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 public execution that would proceed
So They suspended the Prisoner against a barrack wall
And placed a young follower across his chest

[chorus]
The assembled masses saw the greatest miracle that's ever been
As the bullets flew from the guns the soldiers clutched
And when the smoke finally cleared they were shocked to see an amazing scene
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched

[verse]
They searched high and low trying to find the Bab
They were surprised to find Him back in His cell
With His mission now complete He said they could do their deed
Finishing His final guidance and His last farewell
And so they resuspended the youth and the Bab
But the soldiers now refused to do their job
So a new regiment executed the final plan

[bridge]
And with His earthly mission done 
The Bab’s message was there for everyone

[chorus]
The assembled masses saw the greatest miracle that's ever been
As the bullets flew from the guns the soldiers clutched
And when the smoke finally cleared they were shocked to see an amazing scene
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched

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 through discourse and social action
And His message got a positive reaction

He brought a new strand to questions of race
With dignity wisdom and  grace
Where diversity is cause to cheer
And not just a social force for people to fear

[ bridge]
Because His approach to society building-
shaped social movements with what they were creating 

[chorus]
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society 
A oneness paradigm of unity
Where there is no us versus them
A path to true social freedom

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
It’s The dawn of a new age for humanity
Every social movement saw a brand new light
And found a new path to new insight 

[verse]
Whether movements for race, women or world peace 
His message was for war and prejudice to cease
They were infused with new ideas that shaped their cause
And helped them advocate for brand new laws

Because these movements were in their nascency
So our influence was greater than it’d normally be
And we shaped the discourse that did evolve
With new ideas for the problems that they hoped to solve 

[bridge]
Because His approach to society building-
shaped social movements with what they were creating 

[chorus]
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society 
A oneness paradigm of unity
Where there is no us versus them
A path to true social freedom

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
It’s The dawn of a new age for humanity
Every social movement saw a brand new light
And found a new path to new insight 

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 attain unto true liberty. He hath drained to its dregs the cup of sorrow, that all the peoples of the earth may attain unto abiding joy, and be filled with gladness. This is of the mercy of your Lord, the Compassionate, the Most Merciful. "  The lyrics to the song are composed by Duane Varan while the voices, instruments and musical composition are facilitated through AI.  The cover art is a symbolic visualization of the garden path leading to Baha'u'llah's sacred shrine in Bahji (near Akka, Israel).

The lyrics are as follows:

The Ancient Beauty was bound by chains – so that we could all be free
He was made a prisoner – so we could attain true liberty
He was abased and made to suffer – for the prosperity of all
And in His passing His message was for all to respond to his call

He’s the Manifestation of Grandeur – the King of Eternity
He’s the Promised One of all ages– awaited by all humanity
With the Holy Breaths of His favor – He left a Covenant behind
To keep us all united – under the Plan that He designed

[chorus]
When the Sun of Báhá set – the world lost its Great Light
For another millennium to come – with a Revelation that is so bright
With the Daystar of His beauty set – His message was for us to rise
And to share His message widely – till it is seen by all eyes

[verse]
The Sun of Truth assures us - that He is with us at all times
 As we learn to feel His presence always – as we learn to align
For as we come to be aware – of this true reality
We become the very instrument – uniting all humanity

[bridge]
Always remember His final plea –
That we should always uphold our true unity

[chorus]
When the Sun of Báhá set – the world lost its Great Light
For another millennium to come – with a Revelation that is so bright
With the Daystar of His beauty set – His message was for us to rise
And to share His message widely – till it is seen by all eye 

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

For every page – His followers suffered in strife

The more they tried – to extinguish His flame

The brighter and brighter - His flame became

He’s the Primal Point – the Harbinger of the light

The Spiritual Luminary – who shone so bright

[Chorus]

And so we join to celebrate with glee

The Bab’s great mission for humanity

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One 

So we celebrate His great declaration

 [verse]

If knowledge were letters – only two were revealed

In the years before the Bab’s great mission

But with His advent the rest were unsealed

Creating humanity’s new condition

Now every law of nature is defied

The limitations of the past are now set aside

Now there’s no limit to what we can do

Because the Bab ushered in the new age

[Chorus]

And so we join to celebrate with glee

The Bab’s great mission for humanity

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One 

So we celebrate His great declaration

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One 

So we celebrate His great declaration

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.