 | The latest trend in paranormal quackery has cropped up from Universal Pictures
new film "White Noise" which claims to be based on a "real phenomena" where
voices from the 'dead' are picked up on tape-recording and radio equipment. As
always there are plenty of gullible people who want to desperately believe in
something this absurd. Now, people all over the country are turning on their
recorders hoping to make contact with their deceased and nonexistent
grandfathers by listening carefully to the static transmissions.
I've thoroughly investigated this entire so-called phenomena. I find it
important for skeptics to take immediate action when the public is getting
deceived with actual malicious intent. Allow me to explain further as we
examine how this hoax is perpetuated.
The roots of EVP date back to a German paranormalist by the name of Konstantine
Raudive. He kicked off the obscure theory with his 1971 book titled
Breakthrough. Whether he believed in his work or was merely seeking fame or
publicity is up in the air. But many are inclined with the notion of his
research being little more then a well-orchestrated publicity stunt.
Since the 70's there's been a variety of different organizations taking the
throne of EVP research. On the White Noise trailer you'll be directed to the
website of the organization AAEVP.com which seems to be the premiere
perpetuator of this hoax. Some of the so-called voices in the movie White Noise
were even donated by this group: and I presume for a hefty price. It's a rather
easy scheme when all you have to do is talk into a tape recorder in a spooky
voice and you'll get a paycheck from Universal Pictures.
According to AAEVP founder Sara Estep there are three classifications of EVP
noise (http://www.whitenoisemovie.com/mirror/full/examples/examples_voice.htm).
A class "C" is generally unheard by people who are not trying to distinguish a
voice in the static, a class "B' is difficult to hear, requires a headphone and
not everybody will agree what it says. A class "A" is a distinct audible
message ("I love you") and everybody can agree what it means.
It's quite simple actually. Anybody can detect Class C's by turning on their
tape recorders and searching for patterns in the static. The mind naturally
seeks out patterns, and it explains why nobody will agree on what a Class C is
saying. (They usually sound like "mzghyrtkylts")
Class B's are easily attributed to stray radio signals. Instead of hearing
something to the effect of "mzghyrtkylts" it may sound more like
"mznewsghyrwartkyltsIraqgytz" -- If you're taught to believe that you're
listening to the voices of dead relatives then it's easy to fall for this if
you don't know any better.
However, it is Class A's which keep public attention on EVP. These vary between
audible radio signals and actual two way "communication" -- such as voices in a
clear pitch identifying themselves as dead friends, relatives, children, pets,
dead goldfish etc. The interesting thing to note here is that you will only
find these sort of EVP's being sponsored by large publicity seeking websites
and private groups. You'd think if the dead could communicate like this you'd
be hearing their voices over just about every transmission everywhere, but
instead it's only the organizations frequently reported by the media which pick
up such amazing results, a bit odd no?
It is my conclusion that almost every Class-A EVP is created by the simple act
of turning on a tape recorder, talking into it, and publicizing your results.
There are a number of malicious hoaxers who need to be seriously investigated.
www.aaevp.com has a number of these Class A's. Not only are they deceiving
people they are profiteering from it.
www.evpvoices.com is another site to look at. One "voice" even calls the
webmaster by her name.
www.worlditc.com run by Mark Macy is a site of pure quackery.
bigcircle.aaevp.com is another transparent hoax.
And countless more like these...
Listen to the recordings on these sites, petition the webmasters, post on the
forums. Anything to expose them.
Skeptics must rise up and end this nonsense before belief in life after death
becomes the new 21st century mythology. It is preposterous and borderline
schizophrenic to believe such notions, not to mention it's damaging to our
society.
If you wish to host this article on your website or newsletter, please first
contact Robert Henry (Robhenry77@aol.com) Cheers,
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