Music that makes you laugh out loud

[Wowbagger]

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!

[Ian H]

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

[Torslanda]

"Waiter! I ordered the Carmina Burana"

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












<fx Tumbleweed/distant bell>

[Torslanda]

Music from the 'classical' period doesn't - generally - lend itself to mirth. However this really is laugh out loud funny

[Wowbagger]

Someone is clearly enjoying herself here...

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

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

[redshift]

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 really did make me hoot with laughter.

[Wowbagger]

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.

[Mr Larrington]

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

[hatler]

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

And also : -

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