Turn Me On, Dead Man

March 31, 2005

The enduring debate over whether or not rock recordings contain intentionally reverse-recorded messages or “backmasking” is gathering momentum in the digital age. While advanced technology attracts curious listeners, Utah State University professor Don Sinex says embedding understandable backward speech messages in music is implausible.

From “Backmasking: Old theory, new spin,” by Bob Mims, The Salt Lake Tribune, March 23, 2005. For more information, contact Don Sinex, professor, psychology department, Utah State University.

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