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Green Jelly is a unique gem in the music industry with a penchant for flamboyant visual storytelling. Originating as a comedy rock band in the 80s, they quickly made their mark with their distinctively theatrical and quirky form of entertainment. Their 1993 song and video "Three Little Pigs" stands as an epitome of their innovative style, a puppet-based reimagining of the well-known children's story with a twist - the three little pigs are pitted against a hard-rock loving wolf. This stand-out video, directed by Fred Stuhr, revolutionized music video narrative and also garnered the band a Grammy nomination for Best Long Form Music Video.
Green Jelly's approach was not just a novelty; it was an impactful shift that stretched boundaries of what was possible visually in the music industry. They maintained their off-beat style with other notable videos like "Anarchy in Bedrock," a riff on the Flintstones encountering the punk scene. Another video, "Electric Harley House (of Love)", depicts a batch of leather-clad, rebel cookies making a break from a bakery. These kaleidoscope narratives were a rarity at a time when many music videos were simply performances filmed in dramatic or exotic locations. In essence, Green Jelly opened a gateway to imagination, inviting audiences to partake in an epic festival that seamlessly merged music, humor, and cinematic art. An interesting tidbit - most people don't know Green Jelly has had over 400 band members, as anyone who performs in a Green Jelly show is considered part of the band!
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