedy songs. As far as celebrity singers of the US Anthem go, I can only think of Whitney Houston topping Jack's performance.
Rehearsed this in the shower. Hair combed with a balloon. Favorite yellow t-shirt. Wanders out to the floor. Absolutely kills it. Jack Black for the win.
@@MuteGoat, I'm going to have to agree with this. Look at Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. They literally got to make like 7 or 8 albums that were played on the radio before they even learned how to sing in real life.
And you can hear the surprise in the audience with the “WTF” style cheering. I bet he was introduced something like “Actor & comedian, Jack Black!”, then after the first line they were like…..”wait…..holy shit”. 😂
The star spangled banner is a song that the more simply it is sung the better it sounds. This makes it both difficult and easy because you cant hide behind frills if you dont have the vocal chops. Jack gets that the and has the talent to pull it off.
@@nickchavez720 same for other anthems Primary school kids singing it: ua-cam.com/video/IlbBsBVd-IU/v-deo.html High school: ua-cam.com/video/xDxxZj6N9cU/v-deo.html One of most famous singers: ua-cam.com/video/iyBPnlJhUP0/v-deo.html (some people wanted gov to take away her citizenship after that) Worst singers known in contry: ua-cam.com/video/z3tCm9QV8_g/v-deo.html (some people, including me, commented that Poland should take them to the court for insulting Nation) What you can hear is that first 2 groups of probably untrained singers (in most schools all students sings, we just know lyrics and rhythm). No fancy techniques just singing it straight. In third professional singer overdoes this. In fourth people who think they are singers overdo it while not even being skilled in any vocal technique.
looked like he was holding the goofball back a bit at parts. lol. like a tourretts style impulse to make weird funny sounds. lol. glad he kept it together for a clean and respectful performance. That was great
The mistake a lot of pop singers make is adding Flair and trills and stuff, it's like, just sing the fucking song lol Jack Black just sang it, and sang it well
jack has had the honor and privilege to perform at one of the most if not prestigious Metal festivals like Ozzfest as Tenacious D Jack Black is a force to be wreckoned with. you look at him cant take the guy seriously..He didnt become an A list celebrity for nothing, much respect to Jack black.
The fact that he can seriously sing like a fucking Angel yet decided to devote his entire music career into songs about fucking and having sex in space etc is honestly just admirable
Ha, true! He's brilliant and knew exactly how to create a niche for himself. Even though he's a comedian and a big goof, you can tell that there is a deeper level of intelligence and awareness going on with him. This rendition of the National Anthem is a good example--he knew it was a time to put the joking aside and let his immense talent serve the song with respect. He absolutely nailed it.
The fact that a comedian sang the National Anthem better than a Grammy winning artist always gets me. Jack Black is a national treasure who must be protected
I still think he’s “in character” and not totally serious. Probably explains why he’s doing it at a WNBA game. Seriously doubt he’d go to one otherwise.
The thing is, you could tell he knows less is more here. Sing the piece as it's written, it's already considered one of the most difficult anthems to sing, and let it be what it's meant to be. He's got the range and talent to take this way over the top, but a little restraint made this a breathtaking performance.
When you can make the national anthem sound unique through your incredible voice rather than by butchering it into some unrecognizable form, that’s when you know you’ve got talent as a singer.
I agree. I get so tired of so called vocalists making runs all over the place, scatting, rapping, or butchering the Star-Spangled Banner any other way. It's our national anthem, not a damn pop song.
He's also written, directed, and produced a lot of stuff too. Not to mention his ability to perform live, as a musician and a comedian. Jack is a true talent.
Pastel Rainbow__ I just came from that. I was like daaaaamn the whole way through. And I know about chorus, intonation, tone, pitch, and all that stuff
Check out Marlana VanHoose. She's a blind girl with an incredible voice. She started performing the national anthem at sporting events when she was 16 years old. Here she is at the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day game. ua-cam.com/video/fMvCZnIJJrs/v-deo.html
When you’re a zany comedian but when it comes to the National Anthem of the United States of America you are 100% serious - respect Jack, respect man 🙏🏼
I have long screamed at my TV for people to just sing the anthem as it is written. Its power comes from its simplicity and lack of showiness. Yet people constantly try to gussy it up and show off. It's a humble song. The song isn't about how awesome we are and we conquer all and look at us, yea! It's literally about how the symbol of our country survived through an intense attack on a fort, survived as the symbol of our freedom and bravery. Jack Black did the spirity of the National Anthem great honor with his performance. You can hear the deep respect in his voice. It isn't about him, it's about the anthem.
He knew how to put his own style to the National Anthem without being tasteless or disrespectful. 10/10. Edit: Jesus Christ, guys! Shut the fuck up about politics!
I was looking for the best version today (hits all the notes without adding unnecessary ones) without a band overshadowing the vocals and not in a choir. I'm not a Jack Black fan but this is actually the best version so far. From Australia
Look up the official military singers, too. The U.S. Coast Guard usually has excellent ones because they recruit from conservatories and get classically-trained singers that way.
I bet on some level, this was a proud moment for him. Nobody gets as good at singing as he is without taking it quite seriously and being passionate about it. His niche and his schtick is acting like he's never serious, but he's able to do that because it's grounded in the foundation of being a supremely good singer. This was a time to let his full talents come through without having to sell it with comedy.
@@malindarayallen No, he doesn't. You've never heard opera singers. They would bury him, he simply doesn't have the range. He's a *pop* singer, plain and simple.
I love that not only can he can be funny as hell, but also knows when to put it away and put his heart and soul into something beautiful. Not that comedy isn't beautiful, but you know what I mean.
Jack Black is a consumate performer and an incredibly talented musician. People seem surprised that he would do this so seriously. You'd be surprised just how respectful the vast majority of comedians actually are. Jack Black knows when to turn it off. His voice is unbelievable. Near perfect singing of the anthem. There are 2 spots pretty much everyone sings wrong. He sang 1 of them wrong, but it is the minor one that isn't very obvious. He nailed the big one. The only people I've ever heard actually sing the National Anthem correctly are the military. But I will absolutely grant this is the best I have ever heard it sung outside of that. Phenomenal voice and I absolutely had to deal with all the dust in this room.
@@johnjacob4973 the song did not come from the military. Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics. He was a lawyer. The tune is an older English song called "To Anacreon in Heaven." Anacreon Society was a men's social club in London.
I love how how 0:40 is the moment the audience REALLY realizes "holy shit!". Also, his satisfaction in the end: he knew he rocked it and he fucking did
This isn't the national anthem, this is a tribute.
This comment is gold
😂😂😂
Chris Thompson literally what I was thinking!
ROCK 🤟🏾
To the greatest song in the world?
Somebody send this to Fergie 😂
💀
That would be like sending a mix of LeBron/MJ's best moves to a 5th grader.
😂😂😂😂😂
Bro 😂😂😂
😭🤣🤣
Pitch- perfect
tone- perfect
Didn’t overreach, I was impressed 10/10
I was hanging on every note and direction he took, waiting for him to stumble (I didn't want him to)...and he just nailed it.
I would agree but he changed keys so ehhhhhhh
@@jdsjigglypuff9419 He didn’t. He stayed in C major the entire time.
@@dkaik oh really lemme double check
@@dkaik frick you right
He sang this with legendary Jack Black style and still managed to be respectful of the song and what it represents, and kept it traditional. props
Bowser singing the national anthem?
Yeah, I think you're waiting for him to do something funny because it's jack black.
He has a beautiful voice, and he knows how to use it.
Do NOT let this man fool you. He CAN sing.
So THAT'S why he has a Grammy. I was so fooled too.
i thought he was more known as a singer these days tbh
Really?? I had no idea
No one has been fooled and he’s never tried to do so, but thanks for enlightening us.
@@brettvanderwerff3158 no, he's still most famous for movies
The thumbnail makes it look like he's given the mic to ask a question at Minecon.
lmao tru
LMFAOO
Caught me offguard lmao
Dedotated wam
fucking killed me 😂😂😂
Dude is sooooo talented... it's easy to forget what a great vocalist he is, because you think of him as a "funny guy."
He is more than a man he's a shiny golden god
I had no idea this *epic* man can sing. I've missed out on so much. :(
@@beckytaylor2991 He has a grammy and has been a singer far longer than anything else he is famous for.
@@beckytaylor2991 You should watch the movie Bernie. He's both a fantastic actor and singer in it.
Tenacious D called
This is Jack Black's shining moment. He didn't go off and do his own thing, he didn't get all funky with it... he sang it straight and he CRUSHED it.... one of the best live versions of the National Anthem I've ever heard. Kudos to Jack....
Only Jimi Hendrix is allowed to do his own thing and he's dead.
His skill for singing is always over looked because he always sings in a funny manor. But he is legit an amazing singer and doesn’t get a lot of credit for it. Also why does he look like jablinski games??
hA!! That last comment
Jack Rogers i would like your comment but it has 669 likes
@@DudeWhat31 It's not just that Jack Black can sing, of course he can. He is actually an awesome singer and much, much better than so many more artists more renowned for their singing ability and that's the shame of it all. He's dismissed as a comic doing comedy songs. As far as celebrity singers of the US Anthem go, I can only think of Whitney Houston topping Jack's performance.
@@bgrigg07 I dont think he is dismissed as much as he is picked for his comedy more.
Anyone that's a real fan of tenacious d knows JB. Can sing thats fact.
That moment when Kung Fu Panda sings the anthem better than Fergie
Po, fucking Po sings it better than Fergie and he makes noodles for a living.
@@daoyang223 and he really thinks his das was a goose, fucking Idiot
Jack Black is a GRAMMY winning artist...
You could sodomize a goat with a chainsaw and it would sound better than Fergie.
Fergie can't sing for shit to begin with without auto tune
I love how his face hardly changed during the whole performance.
Probably trying not to laugh
Kindve reminds me of the face he made when he had to push the button to shut off the lasers.
@@Andreas9088 lmao
Pretty sure he's looking at the flag
😂😂😂
Rehearsed this in the shower.
Hair combed with a balloon.
Favorite yellow t-shirt.
Wanders out to the floor. Absolutely kills it.
Jack Black for the win.
Lmao. "Hair combed with a balloon"
“hair combed with a balloon” etc
you are a wordsmith, an artist, a writer .
This is poetry 👏
I think it’s the most American thing ever, that Jack Black can sing our national anthem better than 99.9% of anyone else who does it
@Jordan Carreira That's not how it works..
@@MuteGoat Singers don't typically sound good?
@@TheModShopCO I think you're confused.. I meant that musicians arent just automatically good singers which is what Jordan was implying
@@MuteGoat, I'm going to have to agree with this. Look at Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. They literally got to make like 7 or 8 albums that were played on the radio before they even learned how to sing in real life.
I hope we agree that the 1% is Whitney Houston
Literally better than 99% of people Ive heard attempt this
And you can hear the surprise in the audience with the “WTF” style cheering.
I bet he was introduced something like “Actor & comedian, Jack Black!”, then after the first line they were like…..”wait…..holy shit”. 😂
The star spangled banner is a song that the more simply it is sung the better it sounds. This makes it both difficult and easy because you cant hide behind frills if you dont have the vocal chops. Jack gets that the and has the talent to pull it off.
@@nickchavez720 same for other anthems
Primary school kids singing it: ua-cam.com/video/IlbBsBVd-IU/v-deo.html
High school: ua-cam.com/video/xDxxZj6N9cU/v-deo.html
One of most famous singers: ua-cam.com/video/iyBPnlJhUP0/v-deo.html (some people wanted gov to take away her citizenship after that)
Worst singers known in contry: ua-cam.com/video/z3tCm9QV8_g/v-deo.html (some people, including me, commented that Poland should take them to the court for insulting Nation)
What you can hear is that first 2 groups of probably untrained singers (in most schools all students sings, we just know lyrics and rhythm). No fancy techniques just singing it straight. In third professional singer overdoes this. In fourth people who think they are singers overdo it while not even being skilled in any vocal technique.
So that 1% would be Whitney Houston
@@Sweetmelissaaah not really. Due to her style Houston would overdo this if she tried to sing anthem her style.
We all know that he could have really jazzed it up, but he didn't over reach. Jack Black is a legend, enjoy every moment of his living legacy.
Fr with sum spirit fingers or an air guitar or sumthing
I think he was being respectful, instead of trying to be a self absorbed and self centered show off. I really like that.
I was just waiting for the crazy JB adlibs being tossed in randomly. (rem-kih-kih-keke-keeee) something like that intbetween sentences
looked like he was holding the goofball back a bit at parts. lol. like a tourretts style impulse to make weird funny sounds. lol. glad he kept it together for a clean and respectful performance. That was great
Amen!
I like how he is being completely serious and respectful. He hits every note perfectly too. I love this guy.
He's only respectful when he sings. He's an arsehole otherwise.
The mistake a lot of pop singers make is adding Flair and trills and stuff, it's like, just sing the fucking song lol Jack Black just sang it, and sang it well
I’d like to propose Jack Black as our official National Anthem singer
Matt Oordt yes
Matt Oordt agreed
He can take turn with Gladys Knight. She sings it like she's telling America an exciting story.
Not what I was expecting....
@Samantha Williams point taken. Jack is a comedian. Not normally serious during a performance.
Watch Pick of Destiny. Thank or blame me later.
Also, he had the musician's sense to let the reverb of one line fade before singing the next one. He worked the space correctly.
jack has had the honor and privilege to perform at one of the most if not prestigious Metal festivals like Ozzfest as Tenacious D Jack Black is a force to be wreckoned with. you look at him cant take the guy seriously..He didnt become an A list celebrity for nothing, much respect to Jack black.
He's a pro
“And the home of the braaaaavvveee....flig a goo a flig a goo goo”
😹😹☠️💀
Lol this killed me
You could tell the whole time he was holding that back
What song are those lyrics from I've been trying to remember it's been bugging me. Lol
...and now I will always hear this, in my head, everytime this song plays. You rewired my brain. This is a thing you did...
...well done sir :)
He used all 3 parts of the voice while holding a low tongue/relaxed jaw. Jack Black may be a funny man, but his voice and technique is no Joke.
The fact that he can seriously sing like a fucking Angel yet decided to devote his entire music career into songs about fucking and having sex in space etc is honestly just admirable
😂😂😂
Ha, true! He's brilliant and knew exactly how to create a niche for himself. Even though he's a comedian and a big goof, you can tell that there is a deeper level of intelligence and awareness going on with him. This rendition of the National Anthem is a good example--he knew it was a time to put the joking aside and let his immense talent serve the song with respect. He absolutely nailed it.
Lol look up Stephen lynch for a step up😂
Rock music is awesome
@that BEAUTIFUL LIGHT in YOU I have an atheist friend and he's one of the nicest people I've ever met, why you gotta be mean :(
The fact that a comedian sang the National Anthem better than a Grammy winning artist always gets me. Jack Black is a national treasure who must be protected
Couldn't have said it better
Jack Black IS a Grammy award winning artist.
@@Addison0526 *high five*
No one can outdo Whitney, ever but Jack did sound good and im grateful he didn't try to disrespect the song and butcher it!
@@MultiLisa10 lady Gaga. 😎
His voice is so awesome you can actually see him holding back even in the big notes.
You could see him hard pause to let his peeps know he was restraining it.
Yup great control 👍
I still think he’s “in character” and not totally serious. Probably explains why he’s doing it at a WNBA game. Seriously doubt he’d go to one otherwise.
Loved how he carried "and the home of the brave" like he was gently carrying a baby.
You truly do get it. It's a very difficult song to sing.
He does not need (does not need), a microphone (a microphone)...
Guy Pierce His voice is FUCKIN.......*fuckin*.......POWERFULLLLLLL!!!!!!
+Guy Pierce What the fuck? (the fuck)
+Rrock Cj its from a D song
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEAHH! (GUITAR SOLO)
Sorry.
0:46 the way he sang "the bombs bursting inAiiirrrrrrrr" was awesome, only Jack Black can sing like that 😆 love to hear it
It's the metal.
My favourite part makes it look effortless
He’s one of those rare singers that can put his own spin on a classic song and actually make it work
i can to =)
That’s now how I sing that line
Don't be fooled, he is clearly still carrying the Pick of Destiny.
Came here to make this very comment. :D
Thats right man! :D
Adino1 don’t you mean the bong of destiny?? Satan got back his pick of destiny than lost his horn, they used it to blaze and became legend
That made me laugh, thank you.
Plot twist. Kyle in hell and JB made it.. 👀
As a Brit, this is the best I have ever heard it sung. Made me stand up and salute and then I was like wtf am I doing.
I know! As a Canadian, I love the American anthem and what it originally stood for. I like ours too, but there’s is so much more powerful.
🤣🤣
You can come stateside if you want, its cool
Hey Leon, that's absolutely hilarious! Thank you for being such a patriot for both of our Countries!!!!!! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
😆😆😆😆
I'm so happy he took this seriously. Great rendition
+Bo I know, it could have gone either way.
+Chris J so true
Nah you don't fuck with the anthem that's how you get a horrific reputation instantly, and I'm sure he knows that.
Jack black fighting
Jack black ast Catholic the
Jack Black > Fergie... Oh, the irony.
As if there was ever a doubt
Word!
Top 10 Archive right! Also crazy seeing you here
Gotta fuck one and the other songs the anthem, go!
Not much of an accomplishment
after “rockets red glare“, he pauses like “ are you taking notes, Fergie?“
Fergie:🖋📖
@UCphkyfB3WvxEakLeZzsRzWA DUDE FUCK OFF WITH YOUR CHEAP SPAM.
I love how he kept a straight face all the way through it was very professional and patriotic
He was SO holding back on going full-on EPIC
And you're just gonna be a little footnote on his epic ass!!!! LOL
Yeah, he was just trying to do it professionally
The thing is, you could tell he knows less is more here. Sing the piece as it's written, it's already considered one of the most difficult anthems to sing, and let it be what it's meant to be. He's got the range and talent to take this way over the top, but a little restraint made this a breathtaking performance.
When they said “ladies and gentlemen, Jack Black”, everyone was probably like wtf?
RIGHT!!! LOL 😆
Yeah and at the end, wow that was amazing!
not me. I woulda had the cream jeans
he is in a band so maybe, maybe not…
Probably thought he was gonna belt out some Sabbath or anything in the metal genre.
Jack Black 2019 Super Bowl. Make it happen.
Jason5499 5499 just bring in black band tenacious d for the super bowl
JACK BLACK SUPER BOWL LIII
i wish for nothing more, but i will get stuck with beiber again or another teen girl band
Jason5499 5499 it would be best not to
Something to counteract the kneeling crybaby bs
Probably the best celebrity rendition ever. He really does hit every note!
THIS is how you sing the National Anthem. No fluff, no bs, no extra cheese sauce. Outstanding job
Officially petitioning the NFL to have Jack Black sing the anthem for the super bowl, and have Tenacious D do the halftime show.
That would be the best half time show in many years
I would definitely watch that
Except people these days only like pop music
Impossible. They're too sexy for live TV 🔥
Yes!!
that looks like jablinski
No gaming video this week.
Maybe a close relative? That'd be cool if they were cousins or something
@@antoniocerna4268 nice joke
Ikr?!?!
HE IS YOU DUMBO
This was a joke, stop replying with woosh it's been a year ffs
That "Bombs bursting in air" hit extra hard
When you can make the national anthem sound unique through your incredible voice rather than by butchering it into some unrecognizable form, that’s when you know you’ve got talent as a singer.
Jack Black's voice is powerful, but in the end it's too Jack Blackish to be truly good.
What does that even mean?
I was gonna say, did we watch the same video?
I agree. I get so tired of so called vocalists making runs all over the place, scatting, rapping, or butchering the Star-Spangled Banner any other way. It's our national anthem, not a damn pop song.
You said it!! 🇺🇸
In all seriousness this is one of the best national anthems I've heard
Love this one too.
ua-cam.com/video/HU0SZXcNNbY/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MajorLeagueSoccer
This guy is a true talent. Comedian, musician, singer, actor....
mattilevi The complete package!
He's also written, directed, and produced a lot of stuff too. Not to mention his ability to perform live, as a musician and a comedian. Jack is a true talent.
Miranda Sings could learn a few things from this gentleman!
Dazlidorne Jenkins Miranda Sings isn't even on the same planet as Jack Black talent wise.
What has he directed?
That looked so effortless. My God this man is supremely talented.
Finally a singer that doesn't artificially extend the notes for no reason
Unironically, this is probably my favorite rendition of the anthem done by a male 🧍
Check out Geoff Tate doing it at an NFL Seahawks game. Dude is a powerhouse vocalist. Way better singer than Jack.
I watched this and saw the first reply and searched for Geoff Tate at NFL and watched it as well. And ... No, Jack Black's better.
@@jasonzed6932 Then you're deaf. Geoff Tate is a legendary singer. Jack is a"good" singer. Geoff Tate is an incredible singer.
@@markurry3149 I listened to Tate's version. It sounded rushed and had less impact. He blew by the notes too quickly for my taste.
@@markurry3149 Who the heck is Geoff Tate? Jack Black did a wonderful job. He’s a great singer, musician, and actor.
He's like 45 times better than pretty much anyone I've heard ever sing this tune.
Pastel Rainbow__ I just came from that. I was like daaaaamn the whole way through. And I know about chorus, intonation, tone, pitch, and all that stuff
Whitney bruh
Geoff Tate did a great version too
probably 46
Check out Marlana VanHoose. She's a blind girl with an incredible voice. She started performing the national anthem at sporting events when she was 16 years old. Here she is at the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day game. ua-cam.com/video/fMvCZnIJJrs/v-deo.html
One of the most under rated voices in Hollywood. I could listen to that man sing anything!
1:27 "Yeah, you best believe I hit that high note"
To be fair Jack lowered the shit out of it. The high note was a G4 and you can be damn sure you could do it as well
@@matiaspereyra9375 Hey now, that may be true but not everyone can hit those 4th octave notes as smoothly as Jack Black does here.
@@matiaspereyra9375 yeah a lot of people probably could hit a G4, but vocal talent is much more than just hitting the right notes
Lowered it from what? Also when you get some free time, do you mind to make a video of you doing it?
When you’re a zany comedian but when it comes to the National Anthem of the United States of America you are 100% serious - respect Jack, respect man 🙏🏼
He's a singer first and foremost. Just happens to be more known for his comedy.
Nationalities are an illusion anyway. They mean absolutely fuck all. Everybody is the same.
@@mlqvist That was a very clever joke, I will admit.. A joke of that caliber wouldn't ever leave the mouth of somebody stupid.. 🤣😐
Don’t needlessly denigrate social institutions.
@Dead Meme You do not need a license to ride a bike. Also free enterprise exists in Europe.
The most amazing part was he wasn’t even trying. Not one bit. No struggle, hiccup, fuckup. And he was holding back.
When you said "fuckup" You HAD me laughing so fucking hard! Ha ha ha ha.
Don't know why this one gave me such chills. Love Jack Black.
Goddamn Jack Black is just casually with maybe the best national anthem performance ever
yeah, no
Gigi Becali you like that response don’t ya
@@nickshelton8423 was gonna say the same thing lol
Gigi Becali what a hater
Yup he killed it did it the right way most people who do it fuck it all to he'll.
“Do you wanna go see a sparks game ?”
“No”
“Jack black is singing the national anth”
“Get in the car”
lmao
😂😂😂😂real shit
Then leave immediately after he's done lol
Honestly, watching Jack Black perform at a WNBA game would be worth the $10 ticket.
Yes :D
I think the mic is a prop
Mahir Cave how do you know
I think the real mic is 6 feet away.
Ian Seager B/c his voice is fuckin POWERFUULLL
The real mic is on his collar
You can hear when he breathes and exhales
Not only he’s a funny guy, he has a singing voice.
That was so good that I had to BBQ a steak and shoot some guns. And I'm a Canadian! Damn!
Lol
That was a REALLY funny comment, and I'm a Swede!
Looooooool
Wtf lol this made me burst out laughing
Hahahhahah
He does not need. A microphone. His voice is fucking.. POWEERRFUUUULLLL
Jack's a legitimate singer who chose comedy. You can hear how he shapes the vocals beautifully at the end of this song
Now that's how you sing a national anthem: add a pinch of flair, but keep it simple and true to its original spirit.
Sit down and take notes, Fergie.
Gregorius Daneli I agree 100%. no need to go fancy, just keep it classy
I have long screamed at my TV for people to just sing the anthem as it is written. Its power comes from its simplicity and lack of showiness. Yet people constantly try to gussy it up and show off. It's a humble song. The song isn't about how awesome we are and we conquer all and look at us, yea! It's literally about how the symbol of our country survived through an intense attack on a fort, survived as the symbol of our freedom and bravery.
Jack Black did the spirity of the National Anthem great honor with his performance. You can hear the deep respect in his voice. It isn't about him, it's about the anthem.
@@mycroft16 I'm Canadian and I agree . This was the best national anthem I've ever heard .
Even when singing the National Anthem, he's still Jack Black...hilarious.
who else should he become?
Gasgano The other Jack Black
Gasgano Black Jack
Jack White?
Well he is jack black
Would you expect anything less from the lead singer of the world's greatest rock band #LongLiveTheD
Josh Long live me. I’m sorry, I poisoned your wine.
@@stanknugget I poisoned yours, as well
We are the D!!
We reign
I was most impressed that he was dead f*cking serious. Didn't miss a beat or be goofy he just crushed every note. Well played Jables. Well played.
He knew how to put his own style to the National Anthem without being tasteless or disrespectful. 10/10.
Edit: Jesus Christ, guys! Shut the fuck up about politics!
He is just such an amazing performer
Well said
but he is a democrat. he is disrespectful, so
@@Silent_Storm_. LOL, THEY ARE!!!
@@Silent_Storm_. absolutely destroying our beautiful country
Not bad ? shit he is better than a lot of mainstream singers... great voice and 100 % hearing on notes...
That and he didn't do a thousand moronic improvisations like a 40 year old trying to be 20 like everyone else who attempts this
Shouldn't you be at the wall helping stannis?
Fergie 3 years later: "Hold my cosmo!"
He is a musician
And a professional!
Jack Black knows. You do not sit back and feebly suggest the national anthem. You attack it with the full power of respect.
Best version of the national anthem I’ve ever heard. I love that he doesn’t treat it like just another vocal showcase
0:46 where he gives it a little dose of Jack but still keeps it respectful: I AM HERE FOR THIS!
That was so subtle. You have a good eye. Great eye.
I love that part.
He remembered: "Never go full Tenacious" 🤣
yess
*Jack Black nailed this out of the park, or court in this case!*
all hail the reddit army
Came here from reddit, did you?
Nathan Lang No I came here from Digg.
UA-cam Kids [DROIDZ] Jack Black nailed in WNBA court case.
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His voice stays so full when he hits those lower notes its strange. So powerful.
I was looking for the best version today (hits all the notes without adding unnecessary ones) without a band overshadowing the vocals and not in a choir. I'm not a Jack Black fan but this is actually the best version so far. From Australia
Look up the official military singers, too. The U.S. Coast Guard usually has excellent ones because they recruit from conservatories and get classically-trained singers that way.
Huey Lewis and the News, Meatloaf, and Jack Black have done the best renditions imo
Jack Black sings sarcastically better than I've ever done anything in my entire life.
Its midnight and your comment has me cracking up
it’s not sarcastic
@Lando Agree, one of the few times Jack played it straight. Well done Jack!
Don’t think it was sarcastic since he isn’t on one knee doing his signature hand move
Naaa, this was genuine, like The Last in Line. The only album I still crave for the most is a Jack Black cover album.
You can tell he used his voice to hype up the song, not use the song to hype up his voice
All I could think was, "nailed it!"
His expression at the end seems to express that same sentiment
When I read that, I could hear Jack black saying "nailed it" on school of rock
ya he fuckin nailed and he knew it lol
In light of recent events, I had to come back and watch this again. Love you, JB!
Thank you for treating the anthem with respect and singing it correctly
True
Jables is proud to be an American. Although, he still wants to blow up City Hall.
And the rockets red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Goosebumps
take notes, Fergie.
Emily Sullivan This!
2 quick
HAHA
IF I COULD GIVE YOU REDDIT GOLD, I WOULD xD
i posted the comment from seeing it on reddit. posted the same comment there too xD
Honestly I’m just pleased to get to hear his voice in a serious context. He’s a talented singer.
Jack killed it. This is definitely my favorite rendition of the anthem
Why couldn't he do that at the Super Bowl?! COME OOOON
Not generic enough.
Why didn't Tenacious D perform halftime?!?!
Fergie sings this at the 2018nba all Star. ...😞
Just the right amount of Tenacious D
agnostickamel yesssss!!!!
I mean KG could've added a lil Hendrix style shredding in there but hey Jables killed it
agnostickamel - haha.. I thought the same thing
agnostickamel yep
totally
This treasure of a man has beautiful pipes. This is the National Anthem we need!
Sung like a true proud American. Amazing performance, Jack
He's Canadian
Aaron Nelson he’s from California...
Aaron, he's American dip-sh*t
Bob Jones you dip shit from shits Creek and you are up it without a paddle. Also he's cana-dian
Aaron Nelson just checked wiki, you're wrong dipshit.
I bet on some level, this was a proud moment for him. Nobody gets as good at singing as he is without taking it quite seriously and being passionate about it. His niche and his schtick is acting like he's never serious, but he's able to do that because it's grounded in the foundation of being a supremely good singer. This was a time to let his full talents come through without having to sell it with comedy.
Man I wish I could sing like him. He made this whole song sound EFFORTLESS!
@zzTIME TRAVEL Don't press this, it's cheap spam.
@zzTIME TRAVEL Dude get a life or a girlfriend
No one, but Jack Black, should ever sing the national anthem again.
I agree lol
"NO, YOU'RE NOT HARDCORRREE! .......
UNLESS YOU LIVE HARDCORRREE!....."
How could anyone, and I mean anyone not just love Jack Black?
Who else is here after hearing fergie bomb ?
PhillieD XO royally bombed, honestly I had to come back to this to clear my ears from the aids they developed
Yeah, this got posted on Reddit to show how even Jack Black did it better
Me, I needed cleansing
😄😄😄😄....yeah
PhillieD XO It was in my recommended
A comedian singing Way way better than sooo many singers 😂😂😂… Thats the best Joke Ever
He should have been a serious, full time dramatic opera singer. His range and power is amazing!
Bruh. He did what he loved , and everybody loved that.
And make 1% of what he earns now? Yeah, great idea
Yes. He has a natural capacity for operatic singing.
@@malindarayallen No, he doesn't. You've never heard opera singers. They would bury him, he simply doesn't have the range. He's a *pop* singer, plain and simple.
@@markv1274 HAHAHA!!! I have never heard Opera singers? We've never met! You don't know anything about me, and I don't know anything about you! 😂🤣😂🥰😂
And well might Jack look relieved and pleased with himself.
Great range.
I love that not only can he can be funny as hell, but also knows when to put it away and put his heart and soul into something beautiful.
Not that comedy isn't beautiful, but you know what I mean.
OMG I did not expect this! He has an incredible voice!
Jack Black is a consumate performer and an incredibly talented musician. People seem surprised that he would do this so seriously. You'd be surprised just how respectful the vast majority of comedians actually are. Jack Black knows when to turn it off. His voice is unbelievable. Near perfect singing of the anthem. There are 2 spots pretty much everyone sings wrong. He sang 1 of them wrong, but it is the minor one that isn't very obvious. He nailed the big one. The only people I've ever heard actually sing the National Anthem correctly are the military. But I will absolutely grant this is the best I have ever heard it sung outside of that. Phenomenal voice and I absolutely had to deal with all the dust in this room.
People put there own spin on it...he didn't sing it "wrong"
Broken Wave i mean considering it comes from the military, there’s probably a proper way to sing it, military being it
Take a watch of "Matt Barlow National Anthem". Heavy metal singer turned cop after 9/11. He sings it flawlessly.
@@johnjacob4973 the song did not come from the military. Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics. He was a lawyer. The tune is an older English song called "To Anacreon in Heaven." Anacreon Society was a men's social club in London.
Which part is it?
I love how how 0:40 is the moment the audience REALLY realizes "holy shit!". Also, his satisfaction in the end: he knew he rocked it and he fucking did
That’s the best performance of the national anthem I have ever heard actually
That is easily top 3 of the best national anthems ever sung. And guess what Mr Black? You're in first place! ❤
What a wonderful voice he has!