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Through the years, rock stars have been providing entertainment with
their unique and diverse style of music. However, a live performance by
a rock star has an altogether different effect which elates one to
higher levels of music thrill. An opportunity of such kind came my way
and I grabbed it with both my hands. Music icon Bryan Adams performed
in the city of Mumbai in India which I was fortunate to witness. What I
did not expect coming, was a memorable journey into the world of sheer
rock music.
The stage was set on a huge piece of land with lights and all the
vital equipments needed for the concert. Giant speakers were placed in
the four corners to make the music highly audible. Even before the
event got underway, there were people everywhere. All of a sudden it
felt like too many people in a small space. The crowd surged forward
and back in one relentless wave like the wild waves of the ocean during
a high tide. In such a situation, none could help but to push and shove
the others around. The crowd provided or allowed no personal space. We
were all packed in there like caged wildcats. I had to move as the
crowd allowed or insisted. Everything was done as a group. It was only
one group of crazy fans fighting for that one glimpse of their favorite
star. The crowd would shift as people passed out. This only allowed me
to move closer to the front. As one can tell, I was packed in until the
end.
The level of sound was astronomical. The decibel level was on the
threshold of pain. The music roared through the streets for miles and
the crowd would go crazy. Every time the bass drum was struck, I could
feel the repercussion in the organs within my chest. It even made my
teeth chatter. The floor beneath me seemed to move with the beat of
each song. The vibration that each sound produced, felt like current
passing through one’s body. It truly felt like a festival of sensory
overloads. At this instant, my body felt stimulated in every area to
its complete capacity.
The stage was a constant flurry of excitement. It presented a
spectacular sight and the atmosphere sucked us into the aura of rock
music. Plenty of pyrotechnics kept my eyes filled with colorful wonder
as the music played on. The hyperactive guitarist, who was never at a
standstill, wore a path in the floor running back and forth. He along
with the drummer made the show exciting, and never was there a lull in
the show. The light and fireworks kept me craving for more. A fireball
would fly to the left, then to the right. The sky was sparkling with
beautiful colors everywhere. The whole sight was mesmerizing. The crowd
was kept in a constant trance. The entire picture was food to the eyes
and music to the ears. The atmosphere was simply electrifying.
Amidst all the chaos and excitement, I noticed that there were
security guards and policemen posted on every nook and corner. However,
they could not do much to stop the madness. They stood and watched,
ready in case some serious accident should occur. For some strange
reason, however, out of all this chaos there was this fear in my mind
of the mob going wild and out of control. Thank God nothing of that
sort happened.
The mood was ecstatic and upbeat throughout the show. Although there
were enormous people packed in the small space, everyone seemed to
enjoy every moment of the show. It proved to be a big treat for all the
fans of Bryan Adams. The concert was one of the most electrifying and
enjoyable moments of my life. The feeling of being in a world of rock
music was just amazing. The event was worth the experience which I will
remember for days to come.
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