I am reading "Musicophilia" by Oliver Sacks. He has a part specifically designated for musical hallucinations. Now, let this thought sink: the only reason we are not hallucinating ALL THE TIME is because we are constantly bombarded by our sensory feedback.
This, possibly, explains why meditation (or prayer) is often associated with visions. Meditative training over time increases the ability to block the sensory input, giving the brain an ability to play its own movie the way it likes.
On the afterthought: who knows, maybe, we ARE hallucinating.
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