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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 W. Stalling (1891-1972) was a pioneer of musical scoring for animated cartoons, especially at Warner Brothers. He used popular songs, Raymond Scott's "Powerhouse" theme, and his own inventive timing device to create memorable soundtracks for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies.
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Carl W. Stalling (10 November 1891 - 29 November 1972) was a noted American composer and arranger of music for animated cartoons. He is most closely associated with the Looney Tunes shorts produced by Warner Bros., where he worked, averaging one complete score each week, for twenty-two years.
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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
Oct 16, 2023 · Enter Carl Stalling, a gifted composer and arranger, whose contributions to Disney Studio left a lasting mark on the world of animation. Stalling’s exceptional musical talent and innovative approach to scoring animated films elevated the viewer’s experience and become synonymous with Disney’s magic.
The music of Looney Tunes composer Carl Stalling had a huge impact on a generation of composers growing up in the second half of the 20th century. The infl...
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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.
