The First Concert

The story is about the first concert performed as part of the Grand gala opening of a new and uniquely built, futuristic Amphitheater. The concert, with all the delectable musical repertoire, is interspersed with several episodes of drama, mystery, surprises, and suspense. Spectacular Laser light shows, Television, audiovisual, and multimedia effects embellished the settings and enhances the prevailing ambience. Several odd events sporadically pop up during the concert that evolved into significant parts of the event. Rather strangely, its aftereffects linger on further in tantalizing ways. The obsessions with the true origin and secrets of the mysteries created during the concert nag many curious minds long after the conclusion of the concert. It assumes all the trappings of a folk story that does not seem to have an ending. The concert hall provides the audience with a fully immersive experience. They are entertained and exhilarated to unprecedented levels; ultimately making them active participants in the ongoing performance and drama. The hall is a Xanadu in terms of its architecture with ornamental facades and colonnades reminiscent of Indian & Mughal architecture. The many fluted and glazed terracotta columns and vaulted ceilings display inscribed Vedic verses, arts, and symbols. The wall tapestries depict Mohiniyattam & Bharatha-Natyam dance steps & pose on one side; paintings of pompous processions of maharajahs carried on palanquins; the splendour of palaces in juxtaposition with the struggles of the poor subjects; parades of the clowns & artisans in folk festivals on the opposite sidewalls. The architectural fittings and seatings are designed to aid and contribute to the overall superb acoustic qualities and technical perfection. The hall and surroundings are well-appointed with futuristic visual and surround sound listening features. They are thematically and systematically integrated with advanced light, visual, and television production techniques & sound effects. These eclectic components help to intensify listeners' musical acumen and appreciation of every aspect of the performance. It elevates the psyche and imagination of everyone; evokes emotional effect to the highest degree!Crosstalk, mutual stimulation, and interactions of visual and auditory circuits occur naturally. The features in the auditorium tend to accentuate these faculties to afford the utmost in listening and visual stimulation. Several analogies, contextual explanations, and anecdotal cases are stated to elucidate certain crucial concepts. The picture collages help the imagination. Collectively, they should make the book worth an interesting read, and keep it as a source of useful information. Above all, it's an in-depth discussion on sound and music and its appreciation in exploring and entertaining ways. In addition, The book strives to unravel certain hidden wonders of our environment, nature, biological sciences & applied technologies; traditions & customs; joys & struggles; attitudes and lifestyles of humanity we witness in the world around us. The book should benefit readers in very many ways!