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Some of my work for Cartoon Network's wonderful show Clarence.

Songs from Clarence - Season 1

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Liony Liony Mountain [from Clarence - Cartoon Network]

This is a song I made for Clarence on Cartoon Network for the "Slumber Party" episode, specifically scenes where Sumo and Jeff are hanging out in Jeff's bedroom. The directors thought Jeff probably listens to music like Radiohead, so I made a parody with lyrics about the troubles of being super smart...

I feel as though I'm sad although emotions are dumb
Sick of being smarter than everyone
I'm depressed, I pass every test
I'm a genius I guess
But I'm lonely, nobody can know me
I'm trapped at the top of my towering intellect

Oh no no no no no no no no no no no no

Towering Intellect [From Clarence - Cartoon Network]

I made this parody of the Beach Boy's California girls for the "Zoo" episode of Clarence. Clarence is awesome, check it out on Cartoon Network!

California [Made for Cartoon Network's Clarence]

Made for the episode Lizard Day Afternoon. A pastiche of Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes.

Lyrics:

I wanna run around
Like a lizard in the sunshine
I wanna run around
Thick tail I'll hold you for fun

Lizard In The Sunshine [from Clarence - Cartoon Network]

I made this track as part of my pitch to work on the show and it was one of the reasons I got the job! I like this song a lot :)

WATCH CLARENCE ON CARTOON NETWORK IT'S THE BEST!

Lyrics:

Under the blindfold eyes won't peep
Do it right, tie it tight, don't cheat
Now spin around, head pinned to the ground
By the bat, that's the action, making a sound like

Whooaoaooaao - get dizzy
Stand back, lift bat, get busy
With a little flick of the wrist, give it a swish
Don't miss, try to hit it into little bits
and pieces to release the sweetest candy
Or otherwise some other surprise it can be
Any thing the pinata master fancies
A risky mystery but take the chance please

Hit the piñata
Hit the piñata
Sa…sawing batta
Hit the piñata
Ya, ya, ya gotta
Hit the piñata
Hit the thing harder
Hit the piñata!

Made out of paper, break the shape of
A donkey, you won't be seeing it later
Coz once you attack it, make the bat smack it
Maybe you'll smash it into smithereens
So streams of sweet treats careen to the carpet
The tricky task is to swing a stick in the darkness
But try your hardest, and tense your back
Until you strike the target, and make… it… crack

Hit the piñata
Hit the piñata
Sa…sawing batta
Hit the piñata
Ya, ya, ya gotta
Hit the piñata
Hit the thing harder
Hit the piñata!

Hit The Piñata [from Clarence on Cartoon Network]

This is from the Bedside Manners episode in season one and is another track that Jeff listens to in his bedroom. We thought he'd probably be into The Smiths so I made a pastiche of This Charming Man. In the scene Jeff is building an Eiffel Tower out of spaghetti so I wrote some pompous lyrics about yearning for more culture in a land of dumbness.

Lyrics:

A simulation of a landmark
Couldn’t save me from the State I’m in
The cobbler stole my wishing heels for paddling
Longing for a cultural exchange
To leave this diatribe against my brain 

It’s such a shame

But then again
The only Atlas here is me
Supporting architecture though it’s rickety 
Inevitably tumbling down

WATCH CLARENCE ON CARTOON NETWORK IT'S THE BEST!

Cultural Exchange [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

From the episode 'Fun Dungeon Face Off' in a bit where Clarence is wearing light up princess shoes. Parody of Oh Yeah by Yello https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-nuV36fvgQ

Too Cool [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

From the episode "Neighborhood Grill". I had to make a couple of songs to be played in the background of the family restaurant most of the episode takes place in. The director thought it would be fun to do a parody of One Headlight by The Wallflowers, with just mumbling instead of actual lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzyfcys1aLM

Two Headlights [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

From the episode 'Honk' where Clarence brings a honky horn into school. Everyone gets so annoyed that they all bring their own horns in. Chaos ensues and culminates in this bike horn symphony! This was the first piece I was properly hired to write for the show. Here's the clip (I think! I can't watch it in UK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUiZN758-sU

Dogmön [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

From the bit in the Goose Chase episode where Clarence is hanging out with a bunch of birds that want his sandwich, then flies into the magical bird kingdom.

Bird Song [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

Made for the Goldfish Follies episode which is in a retro style! This song is a parody of Michigan J Frog, Hello My Baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfU1JqmkHM

Minnesota J Fish [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From the episode Jeff Wins, in a montage where Jeff has tantrums when he tries to make food.

Foody Tantrums [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From a montage in the Turtle Hats episode where both the kids and Ms Baker are trying to figure out what the heck a Turtle Hat is.

What Is A Turtle Hat [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From 'Chimney'. This is Chimney's theme song, inspired by epic Western themes.

Chimney Theme [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From 'Straight Illin', the scene where Clarence scoffs 500 devilled eggs. An homage to Klaymen Shuffle by Terry Scott Taylor (the Neverhood soundtrack is one of my biggest musical influences, check it out!)

Eating Eggs [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From 'Hurrican Dilliss'. Mary tries to relax in the shower, taking a break from her overbearing mother by listening to this track. IT DOESN'T WORK THOUGH DILLISS IS INSANE. Inspired by Perry Como, Papa Loves Mambo.

Alone At Last [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From 'Hurricane Dilliss'. Chad makes food in the kitchen to this weird chilled out track. Shout out to Moondog.

Make Believing [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

This is from 'Mystery Girl'. The girl Clarence is talking to down the phone wants to play him a song she wrote, which fades into a montage of them happily chatting with each other as the music goes more dreamy

I'm Hanging Up The Phone [For Cartoon Network's Clarence]

From 'Dullance'. Clarence is having some quiet time in a closet. The carpet feels pretty good. The reference track for this was Girls by Death In Vegas.

Two Headlights [From Clarence on Cartoon Network]

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