Introduction

Children and adults have been watching cartoons with sound since the 1920’s. Animation allows for more imaginative storylines and incredible characters; mice can drive steamboats, animals can talk, boys can fly away to imaginary worlds, and the possibilities are endless. Most would argue that the images alone are what make cartoons so intriguing. However, music also plays a big role in the magic animation can create. Try watching a Tom and Jerry chase scene on mute; it’s just not the same. Ever since the very early cartoons like "Steamboat Willie", music has been incorporated into animation to help tell stories and add to the humor. It began with Carl Stalling’s work with early Disney and Warner Brothers cartoons, and now has evolved into full-length animated feature film soundtracks by composers like Alan Menken.

 

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