Ben Folds Five and Fragglerock : Official Music Video
After quite a considerable break from the world, the 1990s indie icons Ben Folds Five have reformed and are back with a vengence.
For the return video clip they've teamed up with another group of rapscallions that are also in need of a return to the mainstream... Jim Henson's Fragglerock. Some may think this is just a clever little retro flashback, but mark my words, there is nothing accidental about this pairing at all.
The Muppets made their return to cinemas recently, thanks largely to Disney's big money buy out of Henson's company. So, it's of little surprise that Mickey Mouse's team would try and relaunch the Fragglerock franchise too. Cash cashity cash cash!
Cynicism aside, this is actually a pretty cool clip. There's a few celebs dropping by (Rob Cordry... and that chick whose somehow in Twilight AND Up In The Air) and there is a really cool vibe about the whole adventure.
The song itself isn't one of Ben Folds Five's best, but it does feature some classic BFF distorted baselines - and, at the end of the day, isn't that the most important thing?
If it's left you wanting more - you're in luck! There's also a fun little behind the scenes video which will help you not only kill some time during your work day... but distract you from the fact that you are seconds closer to your death as each moment passes.
Ok, we went a little dark there. To make up for it - let's also take a look back at some of The Muppets other musical outings. Yes, it seems Jim Henson and music go together like Milk... and whatever goes really well with milk. Chocolate? Some kind of cereal?
I don't know... I'm hungry now though.
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