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Carl William Stalling (November 10, 1891 – November 29, 1972) was an American composer, voice actor and arranger for music in animated films. He is most closely associated with the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts produced by Warner Bros., where he averaged one complete score each week, for 22 years.
Carl Stalling is the most famous unknown composer of the 20th century, almost solely based on his work composing musical scores for animated cartoons. Stalling's first work in music was as house organist in Newman Theatre in Kansas City, where he would accompany the latest silent film with his organ playing.
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Learn about the life and work of Carl W. Stalling, the composer of musical scores for animated cartoons at Disney and Warner Brothers. Find out how he invented the "tick" method, used popular songs as musical puns, and influenced Raymond Scott.
- November 10, 1891
- November 29, 1972
Carl William Stalling was an American composer, voice actor and arranger for music in animated films. He is most closely associated with the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts produced by Warner Bros., where he averaged one complete score each week, for 22 years.
Oct 16, 2023 · Learn about Carl Stalling, a gifted composer and arranger who created music for many Disney and Warner Bros. cartoons. Discover his contributions to the early Disney classics and his innovative style at Warner Bros.
Mar 30, 2018 · An exploration of the music of America wouldn’t be complete with a nod to Carl Stalling, the man behind the madcap music of Looney Tunes.
Dec 5, 2003 · Carl Stalling: The wackiest soundtracks ever. The singular advantage of growing up in the 1950s was being able to watch Looney Toons on television. But the children of today need no longer feel...
