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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Lomond on April 11, 2013, 01:14 pm

Title: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Lomond on April 11, 2013, 01:14 pm
Hello.
Tonight I am going to try my biggest dose of LSD to date, 600ug. I have already chosen my soundtrack for the evening, a selection of classical, mainly Bach. I would like you lovely acid heads out there to tell me what is your favourite music to trip to, and if a certain genre has had a profound effect on your experience. For those who are interested, I shall write a trip report this weekend. Peace.

Lomond.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: HeraclesKnows on April 11, 2013, 01:34 pm
I find that I can't pre-select music before a trip, but rather I have to find what feels right in the moment/for that trip. As a musician, and lover of music, finding music that feels right is so so so important!
Also, good monitors and a properly treated room really help you to enjoy the experience.


I once listened to Bon Iver's "Bon Iver" album whilst tripping (a far reach from your classical mentions) and had what I consider to be the best music listening experience of my life. Every instrument and every element of each song sounded perfectly crafted, played by angels to create ultimate sonic bliss. The experience was so profound that I can not bear to listen to Bon Iver anymore. It just doesn't feel right to listen to it. I've tried listening to it again whilst tripping but still, it does not produce the desired effect. Don't get me wrong, I don't consider Bon Iver to be genius musicians or 'cutting edge' - but my point is that it was right for the moment.

TLDR; Choose carefully, but choose what feels right in the moment.

P.S If you are so inclined as to consider listening to Bon Iver (tripping or not), I would recommend anybody listen to "Minnesota, WI" - from the aforementioned album. Such energy in that song!
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: donatto on April 11, 2013, 02:32 pm
Shpongle all the way!
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: HeraclesKnows on April 11, 2013, 02:34 pm
Shpongle all the way!

If you're not joking.... Where would you suggest I start if I was interested in finding out what Shpongle are about?

EDIT: I'm listening to Shpongle Spores.... Of course you weren't joking, this is awesome!
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: DrMc on April 11, 2013, 02:41 pm
TOOL
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Logic on April 11, 2013, 04:49 pm
Really depends on the situation but usually classical music or some beats antique treats me right. Shpongle is the shit too, seen them live tripping dick a couple of times. Great experience.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: heady6dr on April 11, 2013, 05:10 pm
If you haven't already, Pink Floyd's albums: Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, and Wish you were here.  Blue States is another band with great instrumentals
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Intraterrestrial on April 11, 2013, 05:23 pm
If you haven't already, Pink Floyd's albums: Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, and Wish you were here.  Blue States is another band with great instrumentals

tbh would give Floyd a miss with strong acid unless you fancy deep depression! Love floyd, but not on high dose LSD (shudders)

Check out some early Gong (Angels Egg or You) for mega sparkly magicness,.

For the comedown check out 'Rainbow Dome Music' by Steve Hilllage for a floaty-dreamy meditativeness
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: donatto on April 11, 2013, 05:53 pm
OH I FORGOT.

Pink Floyd : Pulse. that live show is AMAZING.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: uhrwerk on April 11, 2013, 06:33 pm
check out FOUR TET.  its somewhat easy listining with intense soundscapes.
early albums like rounds and pause. his sound goes deep under my skin on tryptamines.

HANS ZIMMER - OST for INCEPTION is great, too. fantastic sounddesign, I like that one on ketamine best.

seriously, on 600mcg I dont know if I wanted to listen to music. it might be somewhat  on the verge of overwhelming although I can take a lot. :)

enjoy your journey mate.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Spitknuckle on April 11, 2013, 07:06 pm
If you haven't already, Pink Floyd's albums: Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, and Wish you were here.

I'd also recommend The Wall. If you're planning for classical and Bach, I would strongly suggest Beethoven's 9th in its entirety.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Nexus718 on April 11, 2013, 07:59 pm
I'd be interested if anybody has tripped while listening to Spacemen 3
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: pwfire on April 11, 2013, 08:04 pm
Shpongle all the way!

If you're not joking.... Where would you suggest I start if I was interested in finding out what Shpongle are about?

EDIT: I'm listening to Shpongle Spores.... Of course you weren't joking, this is awesome!

Nothing Lasts... But Nothing is Lost by Shpongle.

if you like that, Infected Mushroom is the shit. Especially the converting vegetarians album

Drink the Sea by The Glitch Mob is one of my favourite all time albums to listen to while trippin.

Last note... be careful with large doses of LSD. you never know what can happen.

The largest I ever dosed on had me high in 10 minutes, tripping nuts in 30, and about an hour in I was tripping harder than I ever had period thinking to myself fuck I'm not even peaking yet.  And all by myself.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: dinosaurpoop on April 11, 2013, 09:06 pm
Classical is definitely nice... I listened to Mahler's 5th Symphony on acid before.  I'm not entirely against psychedelic musi c, but I don't enjoy it while tripping at all.  Jazz can be awesome too -- some nice relaxed, more modern jazz instrumentals can be really nice.  You also couldn't go wrong with some older jazz like Miles or Coltrane.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Yoshitoshi on April 11, 2013, 09:33 pm
Steve Reich occupies a nice spot between Bach and jazz, with a hint of psychedelia. It's very bright and positive too.

His "Octet" might be worth a go...

I usually prefer more abstract electronic stuff, but will try Reich next time...
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: Surgurn on April 11, 2013, 09:40 pm
Cliche but, I usually just put on some Acid Jazz veryyy quietly. It fills the room/area, but doesn't get you so focused on the music so you can enjoy the trip to the fullest imo
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: NARK0T1X on April 11, 2013, 10:17 pm
I highly recommend listening to music on LSD. When I trip I absolutely love the sounds of The Doors, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, and of course Hendrix.
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: sk3p71c on April 11, 2013, 10:32 pm

I can only speak for myself.

On my first LSD trip, I listened to Radiohead's House of Cards and saw the music video. ( http://vimeo.com/2037463 )
It was dark, and depressing. I was overwhelmed by the experience.

On my second LSD trip, I listened to some Psychedelic Goa Trance genre of music and focused inward.
Had a great trip this tip, full of insights that I could absorb and integrate.

Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: donatto on April 12, 2013, 02:13 pm
Nice comments here, will take not of some for the next trip
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: darxter on April 12, 2013, 02:39 pm
you should listen to quality psy progressive mix - https://soundcloud.com/schatsi/spring-progmix-2013

check it out =]
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: ★★BetweentheStars ★ ★ on April 12, 2013, 07:33 pm
Chopin's nocturnes will get be really deep and have me crying in a good way. I've found classical music to be very healing on psychedelics. I also, dig Gershwin and Barber. Samuel Barber's Adagio for strings is epic as well as Agnus dei which is the choral arrangement of adagio for strings very beautiful music to accompany or induce ego death. Good jazz is good on the come down for acid I have found. Like Dizzy Gillespie, Wes Montgomery, Benny Goodman-- all that bop and hard bop keeps my spirits lifted.

My most recent trip on some bridgessi I listened to Massive Attacks album mezzanine and really digged that. i don't know if I would recommend it for acid though as its a little darker and acid has much more of a dark head space for me than mescaline. And trip hop isn't everyone's cup of tea in general.

I also enjoy modern classical minimalist composers such as Terry Riley, Philip Glass, Brian Eno. Here's some good 8track playlists for that:

http://8tracks.com/mrraymond/who-s-afraid-of-the-avant-garde
http://8tracks.com/mrraymond/further-adventures-in-minimalism-redux
http://8tracks.com/aworks/aworks--the-american-minimalists

Have fun tripping!
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: MosExpress on April 12, 2013, 07:44 pm
Bob marley!
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: MosExpress on April 12, 2013, 07:47 pm
Moscow never SLEEPS
Title: Re: Music to induce a deep LSD trip
Post by: upsidedownsex on April 12, 2013, 07:50 pm
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