Bahá’í Tunes

A song summarizing episode 42 of the Society Builder's podcast exploring a "Spiritual Parenting" curriculum developed by Faegheh Evans.  The lyrics were written by Dr. Duane Varan but the vocals, instruments and musical composition were facilitated using AI.  The music is designed with a world fusion motif - with instruments from around the world including a didgeridoo laying the foundation for in...

An exploration of key themes in the Ridvan 2026 message of the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'is of the World.  The song includes a number of lines directly quoting from the message.  The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan but the musical composition, instruments and vocals were AI-facilitated. The lyrics are as follows: [verse] We launch into the greater phase of the Plan With confid...

This is a Persian version (in Farsi) of the Society Builders podcast series them song.  The original lyrics are by Dr. Duane Varan with the musical composition, translation, vocals and instrumentation all AI-facilitated. Lyrics are as follows: سازندگانِ جامعه، راهو می‌کنن باز به سوی دنیایی بهتر، به سوی فردایی ساز با همدلی و همفکری، در مسیرِ ساختن جامعه‌ای تازه و نو، با امید و پرداختن بحرانی بزرگ ا...

Song exploring the theme of 'Constructive Resilience', a term coined by the Universal House of Justice to describe the response of the Baha'is in Iran to systematic persecution.  The lyrics are composed by Dr. Duane Varan while the musical composition, vocals and instrumentation are all AI-facilitated. The lyrics to the song are as follows: No matter how bleak the immediate horizons No matter how...

This song is a reflection of the message of the Universal House of Justice to the Conference of the Continental Board of Counsellors dated December 31, 2025.  The message explores progress in the first phase of the Nine Year Plan.  The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan while the musical composition, voices and instruments were all AI-facilitated.  The words to the song are as follows: As we...

Song commemorating the ascension of Abdul-Baha on November 28, 1921.  The song is based on a letter from the Universal House of Justice commemorating the centenary of Abdul-Baha's passing.  The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan while the musical composition, vocals and instrumentation were all AI-facilitated. The words to the song are as follows: [verse] [male vocals] Thousands came – from e...

This is a song composed for the Day of the Covenant, celebrating Abdul-Baha'is appointment as Center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant. The Bahá’í Covenant is unique in religious history as Baha'u'llah left His believers with a clear path to turn to for guidance following His ascension, giving Abdul-Baha clear authority to interpret His Writings and guide the community. The lyrics were written by Duane Va...

Song composed for the celebration of the birth of the Bab and the birth of Baha'u'llah, which occurred within one day of each other (two years apart) in the lunar calendar.  The lyrics were composed by Duane Varan while the vocals, instruments and musical composition were facilitated using AI.  Lyrics as follows: [verse] On the first and the second day,  Following the moon’s eighth ray, Baháʼís th...

A song telling the story of the martyrdom of the Bab which is one of the key Bahá’í Holy Days.  The lyrics were written by Duane Varan but the musical composition, vocals and instruments were AI-facilitated.  The lyrics are as follows: When the Bab - was in His cell Sharing His final words from the citadel But the guards dragged Him away Seven hundred fifty soldiers prepared to do the deed It was...

A song celebrating Abdul-Baha's contributions to social movements of His day (including race unity, world peace, the environment, and women's rights).  For further discussion - listen to episode #6 of the Society Builders podcast series which explores this theme in greater depth. The lyrics are as follows: When ʻAbdu'l-Bahá - visited our nation He brought a whole new social conversation He worked...

This is a song composed to help commemorate the Ascension of Baha'u'llah in 1892.  It is one of the nine sacred Bahá’í holy days.  The song is based, in part, on this quote from Baha'u'llah: "The Ancient Beauty hath consented to be bound with chains that mankind may be released from its bondage, and hath accepted to be made a prisoner within this most mighty Stronghold that the whole world may att...

A song composed to celebrate the 'Declaration of the Bab', commemorating the birth of the Bahá’í dispensation.  The lyrics were composed by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition were generated using AI. The lyrics are as follows: The Bab paved the way for the Promised One of All Ages His Revelation ran for over 20,000 pages And for every page – a martyr gave their life Fo...

An exploration of the Ridvan 2025 message of the Universal House of Justice.  This is best listened to after studying the message as it will then cue your memory on key constructs in the message.  The lyrics are written by Dr. Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI.

A song about the Festival of Ridvan - a 12 day celebration each year commemorating the period, in 1863, when Baha'u'llah first declared His mission.  The lyrics were written by Dr. Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition were facilitated using AI.

A song inspired by study of the message of the Universal House of Justice on March 19, 2025 on the role of the Bahá’í home in society building.  They lyrics are written by Duane Varan while the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.

A song that explores the harmful effects of backbiting and defamation highlighting the need for an 'etiquette of expression' where people better regulate their communication.  The lyrics are by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.

This song explores the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us and give us capacities we never dreamed of.  The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.

An alternative version of the "Society Builders" theme song for the Society Builders podcast series produced and hosted by Duane Varan.  The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are all AI-generated.

This is an alternative version of "The Gift of Fasting" song (episode 12) adopting the bossa nova genre style.

Song about the bounties associated with the Bahá’í fasting season which occurs in the 19 days leading up to the vernal equinox (start of spring), the start of the Bahá’í New Year (usually the fast runs from March 2nd thru March 20th). During this time Baha'is refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset.  The lyrics are original and are based on Bahá’í Writings on fasting.  The music com...

This is a song created to celebrate the Bahá’í New Year (Naw Ruz).  Producing the song was deeply moving for me as I studied and reflected on the Bahá’í Writings about Naw Ruz.  Although I haven't included any direct quotes from these Writings, you will see their influence in the lyrics.  The second verse was fun - conveying what spring represents (the Bahá’í New Year coincides with the start of s...

This was a song I produced at the request of some Malaysian Baha'is who wanted a song celebrating Uncle Yankee Leong, who was the first local person to embrace the Bahá’í Faith in Malaysia.  The lyrics are mine but the musical composition, voices and instruments are all AI. 

This was a song I produced for a youth conference in Perth in 2024.  The chorus builds on a quote from the Universal House of Justice in Ridvan message of 2024: "All must surge, but the youth must soar."  It's a message speaking to the power of the youth in bringing about positive social change.  The lyrics are mine but the music composition, voices and instruments are all AI.  

Song written to celebrate Ayyam-i-ha, the Intercalary days in the Bahá’í calender which is comprised of 19 months of 19 days (the 4-5 days left over each year are the Intercalary days of celebration). 

A theme song developed for the 'Ethical Business Building the Future' (EBBF)'s 35th Annual Conference in Istanbul.  The chorus includes the theme: Every choice leaves a trace.  This is a reference to this quote from the Universal House of Justice: "Every choice a Bahá’í makes—as employee or employer, producer or consumer, borrower or lender, benefactor or beneficiary—leaves a trace, and the moral...