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 the delectable musical repertoire, is interspersed with sporadic events that evolve into significant parts of the expansive celebrations. Spectacular Laser light shows, Television, audiovisual, and multimedia effects embellish the settings; enhance the ambience. The 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 ensuing drama. The hall itself is a marvel reminiscent of Indian & Mughal architecture with ornamental facades; fluted terracotta colonnades and vaulted ceilings. They display inscribed Vedic verses, arts, and symbols. The tapestries depict Mohiniyattam & Bharatha-Natyam dance & choreography on one side; paintings of pompous processions of maharajahs carried on palanquins along the sprawling promenades and the splendour of the palace courtyard in juxtaposition with the struggles of the poor subjects, parades of folk festivals on the opposite sidewall. The architectural fittings and seatings are designed to aid and amplify the overall superb acoustic qualities and technical excellence. The hall and surroundings are furnished 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 magnify listeners' musical acumen and indulgence in every aspect of the performance. It elevates the psyche and imagination; 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 them to afford the utmost in listening and visual stimulation. Several analogies, contextual explanations, and anecdotal cases are stated all along to elucidate major concepts. The picture collages help the imagination. Collectively, they should make the book worth an interesting read, and a source of useful information. 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.

"A book is enticingly interesting in a unique style of storytelling". The main themes are music, sound, and acoustics. A gifted singer with a moving story of her own beside her magnificent voice; the band orchestra, bizarre guest appearance involving baffling events, an absorbing performance; spontaneously...