<DIV>The popularity of cartoon music, from Carl Stalling's work for Warner Bros. to Disney sound tracks and <i>The Simpsons</i>' song parodies, has never been greater. This lively and fascinating look at cartoon music's past and present collects contributions from well-known music critics and cartoonists, and interviews with the principal cartoon composers. Here Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his music for <i>Rugrats</i>, Alf Clausen about composing for <i>The Simpsons</i>, Carl Stalling about his work for Walt Disney and Warner Bros., Irwin Chusid about Raymond Scott's work, Will Friedwald about <i>Casper the Friendly Ghost</i>, Richard Stone about his music for <i>Animaniacs</i>, Joseph Lanza about <i>Ren and Stimpy</i>, and much, much more.<br></div>