Vic Mizzy (1922-2009)

It has been written that it's impossible to listen to the music of Vic Mizzy without laughing or, at least, cracking a smile. Given the CDs of his that I've collected over the years (and that journey is nowhere near over), I have to agree. Mizzy had a way with a melody like few others. Listening to his film and TV music (best represented on Percepto's invaluable "Suites and Themes" CD) reveals so much about his distinct composing style and personality (as the notes of his CDs could attest, he was quite the wit).

The world is a bit less amusing following Mizzy's unfortunate passing over the weekend. He will be greatly missed.

(I just wanted to be one of the few rememberances that didn't mention him as the guy who wrote the "Addams Family" and "Green Acres" themes within the first ten words like I'm sure so many others will. Those are classic themes, but he was so much more, folks.)