Making Music for Tripping with Friends: A Shared Vibe

What happens when you take psilocybin for the first time—with your roommate, no less—and press play on a curated 30-minute psychedelic soundtrack? In this episode, April Pride introduces Tim Held, the audio composer behind Good Music for Tripping #2, part of the Psyched Audio series. Tim joins April to reflect on how sound can instigate playfulness, dissolve social boundaries, and transform shared space into a site of deep connection.

Tim Held is also the host of Podular Modcast, a long-running podcast devoted to the magic and mechanics of modular synthesis. In this conversation, he breaks down the creative process behind his track for Psyched Audio while two first-time trippers (20-something roommates!) offer honest reflections on what it was like to journey together with Tim’s audio as their guide.

🎧 What You’ll Learn
Why the best music for tripping brings out your playful side
What it’s like to take mushrooms for the first time with a friend
The impact of intentional sound design on the psychedelic experience
Insights from a leading voice in the modular synth community

🔗 Resources Mentioned
Podular Modcast
Tim Held's Music