Ethical Custody Charter
Life Instrumental · Sound Archive
Following the structural refoundation in 2026, this charter defines the institutional purpose, governance, and non-extractive operating discipline of the Life Instrumental sound archive. To maintain archival integrity, the inclusion of unstructured generic “jam sessions” is excluded from the scope of this repository.
Harmonic Sovereignty
This archive serves the Sound, not the performer. We prioritize the 1-4-5 foundation and its theological evolution into Gospel modulation. The space is dedicated to the voice of the instrument as a vessel of heritage.
The Joyful Sanctuary
While the Gospel tradition is inherently celebratory, the Archive maintains a disciplined environment. We document high-tempo “shout” and “drive” rhythms as technical data, protecting the joy from the casual noise of generic social gatherings.
Non-Interference Principle
The Institute does not judge, validate, or refute private beliefs. We provide the sound; the meaning remains the sovereign property of the listener. We claim no medical proof, preserving the sanctuary from external clinical injection.
Forensic Heritage Continuity
The collection exists for study and the restoration of cultural memory—it is a research laboratory, not entertainment. Forensic listening traces harmonic lineages back to historical oral transmissions.
Technical Standards Annex
Submissions must demonstrate the 1-4-5 (Tonic-Subdominant-Dominant) foundation. Secondary dominants and tritone substitutions are accepted only when tracing back to documented Gospel lineages.
High-tempo recordings must maintain the “Drive” or “Shout” pocket. Unstructured rhythmic drift that deviates from documented ecclesiastical patterns is excluded to ensure archival utility.
Primary focus is on the pure instrumental voice (Hammond B3, Acoustic Piano, Brass). Electronic synthesis is permitted only when tagged with metadata for forensic clarity.
Seal of Recognition
Institutional Witness
BEN YESHOUA
Founder & Research Director