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Music Production Always Best During High LSD Availability/Use

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G_Chem

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I’ve noticed that times where LSD use was higher and the LSD was better quality music production is so much better than times where LSD has been scarce.

Late 60’s/70’s. 90’s and now the later 2010’s. Is it just me? Lately music production has just been off the charts good in my opinion, I’m talking more underground producers I don’t listen to mainstream music. It seems to correlate with increase of LSD availability.

Underground hip hop has been ill as fuck with the LSD use amongst many of the artists who maybe wouldn’t have used it previously.

The electronic bass music I follow is just absolute insanity, I listen to some of these tracks and I’m just awestruck at the complexity yet coherency of it all. I should mention I’ve been listening to various electronic music (my passion) since I was a kid in the 90’s, I’ve heard pretty much it all.

The past few years it’s just been going up up up, and I thought I was supposed to get caught up on the music of old but even the glory days ain’t the same.

Times where LSD was harder to find, 80’s, 2000’s (especially early 00’s) up until 2012 or so LSD began to come around more again. Music during these periods doesn’t jive with me as well and most seem to agree. Also the quantity of production is much less too.

What’s your thoughts? I also wonder if I simply like the music more cuz I like LSD :)

-GC
 
I have to say I find psychedelic rap to be superior to the Xanax and lean shit on an artistic level. I think there's definitely something to this, not surprising either given that LSD increases any existing creative talent a person may have. Also if you're making music about drugs, like most rappers now are, there's a lot more to say about an acid trip than being blacked out on Xanax.

 
Agreed, that track is a great example been a min since I’ve lostened to it :) I first heard that one via remixes by electronic artists. Deca is another example of some amazing psychedelic hip hop inspired material.

Then there is the DnB/Neuro scene that’s been growing over the past 5yrs around me. Jesus... Absolutely ruthless next level beats that I can’t even begin to comprehend how it was created. The type of shit that just almost leaves you stunned.

I’m really grateful to be alive right now, truly.. I’ve noticed with everyone inside some good shits been released lately too!

-GC
 
G_Chem said:
Then there is the DnB/Neuro scene that’s been growing over the past 5yrs around me.
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Kinda my scene...what do ya got?


I like your hypothesis and can see how it could be possible, though I've got nothing against the 80s. In fact, early rave and acid house stuff is my jam.

I'd be ok blaming my avatar having been the product of good LSD. :D
 
we have a new form of music called bush prog / dark prog zenoquse been made in australia and new zealand over the years. Heavy use of LSD at these events. can flip your world inside out on a trip.

 
Wilson Wilson said:
I have to say I find psychedelic rap to be superior to the Xanax and lean shit on an artistic level. I think there's definitely something to this, not surprising either given that LSD increases any existing creative talent a person may have. Also if you're making music about drugs, like most rappers now are, there's a lot more to say about an acid trip than being blacked out on Xanax.

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A$AP Rocky aka Rakim Meyers, did the best representation of LSD. I've always said that A$AP is the Wu-Tang of this Era. Another track that can say this is



ASAP = Always Strive And Prosper; Assassinating Snitches and Police

Long Live.
 
A$AP Wu-Tang of this era?
Blasphemy! Not even close lol, underground hip hop hardly exists anymore.

My favorite music was made in the 70s and 90s, but I do listen to quite a bit of new electronic stuff (ambient, techno, electro), and apart from that good music seems to have always been made. Doesn't seem very related to LSD availability.


How can money man A$AP can compare to this is beyond me.

 
Music ”peaked” never.
The 60s are amazing, but just another part of the puzzle.
The 70s gave us Return to Forever’s Romantic Warrior.
And Rush.
And going to a Phish show in the late 80s, early 90s was eye/ear opening.

One must realize that music tech is fast increasing the capabilities of the artists.
But Steely Dan didn’t need the high tech stuff, and the production on those records remains a benchmark.

And then there’s folks like Frank Martin, Bach, Debussy - those have lasted a while and still remain pivotal, foundational, and laid foundational systems for everything subsequent. The sheer innovation of Bach is irrefutable. Still, he may have one time ingested some bad bread and got the sight!

In general, lsd (or all PDs) may certainly help push things along, catalyzing the creativity of the human spirit.
We progress on the shoulders of those who‘ve come before us, inspired by them and challenged to “beat” them. That’s possibly the most nourishing food for creativity: the inspiration of others’ works.

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Music is entirely subjective in the end. I don't like 99% of rap artists but there are people who won't listen to anything BUT rap.

I don't trip with those people though, talk about a buzz kill ;)
 
I was once house sitting for my parents and my dad has a nice system in their living room hooked up to a 5 disc changer so I put a few CDs in and left a few of his. One of them was like a pastoral latin mass type thing and I had a religious experience while tripping and listening to it. Probably came about circa 14th century if I had to guess.

And I know people who would claw their own eyes out before being subjected to classical on a trip... so yeah. VERY subjective.
 
The thing is - lsd usually allows us to step outside our preconceived notions and embrace something new, or something we thought we hated.
If someone hates classical, and is a tripper, they should let their preferences take a back seat and try actually listening to some. Like you said, it’s subjective, but so are colors, smells, paintings, movies.

To write off any genre is kinda non-acid thinking. Step into what we don’t know - tread where we don’t normally go, or why be tripping?
This is an example of something worth trying for those that would normally never tread into choral waters; it’s a capella and the synergy between each singer and each of the two choirs is palpable - and moving.

The composer refused to publish this for forty years, as it was just a communication between himself and the great spirit, until he was moved to finally share it. It remains recognized as one of the greatest works of the 20th century and is worth the patience of 22 minutes. This one opens up the emotional eye for many. YMMV, but like acid creates new pathways in our brains, so does EVERY tune you ever hear - and this one carves some deeeep pathways! check it out, please . . .
 
Wilson Wilson said:
I have to say I find psychedelic rap to be superior to the Xanax and lean shit on an artistic level. I think there's definitely something to this, not surprising either given that LSD increases any existing creative talent a person may have. Also if you're making music about drugs, like most rappers now are, there's a lot more to say about an acid trip than being blacked out on Xanax.

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In regards to the drugs rappers take influencing music quality I’m gonna have to disagree with there not necessarily being anything important to say about being blacked out on Xanax. Maybe not the high itself but abusing Xanax/lean/whatever is likely a sign of some sort of underlying mental health issues. YBN Cordae for example openly raps about his past xan addiction. The turbulent emotions being suppressed by the drugs can provide a wealth of artistic material.

That’s not to say I don’t love me some psychedelic rap especially while tripping but I don’t necessarily think that a rapper using one drug over another will provide them with superior artistic material
 
There was once an informal study done with the Grateful Dead of all people. They made one recording on LSD and one not. They preferred the "not." Which isn't to say they didn't play some amazing shows dosed to the gills.
 
Hhmm I don't think the musical journey of the Beatles, Pink Floyd or the Doors would have been the same without LSD.
Now there is a difference between being inspired by an LSD trip or making music on LSD.
But listening to music is hugely better while you are on LSD.
 
I think all drugs have a big connection with creating music. we wouldn’t have the music we have today without them imo. And I’ve noticed some hip hop/rap artists aren’t as good as when they first start because they stop using.
 
G_Chem said:
I’ve noticed that times where LSD use was higher and the LSD was better quality music production is so much better than times where LSD has been scarce.

Late 60’s/70’s. 90’s and now the later 2010’s. Is it just me? Lately music production has just been off the charts good in my opinion, I’m talking more underground producers I don’t listen to mainstream music. It seems to correlate with increase of LSD availability.

Underground hip hop has been ill as fuck with the LSD use amongst many of the artists who maybe wouldn’t have used it previously.

The electronic bass music I follow is just absolute insanity, I listen to some of these tracks and I’m just awestruck at the complexity yet coherency of it all. I should mention I’ve been listening to various electronic music (my passion) since I was a kid in the 90’s, I’ve heard pretty much it all.

The past few years it’s just been going up up up, and I thought I was supposed to get caught up on the music of old but even the glory days ain’t the same.

Times where LSD was harder to find, 80’s, 2000’s (especially early 00’s) up until 2012 or so LSD began to come around more again. Music during these periods doesn’t jive with me as well and most seem to agree. Also the quantity of production is much less too.

What’s your thoughts? I also wonder if I simply like the music more cuz I like LSD :)

-GC
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I totally agree. Psychedelics in general I believe activate the brain therefore causing more creativity. I also believe that that is why they are illegal. Because if they were to legalize them someone would smart enough to straight up take over the entire world and then they would lose all of their money and power. That is all they care about so they go to great lengths to protect their assets. That is only at this current moment in time. I bet within 10 years all psychedelics will be 100% legal, extremely cheap (or free), and highly advocated by the whole world. They lead to life. It is a fact!
 
I never was big on the Nelson DnB stuff, but a lot of people loved it. Not a big fan of the Welly minimal psytrance and psydub stuff, either, but some of it was pretty good. I liked American West Coast jungle music in the early aughts for the crazy jazz/afro polyrhythms—always just on the edge of plausibility. The kiwi stuff just seemed to take the dirtiest and sickest polyrhythms, but then loop the shit out of them. As soon as the beat becomes predictable, I get bored and check out, so that style isn't my cup of tea. These days, I find myself listening to a lot mire jazz, psybient, and synthwave stuff, although I love new some kiwi dub.
 
SKL said:
There was once an informal study done with the Grateful Dead of all people. They made one recording on LSD and one not. They preferred the "not." Which isn't to say they didn't play some amazing shows dosed to the gills.
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Reminds me of the two times I've seen Animal Collective perform; the first time, I was sober, and the band seemed to be too, and the music was much better. The second time, I was frying hard and, and clearly, so was Avey Tare. He was just screaming into the mic most of the concert hahahahah.
 
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