The debut of Euphorium gave our lead vocalist some butterflies.

LYRICS:

I stand at the doorway - there's no place to hide
I felt so much safer tucked safely inside
You call out my name and the fear starts to climb
The music starts playing - my pulse beats in time.

Who knows the reason I stand on this stage?
Singing my songs while I'm trapped in this cage.
It was not my heart anyone would be stealing
Yet now is the time - for

The revealing.
The revealing
The revealing
The revealing

I look for a way out - there's no where to hide
Is this my frame of mind or just my foolish pride
The curtains draw open - the lights are so bright
My eyes burn so painfully - where is my night.

(chorus)

Who knows the reason I stand on this stage?
Singing my songs while I'm trapped in this cage.
It was not my heart anyone would be stealing
Yet now is the time - for

(chorus)

The Revealing

The Revealing by Anni with Euphorium

Lyrics:

There is a portal that takes me back
to the place where I come from
Am I immortal when I'm in that place?
A place where you would love to come.

The portal is waiting so get there and see
Infinite wishes for you and for me.

I'm not immortal but you never know
It could happen - we don't know.
And is this portal just another door?
A place where you might dream to go?

The portal awaits your fate
So come on and don't be late
This entrance will close some day
And I can show you the way

If you found solid ground and your feet feel the heat
of the land where you stand
Just watch for me

With your eyes open wide don't you hide just decide
kill your pride be a man - then you'll be free like me.

I'm lost in the portal. (I'm lost)
I'm lost in the portal. (I'm lost)
Thought I was immortal (find me)
But I'm lost in the portal (help me)

So tell me what will you do
The portal waits for you
It's worse than anything you've dreamed
The portal's gonna make you scream.

I'm lost in the portal. I'm lost
I'm lost in the portal. I'm lost
I'm lost in the portal. find me
I'm lost in the portal. help me
help me help me help me
(help me)

The Portal

The Portal - with Euphorium

A slow tune with a big band sound from the sixties. 

LYRICS:

I face the day each time I waken up.
Even if rain is falling down.
I can't explain the way my happiness
seems to keep my feet firm on the ground. 

You came along and sunshine warmed my soul.
We knew that we would never part.
The years pass by but our love's never old.
You'll always live here in my heart. 

'Cause your love - it flows to me.
It's all I see when I look at you.
And your love - it fills my heart.
It's all I see when I look at you. 

(solos)

And now I live with you and we are glad.
This life has given us such joy.
We don't remember those lost years we had.
You'll always be my only boy. 

'Cause your love - it flows to me.
It's all I see when I look at you.
And your love - it fills my heart.
It's all I see when I look at you. 

'Cause your love - it flows to me.
It's all I see when I look at you.
And your love - it fills my heart.
It's all I see when I look at you. 

I see your love. 
Your love.
Your love.

Your Love

A big band sound for a song about the rain that often follows a hot summer.

LYRICS:

Sunny days come and go all summer long. All summer long.
In a haze I can drift - just coast along. Coast along.
When the rain falls I stay inside.
When I hear thunder I run and hide.

When the Rain Falls. When the Rain Falls.

In my room I can think about my life. About my life.
No distractions at all to give me strife. No strife.
When the rain falls I stay inside.
When I hear thunder I run and hide.

When the rain falls. When the rain falls.
When the rain falls. When the rain falls.
When the rain falls.

(solos)

When the rain falls I stay inside.
When I hear thunder I run and hide.
When the rain falls. When the rain falls.
When the rain falls. When the rain falls.
When the rain falls. When the rain falls.

When The Rain Falls

A more modern sound with a guest rapper in the background. 

LYRICS:

When it all went sour you slammed the front door.
Not your finest hour, you shouted some more.
You thought you'd be back: you saw nothing wrong.
But that was your last chance, 'cause I'm moving on.

I'm moving on away from here.
Moving on despite my fears. 

I'm moving on. (Looking for a brighter day. I'm gonna find a better way)
I'm moving on. (There is no time for hate and fear. I'm moving on away from here)
I'm moving on. (To myself I must be true. There's nothing better I can do)
I'm moving on. (This time I must be strong. I'm moving on.)

We were once in love but you threw that out. 
You would speak of love but now you just shout.
I deserved much better than you could give.
So I'll be going. It's my life I will live. 

I'm moving on away from here.
Moving on despite my fears. 

(Chorus)

I will fly - fly like the wind is under my wings and lifting me high.
As I rise I see all around so far from the ground where I thought I would die.

(Chorus) X 2

I'm Moving On

Another sad song with a guest singer on vocals, and all the other instruments composed, performed (on keyboard) arranged and produced by yours truly. 

The song begins with heavy, dark orchestration and moves into the vocals a bit later.

LYRICS: 

When it ends you go on the longest trip you will know.
But the friends you knew just don't care for what you've been through.
When it ends you know 'cause you're living without a home.
When tomorrow arrives, your fate is yours to decide.

(instrumental passage)

When it ends I'm gone on the longest journey alone.
I will leave this home as my heart will start to roam. 
Then a new life starts come the day that we have to part. 
When tomorrow is here I'll say goodbye, my dear.

When it ends. When it ends. When it ends. When it ends.

When It Ends

A piece of music about 2 lovers being separated through no fault of their own. Their love was basically stolen.  It feels like it could be used in an animated movie set in a past time period.

LYRICS:

(she:) 
You brought such joy to my days in many thousands of ways.
But you are gone, and I'll go on.
You were my everything. All that this world could bring.
But our love was stolen from us.

(he:)
When I first looked in your eyes it came as no great surprise
But you're not here. You're gone, my dear.
And though I look for you, there's nothing I can do
Because your love was stolen from us.

(both:)
Now I will miss when we'd steal a kiss
'cause your love was stolen from us.

(she:)
...from us. 

Our love was stolen from us.

Stolen from Us

Stolen From Us

A song about a man who doesn't value what is worthwhile and loses love.

LYRICS:

It's a crying shame how you place the blame
in this big old game we call love.
What you throw away when you break a heart
You think you can start once again.

It's not so easy. You see love as a playground of pain
Look at your conquests. You cause hurt and you laugh just the same.
It's a crying shame.
It's a crying shame.

As you light up your joints, and your finger points,
You will blame everyone but yourself.
What you keep away far from you it must stay
You think you can keep love on the shelf.

It's not so easy. You see love as a battleground of hurt.
Look at your past now. You take trust and you throw it in the dirt.
It's a crying shame
It's a crying shame

Late in the night when the moon should be light
You are gone from my sight - just gone
I look around but you're nowhere to be found
You aren't around.

It's a crying shame
It's a crying shame
It's a crying shame
It's a crying shame

Crying Shame

A song about love lost, and deep grief. Musically it features a big jazz band with brass and strings, sung with mellow female vocals.

LYRICS: 

You took your love away from me on that hot summer night.
I wanted you to stay with me. Everything felt so right
But you had to go, you had places to go 
and my heart felt a heavy load
Your love you let melt and you never felt
the tears from the soul

I did not know you'd let me go 
I'd never know your tears from the soul

(instrumental)

You went your own way and that fateful day
when you closed the door to our hearts,
You told me a tale how you thought you might fail
cause you had to make a new start

I did not know you'd let me go 
I'd never know your tears from the soul
I'll be all right by day or by night
You'll never know the tears from the soul

Tears from the soul

Tears From The Soul

An upbeat tune featuring the brass instruments of Anni. A song about how we are sometimes thrilled to meet someone new. 

LYRICS:

You thrill me. You thrill me. You thrill me. You thrill me.

I get the shakes every time you look my way
I act so cool but there might be hell to pay
You look at me and the butterflies are real
Then you say hi, and I don't know what I feel. (what I feel)

CHORUS

When I look straight into your eyes
it's like staring at the sun
And I guess it's no big surprise
since we've only just begun (begun)

CHORUS

(instrumental)

CHORUS
(followed by a half-chorus)

You Thrill Me

A laid-back track about our inner fears.

LYRICS:

It's my fear that follows me everywhere I go
Images are haunting me. Are they friend or foe?

Don't give me love 'cause I can't trust 
that you won't run around on me
Cheating isn't what I need to hear
You be my girl - promise the world
but then you cause me pain
That's how I describe my fear

It's my fear that brought me here
And my fear will take me home
I don't want to lose your love
I don't want to be alone

(CHORUS)

Don't give me love 'cause I can't trust 
that you won't run around on me
Cheating isn't what I need to hear
You be my girl - promise the world
but then you cause me pain
That's how I describe my fear

It's my fear that brought me here
And my fear will take me home
I don't want to lose your love
I don't want to be alone

(repeat with chorus)

When your too close I get afraid
of those promises that we made
Sometimes I want to disappear
This is how I handle my fear

(chorus with rapper)
(chorus with rapper singing)

My fear

My Fear

A collaboration between lyricist Emayna and musician John Lister.

LYRICS:

In the fading city's light,
Where shadows dance and sway,
I wander through the streets, lost in this dim gray.
As thoughts of tomorrow, I kneel to pray,
My heart falters, as she walks my way. 

An angel in disguise, words can't convey,
A beauty so breathtaking, I'm at a loss, they say.
Oh, a sweet invasion, as she steals my day,
Leaving my soul in disarray.

Sublime is her face, stunning smile,
Captivating gaze, makes life worthwhile.
Spellbound by her, caught in her enchanting aisle,
Left in the blaze of her irresistible style. 

(chorus)

In her deep, wild eyes, a hundred secrets gleam,
A mystery unravelling, like a vivid dream.
Episodes of sorrow, in her gaze it seems,
Deciphering her story, flowing like gentle streams.

But then, that guy in a snobbish suit struts by,
Holding her delicate hand, a cruel, heartless try.
A Porsche door opens, the engine's roar begins,
She steals a last glance, a flicker of sadness within.

A gaze I'll never follow, a pursuit in vain,
As her car speeds off, leaving me lost in the rain.
In the echoes of her departure, resides my pain,
A love unattainable, lost in the city's terrain.
Trapped in the city's terrain, my heart remains,
Trapped by memories of her mystical reign.

A Sweet Invasion

A collaboration between songwriter Jay Hunt and lyricist John Lister

A sad song about a couple who seems to miss connecting with one another. 

LYRICS:

Where were you when I called your name? 
Were you listening for me? 
Were you there when I needed you 
to help me to find my way? 
Help me find my way.

I was here but your heart was cold.
I was listening for you. 
You were blind when I came to you
to help me to find my way. 
Help me find my way.

I looked for you but I'd never hear 
your voice calling my name.
I would look for you everywhere.
I asked myself where were you?

(solo)

I looked for you but I'd never hear 
your voice calling my name.
I would look for you everywhere.
I asked myself where were you?

Where were you when I called for you? 
You weren't listening for me? 
Were you there when I needed you 
to help me to find my way? 
Where were you that day?

Where Were You?

Where Were You

A very simple tune about a teenage girl coming of age and having her wishes come true regarding finding a guy to love.

LYRICS:

You came along when I was sixteen. Sixteen.
I was too young to know the love scene.
I saw you smile and had to know you. It's true.
And there was nothing that I could do about you. 

Summer came and turned to fall.
Things got cold. I dropped the ball.
You found someone else once things got cold. 
I turned seventeen that year but winter weather blows.

My winter wishes would be to have you.
Your arms around me with our hearts so true.
I would never worry about you breaking my heart.
Not with a love like this. 
You gave me my every Winter Wish.

Spring came along when I turned eighteen. Eighteen.
Now I was old enough to know what love means.
I moved in with you and we were happy, so happy.
And there was love between you and me. You and me.

I knew that our love would linger. You put something on my finger.
You saw only me in your blue eyes.
- - - - I had you so it was no surprise. 

CHORUS

When you put that ring upon my finger.
That was when I knew our love would linger. 

CHORUS

You gave me my every Winter Wish.

Winter Wishes

A smooth song about a smooth woman titled, 'Smooth'.

LYRICS: 

(so smooth. Yeah. You are.)

Smooth

I looked down from my window today.
I saw her walking by.
I been waiting for her to pick me
Just so I can say hi.

'Cause she's smooth. Like drinking rum in the breeze
She's so smooth. She does not have to see
Just so smooth. And everybody agrees
She's so fine, but she's not mine. 

(rapping...)

She is so fine. I'll make her mine.
I'll make my move. She is so smooth. 

Smooth. Smooth. Smooth. Smooth.

Like a leaf she just moves in the breeze
As she drifts down the street.
Here eyes not on the faces she sees
Or the people she meets.

(Chorus)

Smooth. Smooth. Smooth. Smooth.

Smooth

A female vocalist singing about running 'The Race' which symbolizes life.

LYRICS:

When you hear that certain sound
And it's coming from all around
When you see that face you love
Like an angel from above
If you know that now's the time
If I'm ever gonna make you mine
And I'm ready to give chase
'Cause I'm entering this race. 

The Race is On. Starting fast and finishing strong.
I'll run with you. That is what I'm wanting to do.

When I set out on the track
There can be no looking back
I will only overtake
It will be a piece of cake
Will you run along with me?
There's somewhere we have to be
Never losing - - - - 
'Cause we're gonna win this race

CHORUS

For all of this time I've made up my mind
To search till I find what I'm looking for
And I'm gonna run till I see the sun
and I'll - - - some more.

CHORUS X 5

The Race

A song about losing yourself on the dance floor.

LYRICS:

I put my best foot forward, say the nicest things
I'll say it all tomorrow what tonight might bring
I turn my back on caution, live for recklessness
My mind will be brainwashing to become a mess

If you can bear to see me throw so much away
You'll never have to be me. Hear these words I say
This floor is uninviting, yet I'll dance the night
Inside, my thoughts are fighting. Will they turn out right? 

I'm gonna dance the night away 
Dance the night away
Dance the night away
Dance the night away

It's all in the mind, these visions we find
It's all that we feel, these things are not real
Illusions of fear come frighteningly near
I feel them no more when I hit the dance floor

I like my right foot best to kick this hornet's nest
Whether I live or die, I stare you in the eye
What's moving through my veins turns me to one insane
But I might do some more and blame it on the floor.

(Chorus X 2)

It's all in the mind, these visions we find
It's all that we feel, these things are not real
Illusions of fear are frighteningly near
I feel them no more when I hit the dance floor

(Chorus X 2)

Dance the Night Away

Dance The Night Away

A collaboration with someone who wrote the chord structure only. I created the melody, lyrics and arrangement, performed the instruments, recorded the vocalist and produced the track.

LYRICS:

I looked at you through these lonely eyes
You looked at me through your heart
That's when I stopped still to realize
I had to make a new start

My imagination took over then
It formed a painting of you
The canvas showed only things I dreamed
I did not know the real you

Do you feel this way too? 

Seeing my heart is filled with desire
What will I do with you?
Out of the frying pan into the fire
Can any of this be true?

Do you feel this? 
Is this real?
Do you feel me
How I feel? Is this real? 

(short instrumental)

You look at me through the look of love
I see you looking my way
I wonder if up in heaven above
If love appears in this way

Are you the one I will keep by my side
To be here every day
Will you stay with me my whole life through
Will you be planning to stay?

Do you feel this way too?

Seeing my heart is filled with desire
What will I do with you?
Out of the frying pan into the fire
Can any of this be true?

Do you feel it? 
Is this real?
Do you feel me
How I feel? Is this real?

Is this real?

Is This Real?

Is This Real

A simple love song

LYRICS:

When we met, I knew right away
You'd be the one. By your side I would stay
I made a vow I would stay next to you
And then somehow, I've made our love come true

Time has passed and our love has grown
We call each other all the time on the phone
We'll go to dinner looking good through my eyes
Summer or winter, it will be no surprise.

When you call I will come to you
Come to be by your side
All along I've belonged to you
This just can't be denied. I come to you

Now our love it has grown so strong
We never fight 'cause we just get along
We watch a movie and you hold my hand
I'll always love you, this I do understand

(Chorus x 2)

I come to you

Come To You

A collaboration between vocalist and songwriter BoKachi DuFrane and myself as producing the backing music.

Now I Know

Another collaboration with the amazing lyricist, Emayna

I composed the music and provided all of the instrumentation, the vocals, and the production.

LYRICS:

Not looking for a perfect man 'cause you're my perfect one
You're my man no matter how long you lie, hide or run
No matter where we are, far in distance or close by
Not looking for a perfect man, broken hearts wait to heal, no one can deny 

In the whisper of the night do you feel me?
In your dreams do you see me?
Do you love me as much as I do?
Do you feel that love burning so true?

I'll never forget that day we met, when the flame set alight 
Looking into your eyes, I knew you were mine, couldn't fight
I remember every single word, 'take care', never heard before
My heart instantly dropped, you were the only one I was longing for 

In the whisper of the night, do you feel me?
In your dreams, do you see me?
Do you love me as much as I do?
Do you feel that love burning so true?

Much hurt, much laughter, intense fights sometimes
Never together but always united by a crazy story forever
I let you go, never cared about the women you might capture 
'Cause I trust my soul is safe there, the only one love you share

I let you go, but I'll always let you know I love you endlessly
In the whisper of the night calling you restlessly

Whisper of the Night

The Whisper Of The Night

A song about love coming as though it were a sunrise.

LYRICS:  

Darkness is ending. I feel the glow.
The light ascending. It warms my soul.
This bleak horizon shows signs of hope.
The dawn of love is here and I tossed away my fear.

These leaves are falling. They felt the cold.
New life is flowing through what was old. 
This love is rising kissing the earth.
Love light is breaking through and it warms me through and through  

Love's Dawn is breaking
For so long, I stood here shaking
Love's Dawn, it flows forever
I'll be strong and stand my ground. Love's Dawn

The sun is rising. It warms my soul
There's no denying it's time to go
The day has started. Life fills my mind. 
My thoughts have gathered here and my skies are blue and clear. 

(CHORUS)

With my feet planted firm on the floor
No wind can blow me away. 
As the rising sunshine fills me with joy
I love myself today. 

CHORUS X 2

Love's Dawn

A song about making a mistake and dealing with the shame that follows. 

LYRICS: 

I did not think they'd watch my every move
My actions brought me blame. I wear the shame.

Why can't you see me? You never hear me
And when you touch me I feel this shame. This shame. 

I made a choice. It was the wrong one.
I had no voice to speak with. I felt the shame.

Why can't you see me? You seem to hear me
But when you call me, I feel this shame.

Where were you when I needed you here
You were far from me.
I looked around but I could not find you
No matter who I might see watching me

I can't believe they watched my every move
My actions brought me blame. I live with the shame. 
And now we're here. A place where I must go on
I have myself to blame. I bear the shame. 

Why can't you see me? You never hear me
And when you touch me, I feel this shame. 
Why can't you see me? You never hear me
And when you touch me, I feel this shame. This shame.

Shame

piano, flute, strings and female vocal. This is a very moving song about a woman who was helped by the goddess Venus to become a stronger version of herself. 

LYRICS:

Venus sang to me
Her song so clear and true
She sang her words for me
Of things I had to do
Sung in my ears to quell my fears

Venus took my hand
She led me on the path
I walked along with her
A song so strong and clear

You taught me that love must start from inside
Now I show my soul I've nothing to hide

Venus knows my name
She sings her song to me
I'll never be the same
And I don't want to be
someone who was too scared to speak

Sometimes too scared to live
I hear her in my head
She sings these songs of strength
These songs so strong and clear

You taught me that life is precious to keep
I live every day in places so deep

(violin solo)

Venus lives in me
Her song so loud and clear
She sings her words for me
Of who I've learned to be
I sing her song the whole day long

Venus took my hand
She led me on the path
I walked along with her
Now Venus in my name - my name

Venus

A piano and sax based song with a haunting vocal and a string accompaniment. 

LYRICS: 

Monday. It was when you went away 
One day it will feel so far away
You took your love away from me
One look was all you gave to me
Monday was the day you took my heart

Tuesday you had blocked me on your phone
Thursday you had moved out on your own
Days of the week are now nothing but a blur
Sometimes I'd like things to be the way they were
Monday was the day you took my heart away

Friday I recall time spent with you
I may move along and forget you
I'll move along and live my life
You lied when you said I'd be your wife
Monday was the day I made my start - my start

It may not be everyone's favourite day
but Mondays start every week
I know in my heart since I made a new start
That Mondays my life looks so sweet - so sweet

Monday was the day I felt - - -
That day long ago yet feels so near
You held no power anymore
I hold all the keys to every door
Monday was the day I found my heart
Monday was the day I made my start

Monday

A country-style song about a very mysterious man, Mr. D. I composed the music, and Thomas Eriksson of Sweden contacted me and provided the lyrics and some direction for the song.

Mr. D.

Mr D

Struggles of a young couple are compared to an eclipse.

Eclipse

A pop tune about someone finding positive changes in their life.

Lately

A song about a woman who sabotages relationships before they begin.

What I Do

A song originally written for a project known as 'GODI' in 2006. Re-played, re-recorded and with a new production in 2024.

Time and Space

3 Time And Space

A piece of music featuring a pipe organ and choir.

Dark Opera

Here Again

A sad song about hurting the one closest to us in life. We'll all been there. 

Musically, a lone female voice sings over a piano and strings, in a very gentle, emotional song.

When you Hurt

When You Hurt

A haunting little tune sung by a woodland spark, I suppose she's a kind of elf. 

LYRICS:

They say they've seen me in the dark
A firefly or a floating spark
Sometimes I rise above on the breeze
or I might hide myself, as I please. 

(haunting voices)

Twilight falls their moods grow dim
I go drifting on the wind
When you enter seeking light
There is no need for fright

They know me as the Woodland Spark
I only come around after dark
In deepest branches I dwell alone
The forest has always been my home

(haunting voices)

Some think I only exist in dreams
My countenance is not as it seems
I'm not a ghostly thing you should fear
I hope I've made myself very clear

When you wake up and you hear screams
I've seen you in my dreams

You think you've seen me in the dark
A fire floating or just a spark
And you might see me rise in the air
I come to speak with you, if you dare

Woodland Spark

A modern pop track with female vocals

LYRICS: 
On my way to a better day, 
I will run from you
You will find if you set your mind, 
there's nothing stopping you. 

I'm moving, moving, never standing still.
I'll never stop moving. Life is such a thrill.

You will find, if you bend your mind
The end is crystal clear
Start each day, you'll be on your way
A whisper in your ear

I'm moving, moving, never standing still
I'll never stop moving. Life is such a thrill

I will stand with my feet upon the ground
In my world I can move without a sound

Look at me. Notice what you see 
I look back at you
You will find that I've set my mind
There's nothing I can't do

I'm moving, moving, never standing still
I'll never stop moving. Life is such a thrill

I'm moving, I'm moving, never standing still
Moving

Movin'

Movin

I am a Canadian composer of original music in a number of genres. I also fully create and produce the tracks to a professional level. 

I also create specific music such as BowLord, the music of a violin virtuoso, and Anni, a rock vocalist in a band under the same name.

Some of what I create is for movie soundtracks, movie trailers and similar uses. Other projects are 'branded' such as BowLord, Anni, Euphorium and others.

BowLord is violin-based music, both classical and modern, featuring the sounds of the violin and cello.

Euphorium is a progressive rock sound, using some retro instruments of the 1970s such as the Hammond B3 organ, the Mellotron, Moog synthesizer and other instruments. It also features full orchestration on many of the tracks, making it a "Symphonic Rock" sound as well as prog rock.

Anni is the latest project, featuring the vocals and some song-writing by the talented young vocalist, Anni. (Pronounced 'Ann-Eye') She prefers not to use her last name. Her material is more of an indie-pop sound with her beautiful vocals. 

I'm sure other musical projects will continue to emerge over time, 

Also, you may follow me on Bandcamp by visiting the link below:

Mister Lister Music Production

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