Considering Cannabis is technically a hallucinogen (along with both stimulant and depressant effects), It is absolutely no wonder to me that music can be quite an amazing treat. 
I can say a long while back I experienced full on auditory hallucinations after eating what was supposed to be a "safe dose." I've had conversations with many that have experienced strong visual hallucinations, but those are all hearsay.
Regardless, most of those effects are very mild unless one subjects themselves to a very strong dose... what one may call being "in touch with god..." For most of us mortals, the effects like this dull and become distant (often fond) memories from the first year or two of experimentation. (Anybody remember being "hung-over" with that Indo-Cloud the next day? Detached somewhat from reality and everything has a nice sparkle to it? )
While I wouldn't argue that cannabis brings out a skilled artistic expression, it definitely alters the perception, or speed, of ones mind. Artistic energies are pronounced, for certain, and less skilled artistic expression can definitely be stimulated.
I know from my time playing Sax, getting high and blowing was fun... but seldom productive. On the other hand, there was a strain many years back that was purportedly inspired by Willie Nelson's famous love of Cannabis: He wanted the energetic and creative qualities of a Sativa but without the edginess and anxiety that can also be associated traits of a Sativa high. If what I got to sample was "authentic," it was pretty cool stuff.
Regardless, there was certainly a time back in college when I could sit down and "trip out" to whatever I was listening to. Was that Cannabis making me appreciate music on a deeper level? Allowing me to hear things I didn't, or couldn't, otherwise hear? Or was it the effect of having my perceptions altered, having my brain switch gears and experience sound in a way that was filtered differently than normal... or perhaps not filtered at all.
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I will say that sometimes I miss those days. Other times not. Mostly I'm indifferent to it. While I have easy access if I choose, many times I find myself not even looking toward that path.
I am, however, a firm proponent for complete decriminalization, and while absolute legalization should be on the table, I also recognize that some sort of regulatory shackle will be applied. Frankly, it is far less dangerous than Alcohol and Nicotine. It would be nice if the negative stigma Cannabis has been saddled with could be dropped once and for all and those people open up to the idea of it. Don't have to do it, just accept it is here and not going away.
I can say a long while back I experienced full on auditory hallucinations after eating what was supposed to be a "safe dose." I've had conversations with many that have experienced strong visual hallucinations, but those are all hearsay.
Regardless, most of those effects are very mild unless one subjects themselves to a very strong dose... what one may call being "in touch with god..." For most of us mortals, the effects like this dull and become distant (often fond) memories from the first year or two of experimentation. (Anybody remember being "hung-over" with that Indo-Cloud the next day? Detached somewhat from reality and everything has a nice sparkle to it?
)While I wouldn't argue that cannabis brings out a skilled artistic expression, it definitely alters the perception, or speed, of ones mind. Artistic energies are pronounced, for certain, and less skilled artistic expression can definitely be stimulated.
I know from my time playing Sax, getting high and blowing was fun... but seldom productive. On the other hand, there was a strain many years back that was purportedly inspired by Willie Nelson's famous love of Cannabis: He wanted the energetic and creative qualities of a Sativa but without the edginess and anxiety that can also be associated traits of a Sativa high. If what I got to sample was "authentic," it was pretty cool stuff.
Regardless, there was certainly a time back in college when I could sit down and "trip out" to whatever I was listening to. Was that Cannabis making me appreciate music on a deeper level? Allowing me to hear things I didn't, or couldn't, otherwise hear? Or was it the effect of having my perceptions altered, having my brain switch gears and experience sound in a way that was filtered differently than normal... or perhaps not filtered at all.
~~~//~~~
I will say that sometimes I miss those days. Other times not. Mostly I'm indifferent to it. While I have easy access if I choose, many times I find myself not even looking toward that path.
I am, however, a firm proponent for complete decriminalization, and while absolute legalization should be on the table, I also recognize that some sort of regulatory shackle will be applied. Frankly, it is far less dangerous than Alcohol and Nicotine. It would be nice if the negative stigma Cannabis has been saddled with could be dropped once and for all and those people open up to the idea of it. Don't have to do it, just accept it is here and not going away.
