There is something about childhood that maturity can easily make us forget, the notion that almost anything is conceivable. In “Age of Dreams,” Richard Green captures the feeling of unlimited imagination, putting childhood at the start of a much more expansive musical story of human life.
“Age of Dreams” was released as part of Green’s ambitious trilogy of music, which he describes as his most important artistic project to date. The single is from the EP “First Light,” which explores childhood as the first chapter of a three-part story of childhood, adulthood, and legacy. This bigger framework offers the track an especially interesting role. “Age of Dreams” is not merely about growing up, it is the beginning of a larger story of the human experience.
The core notion is really relatable. Childhood may be a time when imagination is unbounded, and possibilities are endless. That attitude of openness can be increasingly difficult to hang on to as we age. Green refers to the concept of an ‘age of dreams’ to reflect upon that shift and the preciousness of adolescent imagination.
The song combines classical piano and string arrangements with modern sensibilities. The fusion provides a timeless quality while making the presentation relevant to the present. The result is a work that is intimate and expansive. The classical elements create an emotional basis, the modern approach keeps the notion within reach.