Trippersonics: 125 Musical Accompaniments To The Perfect Psychedelic Trip

by Scott Meze

Psychedelia isn't what you think it is. This superb large-format book details the 125 tracks and albums every experienced tripper must have in their collection, mapping out every turn in the music so you know exactly what to expect. The book also lists and describes those tracks suitable for the novice, including 40 outstanding examples of psychedelic pop from the Beatles to the modern day. Featured artists include Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, the Soft Machine, Acid Mothers Temple, Can, Man, Brainticket, Gong, Ash Ra Tempel, the Boredoms, Hawkwind, Tangerine Dream, Frank Zappa, Nurse With Wound, the Future Sound Of London -- and more than a hundred more, from every possible style of music, including many that are not generally thought of as psychedelic. For each one, Meze puts the piece in context, and maps out its sonic terrain visually. From floating bliss to brain-chewing chaos, Trippersonics takes you to the heart of the most extraordinary music ever recorded. Special features include: A new definition of psychedelia and psychedelic music How to match soundtrack to experience Adventures in psychedelic pop, including the essential tripper's pop soundtrack from the Byrds to Teenage Filmstars A special feature on the Grateful Dead How to choose vinyl, CD, and digital sources Psychedelia in surround sound Exclusive graphical terrain guides for each of the 125 featured recordings so you're never stuck without a sonic map

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1522075054
• ISBN13: 9781522075059
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.6" x 7.5"