Music and LSD: An Empirical Study
Journal of Music Therapy March 1, 1972 DOI: 10.1093/jmt/9.1.23 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractListening to music while under the influence of LSD alters the subjective experience of the music, with participants reporting heightened emotional and sensory responses compared to listening without the drug. The study observed that LSD enhanced the perceived intensity, meaning, and emotional impact of musical passages, particularly for classical and improvisational pieces. No negative or null effects were noted in the reported findings.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Empirical study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | LSD Music |
| Keywords | Eagle Psychology Empirical research Art history |
| Citations | 14 |
| Key finding | LSD amplifies the emotional and sensory dimensions of music listening. |
Abstract
Music and LSD: An Empirical Study Get access Charles T. Eagle Charles T. Eagle Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Music Therapy, Volume 9, Issue 1, Spring 1972, Pages 23–36, https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/9.1.23 Published: 01 March 1972