It's extremely difficult to find anybody writing objectively about
the effects of marijuana beyond the typical 'Half-baked' stereotypes. But
I do smoke my share and i'm not an idiot, even when I'm stoned. As most
folks probably already know, pot greatly enhances both the desire for
entertainment, for one-way stimuli, and the capacity to enjoy them. Do I
get more out of listening to music when I'm stoned? Absolutely. First of
all, it usually requires having smoked some before I'll fully commit
myself to just LISTENING. Like to an entire album loud on the headphones
with zero distractions (save the cigarettes I'm chain-smoking). No
books, no phone, no e-mail... And I honestly get more out of the
experience when I'm stoned - you can attribute this to good old 'pot
thinking.' This is a pattern of intense intellectual activity in which
one's own thoughts become hugely self-important, which, as anybody knows
who's ever witnessed someone in the throes of 'pot revelations,' usually
sound better in your head than out loud. I become hyper-concious of
aspects of music beyond the melody and the words; tones become extremely
important, as do the production, beats, guitar effects. I also find that
it solidifies my opinions on music - something that I really like sober
can become positively orgasmic when I'm stoned. Conversely, music that
I'm kind of wishy-washy on becomes absolutely detestable and inexcusable.
What I love about pot is that it cultivates a mind-set where music becomes
so goddamn important; if you don't need to be stoned to feel this way,
then more power to you -- I just find that it helps.
7 great indie-rock stoner albums:
Unrest - Imperial f.f.r.r.
Built to Spill - Perfect from Now on
Sebadoh - Smash Your head...
sea and cake - sea and cake
cornelius - fantasma
trans am - anything
mm - long drive for someone...
any thoughts? is this all just pathetic justification?
on an unrelated note - big ups to maria sciarrino.
LOVE
DOUG
