It’s the hiss of the needle finding the record’s groove. It’s the feeling in your chest as the organ’s bass rumbles to life. It’s the drone of the bagpipe filling with air. It’s the sound of anticipation, of the hair on your arms rising to life. Music isn’t just entertainment. It’s a sensation, a celebration of metaphysical connections that finds extra resonance within the mystical realm of Freemasonry.

In this special issue of California Freemason Magazine, we delve into the unique power of music—the power to heighten the ritual, to find and make meaning, and to bring people together. From world-touring hip-hop acts to amateur organists to master instrument craftsmen, it’s a surround-sound deep dive into the invisible force that animates so much of our lives.

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