White Album
The White Album otherwise called Revolution 9 is a product of the The Beatles 1968 recording. Created primarily by John Lennon, the attempt to paint a picture of revolution using sound caught the attention of many listeners. Using technology they recorded bits of phrases, echos changes, music and sounds on the music track. What resulted were strange sounds emanating from the recording when played backwards. Listeners commented on hearing news of Paul McCartney’s death (one of the members of the Beatles) via the medium with recurring sounds of “Paul is dead” and “screams and other inaudible phrases . This activity which is known as backmasking has continued to revolutionise music technology around the world. Some view it as an evil invention as in most instances the echos are eerie and ascribe worth to satan and other evil forces. The technology while portraying a mystical or spiritual experience has many elements of science that has made it the phenomenal invention that it is. When listening, the frequent switch between speakers and escalating and diminishing sounds brings science and spirituality together...but the question is for what reason and at what cost?
Below is a short video clip entitled "The Bottom line on Backmasking
Below is a short video clip entitled "The Bottom line on Backmasking