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Re: producing stoned

Post by um4mi » Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:10 pm

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Re: producing stoned

Post by Toric » Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:13 pm

hudson wrote:You don't haha
Just get down every idea in your head really quick, then watch Adventure Time and eat blueberries. Go back to it the next day and edit it. That's how I do it.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by kHoff » Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:31 am

Make sounds all the time when im stoned. But for drums ya coffee and cigarettes. I try to get all the technical shit out of the way then will improvise and write a bassline after a bowl. And then repeat this pattern and do what rusko does and light up when im finished. Gives you a different perception of the sounds in my opinion.

Also, try smoking a sativa strain or headies, its way better than indica as far as producing goes.

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Re: producing stoned

Post by charleswpeck » Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:36 am

kHoff wrote:Make sounds all the time when im stoned. But for drums ya coffee and cigarettes. I try to get all the technical shit out of the way then will improvise and write a bassline after a bowl. And then repeat this pattern and do what rusko does and light up when im finished. Gives you a different perception of the sounds in my opinion.

Also, try smoking a sativa strain or headies, its way better than indica as far as producing goes.
Same exact routine here mate. As for the latter bit, why would you smoke anything else, ever? ;-)

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Re: producing stoned

Post by AnomiK » Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:34 am

hudson wrote:You don't haha
Just get down every idea in your head really quick, then watch Adventure Time and eat blueberries. Go back to it the next day and edit it. That's how I do it.
been doing something like this for the past couple days. dont smoke, but have been smoking like a chief since iv been in California.I get a really good herb, roast it, relax & think and come up with some unique, or interesting drum loops & basslines. When I get back home I want to really sit down at work with these things.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by thedefinition » Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:01 am

I just do it. There's no trick about it, sometimes the best things can happen by accident. Although, I do make sure to get a food and beverage run out of the way before starting. That's just about it....gather your supplies and just do it.

edit: I've been producing for a long time now too so I have several methods for starting a track that ensure success. Smoking only helps me come up with shit that I would otherwise have written off. :W:
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Re: producing stoned

Post by BevOh » Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:03 am

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that is a result of recording sounds on my phone and my stoned working last night. dont really know what happened :o
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Re: producing stoned

Post by Electric_Head » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:27 am

I have no issue producing stoned.
I`m ** now so I`ve been smoking close on 18 years.
I went through the fiddle until you drop stage.
Just never got anything done.
Now I find the ideas flow regardless.

It does however allow me to create repetitive, hypnotic atmospheres.
Which is up my street.

I think it`s all about being comfortable with your tools at hand.
Know what you want when you want it.

Those 7 layers of arpeggiated ambience that dance around each other.
Those are the ones that get me everytime.
I try to listen to them in short gaps rather than letting them play for extended periods.
They get my staring at space.
I`m totally intrigued by the ghost in the machine.
I tend to listen for it all the time.
Too much sometimes.

By the Ghost in the machine, I am referring to the evolving, unexpected nature of computer generated soundscapes.
Load up Omnisphere, find a good 6-8 track multi.
Push a button and listen for hours.
Or create a soundscape with alternating layers that converge and flow through each other.
As the sounds merge, new sounds appear.
I tend to listen for these sounds too much.
So I mute the suckers and carry on working.

Just know what could possibly divert your attention and work from there.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by RandoRando » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:53 am

charleswpeck wrote:
kHoff wrote:Make sounds all the time when im stoned. But for drums ya coffee and cigarettes. I try to get all the technical shit out of the way then will improvise and write a bassline after a bowl. And then repeat this pattern and do what rusko does and light up when im finished. Gives you a different perception of the sounds in my opinion.

Also, try smoking a sativa strain or headies, its way better than indica as far as producing goes.
Same exact routine here mate. As for the latter bit, why would you smoke anything else, ever? ;-)
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Re: producing stoned

Post by ARTFX » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:25 am

Smoking weed and producing is pretty much doable for me, I don't smoke when doing mixdown and mastering.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by AllNightDayDream » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:09 am

BevOh wrote:Soundcloud

that is a result of recording sounds on my phone and my stoned working last night. dont really know what happened :o
haha that's neat!

Man I miss the mota... I just drink assloads of chai nowadays

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Re: producing stoned

Post by charleswpeck » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:39 am

Haha yes Rando, I realize this (though I'm assuming you meant saTiva and indica :)...) I was asking why you'd smoke anything other than a Sativa. I personally don't give a fuck about a body high. All about the head for me.

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Re: producing stoned

Post by legend4ry » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:46 am

I think it just prolongs the process...

It doesn't give you magical powers so everything fun and interesting you make when blazed was already in your mind somewhere just you have the patience to try it out and you don't reject an idea as quickly...

But to do that then wait a whole day to make sure what you made was actually good? It just sounds a bit silly, its like playing the lottery every day - hoping the next day you win the jackpot.

Don't smoking and you'll get your patience back, I did!

If you must smoke while producing - some sort of fruity, sweet drink (fruit tea is good) and a banana or something will help.. Give yourself some natural energy's. Coffee will just bug you out after an hour and make you worse off than you was before.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by charleswpeck » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:50 am

legend4ry wrote:I think it just prolongs the process...

It doesn't give you magical powers so everything fun and interesting you make when blazed was already in your mind somewhere just you have the patience to try it out and you don't reject an idea as quickly...

But to do that then wait a whole day to make sure what you made was actually good? It just sounds a bit silly, its like playing the lottery every day - hoping the next day you win the jackpot.

Don't smoking and you'll get your patience back, I did
Lovely put. Any thoughts on mixing stoned anyone? Would love to every time but a. i don't play the kinds of venues with talent rooms where i could do this and b. don't think the venues themselves would be too keen on me lighting one up out back (although I haven't asked.) Tried smoking right before I left for the club a few times but would just come down 20 minutes into the set. any pointers? :)

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Re: producing stoned

Post by legend4ry » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:58 am

As in DJing mixing? All the people I DJ with mix flawlessly sober or high - the mixing styles a bit different (usually more blending and subtle when they've had a smoke).

I don't think smoking or drinking affects a DJ's ability (I for one can still mix good enough to play out even if I am boarderline passing out from drinking) if they're used to being intoxicated when doing it.. You just grow used to it.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by charleswpeck » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:03 am

Oh yeah, I don't think it affects performance too much. I meant tips on getting in a smoke right before you go on so you can actually be stoned whilst DJing.

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Re: producing stoned

Post by howiegroove » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:27 am

I typically dont produce stoned. However, when I do, I find that the best time to do it is during the creative process. Sometimes I would even get a bit stoned during the final mixdown stage as well. But thats just me...
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Re: producing stoned

Post by cloud capture » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:17 am

fuck that weed, smoke some crack.

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Re: producing stoned

Post by lyons238 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:46 am

Electric_Head wrote:I have no issue producing stoned.
I`m ** now so I`ve been smoking close on 18 years.
I went through the fiddle until you drop stage.
this made me lol :cornlol:

this is what i do every fucking time. iv only been producing for less than a year. well iv had reason for a year but i took a long break in the middle. anyways, im still new to producing and when i hit my daw while cooked i usually come up with a little something that seems pretty good. then litterally like you said..fiddle till i drop. i usually come to and realize iv been tweaking knobs endlessly for 2 hours not getting anywhere. my eyes are strained to shit and i just get off my chair and roll into bed at that point.
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Re: producing stoned

Post by lyons238 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:49 am

charleswpeck wrote:
legend4ry wrote:I think it just prolongs the process...

It doesn't give you magical powers so everything fun and interesting you make when blazed was already in your mind somewhere just you have the patience to try it out and you don't reject an idea as quickly...

But to do that then wait a whole day to make sure what you made was actually good? It just sounds a bit silly, its like playing the lottery every day - hoping the next day you win the jackpot.

Don't smoking and you'll get your patience back, I did
Lovely put. Any thoughts on mixing stoned anyone? Would love to every time but a. i don't play the kinds of venues with talent rooms where i could do this and b. don't think the venues themselves would be too keen on me lighting one up out back (although I haven't asked.) Tried smoking right before I left for the club a few times but would just come down 20 minutes into the set. any pointers? :)
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