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Bahá’í Tunes
by Dr. Duane Varan
A collection of music performed by Duane Varan and his virtual AI band, "The Society Builders". The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical compositions are AI generated. The songs are inspired by the Bahá’í Writings. Lyrics are included in the 'description' section for each podcast (song).
Episodes
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Spiritual Parenting
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…
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Ridvan 2026
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...
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Society Builders (in Persian)
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،…
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Constructive Resilience
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...
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Bright Horizon's Beckon (UHJ Message of Dec 31, 2025)
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...
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The Ascension of Abdul-Baha
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…
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The Covenant
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...
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The Twin Festivals
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....
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The Martyrdom of the Bab
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...
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Abdul-Baha and Society
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...
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When the Sun of Baha Set
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…
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Declaration of the Bab
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...
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Ridvan 2025
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.
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The Festival of Ridvan
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.
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The Bahá’í Home
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.
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An Etiquette of Expression
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.
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The Concourse on High
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.
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Society Builders (Alternative Version)
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.
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The Gift of Fasting (Bossa Nova version)
This is an alternative version of "The Gift of Fasting" song (episode 12) adopting the bossa nova genre style.
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The Gift of Fasting
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...
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Naw Ruz
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...
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Uncle Yankee Leong
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.
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The Youth Must Soar
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.…
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Ayyam-i-Ha
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).
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Every Choice Leaves a Trace (EBBF Conference Theme Song)
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…
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Learning Together in Action
A summary of the key themes explored in episode #36 of the Society Builders podcast series. The song explores four stages of learning in action: Action, Reflection, Consultation and Study and explores how our approaches to analysis should be centered on applying the Creative Word and the methods…
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Capacity Building
A song summarizing the theme in episode #35 of the Society Builders podcast series. The song explores how we can unleash human capacity as individuals (through training institutes), as institutions and as communities - facilitating a culture cultivating the limitless potentialities latent in…
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Break Free
This song featured as a summary of episode #34 in the Society Builders podcast series. It explores the power of agency, empowering participation.
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Introduction (in song)
This is the song version of the podcast introduction, sharing the overall rationale associated with the music collection. It invokes a Middle-Eastern flavor to reflect the origins of the Faith, but with a Western musical style.
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Introduction (short talk)
This first episode provides a short talk explaining the background and rationale to the Bahá’í Tunes podcast. It explores the role of AI-generated music and explains the author's aspiration in having individuals and communities use the music in the series freely across community events, social...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A collection of music performed by Duane Varan and his virtual AI band, "The Society Builders". The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical compositions are AI generated. The songs are inspired by the Bahá’í Writings. Lyrics are included in the 'description' section for each podcast (song).
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Dr. Duane Varan
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Bahá’í Tunes have?
Bahá’í Tunes currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Bahá’í Tunes about?
A collection of music performed by Duane Varan and his virtual AI band, "The Society Builders". The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical compositions are AI generated. The songs are inspired by the Bahá’í Writings. Lyrics are included in the 'description'...
How often does Bahá’í Tunes release new episodes?
Bahá’í Tunes has 30 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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You can listen to Bahá’í Tunes on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Bahá’í Tunes?
Bahá’í Tunes is created and hosted by Dr. Duane Varan.
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