The Doors of Perception

[streamrunner]

BOC mentioned this book by Huxley in their interview with the Wire when describing their music/techniques. In light of that, I thought this would be an interesting read...

http://www.jonesreport.com/article/12_0 ... uxley.html

[thedisavowed]

It's the Doors namesake. I hear it's basically a record of Huxley's experiences using mescaline.

[turquoise70]

woah, count me in! do some shrooms and go to work hearing readings from an ancient zen thingy? smoke a few joints in the bathroom...ahhhh, life is good, the universe is whole, work produces future happiness, pain is ignorable, da de dum...

[Guido]

Who has read it? I read it today, I'm fairly impressed, even though I don't intend to use mescaline (nor any other drug.. ever.. for personal reasons). I was expecting to read a colorful summary of his mescaline trip but not much more, and indeed it is very colorful and poetic at times (..visions of many-colored geometries, of animated architectures, rich with gems and fabulously lovely, of landscapes with heroic figures, of symbolic dramas trembling perpetually on the verge of the ultimate revelation..), but even more impressive is its richness of philosophical insights (like the theory of the brain not necessarily as a "generative" organ but rather a "reducing valve" of the infinite consciousness) which appeal greatly to me. In general, his description of his trip reminded me of the earliest memories I can recollect as a human being, when I was three, four years old and when I just perceived my environment without involving words, without judgment, when I probably perceived things "as they were", as opposed to the "utilitarian" way as he puts it.

It doesn't surprise me at all that the Sandisons are influenced by it.

[Guido]

Ah, didn't notice this was in the BoC subforum, wasn't aware that the topic starter was emphasizing the link with this and boc.. sorry

[zeitgeist]

will be worn when new album drops.

[Guido]

I would be willing to chuckle if I could only see the link between The Doors Of and tinfoil hats?

[iec]

I love the way this all played out: the mescaline he took was administered by a psychiatrist when LSD and other psychedelic medicines were in legitimate practiced use. The whole story is chronicled on wikipedia and elsewhere, it's such a cool factoid to bring up when discussing drug policy.

[turquoise70]

woah, count me in! do some shrooms and go to work hearing readings from an ancient zen thingy? smoke a few joints in the bathroom...ahhhh, life is good, the universe is whole, work produces future happiness, pain is ignorable, da de dum...

I am now STRONGLY curious what I was smoking when I posted this.

[Zeffolia]

I've read this and I'm not surprised that the Sandisons would be fond of it considering their affinity with nostalgia and seeing things anew for the first time like a child, so to speak

It's very insightful and one of my favorite books, especially concerning self-inflicted bodily harm in relation to biochemistry and as a cause of religious experiences during the middle ages. Just very intereseting overall.

[zeitgeist]

I would be willing to chuckle if I could only see the link between The Doors Of and tinfoil hats?

I haven't read this book (although I might). Pic was more in reference to the article link in the OP:

"In The Doors of Perception...Huxley puts forward a system of psychological reassurance to calm the insane by subjecting them to mind-controlling audio" (emphasis mine)

That, mixed with an interview saying the brothers used the book as an 'analogy' for how they produce their music apparently, just reminded me of the Geogaddi days and how some were worried that their backward satanic messages and all were to be taken seriously.

[turquoise70]

I would be willing to chuckle if I could only see the link between The Doors Of and tinfoil hats?

I haven't read this book (although I might). Pic was more in reference to the article link in the OP:

"In The Doors of Perception...Huxley puts forward a system of psychological reassurance to calm the insane by subjecting them to mind-controlling audio" (emphasis mine)

That, mixed with an interview saying the brothers used the book as an 'analogy' for how they produce their music apparently, just reminded me of the Geogaddi days and how some were worried that their backward satanic messages and all were to be taken seriously.

that's probably why so many poor Boccers are jonesing for new BoC. its hypnotic vibe is their only medication for being fuckshit insane.

[mechanismj]

Seriously though, it's the only medication that works! Who else is fucking excited for the new album? Who gives a fuck when it comes out! It WILL come out! It's going to melt our faces off!

[streamrunner]

haha I forgot I even posted this. I would not draw the same conclusions anymore.

[zeitgeist]

I would be willing to chuckle if I could only see the link between The Doors Of and tinfoil hats?

I haven't read this book (although I might). Pic was more in reference to the article link in the OP:

"In The Doors of Perception...Huxley puts forward a system of psychological reassurance to calm the insane by subjecting them to mind-controlling audio" (emphasis mine)

That, mixed with an interview saying the brothers used the book as an 'analogy' for how they produce their music apparently, just reminded me of the Geogaddi days and how some were worried that their backward satanic messages and all were to be taken seriously.

that's probably why so many poor Boccers are jonesing for new BoC. its hypnotic vibe is their only medication for being fuckshit insane.

fuckshit, lol

[turquoise70]

ok good last night after i posted that i was like 'wait... was that too harsh?'

glad to see humor will out :p

Seriously though, it's the only medication that works! Who else is fucking excited for the new album?

meeeeeeee

Who gives a fuck when it comes out!

not meeeeee

It WILL come out! It's going to melt our faces off!

yes

[Waterbagel]

i got a fever

[turquoise70]

i got a fever

and the only cure...

[mechanismj]

Is new BOC... that features cowbell.

Which would be great by the way. I don't think they've indulged in enough cowbell usage.

[turquoise70]

there's nothing like an old drum machine sampled cowbell distorted, compressed and used to just the right effect. in the hands of a master it's beautiful.