An extraordinary musical experience can fundamentally alter our state of mind. Whether it's hypnotic minimalist strains, or an especially well-executed moment of sonic exhilaration in a large symphony: the results can be spellbounding, leaving us in a kind of artistic ecstasy. Many musicians and composers experience this same state during the creation or performance of a work: they fall into a state of rapture, in the very best sense of the word. You can find an extensive selection of such intense musical moments here.