Sesame Street: Lessons in Composition

1. First lessons in minimalism:



I have to admit, when I first saw the above clip (I think I was 4), I was a little freaked out.

2. Composing can be painful. See Exhibit A:



Then see Exhibit B:

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3. How to deal with librettists:



4. I forgot this had a synth soundtrack:



Happy 40th, Sesame Street. :D