Take You Higher
Music, Drugs & You
ISBN-13: 9781066875009
Contributor(s): Jono Podmore
Subject: Music
Publisher Imprint: Skill
Publication Date: 05-03-2027
Format: Paperback
Availability: Not yet published
£14.99
About the book
Take You Higher... investigates the complex bond between music and intoxication. It's a relationship which, despite having a profound and ubiquitous impact on our brains, bodies and lives, is so often misunderstood. As the intake of recreational drugs continues to climb, and the clamour to legalise cannabis rises, the book is intended to help both musicians and their audience make informed decisions about the drugs they may take and what they can expect to gain or lose in the process. As a producer and musician with over 40 years' experience, Jono Podmore is in a unique position to offer these insights, having first-hand experience of the impact of drugs on the creative process and the wellbeing of artists (including himself). The book goes further still, interviewing scientists, doctors and researchers in the field to explore the neurological function, physical effect and cultural impact of each drug in detail while interviewing artists whose work is strongly identified with drug experiences: Mr C (The Shamen), Alex Paterson (The Orb) and Adrian Sherwood (On-U Sound). Laden with fresh insights from the laboratory, the clinic and the studio, Take You Higher... demystifies a path trodden by many over thousands of years.