The Roots add a level of coolness to any song they back up on Jimmy Fallon's show, even if all they're doing is replicating the smoky jazz of a Norah Jones single from a year ago. Hey, just like last night, when they replicated the smoky jazz of a Norah Jones single from a year ago (TRANSITION). This performance is sort of sleepy, but isn't that sort of the point? But the Roots dudes look pretty chill being able to keep it mellow on "Chasing Pirates." It's not like they're being asked to replicate a bombing Ludacris beat or anything here.
Yeah, a somnolent performance. But I'm still a sucker for this song.