AUDIO EVIDENCE
EVP or Electronic Voice Phenomena are electronically documented sounds resembling
speech that are not intentionally created by those recording them. In most cases this is done
through use of digital or analog recording devices.
There is a significant division between the paranormal and scientific communities as to
the source of these sounds. On the one hand it is maintained the sounds are the result of
stray radio signals, static or normal background noise that is being misinterpreted as having
human qualities when compressed into digital format. The other school of thought holds that
these voices are the result of an ability for those who have passed on to communicate with the
living by methods of imprinting their voice on these devices outside the range of human
hearing.
RISEUP goes to great lengths not to take a leap of faith in either direction. We do not
offer these sounds as definitive proof of the afterlife, nor do we search out extreme
rationalizations to discredit them. Each clip is analyzed through an audio program in a sincere
effort to determine the sound range and the existence of vocal characteristics in anything
anomalous we record. There is also a determination to honestly assess the possibility of
misidentifying noise emanating from natural sources.
Most of the clips presented are in their raw form as we first heard them. A few have been
amplified or noise filtered to provide a better listening experience. In no case has the basic
footprint been manipulated to satisfy a false desire for authenticity. These are recordings of
things that, to date, we could not fit within our criteria for naturally occurring sounds.
We would suggest that use of headphones for some recordings will provide better sound
quality and allow more subtle sounds to be better heard. Any clips that have been amplified or
filtered will be duly noted.
Under normal circumstances, we would not disclose beforehand what we feel is said in
these clips so as not to prejudice anyone’s objective (or even subjective) opinions in any way.
In displaying these clips, we have chosen to waive that stipulation, but we encourage any and
all thoughts on their content. You are welcome to send those along to
info@riseupparanormal.com
BELCOURT CASTLE
Belcourt Castle is a magnificent Gilded-Age mansion located along Bellevue Avenue in the
heart of Newport, R.I.. For over 50 years, the house has not only served as a private residence
but also a museum and home to the Tinney Family collection of rare artifacts collected from
around the world. Belcourt has been both a historical and cultural fixture in the city for over
100 years.
Over a seven month period, RISEUP conducted a host of private and public investigations
inside Belcourt. The most ambitious investigative project ever undertaken in this magnificent
structure. The following is some of the most interesting audio evidence we gathered over that
time period.
THE MASTER BEDROOM 4/24/10
When we first heard this submission by our RISEUP Connecticut group we frankly weren't
sure what to make of it. During a session inside the Tinney bedroom, Gail, Ann and Don
recorded this whispered, but extremely clear voice. This is, in our opinion, one of the most
fascinating pieces we've heard to date. We think we can state with some certainty what is
being said...but why? Are the hand held equipment investigators carry with them
misconstrued to be something more sinister than plastic, metal and wiring? Weapons perhaps?
We'll let you judge at 0:03.
“TAKE THE WEAPONS OFF”
VOICE ISOLATED
THE MASTER BEDROOM 5/28/10
We tend to use different types of stimuli to elicit a response. They could be requests,
commands, bangs, or in this case - whistling. Ken DeCosta is inside the Tinney bedroom with
members of the TAPS Home Team when they all hear this audible response to Ken's musical
appeal at 0:04. There was absolute conviction by all parties that this was not mechanical in
any way nor originated from any individual, camera or device present.
NOTE: That's Joe Chin from SyFy channel's Ghost Hunters International asking "What was
that?"
WHISTLING IN THE DARK
THE MUSIC ROOM
Later that same night, the group attempted to solicit a "repeat performance" by confirming
they heard something unusual and would like to have it repeated. An inquiring voice requests
makes a request of their own.
“WHO CALLED ME?”
VOICE ISOLATED
ORGAN LOFT 6/12/10
A very common question we ask ourselves is, "Can all our questions be understood in
English?" Conversely, will all responses be in English as well? Another is can energies attach
themselves to objects? A place like Belcourt Castle with artifacts from 33 different countries
just might be the place to determine the answers and one guest may have done that. While in
the organ loft, she was conducting an EVP session under our supervision and upon our review
we heard this response at 0:06. There are a number of Spanish relics inside the castle and we
believe we hear the word 'alama" [ah-lah’-mah], which is Spanish for gold or silver cloth. That
evening the woman was wearing a silver jacket.
“ALAMA”
VOICE ISOLATED
THE STABLES 7/24/10
We often leave recorders running unattended in an unoccupied area to ensure of no human
vocal contamination as we listen to the location “speak” for itself. In this clip, we do this in the
enclosed stables and what we record is similar to what would be heard when a horse is being
shod or more simply, some sort of work being performed involving hammering. This, of
course, is purely speculative, but it does give one pause to consider at least the possibility of a
residual audio event.
TAPPING / HAMMERING
THE MUSIC ROOM 10/2/10
RISEUP investigator Chris Blanchette is seeking some type of audible response and turns to
old school raps and knocks as an alternative form of communication. He seems to have
impressed someone at 0:07.
“THAT’S FANTASTIC”
VOICE ISOLATED
Later in the session, Ken DeCosta asks for one final sign of recognition and at 0:04 receives -
perhaps unwittingly - exactly what he asks for.
“NO SUCH….LUCK”
VOICE ISOLATED
THE CHACE-CORY HOUSE
Located in Tiverton, R.I. 4-Corners National Register Historic District. Built in the late 17th or
early 18th century. This 3/4 cape with gambrel roof, now owned by the Tiverton Historical
Society, was home to whaling captains and their families, descendants of one of the first of
twenty seven free men listed as original residents of Tiverton. The house and grounds retain
many features original to a Colonial village farm including a corn-crib and wash house.
RISEUP has conducted a number of investigations of this iconic colonial home in our
hometown and the results have been surprisingly positive.
BEDROOM 1/7/10
Our second investigation of the home was to that point likely the most bizarre evening in the
still-short history of the team. We witnessed an old silver spoon seemingly apport from one
room to another which will be covered in the video evidence section, but our audio evidence
was almost its equal in its oddness. Ken DeCosta was in the lone bedroom on the first floor
explaining the presence of our equipment and its purpose. At this point a female’s voice was
recorded. It sounds very much like a laugh or chuckle.
WOMAN’S LAUGH
VOICE ISOLATED
Just a bit later in the same session, Ken is advancing the notion that we are normal people
trying to make contact and welcome any messages when we record another strange
advisement. Ken at this point is standing there holding and occasionally sipping from a water
bottle, so perhaps this does make some sense.
“WAKE UP!”
VOICE ISOLATED
JOHN WATERMAN ARNOLD HOUSE
The John Waterman Arnold House is an historic house at 11 Roger Williams Avenue in
Warwick, Rhode Island. Built sometime in the late 18th century, it is a two-story five-bay
wood-frame structure with a central chimney, and a two-story ell extending to the rear. It
distinctively has a fireplace in its cellar, suggesting this area was once used as a kitchen. In
May 1965 The Historical Society took official possession of the house after purchasing it from
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldrich and Mrs. Harold Scott. In 1972 The Arnold House was placed on the
National Register of Historic Homes.
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 4/9/16
Two investigators are in the room and one of our EMF meters begins to flicker. Rather than
assume this is anything unnatural, one wonders out loud if its batteries are up to par. At that
point a female voice is recorded. Quite often what exactly is said is subjective at best, so we’ll
just venture our own best guess.
“BRING IT”
VOICE ISOLATED
SECOND FLOOR 5/14/16
A disembodied voice is one that is audible without any rational point of origin. In this clip, Vin
Pacheco is entering a room and opening an old-style latched door leading to the second floor
bedroom. This female voice was heard by him as he went about his business setting up for the
night. The only other person present was Ken DeCosta on the first floor setting up monitors
and our audio recording system. The voice has a hint of a British dialect which on the surface
makes little sense, but some of the Arnolds married daughters of old Warwick families who
may have retained traces of that accent.
“WHO’S THERE?”
VOICE ISOLATED
BASEMENT 8/20/16
The basement of the home is an interesting area. There is a beehive fireplace there that was
undoubtedly used for cooking, but it is also a place where slaves who worked the farm spent
the night huddled in a place of warmth. Ken DeCosta is inquiring about the possible presence
of one of John Arnold’s sons and gets an interesting EVP response at 0:10.
“YES I AM”
VOICE ISOLATED