The Real Congregation :: “Found Sound: Backward Masking Unmasked” :: 4/2/13

Posted by MarcWithaC on April 2, 2013

On this special episode of The Real Congregation, Marc With a C presents some “found sound” in the form of a strange little cassette found in a thrift store called Backward Masking Unmasked. The cassette is a recording of a radio show from the early eighties, in the midst of a craze that was sweeping the nation: playing rock records backwards in order to find hidden satanic messages.

Marc gives a bit of information as to why the tape is so personally fascinating to him, and then the cassette is played in it’s entirety. It’s a bit of a nod to the days when rock music was powerful enough to be seen as a genuine threat to the youth of America. Come along for the ride!

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (169.2MB)

 

TRACKS:

1. Jesus Thinks You’re A Jerk :: Frank Zappa

 

LINKS:

• Chat about The Real Congregation on the Nerdy Show forums!
• In case you want to track down a used copy of the Backward Masking Unmasked book, they’re cheaper than we thought. 
• A smattering of Jacob Aranza’s views on integration in public schools. 
• The blog of a woman named Lisa who once worked for Jacob Aranza
• Our theme song is by The Evolution Control Committee!

About MarcWithaC

I was born at a very young age. After that, I made a lot of records. Used to host The Real Congregation for Nerdy Show. Now I just sort of pop up when needed, and I'm the general manager for Nerdy.FM, our 24/7 radio station dedicated solely to nerdy music! Also, still making records.