does freemasonry belong in popular music?

Germany 18-3 2013

Reflections on Freemasonry in popular music

Does Freemasonry belong in popular music?

Harm N. Timmerman

Musicologist MA

Teacher Music; Stenden University

Producer, Composer; Freestone Music

Lodge L’Union Provinciale No.17, Groningen, The Netherlands

[email protected]

www.free-stone.org

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How necessary it is in this age for some to have the courage to be the ones who are

‘different’, and to separate themselves out from the pack who long ago sold their lives

and personalities to this sound and the anti-Aquarian culture which has sprung up

around it!

(David Tame, The Secret Power of Music)

Abstract

Whether or not because of assumed Hermetic influence, a special place in Masonic

ritual is reserved for the liberal art of music. Searching for classical or art music with

(in)direct references to Freemasonry’s thought and symbolism, one encounters few

composers whose initiation led to suchlike compositions. Although overviews of

‘famous masons’ lists jazz musicians with acclaimed, though not always proven,

membership of lodges, their work in the jazz tradition by any means inspired by the

craft, can not be found. And it makes you wonder if there are traces of Masonic

influence in popular music.

Although Freemasonry in Popular Music, a research for the department of

Musicology of the University Utrecht, delivered some marginal examples, its

conclusions are disappointing; subsequently trying to explain a possible reason. Can

we suspect, considering its absence in this dominant area of music and popular

culture, that Freemasonry as a central topic on the one hand and function and purpose

of pop- and rock music (traditionally for adolescent subculture) on the other, represent

conflicting themes? Freestone’s concept album The Temple of Humanity, is an

undertaking to prove, at least investigate, the opposite.

The album, self-described as popular music inspired by Freemasonry, is entirely

dedicated to a broad variety of aspects of this tradition. References to its meaning,

thought and symbols are transcribed in music, lyrics and artwork of the compositions;

either directly on the surface, either to be discovered after a more thorough

investigation.

In conclusion of the paper: from a hermeneutic standpoint, one of the twelve songs

will be examined more closely, an exercise in both critical and Masonic interpretation

in order to question whether in the realms of secular reality of 21st century popular

culture it is justified to presume that Freemasonry indeed belongs in popular music.

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Reflections on Freemasonry in Popular Music

Dear brothers, dear attendants,

Introduction

The search for references to freemasonry in a cultural expression such as music

produces a broad variety of examples. However, within popular music, there are

practically no songs or lyrics in which the fraternity is positively and realistically

positioned. Despite the dominance of popular music in secular life and contemporary

culture, philosophical themes or existential life questions are rarely discussed in a way

that they exceed the adolescent and the obvious; they only play a superficial role in

the pop community.

Reflections on Freemasonry

in popular music

Harm N. Timmerman

Musicologist

Lecturer Music, Stenden University

Producer, Composer, Freestone Music

Lodge L’Union Provinciale Nr.17, Groningen, The Netherlands

How necessary it is in this age for some to have the courage

to be the ones who are ‘different’, and to separate themselves

out from the pack who long ago sold their lives and personalities

to this sound and the anti-Aquarian culture which has sprung up around it!

(David Tame, The Secret Power of Music

March 18th 2013 in Freemasons Lodge Albrecht Wolfgang, Stadthagen, Germany

In the essay References to Freemasonry in Popular Music (written for the course

musicology at the University Utrecht), I have addressed the question ‘what is the

meaning of freemasonry within popular music?’ from an academic perspective. In

today’s presentation I will briefly discuss some of the references found and

accordingly will try to explain why both phenomena are possibly irreconcilable.

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Reflections on Freemasonry

in popular music

I. Essay:

References to Freemasonry in Popular Music

II. Freestone – The Temple of Humanity

III. Interpretation ‘Brotherhood of Men’

Subsequently, I will pay attention to Freestone’s concept album The Temple of

Humanity, my own attempt to giving freemasonry a place within the domain of

popular music. The album contains references to Masonic meaning, thought and

symbols, which are transcribed and translated into music, lyrics and the artwork of the

compositions.

In conclusion of today’s presentation one of the twelve songs on the album

will be interpreted as an example to clarify what references can be found on the album

and what makes it a Masonic concept album. Finally, a short fragment of the

discussed composition will be played.

Freemasonry in classical music and jazz

Naturally the essay References to Freemasonry in Popular Culture starts with

describing freemasonry and its prominent features. The second chapter deals with the

meaning of music within the Masonic ritual and in lodges in general. Masonic

influences in the classical and jazz tradition are also investigated.

Within freemasonry as one of the liberal arts, a special place is reserved for

music. During the meetings in a lodge, music can be heard either live or from a sound

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carrier. Some lodges have their own choir, and there are lodges whose members have

a musical background or profession.

Within the classical tradition, a number of composers were known to be

freemasons. Some of them, such as Sibelius, Pijper, Mozart, were inspired to compose

musical pieces with a distinct relation with freemasonry. Some of the compositions

were written to be used during ceremonial meetings in the lodge. The best-known

example of classical music inspired by freemasonry is without any doubt Die

Zauberflöte KV 620, Mozart and librettist Schikaneder’s tribute to the brotherhood.

Within jazz, freemasonry is hardly of any significance. Again, in overviews of

famous masons, we see a number of musicians and composers who were allegedly

members of a Masonic lodge, but no jazz compositions that feature lyrics with clear

references to the craft or based upon Masonic themes can be found.

I. Essay: References to Freemasonry

in Popular Music (1)

• Chapter 1: Freemasonry in brief

• Chapter 2: Freemasonry and music

– Freemasonry in classical music

– Freemasonry in jazz

• Chapter 3: Popular music, definition and meaning

Freemasonry and popular music

This brings forth the question: what is the meaning of freemasonry within popular

music? In my research paper the discussion of examples of popular music with

Masonic references is divided in three categories: examples found on the internet,

examples in the folder Masonic References in Popular Music and the song ‘A Rite of

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Passage’ of the American progressive metal band Dream Theater. I will briefly

present the main conclusions.

Essay (2)

• Chapter 4: Masonic references in popular music

– The internet

– Folder: Masonic References in Popular Culture

– Dream Theater – ‘A Rite of Passage’

Internet and MySpace

Names, song titles and lyrics of several bands and artists with a MySpace profile

suggest a relation with freemasonry. In most cases, however, this presumption must

be disproved. The name of bands such as The Freemasons, Masonic en The Masonics

evoke an association with freemasonry, but music, lyrics, artwork and band members

show no relationship at all, according to the information on their profile and website.

Internet and MySpace (1)

The Freemasons, Masonic, The Masonics

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Masonic symbolism can be found in the artwork and song titles of

Freemasonry, Masonic Temple and Masonic Abyss, again a relation or affinity with

the brotherhood is missing here.


Freemasonry, Masonic Temple, Masonic Abyss

In one of his lyrics hip hop artist Vybz Kartel addresses his membership of the

33rd

degree of the Scottish Rite and he wears a Masonic ring. It is not known if he is a

mason at all.


Vybz Kartel

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Finally, Dan Hall and Howie Damron are freemasons whose membership

encouraged them to write country music dedicated to freemasonry.


Dan Hall, Howie Damron

Masonic references in popular music

The folder Masonic References in Popular Culture provides an overview of songs in

popular music that are supposed to have some relation with freemasonry. A critical

analysis of these examples, results in the following concluding categories:

the lyrics portray freemasons in a negative way;1

Masonic References in Popular Culture (1)

• Lyrics portray freemasons in a negative way

– Amsterdam, ‘My Father Was A Mason’

– Blur, ‘Mr. Robinsons Quango’

1 Amsterdam, ‘My Father Was A Mason’ and Blur, ‘Mr. Robinsons Quango’.

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One or more words in the title or lyrics suggest a relation with freemasonry,

but after more thorough investigation, there isn’t any.2

Masonic References in Popular Culture (2.1.)

• Words falsely suggest a relation with freemasonry

– Boxcar, ‘Freemason (You broke the promise)’

– The Doug Anthony Allstars, ‘Jason and Kylie’

– Steve Earle, ‘Copperhead Road’

– Celtic Connection, ‘Raise the Roof

– Falco, ‘Rock Me Amadeus

Masonic References in Popular Culture (2.2.)

• Words falsely suggest a relation with freemasonry

– Gang Starr, ‘Same Team, No Games’

– Grateful Dead, ‘Mason’s Children’

– New Bad Things, ‘Freemason Love Triangle

– They Might Be Giants, ‘She’s an Angel’

– ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, ‘Albuquerque’

2 Boxcar, ‘Freemason (You broke the promise)’; The Doug Anthony Allstars, ‘Jason and Kylie’; Steve

Earle, ‘Copperhead Road’; Celtic Connection, ‘Raise the Roof’; Anonymous, ‘The Mason's Apron’;

Falco, ‘Rock Me Amadeus’; Gang Starr, ‘Same Team, No Games’; Grateful Dead, ‘Mason’s

Children’; New Bad Things, ‘Freemason Love Triangle’; They Might Be Giants, ‘She’s an Angel’ and

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, ‘Albuquerque’.

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The title or lyrics make reference to conspiracy theories. These examples

especially come from hip hop artists;3


• References to conspiracy theories

– George Harrison, ‘P2 Vatican Blues’

– Hieroglyphics, ‘All Things’

– House of Pain, ‘Life goes on’

– K-Os, ‘Follow Me’

The artwork contains Masonic symbolism;4


• Artwork contains masonic symbolism

– Soft Cell, The Singles

– Ultravox, ‘Hymn’

3 George Harrison, ‘P2 Vatican Blues’; Hieroglyphics, ‘All Things’; House of Pain, ‘Life goes on’ and

K-Os, ‘Follow Me’. 4 Soft Cell, The Singles and Ultravox, ‘Hymn’.

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The lyrics of one song indeed appears to touch the core of freemasonry;5


• One actual relation with Freemasonry

– Gong, ‘Master Builder’

In one song, The Shriners are positioned ironically and in a humorous way.6


• Mocking The Shriners

– Ray Stevens, ‘Shriner’s Convention’

5 Gong, ‘Master Builder’.

6 Ray Stevens, ‘Shriner’s Convention’.

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A Rite of Passage

The song ‘A Rite of Passage’ and the accompanying video of the band Dream Theater

is a good example of popular music, rock music, with clear and distinct references to

freemasonry. The artwork of the album Black Clouds & Silver Linings and the single

‘A Rite of Passage’ display the familiar logo with compass and square. The video

contains several images that are linked to freemasonry. The lyrics clearly speak of

masonic themes. In all, freemasonry is approached in a positive way.

Dream Theater: ‘A Rite of Passage’

• Album: Black Clouds & Silver Linings

• Single / video: ‘A Rite of Passage’

To conclude: within popular music, the number of significant and relevant references

to meaning, history and symbolism of freemasonry and its tradition are very scarce

and disappointing. From the multitude of popular bands and artists, there are only two

musicians who appear to be a freemason. Not surprisingly, they come from the

musical genre of British progressive rock.

Explanation

In popular music, artists have been influenced by perhaps every existing ideology or

philosophical stream, mystical ideas and symbolism have been great sources of

inspiration for composing music. Why then, has the search for Masonic references in

popular music only produced limited results and why is a combination apparently not

that obvious or evident?

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Dream Theater; lyrics

• ‘The new world order’

• ‘Brotherhood of wisdom’

• ‘rituals and secrets remain a mystery’

• ‘An ever watchful eye’

• ‘Turn the key, walk through the gate, the great ascent,

to reach a higher state, a rite of passage.’

• ‘Unlock the door and lay the cornerstone’.

A main reason might be found in the customary topics of popular music that

determine its character: popular music and the way in which it is presented, strongly

focuses on adolescents, and the lyrics express themes and ideas connected to their

perception, related to their world view and life phase.

The purpose and values of a freemason such as ‘elevating mankind to a higher

spiritual and moral level’ or ‘knowing thyself in the spiritual sense’ might contrast or

even conflict with the aspirations and thoughts that are more common in popular

music. Within the music industry, the external presentation of one’s self plays an

important part, while the freemason is more interested in searching his inner world.

The freemason wants to progress on the rough road toward the light, out of Plato’s

cave. He chooses to be confronted with reality instead of holding on to the fake and

addictive shadows on the wall dictated by popular culture and media. Thus, themes

from traditions of wisdom might conflict with those that are generally dominant and

accepted within popular music.

Does Freemasonry belong in popular music?

Does this imply that freemasonry cannot play a role within popular music? Is there

indeed no place for the noble, sublime, tasteful and delicate within the tableaux of

popular culture, as David Bloom suggests in his Closing of the American Mind or is

there a challenge here? Why is it that freemasonry did not produce any sound by

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means of a distinguishing product within popular culture? After all, freemasonry can

call for an inspiring life and can appeal to an, in our times, heartfelt need for quality

of life with different areas of focus than those dictated by mainstream media. In other

words: does freemasonry belong in popular music?

Famous freemason in popular musicProgressive Rock

• Mick Abrahams – Jethro Tull; Gastvrijheid Lodge Londen!

• Rick Wakeman - Yes; Chelsea Lodge Londen

The Temple of Humanity

In the period before and after my entrance to freemasonry, I found that the craft has a

rich cultural tradition in which music is of special significance. In combination with

my own musical background, this led me to produce an album of popular music

inspired by freemasonry. I realized that the riches of the fraternity (symbolism,

history, themes from its heritage and events in the rituals) excellently lend themselves

for composing interesting music and writing fascinating lyrics within the conventions

of popular music. Moreover, impressive art in which Masonic symbolism can be

traced would be suitable to present the production in a renewing way fitting the

overall concept. From a different perspective, I wanted to present inspiring and

mystical themes based upon Masonic thought within popular music.

Hopefully, professional and well-presented popular music inspired by

freemasonry will serve as a contemporary and attractive way of familiarizing the

public with our tradition, which stimulates a distinguishing and constructive way of

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life. Of course, this has not been done to deny or derogate freemasonry but out of

respect for its values and the tradition it cherishes.

Producing the album with all its complexities and ups and downs took several

years, and ultimately it saw the light of day in may 2008. The music on the album can

be characterized as progressive and symphonic rock music and provides a journey of

discovery through the symbols and rituals of freemasonry. So no conspiracy theories

or unnecessary secrecy, but a genuine story based upon personal experience and

considerations.

Every composition has one central theme as starting point, such as the process that

leads to initiation, the mystical history of freemasonry, a tribute to Mozart, a realistic

qualification of prejudice and conspiracy, and the impact of the initiation on an

individual. These themes can be traced back in the music and the lyrics but also in the

artwork. Every song is accompanied by a piece of art with clear or hidden Masonic

references. For the packaging and booklet, artists from different countries (a few of

whom themselves masons) have contributed their work.

Chelsea Lodge; Mick Abrahams

Interpretation ‘Brotherhood of Men’

So what makes The Temple of Humanity a concept album about freemasonry? What

Masonic references can one discover in music, lyrics, titles of the songs and the

artwork? After all, the album in its entirety tells a story that is not always easy to

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understand, especially for the non-initiated. To illustrate the Masonic character of the

album, I will finish my talk by giving a critical interpretation of one of the twelve

songs, ‘Brotherhood of Men’.

Chapter 5: Conclusion and discussion

Freemasonry and Popular Music

Conflicting themes?

?

‘Brotherhood of Men’

A free man is attracted to freemasonry by his inner voice. This voice is represented by

the saxophone part, only hesitantly present in the introduction. Shortly before the

drums join, the lodge meeting is opened, we hear the well known three knocks: one in

the middle (the worshipful master), one to the right (the senior warden) and one

panned to the left (the junior warden), as if the not yet initiated man of good standing

is situated between the wardens in the west: chaos waits for order.

The drums start and the saxophone gives a somewhat comforting incentive, with just

a few notes and some false air, as if it wants to say he’s on the right path.

Then, the candidate tells his story: ‘I was a traveler and travelled alone. On my way

toward nothing. I had my dreams, my hopes and my fears. I kept looking for what was

missing’. The second verse is based on an old kabalistic story. ‘I was a seeker in

search of what? I searched the highest mountains. I searched on the bottom of the

sea. Only to find the secret inside of me’. Only the depth of the human heart seems to

be the right place to hide the secret.

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II. Freestone – The Temple of HumanityDoes Freemasonry Belong in Popular Music?

• Popular Music inspired by Freemasonry

– Music

– Lyrics

– Artwork

In the chorus the acquaintance with the Hermetic insight follows: ‘As above,

so below. From dark into the Light I needed to go’. The inner voice, sometimes

difficult to hear, that drives him to continue no longer holds back, but erupts in the

saxophone solo. We hear the candidate taking one last deep breath.

‘I knocked on the door and I started to pray. I opened my eyes. And the dark,

the dark went away. In the chain that encircles the earth’. A journey is accomplished,

in the third verse for a moment the candidate is no traveler or seeker, but just before

the actual initiation time seems to stand still. He will be enclosed in the chain that

encircles the earth and the presumption of the Hermetic saying is being confirmed.

After the initiation in the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and

master mason, something happens to the individual. Time, symbolized by the ticking

sound of the bass guitar, is a necessity to let the rite do its work. The somewhat

strange sounds in the bridge, symbolize this process: sounds are reversed and the

saxophone has a different tone. Even your own inner reality is hard to recognize and

maybe everything seems opposite. We hear the comforting sax and overtones on the

guitar, tones you normally cannot hear, but nevertheless determine the essence of the

sound of an instrument: the reality once hidden and veiled suddenly becomes visible

and nothing seems the same.

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Themes

• Process toward initiation

• History of Freemasonry

• Tribute to Mozart

• Prejudice and conspiracy

• Impact of initiation

• Etc.

The poem that ends the song expresses what an initiation can do with an

individual. ‘Pierce your heart to find the key. What can’t be seen, try to see. With you

take, what no one else would take. Lose, that the lost you may receive. Die, for no

other way you can live. When earth and heaven lay down their veil. And that

apocalypse turns you pale. When your seeing blinds you. To what your fellow mortals

see. When their sight to you is sightless. Their living, death. Their light, most

lightless. Seek no more’.

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III. Interpretation ‘Brotherhood of Men’ (1)

• Saxophone: the inner voice

• Three distinct knocks

• Verse I: ‘I was a traveler and travelled alone.

On my way toward nothing.

I had my dreams, my hopes and my fears.

I kept looking for what was missing.’

Interpretation ‘Brotherhood of men’ (2)

• Verse II:‘I was a seeker in search of what?

I searched the highest mountains.

I searched on the bottom of the sea.

Only to find the secret inside of me.’

Just to give you an impression of how these thoughts can be recognized in the song, I

would like to play a short piece of this second track of the album, only until the end of

the saxophone solo.

My brethren, dear attendants,

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Interest in popular music inspired by freemasonry begins with an inner concern on the

part of the listener who wants to understand the vast scheme of things. Besides

enjoying the music, lyrics and artwork, the album can hopefully be of use in gaining

new, positive and necessary attention for freemasonry with the public in a modern and

appealing way. I thank you for you attention.

========= FREESTONE - THE TEMPLE OF HUMANITY =========

A story not heard in Rock ‘n Roll before: progressive and symphonic rock music inspired by Freemasonry. Great music, fascinating lyrics and impressive artwork are full of references to

the symbolism of this mystical philosophical tradition. Experiencing Freestone’s album The

Temple of Humanity is like undergoing a musical ritual and brings forth associations with

legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield, Marillion, but clearly in a 21st century

performance which justifies comparison to present-day rock bands. We see it in books, in movies, in documentaries and even on the 1$-bill. We see references in Classical Music, but now there is popular music inspired by the rich tradition of Freemasonry. With the album The Temple of Humanity by the band Freestone, Freemasonry is entering

Popular Music for the first time. The album provides a discovery through symbols and rituals

of the tradition of Freemasonry. No conspiracy theories or unnecessary secrecy, but a genuine

story based upon personal experience. The album is composed and produced by someone who is initiated, both in Freemasonry as

well as in music. In co-operation with experienced musicians, The Temple of Humanity is a

professional produced authentic and unique album. The packaging and booklet contain

fascinating art and artists from different countries (of whom a few are masons themselves)

have contributed their work. Freestone makes pop- and rock music based upon a different theme. Music and artwork are

contemporary and the album shows that in the pop community and in the changing music

industry, there is still place for something different. Discover the mystery and listen to The Temple of Humanity. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Contact information:

Harm Timmerman

Producer / Composer Freestone

Teacher Music; Stenden University

Student Musicology; University of Utrecht

[email protected]

0031 – 614124663

www.free-stone.org

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Barcode: 8713545208375

www.myspace.com/firstfreestone

YouTube Channel: freestonemusic

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