David Barrett/Supernatural u.k
I was lucky enough today spend some time talking with david barrett of supernatural u.k fame, talking about the weird and wonderful world of the paranormal.
A big thank you to david for taking time out of your busy day.....
Karl so let us start what will be a fantastic chat with how it all began for you David Barrett As a child there were a few experiences in the house, my gran died and all the clocks stopped in the house at that exact time, then a few years later I saw who I think was my aunt who had passed. Nothing happened for years after, then after marrying Karen I booked 2 spots on a public event in Glasgow. Karen was a total non believer. We did the ouija board, me Karen, a medium and 2 others were on the board and it started seeming like my dad was coming through, he had passed a couple of years previously, I took my finger of the glass, as did Karen. This left 3 strangers, and I kept asking questions that only me and Karen would know and the glass moved to spell out the correct answers. After this we did some evp work and he came through again. Karen left as a total believer. This is the night that really did kick off my passion for the paranormal Karl so how long after this did you do your first official investigation David Barrett Myself and Karen investigated some haunted places in Scotland, as well as going on events to gain some experience. I then formed a team with Ian 3 years ago and we started hiring out well known locations throughout the UK, and filming them Karl can you explain how your show came about on YouTube and amazon? David Barrett With Ian, we were filming our investigations as it helps us go over any evidence. Ian was a media student at college and we decided to edit our investigations and put them on our YouTube channel to showcase what investigations are like. We then decided to put our episodes on amazon and we have had an episode on Showcase TV. Karl has there been anytime during an investigation things got a little to active and you have had to end them quickly through fear of someone getting hurt David Barrett No. We always go on investigations with a lot of protection. Ian is also a demonologists who is able to move spirit on and can also help protect the team. We are not easily scared Karl that is good to know what location has been the most active David Barrett Carnsalloch house in the Scottish Borders. It's an abandoned mansion house. We've been a couple of times and are planning on returning soon. There is strange symbols that we don't what they are. But in the vicinity of them we get a lot of activity, we get extremely dark responses coming through ITC, to the point it threatened to make a member bleed. We have also had a lot of demonic catches come through. Last time we were there we had 3 k2s all going right up to red, there is no electricity in the house, and then they suddenly stopped about an hour later. We also feel like something watches us from the corner of the room and can see shadows moving Karl what is your opinion on provocation to get responses David Barrett It's not something I like to do. I think you can push a little bit. I believe you should show respect to all spirits, whether positive or negative. I think that the spirits can sense that I'm respectful and that is one reason I always get good ITC. Although I know everyone does it differently Karl have you ever had anyone famous come through David Barrett No not famous. We do believe that we have had a Lady come through and also Castle owners Karl alive or dead is there anyone not in the paranormal field with in the world of show biz you would like to take on a investigation David Barrett Someone like Piers Morgan, as he would challenge any evidence that comes up. I also think he would make a good investigator. Karl got to agree there if you had unlimited budget and permission to go anywhere at all on the planet what 3 places would you choose to investigate David Barrett Tower of London, Gettysburg and Devils Island Karl what is your opinion on cryptids David Barrett It's not really an area that Im knowledgeable on, so I don't think I'm capable of giving an intelligent answer on it. I would need to do some research on the subject first Karl as i have stated to you before i have always doubted itc and other such programs, i theorized that if you had a transistor radio and turn the dial back and forth you would get some form of semi coherent sentence, what was it about these apps that made you think know what there is actually something to these David Barrett I was skeptical about them at first too. But when you ask a question that needs an intelligent response, and you get it, that changed my opinion. We don't just let it run and pick the words out. We've asked questions such as what is my wife's surname, and her maiden name was heard clearly. Now how often would Lockhart be heard on any radio. It's when we get clear responses, and sometime EVPs coming through, that's what we go with Karl so iahve put a order in for your book that is coming out soon. is it your first and what prompted you to go public? can you tell us a bit about what is inside the pages David Barrett Thanks for that. Yes it's my first book. I wanted to get my journey in the paranormal world out there, and hopefully people will enjoy it. I've investigated locations all over the UK, and I've also investigated Bran Castle in Romania and Leap Castle and Charlesville Castle in Ireland, and I've written about them in the book, and the experiences there. Karl i have recently re investigated the stoker, tepes tales and from what i have researched is bran castle tends to be used as a tourist trap because of location and beauty, have you had the chance to investigate the restaurant that was the birthplace of vlad or the actual castle fort he lived in David Barrett Ive been to Vlads monestry,but not investigated it. I've also not investigated the birthplace of Vlad. I knew before going to Bran Castle that Vlad had very little to do with the place. But it is haunted by other spirits and we did get quite abit of activity there Karl during your time at leap castle did you encounter the beast there? or do you think it is a tourist ploy? i have never left britain but i must say bran castle looks amazing David Barrett No we didn't encounter the beast. I don't think it's a tourist ploy, I think the elemental is possibly only there at certain times and always present Bran castle was great, we also visited Peles and Pelisor Castles, but didn't investigate them, they were beautiful and used for the Romanian Royal family's holidays Karl have you ever tried using the singapore effect during a investigation David Barrett Is it where you dress up in clothes of that time or play music from that era? Karl it is David Barrett I've never dressed up, but we have sourced music from the time period. Not sure if it helps but it can't do any harm. It's all trial and error. What works for some might not work for others. Karl have you managed to photograph a clear image of a manifestation during a investigation David Barrett Yes I think I have, I don't claim it to be Paranormal as I'm not sure. I don't take a lot of pictures anymore as there are so many apps out there no one will believe them. Also taking into account matrixing, shutter speed and paradolia I just think there is too much going on to really know Karl last few things before i bore you to much can you tell me how your museum came about David Barrett I bought a doll from a reputed haunted collector who didn't have time to study her. The doll turned out to very active, and from there I have been buying items. Some are more active than others, but generally I buy from other collectors Karl last question do you have anything coming up live on facebook,youtube or investigations you want to promote David Barrett We are attending the Birmingham HorrorCon on the 28&29 October where we're doing talks and will also have our Haunted Objects Museum with us. Around Halloween we will have our episode on Showcase TV of our investigation from Leap Castle in Ireland. Usually at least once a week I do a Facebook live so keep an eye on the Supernatural UK on Facebook Karl i forgot to ask do you have tips for would be investigators and finally do you have a closing statement you would liken to make David Barrett Start off by going on some events and watching how the leaders work, pick up tips. Don't ever be afraid to ask questions or ask for help. People like to use different equipment, find what you like. Don't let anyone influence you, go in with an open mind every time. Make sure you don't investigate alone, and get the necessary permission David Barrett Thanks for carrying out this interview, I really enjoyed your questions