His most recognizable work likely comes fromThe Simpsons, as he is the writer of the shows famous theme.
Though it didnt take him a long time to create, he understands the weight of its cemented legacy.
1953-2017, he says, half-jokingly.
Neither Tim nor I had any idea how to start a musical.
Hed been working on a script, but it wasnt coming together right.
He was like, Lets just start on the songs.
Hed tell me a little bit of the story.
I spent about three days on each song until suddenly, we had ten songs.
We went to the studio and we spent one night and recorded all the voices for all the songs.
Other than Sallys Song, I kind of did every voice.
Watch the full clip above to hear more of Elfmans work-by-work breakdown.
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