[LarryMade]

There is assembly language, which is the root to all higher level languages... but I would not recommend anyone start there unless they are using a micro-controller or other tiny platform.

If you aren't too savvy on computer concepts I would suggest python - probably the easiest to get into and whatever platform you are on (Mac, Windows, Linux) python exists for it, has libraries for just about anything you want to explore, sound graphics, etc.

Second choice would be C - lower level than python but more understandable to the neophyte than assembly would be. C runs a lot of system functions on popular computers.