E.V.P. Electronic Voice Phenomenon
The scarcely evident twitch in your neck, the undeniable alarm that someone or something is watching you at night. The feelings we get when we walk into a room where a deceased relative or friend once occupied. You’re asking, “What does it all mean?” Its an almost unheard of procedure, people are sensitive to talk about it, it touches the barriers that some say, we humans were not meant to shatter. E.V.P. or Electronic Voice Phenomenon is in simple terms, the process in which the living can contact the deceased. Or as how I see it, the way the dead can contact us.
E.V.P first began a long time ago; it was 1920 when a very familiar man we know today began thinking there was a way to talk to the dead. His name was Thomas Edison. A man of no strong religious beliefs began saying that it would be possible to create such a delicate device, we could pick up the deceased.
E.V.P first began a long time ago; it was 1920 when a very familiar man we know today began thinking there was a way to talk to the dead. His name was Thomas Edison. A man of no strong religious beliefs began saying that it would be possible to create such a delicate device, we could pick up the deceased.
All records if he ever began his idea have never been found but his idea survived until today.
Yet before indulging into how this is done, it is best to know what you’re dealing with. “Spirits” are the most common type of paranormal you will encounter, they are simply a lost or troubled soul who has something left to complete or tell something to one of the living. They are not evil and actually could use your help. This is the type of the paranormal that will communicate with you. Ghosts are simply memories that replay the same roles every day, a left over residue of energy. You can pick them up talking but most likely will not understand what they are saying or what they mean. They do not recognize the living. Poltergeists are a type of spirit that manifests in a certain area, usually around a weak person. They have been known to psychically harm people unless told to go away from the person they are haunting. These are seldom found when hunting. Banshees are the most mysterious type of paranormal experts have encountered. Apparently, they follow around a person who is on the brink of death until they pass away and then they mourn for them by screaming. Their purpose is not clear. Finally we have entities, more commonly known to most religions as “Angels” or “Demons”. These beings have never lived as humans and are completely spirit bred life forms. If you ever encounter a demon, it is highly recommended you contact professional help, which would be a priest or exorcist. They feed on your fear and exploit it to the maximum. The spirit world is very vast and ever changing but understanding it can be a life lesson you’ll want to learn.
Yet before indulging into how this is done, it is best to know what you’re dealing with. “Spirits” are the most common type of paranormal you will encounter, they are simply a lost or troubled soul who has something left to complete or tell something to one of the living. They are not evil and actually could use your help. This is the type of the paranormal that will communicate with you. Ghosts are simply memories that replay the same roles every day, a left over residue of energy. You can pick them up talking but most likely will not understand what they are saying or what they mean. They do not recognize the living. Poltergeists are a type of spirit that manifests in a certain area, usually around a weak person. They have been known to psychically harm people unless told to go away from the person they are haunting. These are seldom found when hunting. Banshees are the most mysterious type of paranormal experts have encountered. Apparently, they follow around a person who is on the brink of death until they pass away and then they mourn for them by screaming. Their purpose is not clear. Finally we have entities, more commonly known to most religions as “Angels” or “Demons”. These beings have never lived as humans and are completely spirit bred life forms. If you ever encounter a demon, it is highly recommended you contact professional help, which would be a priest or exorcist. They feed on your fear and exploit it to the maximum. The spirit world is very vast and ever changing but understanding it can be a life lesson you’ll want to learn.
Today the process into communicating with the other side is far less complex. According to most “Ghost Hunters” a common mini tape recorder will work. You then proceed to going to where you suspect the paranormal activity to be occurring and start recording. Ask questions, and then record in little transitions. With the current technology today, there are types of recorders that have voice activation, that will only turn on when its senses noise. Such recorders are proclaimed perfect for this. The human ear cannot hear the spirits, the recorded will be your only source of listening to them. Spirits communicate through feelings with us, it is only with E.V.P that we can hear them. Of course E.V.P. does not stop with just recorders, a digital camera can be handy. By flashing a picture in the dark, there have been instances where orbs (spirits) are seen floating around.
More technological advancements show thermal detectors can show a spirits body heat and also very exclusive on the spot temperature readers can be handy. When you suspect a spirit the environment should feel cold and your feelings should change according to the feelings of the spirit. You’ll never want to do this alone; it is never safe to explore a barrier so delicate on your own. Possession is real, and not only by demons. Angry spirits have been known to often pass through humans knocking them down and or moving objects around to confuse the living. If you ever pick up threatening messages from a spirit, it’s suggested you clear the area as fast as possible.
One of my best instances with this process was at a local cemetery. My crew and I went recording around 12:02 am (12:00-2:00 is considered the witching hour when most paranormal activity is present) and picked up many different voices. Graveyards are usually very peaceful, because the dead there no they have passed. After hours of listening to our recordings we concluded we picked up a little boy who appeared in many instances on the recording and what appears to be an older man who, by the voice was still grumpy in the afterlife. No threats were made towards us. The run was a smooth and successful turn out. You might be asking, why you would want to do this and its very simple. You can help a troubled spirit. By talking to them making them understand they are dead, most will pass, others may want you to relay a message to one of the living and some may have something else they just need for you to do for them before there souls can rest easy. You must be fearless when you do this because in most retrospect’s there is nothing to be afraid of.
Its what we don’t understand we fear the most in today’s world. E.V.P. is not very wide spread. It is not taught or spoke of in public. The process is not as dangerous as you would think. Two out of ten encounters with the paranormal end up dangerous according to today’s research. This process is truly astonishing. Something almost any human could do and experience, something so magical it’s almost like a gift. The dead are not evil not the majority of them at least. They are just like you and me. Sometimes all we really need to do is have someone to talk to and only with E.V.P is such a thing possible.
One of my best instances with this process was at a local cemetery. My crew and I went recording around 12:02 am (12:00-2:00 is considered the witching hour when most paranormal activity is present) and picked up many different voices. Graveyards are usually very peaceful, because the dead there no they have passed. After hours of listening to our recordings we concluded we picked up a little boy who appeared in many instances on the recording and what appears to be an older man who, by the voice was still grumpy in the afterlife. No threats were made towards us. The run was a smooth and successful turn out. You might be asking, why you would want to do this and its very simple. You can help a troubled spirit. By talking to them making them understand they are dead, most will pass, others may want you to relay a message to one of the living and some may have something else they just need for you to do for them before there souls can rest easy. You must be fearless when you do this because in most retrospect’s there is nothing to be afraid of.
Its what we don’t understand we fear the most in today’s world. E.V.P. is not very wide spread. It is not taught or spoke of in public. The process is not as dangerous as you would think. Two out of ten encounters with the paranormal end up dangerous according to today’s research. This process is truly astonishing. Something almost any human could do and experience, something so magical it’s almost like a gift. The dead are not evil not the majority of them at least. They are just like you and me. Sometimes all we really need to do is have someone to talk to and only with E.V.P is such a thing possible.
Article by Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones is a freelance writer based out of McKinney, Texas. He is also an investigator with the North Dallas Paranormal Society.
