This story was initially revealed on August 30, 2017, following the information that Alf Clausen had been fired from The Simpsons. We’re recirculating it now in gentle of the Emmy-winning composer’s demise at 84.
On Wednesday, the information got here out that Alf Clausen was fired from The Simpsons after 27 years because the present’s longtime composer. The loss is large. Clausen may not be the person behind the present’s legendary theme tune (that’s, in fact, Danny Elfman), however his impression on the present’s music is second to none. Not solely has he scored each scene since 1990, he has additionally offered the music for the present’s beloved songs since season 5. Clausen, who labored for a few years as a composer earlier than The Simpsons, had an actual present for giant, old-school present tunes and parodying music whereas nonetheless making it totally different sufficient that it will be honest use. It’s why Matt Groening has lengthy referred to as him the present’s “secret weapon.” In gentle of in the present day’s information, let’s look again at a few of Clausen’s biggest Simpsons hits.
“Kamp Krusty Theme Tune” (Season 4, Episode 1)
“Springfield, Springfield” (Season 5, Episode 8)
“Who Wants the Kwik-E-Mart?” (Season 5, Episode 13)
“We Do (The Stonecutters’ Tune)” (Season 6, Episode 12)
“See My Vest” (Season 6, Episode 20)
“Señor Burns” (Season 7, Episode 1)
“Dr. Zaius”/“Chimpan A to Chimpan Z” (Season 7, Episode 19)
“Mom Simpson” (Season 7, Episode 8)
“Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel” (Season 7, Episode 21)
“We Put the Spring in Springfield” (Season 8, Episode 5)
“You’re Checkin’ In” (Season 9, Episode 1)
“Canyonero” (Season 9, Episode 15)
“Ode to Branson” (Season 13, Episode 13)
“They’ll By no means Cease the Simpsons” (Season 13, Episode 17)
“Vote for a Winner” (Season 15, Episode 3)
“All the time My Dad” (Season 16, Episode 18)
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