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The Man Behind the Music: Carl Stalling and His Contributions to Disney Studio
In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Disney Brothers Studio, now known as the Walt Disney Company, it’s a good time to reflect on the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on its history. Disney is a studio that … Continue reading
Carl Stalling, Music Animator
A chance meeting in the early 1920s at a Missouri movie theater led to some of the most beloved cartoons ever created. Carl Stalling was improvising on the organ while accompanying a silent film. A young Walt Disney was in … Continue reading
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Tagged Animated Films, Carl Stalling, Cartoon Scoring, Entertainment industry, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, movie history, Music Scores, popular culture, Silly Symphonies
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Irwin Kostal: Mastermind of Many 20th Century Musicals
The AHC has recently processed the papers of Irwin Kostal, an American composer, orchestrator and arranger in the 20th century. Kostal’s most well-known projects include work on The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Sail Away and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. … Continue reading
Skeletons, Silly Symphonies, and Stalling: A Musical Journey
A stormy night in fall with a full moon… and the skeletons in the cemetery come to life! Do you remember the black and white Disney Cartoon Classic, “The Skeleton Dance”? This 1929 short, part of Disney’s Silly Symphony series … Continue reading