Am I alone?
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Topic: Am I alone?
Posted By: jalas
Subject: Am I alone?
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:06
Come on. Be honest. Am I the only person who learned to appreciate Prog after smoking weed? I don't do it anymore, but I did gain an appreciation for art.
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Posted By: blindtoad
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:08
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I don't know if you're alone... but not me:P ------------- quelqu'un pour un jam? blindtoad = Poor english... |
Posted By: jalas
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:09
| Lets see how long until my post is taken out. |
Posted By: blindtoad
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:12
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I think that the worst thing that may happen is that no one post something:P ------------- quelqu'un pour un jam? blindtoad = Poor english... |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:13
| It's never done owt for me. People sometimes assume I must be a drug user because of the style of my writing/art and the music I listen to, but I've never found any drugs that genuinely heighten my appreciation of anything artistic. The best art carries itself just fine and doesn't need some kind of chemical boost. |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:16
Well, in the beginning there was a certain leafy substance around. The thing is, I appreciate it even more now that I am completely intoxicant free.  ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:26
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You have a user name.
Anyway, of course you aren't alone, though I doubt if we can say that it's a direct "cause and effect" correlation.
Good classic prog is good on its own (or else it would be no good), and not all 70s prog fans were "heads."
Most were, though, in my experience. ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:26
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I learned to appreciate Prog before smoking weed, but it didn't really click until I did, a month or so later. |
Posted By: andu
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:29
the most "mindblowing" experience for me is that of my own mind. sober.  ------------- "PA's own GI Joe!" 
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jalas wrote:Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 15:33
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I appreciate great art and music without the use of any sort of drug. I have not used or tried them and I don't plan to. I'm glad it helps you but I prefer to keep my mind clean and to be high on life. |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: October 31 2006 at 17:59
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Well, I discovered prog thanks to it so thanks to it my view of what is music changed for the better. I don't do it anymore and, to be honest, I didn't used it that many times to begin with (I can count them with my fingers). I remember listening to Gong's You... wow. I'll never look/hear that album the same way again.
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Posted By: Bastille Dude
Date Posted: November 01 2006 at 00:11
Although I'm sure some people may have come to appreciate prog rock from herbal help, I was first introduced to prog when I was 8 years old, therefore being to young to associate herb with prog. 
------------- DEATH TO FALSE PROG! |
Posted By: cuncuna
Date Posted: November 01 2006 at 00:15
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¿Are you asking because you are smoking and don't want to get caught?... if so, notice that you are asking to the PC... ------------- ¡Beware of the Bee! |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: November 01 2006 at 01:45
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I enjoy everything even without the weed. ------------- 
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: November 01 2006 at 01:53
My anti stance is not from political correctness. It is from experience. I could break it down for you, and not in a 'just say no' way. I lived the life of illusion. I can't tell you how grateful I am that it's over. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Man Overboard
Date Posted: November 01 2006 at 03:04
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I was into prog long before I ever tried pot. Granted, pot and prog are an amazing combination, but it's not necessary. ------------- https://soundcloud.com/erin-susan-jennings" rel="nofollow - Bedroom guitarist". Composer, Arranger, Producer. Perfection may not exist, but I may still choose to serve Perfection. Commissions considered. |
Posted By: T.Rox
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 05:26
Weed free and lovin' it  ------------- "Without prog, life would be a mistake." ...with apologies to Friedrich Nietzsche |
Posted By: alias10mr
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 07:00
 Ditto!
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Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 07:05
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This link appears to be turning in to rehab.
There is no doubt that prog musuc can make a great evening when smoking with your friends. As with any drug you can enjoy it socially with friends or it can take over your life. Just remember that you don't "need" it and use it wisely. ------------- When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory. |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 07:21
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Don't smoke, surely will never, but I've had about dozens of miraculous experiences from fantastic albums - plus I can appreciate, in ways, the art.
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Posted By: The Lost Chord
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 11:43
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havnt smoked weed once. ever.
Prog is just awesome, ive been appreciating art since i was a child. -------------  "Only the sun knew why"
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Posted By: Stefanovic
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 11:45
sure, but you drink an awful lot... 
I do smoke weed, but I don't do alcohol!
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Posted By: Sir Pommes
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 11:46
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I have smoked weed but where is the connection to prog Prog is awesome, but i do not hear it so long |
Posted By: The Lost Chord
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 11:52
Only started drinking when I was 18, im 20 now, and i dont drink very often, im at college and only drink with my friends on weekends, people who drink alot drink far more than once or twice a week.
Almost every adult i know drinks EVERy night, perhaps not to a drunken state but they sure do drink ALOT.
Im also very naturally ecstatic and dont need alot to get me really excited and crazy. I just love enjoying life to the fullest, and perhaps one day i will try some different drugs, but thats not on my list right now because i feel it will detract me from my very positive state of mind! ------------- "Only the sun knew why"
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Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: November 02 2006 at 12:22
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True prog will blow you away without any help...
Thick as a Brick...
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: November 03 2006 at 12:32
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I've been able to enjoy prog (and life) drug free. I'd rather be in control of my faculties.
E ------------- 
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Posted By: Paradox
Date Posted: November 03 2006 at 17:05
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I discovered prog before being introduced to Cannabis. It certainly does make music more "resounding" and intense. However, I enjoy it just as much whilst not stoned.
There must have been somewhere in the region of 5000 threads relating to drugs and prog over the past few years, and they all have the same outcome  ------------- 
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: November 05 2006 at 07:10
...not this one again....
-------------  Prog Archives Tour Van 
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Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: November 05 2006 at 09:00
Behold the perils of decadence! 
I've never tried it, it would seem completely pointless to do it. I think some people may have a bit too much time and money on their hands, honestly.
Plus, if you want to get stoned, go ahead, but trying to make up justifications for it like "it helps me appreciate art better" is hilarious. Does it miraculously decode artistic languages, does it unravel subtle meanings of the piece of art you're contemplating? I dare to doubt that. Of course, it can make you feel special things while immersing in contemplation, but that doesn't mean any "enlightenment" is involved. I believe the only way to efficiently alter reality is through the tools of reason, and not the momentary craft of illusions. ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: Ghandi 2
Date Posted: November 05 2006 at 15:46
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I've never had any sort of drug beyond Caffiene.
On a semi-related note, f*** your avatar. It's things like that that are ruining American politics. |
Posted By: Paradox
Date Posted: November 06 2006 at 13:59
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Having too many Christians with too much political influence is more likely the cause of that. -------------
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Posted By: video vertigo
Date Posted: November 06 2006 at 15:42
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I got into prog at a time in my life when weed wasn't a part of it whatsoever. Occasionally I smoke nowadays and I enjoy listening to some albums high, especially my favorites that I have history with. ------------- "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Zappa |
Posted By: jalas
Date Posted: November 07 2006 at 11:18
HA ha ha ha ha!! To answer your questions, YES. I never really understood art until I got high and saw what I had to look for. I am not trying to justify myself, but It is what happened to me and I will not deny myself. Be careful when you impose your thoughts if you haven't tried it. Besides, I do find prog better sober, but weed opened the door. Also, people have been getting high for a long time. Those that were considered wise back in the day got together to discuss politics while smoking opium(which is a lot worse than weed cause it kills) and look where we are today.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 07 2006 at 11:28
bah... anyone who needs pot to appreciate art.. is without hope seriously though... with hindsight of 10 years since I last fired one up before I got married (a gift to myself..who like the immortal Stonewall Jackson and alcohol... I gave it up because I loved it so much). It's not like LSD or anything like that... it just made me laugh and took the edge off a being a very shy person. It did nothing for auditory stimulation. Crap still sounded like crap.. and art..was still art.  ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: cuncuna
Date Posted: November 07 2006 at 11:28
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Changing your thought patron by using some kind of drug can work as a chamanic experience. I smoke like 2 weed cigars a year. Once, I was listening to a U.K. album and the results were fantastic indeed. But, I have friends that smoke regulary and their lives are kind of ruined, so I keep a safe distance. Chaman / wizards days are over, and few people have the selfawareness necessary to enjoy the experience without getting lost in it. Most of the times, grass smokers are just too enthusiatic and little concentrated. As a writter wannabe, I can't allow myself to loose focus. ------------- ¡Beware of the Bee! |