**Purple Haze**
Purple Haze is a cannabis strain that has become synonymous with creativity and euphoria. The term “Purple Haze” originally gained fame in the 1960s, thanks to Jimi Hendrix’s song, which captured the psychedelic zeitgeist of the time. The strain itself is a sativa-dominant hybrid, renowned for its striking purple coloration and sweet, berry-like aroma. Over the years, Purple Haze has maintained its status as a beloved strain, celebrated for its ability to inspire and energize. As the cannabis industry evolves, Purple Haze remains a staple for those seeking a cerebral and uplifting experience. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its unique qualities and the cultural impact of its namesake. [Source: High Times, Harvard Health]
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"Purple Haze" is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and released as the second single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on March 17, 1967, in the United Kingdom. The song features his inventive guitar playing, which uses the signature Hendrix chord and a mix of blues and Eastern modalities, shaped by novel sound processing techniques. Because of ambiguities in the lyrics, listeners often interpret the song as referring to a psychedelic experience, although Hendrix described it as a love song. It was included as the opening track in the North American edition of the Experience's debut album, Are You Experienced (1967).
"Purple Haze" is one of Hendrix's best-known songs and appears on many Hendrix compilation albums. The song featured regularly in concerts and each of Hendrix's group configurations issued live recordings. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is included on lists of the greatest guitar songs, including at number two by Rolling Stone and number one by Q magazine. In 2004 and 2010, the former ranked it at number 17 on its “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time ” list, re-ranking it to number 250 in the 2021 edition.
English
Alternative forms
- Purple Haze
Etymology
From the violet coloration of the leaves and the allusion to the smoke or mental state to which the buds of the plant will eventually be converted.
Pronunciation
Noun
purple haze (uncountable)
- One of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:marijuana
- lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) when used as a recreational drug
Synonyms
- purp, purple