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Conscription 4:360:00/4:36
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Look Out Sam 4:230:00/4:23
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Face Down 4:430:00/4:43
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Mark's Song 4:100:00/4:10
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Seawolf 7-6 4:530:00/4:53
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0:00/3:43
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Bloody Mekong 5:020:00/5:02
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Welcome to the World 3:520:00/3:52
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Disquieted Mind 3:530:00/3:53
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0:00/4:19
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Never Give Up 4:300:00/4:30
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Seeds of Peace 5:550:00/5:55
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Cracks and Patches 4:110:00/4:11
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Let It Go 6:430:00/6:43
Story to Song Program – How It Works
Veteran Story Submission:
- Veterans share their stories through testimony, writings, poems, paintings, or other methods.
- Stories can be submitted online via Warrior Songs’ submission page or collected during outreach events.
- Not all stories can be turned into songs.
Selection and Pairing:
- Selected stories are paired with songwriters.
- Veterans may choose to work directly with a songwriter or remain anonymous, working through Warrior Songs.
Songwriting Process:
- Veterans have full control and final approval of the song.
- The "Nashville Rule" applies: “Write a word, get a third” – equal ownership for all involved.
- Veterans may pick their songwriter or allow Warrior Songs to choose one for them.
- Songwriters create a draft, shared with the Veteran for feedback and approval.
Revisions and Approvals:
- Veterans can approve, request revisions, or reject the song.
- If rejected, the process stops, and the song is not released.
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Recording Phase:
- Approved songs move to the recording phase.
- Veterans select musicians or provide genre/feeling preferences.
- Recording, mixing, and mastering costs are covered by Warrior Songs.
- Veterans can approve or reject the studio version.
Compilation and Distribution:
- Approved songs are included in upcoming compilation CDs, released biennially.
- CDs are distributed free to Veterans through the “Free and Discounted CDs” program.
- CDs can be requested online or downloaded digitally.
- CDs are also available to organizations for free distribution and to civilians for a donation.
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Funding and Sales:
- Donations and sales of digital copies fund future volumes and free distribution to Veterans.
- Digital copies are available for donation on the Warrior Songs website and at full price on platforms like iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Submission Links:
Warrior Songs currently collaborates with over 50 organizations and individuals across the country to distribute CDs free of charge to Veterans. Physical copies are mailed to Veterans postage paid, and digital copies can be downloaded for free. Proceeds from donations and sales help fund future volumes and the continued free distribution of CDs to Veterans.
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