Low-tech immersive listening experiences

What epic poems and monastic readings can achieve when done right

We've all been there, I think. That peak musical experience, the bodily, visceral response to music and sounds that transport us to faraway lands, faraway memories, or to states and emotional landscapes that we never quite suspect. The fullest musical experience is perceived as immersive, rich, multidimensional, enveloping the listener in layers of sou…