Just what is "The Singapore Theory?"
Most of the time, it's referred to as the "Theory of Familiarization" or Era Cues. Quite simply, the method involves trying to recreate the environment, or a part of the environment, of a specific era during an investigation in an attempt to stimulate paranormal activity.
The theory, in part, is based on familiarization, believing that if spirits occupying the location recognize the environment or something positive within it, they will become active and possibly show themselves in some form. The ultimate goal is for this theory to be so effective and stimulating that the end result is an apparition.
The method is usually put into action by playing music of different eras, or one exact era if you're focusing more on an individual situation (music has been more the focus of JPPI investigations using the Signpore Theory), while other approaches might be to recreate the environment visually or to dress the investigators in "period" clothing (a good example is havng the investigators dress in medical attire, e.g., scrubs and lab coats, when investigating an abandoned hospital or clinic).
In March of 2012 we investigated the famous Octagon Hall. We surmised that, since the building dates back to before the War Between The States and soldiers were indeed cared for and quite possibly died here, that the playing of the tune Dixie might be an ideal Era Cue - or application of the Singapore Theory - that could elicit a response.
In review of the SB7 recording, you will hear the investigator ask "Was this song worth dying for?" This is followed by what is possibly three distinct responses, most notably the "YES" near the end of the recording.
Although not always practical, or even possible, the team at Jackson Purchase Paranormal Investigations tries to use some type of application of the Singapore Theory as often as we can in our investigations.
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