Jan. 29, 2026 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Happiness, humour fun, laughter... it weaves its way through our music. We probably all have funny stories we associate with the music we love and undoubtedly, music brings us joy.

In this episode, Jenn and Ben explore the emotion of happiness in music as we chat about the humour in classical music, Ben shares some funny stories from his own career in music, and we hear amusing musical anecdotes from some of the people Jenna's chatted with across all musical genres, including Sir Tim Rice, Ardal O'Hanlon, Limahl, Tom McGuire and Spencer Flay.

The guys also discuss everything from elitism and accessibility of music, to the genuine humanity in it.

It's a fascinating, funny, and fresh discussion, approached with warmth and humour and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Moving Notes, exploring music and the heart that drives it.

Get in touch: hello@movingnotespodcast.com

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:35Ben talks about humour in classical and choral music

00:06:34Mozart and Haydn - humour in their music

00:13:27Singing for happiness, and the accessibility of music

00:17:40Wig-gate!

00:20:57Ben's funny musical stories - when things don't go according to plan!

00:29:20Jenna introduces stories from her music interviews to make you smile

00:29:33Ardal O Hanlon - My Lovely Horse

00:31:45Sir Tim Rice - an unexpected cover version!

00:36:08Limahl - Never Ending Story

00:42:03Tom McGuire - Funk, Soul and wrestling?

00:52:56Spencer Flay - ukulele 30 metres in the air?

00:58:39Guilty Pleasures

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