Just to let you know that this thread inspired me to get the compilation The Music of Raymond Scott: Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights. Great stuff there.
I’ve owned it for years.
It’s great stuff.
You made a fine buy.
I didn’t know what the music was or who Raymond Scott was until I heard “Powerhouse” on Dr. Demento. I immediately got the CD RealityChuck mentioned. I recognized the other tracks that were used in Looney Tunes instantly.
I also have the “Manhattan Research Inc.” compilation containing many electronic pieces.
Here’s one of his collaborations with Jim Henson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep0h7R8JnjM
Here’s a link to a thread I started on the same thing.
Well, part of it is. The second part is the music frequently heard in “chase scenes” in old WB and MGM cartoons.