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