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- adjective Deliberately recorded
backwards in atrack that is meant to be playedforwards .
Etymologies
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Examples
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While shows like _Fringe_ can pack more into a single episode via backmasked audio, nonlinear time shifts, and external websites — though, to be fair, _How I Met Your Mother_, a half-hour sitcom, has also done all these things — shows like _The Wire_ and _Breaking Bad_ have been able to slow down their storytelling substantially with the knowledge that audiences will just “stack” a few episodes together and watch them in blocks.
Comics on the Screen 2009
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Then I would have my A&R man deny specifically the unmade allegations that there were hidden backmasked messages on the album this was back in the days of wax biscuits, honeychile.
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It illustrates backmasked subliminals sort of but I particularly liked how I couldn't understand the backwards lyrics until I read them, then I couldn't not understand them.
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There are backmasked sweeps over Catley's estranged vocals giving this an ethereal quality.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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When he found a backmasked version (a track of the song recorded backwards) of the #1 hit single last week, Lurie found a moment where she clearly sings: "Oh, elephant boy," referencing Lurie's punk group.
www.charlatan.ca admin 2010
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At the end a backmasked musical section bookends the album.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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When he found a backmasked version (a track of the song recorded backwards) of the #1 hit single last week, Lurie found a moment where she clearly sings: "Oh, elephant boy," referencing Lurie's punk group.
www.charlatan.ca admin 2010
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There are backmasked sweeps over Catley's estranged vocals giving this an ethereal quality.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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At the end a backmasked musical section bookends the album.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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Someone backmasked an ad for Philippine cellular service provider Red Mobile (formerly U Mobile) and posted his handiwork to YouTube.
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