Sound and music are so often used as a form of ‘escape’ - they allow us to not only move beyond the routine stresses of everyday life, but also to transcend them. Music can evoke any emotion: it can delight, impress, commiserate, elate and sadden. It can be empathetic to your mood if you desire it to be, or it can lift your spirits and galvanise your mind. With music, you can always find a companion to accompany you. This collaborative issue is therefore intended to explore the powerful effects of music together.