For Those About To Swing, A Bottle Salutes You

Submitted into Contest #230 in response to: Write a story in the form of a list.... view prompt

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INTRO: DYONISIAN OPENING ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 


Introduction of the Illustrious Minstrels:


  • Goyaa Unsung, the enigmatic crooner with a voice that echoes the sorrows of forgotten souls.


  • Johann Robins, the virtuoso guitarist, whose fingers dance upon the strings like whispers in the night.


  • Boston C.T., the maestro of rhythm, orchestrating beats that resonate with the heartbeat of a rebellious spirit.


  • Coolly Magnum, the bassist, is a silent thunder whose low notes shake the very foundations of reality.


  • Lurid Ph.D., the keyboard sorcerer, conjuring melodies that traverse the realms of dreams and nightmares.


  • Gouge Groyne, the eccentric percussionist, crafting rhythms that mimic the chaotic dance of celestial bodies.


  • Artemus Plat, the lead saxophonist, blowing winds of rebellion that sweep through the hearts of those who listen.


Bash The Amp Unleashed:


  • The legendary rock club "Bash The Amp," is a sanctuary where the music gods gather to witness the transcendence of sound.


  • The stage is illuminated with hues of electric violet and crimson, a kaleidoscopic display befitting the musical alchemists.


  • The air pulsates with anticipation as the congregation awaits the sonic revelation about to unfold.


The Symphonic Onslaught:


  • Point-blank Voltage takes the stage like mythical titans, their presence a tempest that sweeps away the mundane.


  • Goya Unsung's vocals, a serenade that resonates with the cosmic winds, ensnaring the audience in an ethereal embrace.


  • Johann Robins, the guitar virtuoso, weaves a tapestry of notes, a sonic odyssey that transcends mortal comprehension.


  • Boston C.T.'s rhythmic sorcery, an arcane dance that compels the very earth to move beneath the audience's feet.


  • Coolly Magnum's bass is a seismic force that reverberates through the souls of those who dare listen.


  • Lurid Ph.D.'s keyboard symphonies, a celestial dance that blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy.


  • Gouge Groyne's percussive frenzy, is an orchestrated chaos that mirrors the heartbeat of a rebellious universe.


  • Artemus Plat's saxophone wails, a call to arms that ignites the flame of rebellion in every listener.


The Bacchanalian Reverie:


  • As the music crescendos, the crowd succumbs to a Dionysian fervor, bodies moving in unison like possessed marionettes.


  • Libations flow freely, a river of intoxication that drowns the inhibitions of the congregation.


  • Revelers lose themselves in the sonic maelstrom, a collective trance that blurs the line between euphoria and madness.


The Pandemonium Unleashed:


  • Amid the sonic pandemonium, a spark ignites the volatile atmosphere, and chaos erupts like a rebellious supernova.


  • Frenzied fans, fueled by the intoxication of music and spirits, engage in a bacchanalian brawl that defies reason.


  • Instruments become weapons, and the stage transforms into a battleground for the intoxicated insurgents.



INTERLUDE - THINGS GOT REAL (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻


The Brawl of the Century:


  • In the throes of musical ecstasy, the crowd's collective euphoria takes an unexpected turn as a heated debate over the superiority of air guitar skills escalates into a full-blown melee.


  • Punches fly with the grace of interpretive dance, beer bottles become projectiles guided by the invisible hands of an intoxicated symphony conductor.


A Dental Ballet in Mid-Air:


  • Teeth, resembling pearls in an avant-garde jewelry display, take flight, transcending the mundanity of dental anatomy.


  • The dental diaspora transforms the air into a surreal ballet, punctuated by the occasional pearly collision.


Leap of Unholy Faith:


  • A daredevil concertgoer, inspired by the transcendental vibes, attempts a 15-foot leap worthy of a low-budget action film.


  • Mid-air, his wild trajectory resembles a phoenix rising, albeit with more flailing limbs and less grace.


Pyrotechnic Exuberance:


  • In a moment of intoxicated inspiration, a reveler decides to add a touch of pyrotechnics to his dance moves.


  • Unfortunately, his impromptu flamenco involves unintentional self-immolation, resulting in a literal fire dance that wows the crowd.


Four-Wheeled Intrusion:


  • A car, seemingly possessed by the spirit of a rebellious roadster, defies gravity and leaps over the club's roof.


  • The vehicle's acrobatics turn the parking lot into a makeshift stunt ramp, leaving onlookers questioning the laws of automotive physics.


Hippopotamus Hijinks:


  • In a bizarre turn of events, a man engages in a wrestling match with a bewildered hippopotamus that, for reasons unknown, found its way to the venue.


  • The hippo, unimpressed by the interruption to its aquatic routine, gracefully concedes defeat, allowing the man to claim victory in a surreal display of interspecies sportsmanship.


Summoning the Extraordinary:


  • As chaos reigns, an ambitious reveler attempts to summon the mythical creature, Cthulhu, to join the festivities.


  • Miraculously, the eldritch entity manifests, rocking out to the cosmic rhythms from the depths of the ocean, proving that even ancient cosmic horrors can appreciate a good beat.


Military Intervention, Special Ops Style:


  • The escalating pandemonium prompts a desperate call to the military, with every special unit converging on the chaos.


  • Commando squads execute synchronized dance moves while attempting to restore order, turning the battlefield into a surreal military musical.


Cthulhu's Approval:


  • Cthulhu, having thoroughly enjoyed the musical mayhem, decides to bless the chaos with a tentacled mosh pit.


  • The oceanic titan's rhythmic undulations synchronize with the music, earning the band an otherworldly endorsement that resonates across dimensions.



OUTRO: GRATEFUL TO THE MADNESS ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪


The Denouement of Sonic Euphoria:


  • As the final notes resonate, Point-blank Voltage, clad in the tattered remains of their stage attire, stands amidst the wreckage, a triumphant tableau of artistic rebellion.


  • Goya Unsung, with a smirk that hints at mysteries untold, raises a glass, toasting to the unforgettable communion of chaos and melody.


An Ovation of Gratitude:


  • The band, draped in the ethereal glow of neon remnants, addresses the disheveled audience with a collective nod of appreciation.


  • "Dear patrons," Goya Unsung intones with a voice that echoes through the hallowed chaos, "you've not merely witnessed a concert; you've participated in an odyssey of sonic revolution."


Acknowledgment of Eccentricity:


  • Artemus Plat, saxophone in hand, adds a touch of whimsy to the proceedings, bowing theatrically as if concluding an act in a grand play.


  • "To be ordinary is a crime," he declares, "and tonight, you've all earned a place in the annals of extraordinary madness."


The Enigmatic Exit:


  • Point-blank Voltage, with an air of enigmatic grace, exits the stage as if fading into the mist of legend.


  • The echo of their departure lingers, leaving behind a sense of both loss and fulfillment in the hearts of the bewildered audience.


Homeward Sojourn of the Revelers:


  • The once tumultuous crowd, now baptized in the chaos of musical revelation, begins a collective sojourn homeward.


  • Like pilgrims leaving a sacred sanctuary, each reveler carries a piece of the night's madness, forever etched into the tapestry of their memories.


The Echo of Satisfaction:


  • Bash The Amp, now a temple of sonic remnants, echoes with the residual satisfaction of a congregation that has tasted the forbidden fruit of auditory ecstasy.


  • The night, though concluded, lives on in the collective unconscious, a haunting refrain that will be whispered from one generation of revelers to the next.


Closing the Curtains of Surreality:


  • As the last reveler stumbles into the night, the curtains of surreality gently close upon "Bash The Amp."


  • The chaos has subsided, but the myth of Substitute Voltage, Point-blank Voltage will endure, a testament to the power of rebellion wrapped in a symphony.


December 29, 2023 05:47

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6 comments

David Sweet
14:54 Dec 31, 2023

A fever dream to be sure! I like the way you were able to structure the story within the prompt parameters. Writing a story as a list is difficult, in my mind, but you executed superbly. Thanks for sharing.

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Emanuel Diaz
18:45 Dec 31, 2023

Thank you very much.

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Mary Bendickson
23:22 Dec 29, 2023

What an artistic melody! So much fun and creativity!

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Emanuel Diaz
05:44 Dec 30, 2023

I went a little wild with this one ಠ_ಠ Hope you enjoyed it.

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Mary Bendickson
06:37 Dec 30, 2023

Oh,I did. Really rings in the new year. Thanks for liking my Too-cute match

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Emanuel Diaz
19:03 Dec 30, 2023

Always. It was good.

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