Writing Starter #1

My favorite work of creative expression is the score of the musical "Sweeney Todd," written by Stephen Sondheim.  I am constantly inspired by anything that Sondheim has written, and this is my favorite work of his by a slim margin.  Whenever I need any sort of creative boost I know I can just listen to a piece by Sondheim and instantly want to compose.  In Sweeney Todd, Sondheim is able to combine horrifying themes with gorgeous melodies and orchestrations to create an amazing juxtaposition.  I find it so fascinating that pieces about murder and cannibalism can be so beautiful.