Yesterday, we reported that longtime Simpsons composer Alf Clausen had been unexpectedly fired from the show after 27 years, with producer Richard Sakai telling him that The Simpsons was looking for “a different kind of music.” That reasoning seemed silly, since The Simpsons has had a very specific kind of music for decades now, so it seems more likely that the decision was actually about money (especially since Matt Groening has demanded that Clausen score each episode with a 35-piece orchestra). Now, Deadline is reporting that the show’s producers have released a statement about Clausen getting fired, and though it’s brief and light on details, it does suggest that he has their support—for whatever that’s worth.