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[Catvoca]

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/simpsons-composer-alf-clausen-fired-1202543183/amp/

Two-time Emmy winner Alf Clausen has been fired from “The Simpsons” after 27 years of providing music for Bart, Lisa, and company.

Clausen told Variety that he received a call from “Simpsons” producer Richard Sakai that the company was seeking “a different kind of music” and that he would no longer be scoring the longtime Fox hit.

A Fox spokeswoman declined to comment.

Clausen, whose Emmy record includes two wins (1997 and ’98) and another 21 nominations for “The Simpsons” dating back to 1992, has scored more than 560 episodes of the series, starting early in the 1990-91 season. He is believed to be the most-nominated musician in Emmy history, with a total of 30 nominations overall.

He has also won five Annie Awards, all for his “Simpsons” music. His long tenure with the series has made him one of the most respected creators of animation music in TV history.

Speculation about Clausen’s dismissal involves cost-cutting measures, which have been ongoing at “The Simpsons” in recent years, despite its massive profits for Fox and executive producer James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films.

He's been the sole composer for nearly the show's entire run. Insane that they've fired him. He's a legend, responsible for some of the most iconic music on TV.

 

[Amagon]

Doh!

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Cut as many costs as you can while you ride that shit into the ground.

 

[TheUntamedLegend]

"Wow, chocolate... half price"

 

[Maffis]

This must be some internal conflict. Doesn't make sense otherwise.

 

[blugbox]

Fired though? What happened? Get this man a burger!!

 

[Marven]

Well at least now he can get a free Whopper.

Really odd move though. Maybe they are trying to cut costs or something?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Is he going back to Melmac?

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Land of Chocolate and The music over the end credits of Mother Simpson are two classics.

The man was a genius, so sad to see him leaving.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

This show needs to end...15 years ago

 

[Poor GRIMES]

"Seeking a different kind of music" uh? Different music isn't what they should be seeking for The Simpsons.

 

[Flame Lord]

I hope he remembers to get his Whooper.

 

[Ravensmash]

Different kind of music?

Oh boy.

 

[Stead Fast]

Just keep shitting on that legacy, Fox!

 

[Lothars]

This show needs to end...15 years ago

Nope it doesn't need to end. Something like this sucks though and it's a shame that he got fired.

 

[lastplayed]

Well at least now he can get a free Whopper.

 

[Slime]

I wonder if they have a new cast lined up, too.

 

[dejay]

This must be some internal conflict. Doesn't make sense otherwise.

They can hire someone cheaper. Probably a monkey at a piano.

 

[Geist-]

Land of Chocolate and The music over the end credits of Mother Simpson are two classics.

The man was a genius, so sad to see him leaving.

Damn, so nostalgic. Simpsons really just needs to end now.

 

[John Rabbit]

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/simpsons-composer-alf-clausen-fired-1202543183/amp/




He's been the sole composer for the show's entire run. Insane that they've fired him. He's a legend, responsible for some of the most iconic music on TV.

There's an animation error in this GIF and now I cannot stop staring at it.

 

[Killthee]

This must be some internal conflict. Doesn't make sense otherwise.

Speculation about Clausen’s dismissal involves cost-cutting measures, which have been ongoing at “The Simpsons” in recent years, despite its massive profits for Fox and executive producer James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films.

Clausen uses a 35-piece orchestra every week — something that “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening insisted upon from the start of the show. Including costs of musicians, recording studios, and orchestration, expenses routinely run into the millions of dollars per year. Danny Elfman’s “Simpsons” theme is expected to be retained.

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[Marvie_3]

"Seeking a different kind of music" uh? Different music isn't what they should be seeking for The Simpsons.

They dont have enough montages over 80s and 90s music yet I guess.

 

[jb1234]

Different kind of music?

Oh boy.

The show uses a 35-piece orchestra. My best guess is that they're going to use synth to cut costs and/or hire someone able to write in a more "contemporary" sound.

 

[bomma_man]

"Seeking a different kind of music" uh? Different music isn't what they should be seeking for The Simpsons.

Different = cheaper

 

[Shaanyboi]

Just shit all over the show's legacy, why don't ya?

 

[Catvoca]

They can hire someone cheaper. Probably a monkey at a piano.

Here's some exclusive footage of the new composer

 

[k91191]

There's an animation error in this GIF and now I cannot stop staring at it.

The ring burst from the purple fireworks being cut off by the Statue Of Liberty?

 

[Deleted member 13876]

Bring him back.

In pog form.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

"Wow, chocolate... half price"

dear gods this music.

 

[Random Human]

They'll probably just use his music from the previous 27 years and save the money on making new stuff.

 

[old manatee]

u wot mate

 

[Poltergust]

The ring burst from the purple fireworks being cut off by the Statue Of Liberty?

The lady in white that walks to the right gets her head cut off by the sky.

 

[Alexander DeLarge]

Wouldn't be surprised if this causes turmoil among the cast. I know they probably had very little interaction but when someone's around for that long....

 

[WascallyWabbit]

Well it was one hell of a run to be on one show for 27 years, I can't say it really affects most Simpsons fans since they jumped off years ago

 

[iamverificationimage]

The Simpsons legacy has been long dead, this really can't make the show any worse than it already is.

 

[Catvoca]

The lady in white that walks to the right gets her head cut off by the sky.

Oh boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder.

 

[Fury451]

Yes, this was definitely the change needed to bring life back to the show's shambling corpse

 

[ElectricThunder]

What a foolish decision---almost zero chance of the new music having any of the necessary soul nor even making a real effort on the synth frontiers.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

Fucking bullshit, the score has been the one consistent element in an otherwise inconsistent show. I remember moments from a season or two ago like the modern art statue melting Springfield really feeling elevated thanks to the well placed music cues. What a shame.

 

[Baka Sempai]

There's an animation error in this GIF and now I cannot stop staring at it.

The nurse's head gets chopped while overlayed on the pink area ...Yup, can't unsee it now.

But more on topic, since Samuel passed away, the show (budget, staff, rating, etc...) really took a dive and the studio (fox) has really been trying to cut back costs. This comes at no surprise, as more people will be hired under cheaper salaries for doing basically/hopefully a better job *keeps fingers crossed* while senior staffs (higher paid people) get cut out

 

[MontyBrown]

Who even watches it anymore. Kids? Old fans who cant let go?

 

[Chris Metal]

This is depressing...

 

[JordanN]

The Simpsons has become a parody of itself. Remember when the show would critique the very unjustness of modern day society?

 

[gun_haver]

why is this show still on

why

 

[night814]

"Seeking a different kind of music" uh? Different music isn't what they should be seeking for The Simpsons.

Yeah really, music has always been a highlight of the series.

 

[meltingparappa]

This must be some internal conflict. Doesn't make sense otherwise.

I'd be willing to bet they just didn't want to pay him however much his rate had ballooned over 27 years.

 

[120v]

if the show had another 5 or so seasons under its belt i could understand "a different direction" but i was under the assumption it's wrapping up around season 30 with the VAs not getting younger, demanding higher pay

but then again i thought season 8 was probably the last one at the time so

 

[buttery fistful]

Is he going back to Melmac?

Melmac was destroyed by nuclear booboo

 

[Hydrus]

Just kill this show already. Please.

 

[mreddie]

Fox getting cheap.