Last night I had a dream that was different from any I have ever had. I was teaching a music appreciation class. I think it was more of a Classic Rock appreciation class.

I remember the assignment I gave the class. I wanted them to come up with a list of songs that had the following structure – the songs had to begin slowly with minimal instruments and then slowly build up to a powerful climax; building layer upon musical layer.

I sited 3 songs as examples. They were:
1. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
2. Child in Time – Deep Purple
3. Being Kind Can Hurt Someone Sometimes – REO Speedwagon

I am thinking that one of the reasons for the dream is that I always wished I could have taken some time with my kids to sit down and play some of my music for them (aside from what they normally heard) and explain in depth the reasons I not only love these songs but what makes the songs such works of musical art.

Well, I ain’t dead yet and I can always corrupt the grandkids.

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