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Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 Copyright © 1991 by David John Oates Allrights reserved. No part of this work may be reprinted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. Knowledge Systems, Inc., publisher of this book, has done so in order to place before the reading public what, at this time, appears to be a very interesting new discovery with respect to oral communications controlled by thehumanmind. Ofcourse, functioning solely as publisher, Knowledge Systems, Inc., is not in a position to and has not sought to verify any of the author’s data or conclusions. It therefore disclaims any representations herein and does notinany manner warrant the validity of the same. Published by Knowledge Systems, Inc., 7777 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46231. Phone: (317) 241-0749, fax (317) 248-1503. Cover design by Ilona Staples. Reverse Speech™ is the term used to describe the phenomenon of Glossolanostics: The analysis of reversed unconsciously acquired verbal messages built into the sounds of human speech. Reverse Speech is a trademark and service mark owned by David John Oates. For more information about Reverse Speech, contact Reverse Speech Research, Inc., P.O. Box 181862, Dallas, TX 75218-9998. Phone: (214) 324-3216, fax (214)324-1191. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Oates, David John, 1955- Reverse Speech : Hidden messages in human communication / by David John Oates . cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-941705-18-8 : $29.95 1. Oral communication—Psychological aspects. 2. Backward masking. 3. Subliminal perception. I. Title BF637.C45027 1991 153.6—d¢20 91-26525 Dedicated to Timothy Pascoe Thank you so very much for all your help Approved For Retddse 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0
Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 Preface .. 0... cece cece nce rece ete nen e ee nnnn ences xt Introduction ......--cccee cece n eect cence een eeetnnreeees xD Author’s Note 2.0... cece eee ee eee cece ence renee ce eens xix Process Notes ........ ccc cee eee reece eee e eee enereceees xxii 1. The Discovery of Reverse Speech ......-..-0+eeeeeeeee 3 2. The Initial Research ..........- eee cece cece cette 13 3. The Source of Reverse Speech ........----2-e cere eee 23 4. The Communicative Nature of Reverse Speech .........- 39 5. Reverse Speech in Children ..........--0 sees eeeeeees 57: = 6. Reverse Speech Images ...-..-.- +e sees cece eect trees 7 5S 7. The Intricacies of Speech ........... eee e eee cence eee 952 B. SOX occ cece cece eee eee e eee e eee e eee eetees 1219 dW oC: \ 2) ce 14993 10. MUSIC 2.1.2 eee ee cee eee eee e eee eees 1659 11. Personalities and Politicians ..........---seee eee ees 18 fe 12. Reverse Speech and the Professions .....---.-++++++- 205i 13. Developing Areas of Research .........-+-++++e0++> 2198 Conclusion ...... ccc eect eee neee 2335 Footnotes . 0. ec ccc cece cece een eee een eee ene eneeenee 23 Authors’ Biographies ......---- 00. e cece eee e recente eees 241 Appendix I: Getting Involved with Reverse Speech ........- 243 Appendix II: Reverse Speech Metaphor Dictionary .....-.-- 251 Appendix III: Coincidental Reversals ....-.---+++++s++00+> 263 Appendix IV: Listening to the Voice of the Inner Mind ...... 265 Appendix V: Guidebook for the 908 ....---++++esseerreees 267 | Fn s > a 269
Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 Footnotes CHAPTER 1 The Discovery of Reverse Speech 1. 2. 3. NO William Poundstone, Big Secrets, Corgi Books, London, 1985, p. 228. Jeff Godwin, The Devil’s Disciples, Chick Publications, Chino, CA 1985, p. 147. U.S. Congress House, A Bill to Require that Jacketsin which Phonograph Records Containing Backward Masking Are Packaged Bear a Label Warning Consumers of such Backward Masking. 97th Cong., 24th sess., 1982. H.R. 6363. Poundstone, op.cit., p. 243, provided almost identical independent confirmation. . Ibid., p. 237. Stan Deyo, The Cosmic Conspiracy, W.A.T.T., Perth, 1983, p. 73. . Also in Jesus Christ Superstar in the song “The Trial Before Pilate” the | reversals Idiot, Dimwit, and Get Fucked Master exist. CHAPTER 2 The Research Begins 1. Rock and Roll—A Search for God, Reel to Reel Productions, Washington, D.C. This video presents a Christian fundamentalist view of the role of rock music. The author viewed the video in Australia in 1987. Todateabout 35 of these coincidental reversals have been documented. (See Appendix IIL) “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen created a great stir in some circles. ‘Another one’ is a coincidental phrase that consistently creates the reversal Marijuana whether spoken or sung. Letters have been received claiming techniques for writing songs, forward and backward. Some examples quoted used phrases that were phonetic coincidences. . David Oates and Greg Albrecht, Beyond Backward Masking: Reverse Speech and the Voice of the Inner Mind, Jovamhaz Publications, Adelaide, 1987, presented the earliest research. The Theory of Reverse Speech as presented here has been dramatically revised and expanded over the last four years. CHAPTER 3 The Source of Reverse Speech 1 “The NLP Center for Counselling and Training,” brochure, Richardson, Texas, 1990. 235 Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0
Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 236 ° Reverse Speech, ——H_—_—_______ Richard Bandler and John Grinder, The Structure of Magic, Science and . Behavior Books, Inc., Palo Alto, 1975, p. 24. GT 10. 11. 12. 1. 2. John Suess, “Myndslink,” NLP training course, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. John Grinder, seminar held in Sydney, Australia, June 1988. Don Holdaway, The Foundations of Literacy, Ashton Scholastic, Sydney, 1975, p. 13. Tony Buzan, Use Both Sides of Your Brain, E.P. Dutton, Inc., New York, 1979, pp. 16-20. Ibid. Dianne Van Lancker, “Old Familiar Voices,” Psychology Today, November 1987, pp. 12-14. Martha M. Evans, Dyslexia, An Annotated Bibliography, Greenwood Press, London, 1982. p. 84. This is explicit in many of Carl Jung’s writing. Further recommended reading: E.A. Bennett, What Jung Really Said;C.G. Jung, The Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious, particularly pp.275-354.; CG. Jung, The Structureand Dynamics of the Psyche. CG. Jung, The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche, Princeton University Press, New York, 1969, pp. 151-152. Aiso on page 185, Jung says: “The unconscious depictsan extremely fluid states of affairs: everything of which I know, but of which lam not atthe moment thinking; everything perceived by my senses, but not noted by my conscious mind; everything which, involuntarily and without paying attention to it, I feel, think, remember, want, and do; all the future things that are taking shape in me and will sometime come to consciousness: all this is the content of the unconscious mind. ... Thus far the unconscious is a fringe of consciousness.” Ibid., p. 151. Alsoon p- 148, Jung says: “Underneath [the unconscious] is an absolute unconscious which has nothing todo with our personal experience. This absolute unconscious would then be a psychic activity which goes on independently of the conscious mind and is not dependent even on the upper layers of the unconscious, untouched —and perhaps untouchable— by personal experience. It would be a kind of supra-individual psychic activity, a collective unconscious, as I have called it, as distinct from a superficial, relative, or personal unconscious.” CHAPTER 4 The Communicative Nature of Reverse Speech Hlustrated Contemporary Dictionary, Encyclopedic Edition, J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company, Chicago, 1978 Mr. John Hampel was a technical pioneer in Australia’s early television days. He’s now retired as an amateur radio operator (VK5SJ), designing antenna systems. This is from personal correspondence with Mr. Hampel. AMPOL is one of the largest petroleum corporations in Australia. The distinction to be clarified hereis that thedirectcommandto BUY hada significant, measurable impact on PELACOsales. The less direct subliminal of only the well-known logo had no discernible impact on sales. “Subliminal Advertising,” Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, Sydney, 1984, p. 1. === Eogotnotes ¢« 5. 237 Many resources are generally available that detail research on the structure and use of subliminals. These resources will enable thereaderto distinguish the study of subliminals as a totally separate field of research with little or no relation to Reverse Speech as it is presented here. Vincent Bugliosi, Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders, W.W. Norton, New York, 1974, Reversals sequentially in these songs: “Touch Too Much,” “Shot Down in Flames,” “Get it Hot,” “If You Want Blood,” “Love Hungry Man.” Compiled from various media reports in Australia, 1987, and the United States, 1990. Reversals sequentially in these songs: “Exciter,” “White Heat, Red Hot,” “Better by You, Better Than Me,” “Stained Class,” “Savage,” “Beyond the Realms of Death,” “Heroes End.” CHAPTER 6 Reverse Speech Images 1. Se wp e™N 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Paul Von Stroheim, personal correspondence, 1988: “Reversals may be coming from those parts of the mind that are being ignored or overlooked by other louder parts. For example, most people would have experienced timesin theirlives when they faced conflicts and two contradictory elements within them were fighting for control (e.g. you wantto buy an ice cream but you know you shouldn’t because you'll ruin your diet). If some part of the being is being ignored or ‘gone-over-the-head-of’ then that part may revenge itself in some way on the psyche. Speech reversals may provide a safety valve for those parts.” E.A. Bennett, What Jung Really Said, Schoken Books, New York, 1983, p. xii. Jung, The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche, op.cit. pp. 145-149, Ibid. Ibid. This and all references to or quotes from The Holy Bible are taken from the King James Version, World Publishing Company, Cleveland, OH. Jung, loc. cit. C.G. Jung, The Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious, Princeton University Press, New York, 1969, p.51. (Also recounted with additional details in, The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche.) The book was titled Eine Mithrasliturgie. Jung, Archetypes,. loc. cit. (Taken from Eine Mithrasliturgie, p. 6ff.) See also editor’s note in Archetypes: “As the author (J ung) later learned, the 1910 edition was actually the second, there had been a first edition in 1903. The patient had, however, been committed some years before 1903.” Jung, Structure and Dynamics, opcit. p. 151. Jung, Archetypes, op.cit., p.52. Bennet, op.cit., p. xii. Jung, Archetypes,. op.cit., pp. 23, 30. Contemporary Dictionary, op.cit. King James Version, op.cit. 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Approved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 238 * Reverse Speech 20. Encyclopedia of Mythology of All Races, Marshall Jones Compan: 1932, Vol. IV, pp. 9, 83, 179, 181, 182, 286; Vol. VL pp 233, 236; Vol. VIL pp 81 : 247; Vol. VIE, pp. 67, 70; Vol. IX, p- 274; Vol. XI, p. 323. ‘ 21. William James, “Frederick Myers’ Service to Psychology,” Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research, London, 1903, p. 13. 22, Lage tchanted World, The Fall of Camelot, Time Life Books Inc., Amsterdam, 23. This theory was initially developed by Greg Albrecht in an unpublished manuscript. ; 24. “Luther” was discovered by Greg Albrecht, who is currently conducting major research into oral tradition, structural metaphors, and their source. He claims to have located the exact conversation where Luther was first adopted as an structural metaphor. CHAPTER 7 Intricacies of Speech 1. This category, first noted by Greg Albrecht, was the first of many common connections between the forward and reversed dialogue discovered. It eventually led to the formation of Reverse Speech categories, CHAPTER 8 Sex 1. As heard through the headphone in my ear while being interviewed. Also confirmed during the commercial break by the commentator. 2. In this session, Elvis was frequently found on the reverse of the forward word “subliminal.” It was initially thought to bea phonetic coincidence. It didn’t occur every time she said “subliminal,” however, nor did it occur when other speakers said “subliminal.” To research this further, Iconducted a quick test by saying the word “subliminal” into a tape and reversed it. Elvis” did not occur in the reversed phonetics. With further testing involving numerous other subjects, this coincidental reversal edt peculiar to certain individuals only. Provestove CHAPTER 10 Music 1. Jacob Aranza, Backward Masking Unmasked, Hunti i eport, 1384 iz , HKduntington House, Inc., Ibid., p. 12. Jacob Aranza, More Rock, Country and Backward Maski Huntington House, Inc., Shreveport 1985, p. 9. ” "8 Unmaste, Aleister Crowley, Magick, Samuel Weiser, Inc., York Beach, 1973, p. 482. Aranza, Backward Masking Unmasked, op.cit,, p. 4. King James Version, op.cit. Godwin, op.cit., p. 1. Ibid., p. 158. Stephen Davis, The Hammer of the Gods, William M New York, 1985, p. 335. f ‘ pmewand Company Inc, 10. Raymond B. MacPherson, private letter, Melbourne, 1988. i 5 . hay Cammell, Aleister Crowley, New English Library, London, 1969, . Ibid. 13. Davis, op.cit. 14. Davis, op.cit. p. 146. 15. Godwin, op.cit. p. 152. CON AA wp Footnotes © 239 16. Much of the following section (music from the 1920's to the 1970's) was researched jointly with Greg Albrecht and myselfand is documented in our initial, self-published book, Beyond Backward Masking. 17. A reference to Luke 22:42. CHAPTER 11 Personalities and Politicians 1. Gail Buchalter, “It’s Love That’s Serious,” Parade Magazine, April 1991, pp. 8-9. The interviewer notes in the article: “Most of those films have been comedies, but Martin is trying to change that.... Martin’s point of view seems to includea profound discomfort with the recognition that goes with celebrity.” CHAPTER 12 Reverse Speech and the Professions 1. Ian Thurnwald, “The Chamberlain Case: The Anthropology of Social Dramas and Myths,” dissertation, The Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia, 1988, p. 10. 2. Paul Stewart, attorney. Partially compiled from a lecture given to the Reverse Speech Education and Research Institute, Dallas, TX, August 1990, CHAPTER 13 Developing Areas of Research 1. My quest for reversal accuracy is intense. I’m approximately 80% accurate the first time I analyze a transcript and 95% accurate the second time through. My initial tapes, when I began my research, have been estimated to be 50% accurate, which increased as time progressed to my current level. This has been determined by checking old research tapes with other trained analysts. New students begin with approximately 60% accuracy (second analysis) to 80% accuracy after six months ofintense study (second analysis). Figures are based on the monitoring of 50% of students over a two-year eriod, 2. Paul Von Stroheim has been involved with Reverse Speech since 1988. He regularly makes suggestions, conducts research and develops new concepts. He communicates through frequent correspondence. 3. Renee Tait, personal correspondence. Published in “Letters to the Editor,” Backtalk, May 1990. NOTE: All otherwise unattributed initial chapter quotes have been taken from The Illustrated Contemporary Dcitionary, Encyclopedic Edition, ).G. Ferguson Publishing Co., Chicago, 1978. pproved For Release 2002/05/17 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000500380002-0 <<