Shut Up and Listen to Survivors (8D Audio)
Listen to with headphones.Experience the powerful fusion of poetry and music with "Shut Up and Listen to Survivors," a poignant song by Navy Veteran and Sound Alchemist Julie Jules Smoot. Originally penned as a heartfelt poem in 2016, this track emerged from the frustration of being overlooked by the US Senate Armed Forces Service Committee, echoing the voices of countless veterans who have faced Military Sexual Trauma. With the transformative touch of JS Worldbridger, this song invites listeners to confront the harsh realities of military life, where no one enlists to endure the horrors of rape, retaliation, or emotional abuse. It’s a call to action, urging society to listen, empathize, and advocate for change. Alongside this impactful song, explore Julie's inspiring books, including "The Boulders in My Life that Shaped My Journey," "The Journey Back to Myself: A Book of Healing Poetry, Second Edition," and "Songs of Survival: Healing Poetry for Warriors," all available at fine book retailers. Join the movement to raise awareness and support survivors—because their stories deserve to be heard.
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Master / Professional Use License (8D Audio)
Song Title: Shut Up and Listen to Survivors
Artist: Sound Alchemist JS Worldbridger
Format: 8D / Spatial Audio
Category: Empowerment
Ribbon: Survivor Voice & WitnessingThis Master License grants the purchaser non-exclusive, non-transferable rights to use the 8D/spatial audio recording of Shut Up and Listen to Survivors in professional and facilitated settings, in alignment with trauma-informed, consent-based practice.
This license is intended for professional use only and does not grant ownership of the recording.
Permitted Uses
With this license, the purchaser may use Shut Up and Listen to Survivors (8D Audio) in the following contexts:
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Individual or group therapy sessions, including trauma-informed, survivor-centered, or somatic practices
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Support groups, workshops, trainings, and retreats addressing sexual violence, trauma, advocacy, or survivor empowerment
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Educational or professional training environments focused on listening, accountability, and survivor-led awareness
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Facilitated listening experiences using headphones or controlled speaker environments appropriate for 8D audio
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Private client sessions, both in-person and virtual
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Professional programming where the recording is used as a contained listening element, not a distributed product
The recording may be played in full, without modification, during live or facilitated experiences.
8D / Spatial Audio Use Conditions
Because this work uses 8D / spatial audio, license holders agree to:
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Use the recording in environments that clearly inform participants of spatial movement and headphone-based sound
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Allow listeners to remove headphones, adjust volume, or step away at any time
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Avoid forced or prolonged exposure, particularly in trauma-processing contexts
This recording must not be used to overwhelm, destabilize, or coerce emotional response.
Required Attribution
When used in professional or public-facing contexts, credit must be given as:
“Shut Up and Listen to Survivors” (8D Audio) by Sound Alchemist JS Worldbridger
Attribution may be spoken, written, or included in supporting materials.
Prohibited Uses
This license does not permit:
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Redistribution, resale, or sharing of the audio file in any form
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Uploading or hosting the recording on websites, platforms, apps, podcasts, or social media
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Use in advertisements, political campaigns, commercial promotions, or monetized digital products without written permission
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Editing, remixing, sampling, looping, or altering the recording or spatial mix
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Extracting spoken or musical elements for reuse
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Claiming authorship, co-creation, or ownership of the work
Trauma-Informed Use Statement
This recording centers survivor voice, consent, and witnessing.
License holders agree to use this work in ways that:
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Do not demand disclosure, participation, or emotional performance
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Do not require agreement, forgiveness, or resolution
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Respect that listening itself can be enough
Survivors are not required to educate.
Nothing is required of the listener.Ownership
All rights, title, and interest in Shut Up and Listen to Survivors (8D Audio) remain the exclusive property of Sound Alchemist JS Worldbridger.
This license grants usage rights only and does not transfer ownership.Term
This license is granted in perpetuity, provided all terms are upheld.
Extended Use & Permissions
Any use beyond the scope of this license—including recordings, broadcasts, digital distribution, public installations, or media integration—requires written permission.
📩 Contact: juliejewelsmoot@gmail.com
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