I have had some peak theatrical experiences I was part of, but as a non-musician I have had some recent peak listener experiences. The most surprising was a pure accident. I am a student of Rick Fielding's, and one lesson a few months ago, I forgot to bring a tape, and he leant me one of his. The first part was filled with the lesson, and I took it home and put it on, and worked away. At the end of the lesson there were a few seconds of dead air, and then there came the sounds of early versions of Rick's new album that he was still working on in the studio. The first song was "Sir Patrick Spens" with very simple guitar and fiddle, (a song I had never heard). It was completely stunning -- great experience, in the privacy of my own home.
yours, Peter