Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 4:20:14 GMT -5
I like psychedelia, and that doesn't always have to mean psych rock. So in this thread, share some far-out scenes from movies/TV, or paintings or whatever else.
This first one was from one of my favorite cartoons growing up. I very distinctly remember watching the first airing of it at my grandma's house with some of my cousins when we were all single-digits. At the time, obviously, I knew nothing of the counterculture or Woodstock. But the flashing title card of this episode (as opposed to static) plus this beautiful music video left a huge impression on me nevertheless. I don't think it pushed me to be predisposed to psychs, but considering how I turned out it's fun to look back on that memory.
This scene from Mad Men is another one of my favorites because it's so understated. Instead of crazy colors and bugs bunny coming out of the ceiling to tell you the meaning of life, it's very subtle but accurately depicted effects (looking in the mirror, obsessing over mundane objects, time dilation.) Plus, gotta love that they used a deep cut of Pet Sounds as opposed to something more obvious like I Am the Walrus or White Rabbit (as much as I love that song.)
One of the most beuatiful, insane, inspired short films of all-time. It's an anti-drug PSA that somehow manages to be an acid trip at the exact same time. I love the stylized art style--I've never seen anything like it before. My girlfriend, who's also a fan of the Alice books, said this was her favorite adaptation of the source material.
This first one was from one of my favorite cartoons growing up. I very distinctly remember watching the first airing of it at my grandma's house with some of my cousins when we were all single-digits. At the time, obviously, I knew nothing of the counterculture or Woodstock. But the flashing title card of this episode (as opposed to static) plus this beautiful music video left a huge impression on me nevertheless. I don't think it pushed me to be predisposed to psychs, but considering how I turned out it's fun to look back on that memory.
This scene from Mad Men is another one of my favorites because it's so understated. Instead of crazy colors and bugs bunny coming out of the ceiling to tell you the meaning of life, it's very subtle but accurately depicted effects (looking in the mirror, obsessing over mundane objects, time dilation.) Plus, gotta love that they used a deep cut of Pet Sounds as opposed to something more obvious like I Am the Walrus or White Rabbit (as much as I love that song.)
One of the most beuatiful, insane, inspired short films of all-time. It's an anti-drug PSA that somehow manages to be an acid trip at the exact same time. I love the stylized art style--I've never seen anything like it before. My girlfriend, who's also a fan of the Alice books, said this was her favorite adaptation of the source material.
I can't speak from experience but I've learned just enough about psychedelics and the psychedelic experience to understand where you're coming from. 