As the final chords of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique fade into the summer air above the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, Sarah closes her eyes to fully absorb the magical moments. A creative director from Lenox, she’s discovering that her pre-concert experience with a perfectly rolled joint of Pineapple Beignet from Perpetual that she picked up at Himalayan High opens new dimensions in how she perceives the intricate layers of classical music. The harmonies become more angelic, the horns sharper, the percussion more precise, and the strings… oh my god. She’ll have to try this with jazz also, when Jon Batiste comes to the Shed in late June.
“There’s something magical about how it heightens my sensory awareness,” she explains. “The textures in the music become more vivid, the emotional resonance deeper. It’s like experiencing the composer’s intentions with new clarity. The music of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven are already divine. When I listen to those timeless pieces in this beautiful and acoustically exceptional environment, live, with a little nudge from my cannabis counterpart, it’s a whole new world of sound and feeling. The increased focus, along with a vibrant imagination takes you back to their time, their moment in their lives when they wrote those notes. I don’t get that same enlightenment when I’m clear-headed and driving down the Pike, no matter how good my sound system is.”
For many patrons of both high and low forms of art in the Berkshires, Himalayan High’s premium products have become a thoughtful complement to the region’s rich cultural offerings; enhancing appreciation while maintaining the sophistication and mindfulness that defines the arts community. What’s better than a couple of ice cold Levia Scorpion Bowl infused seltzers and a double shot of Sour Cherry RSO gummies from Mass Alternative Care before watching James Taylor perform from the lawn? Nothing. That’s what.
Jimi wrote about Purple Haze 50 years ago, Sabbath sang about Sweet Leaf, Clapton penned Cocaine (we like the song, not the drug) Lou Reed… say no more, and 311 has always been all about the cannabis life. Music and altered consciousness have gone hand in hand for centuries. There’s a connection between the mind, the spirit, and the rhythm of the universe. Cannabis can assist you in your musical journey and Himalayan High can guide you to reach your highest frequencies.
If you’re a performer, whether a player in Bare Naked Ladies, backing up Emmy Lou Harris, dancing for John Legend, are THE Yo-Yo
Ma, or part of the Prairie Home Companion mob, the mental stimulation from a nice infused preroll of Perpetual’s Blue Dream or Acapulco Gold before going on stage can increase improvisational creativity and bring out your true self and energy. Jokes might come more quickly for a comedian, and a guitarist might find herself more in the groove with the bass and drums. Maybe a dab of Pink Water Temple Ball hash from Bountiful Farms as the drum techs finish the sound check, to get your mind and body in synch with the crowd. For singers to protect their priceless voice, they can sip infused cups of hot tea aided by Squire’s Go Time drink elixirs or with functional flavoring thanks to Mass Alternative Care’s RSO-infused honey. Connect with the music, bond with the audience, feel the vibrations from your head to your toes.
As a fan, I don’t think I need to explain much here. You’ve seen the videos from Woodstock, Grateful Dead, and Phish concerts. If you’ve been to a concert in a natural state of mind as well as in an altered mode, you know the difference. Sounds are brighter and more vibrant, always audibly and sometimes visually depending on your headspace. You feel the thump of the bass throughout your body and the background singers give you goosebumps. If you didn’t already know, Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to the Shed this August. Fast-acting Live Hash Rosin gummy belts from Kahna and the dueling guitars of southern rock are a match made in Alabama, but can be appreciated right here in Lenox.
So, on your way to Tanglewood for your show of choice this summer season, stop in at Himalayan High on rt. 8 in Becket and let our cultured budtenders suggest some infused drinks, edibles, smokes, or vapes to enhance your concert experience. You’ll laugh harder, sing louder, and dance like no one’s watching with a little permission from our green friend.
