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Off Topic => The Pub => Arts and Entertainment => Topic started by: Wowbagger on 29 December, 2018, 12:09:30 am

Title: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Wowbagger on 29 December, 2018, 12:09:30 am

i know we've had the lachrymose music thread, but I don't think we've done this.

I recently became aware of this remarkable piece by Bach. It has been set for the Associated Board Grade 7 exams, 2019-20. I have started to learn it - the Gigue from Partita no.1 in B flat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itdbrvxBdVA

I think he really was in piss-take mode here. It's wonderful!

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Ian H on 29 December, 2018, 09:48:25 am

Holst: The Planets (some of it); Orff: Carmina Burana; Tubular Bells.

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Torslanda on 29 December, 2018, 09:52:09 am

"Waiter! I ordered the Carmina Burana"

"Sorry, Sir. That's Orff..."












<fx Tumbleweed/distant bell>

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Torslanda on 29 December, 2018, 10:00:36 am

Music from the 'classical' period doesn't - generally - lend itself to mirth. However this really is laugh out loud funny (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcrUuCDFLOQ)

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Wowbagger on 29 December, 2018, 10:30:35 am

Someone is clearly enjoying herself here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBPsUcGjTc

Learning that piece is on my "to do" list.

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: redshift on 29 December, 2018, 10:33:02 am

Much of Shriekback's output over the years has made me smile.  It's a taste I acquired in the early/mid 80's and they still amuse me.  However, Pointless Rivers (https://youtu.be/HSLeiE7NzEo) really did make me hoot with laughter.

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Wowbagger on 29 December, 2018, 10:34:58 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXtAGzfOQw

The first time I heard this I was totally blown away with the sheer joy of it. I think it helps if you have played the original.

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: Mr Larrington on 29 December, 2018, 10:52:01 am

Live At The Portland Arms ~ The Soft Boys.  Uncle Bobby's lyrics are frequently hilarious - for eg "Uncorrected Personality Traits" - but this is on a different level altogether.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAGWjkfGdC0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAGWjkfGdC0)

Title: Re: Music that makes you laugh out loud
Post by: hatler on 29 December, 2018, 11:03:49 am

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And looking very relaxed, Adolf Hitler on vibes.
Nice!

And also : -

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Count Basie Orchestra on triangle.
[CBO:] (Ting!)
Thank you.