Listening Room
Songs of faith, hope, and redemptive love from award-winning songwriter Talena Winters.
Music spanning Christian and mainstream pop, rock, country, praise & worship, and more. Pull up a chair and press play.
Tags
- CCM / Contemporary Christian 4
- Celtic 1
- Christian 13
- Christian / mainstream crossover 2
- Christian rock 4
- Christmas 4
- Easter 1
- Rise of the Grigori 3
- adapted lyrics 1
- adapted melody 1
- alternative rock 1
- anniversary 1
- anthemic 6
- artist release 2
- available for topline cowrite 4
- available to license 16
- award-winning 1
- ballad 10
- band-friendly 1
- blues rock 2
- boy band 1
- choir-friendly 4
- cinematic 2
- country 1
- declarative 1
- driving 1
- duet-friendly 1
- epic 1
- fantasy-inspired music 3
- female vocalist 18
- fiction-inspired 2
- flirty 1
- goals 1
- group 1
- guitar led 1
- joyful 1
- lullaby 1
- lyric driven 1
- lyricist showcase demo 6
- mainstream 1
- male vocalist 15
- mellow 2
- mid-tempo 1
- midtempo 3
- minor key 1
- modern Christian pop 2
- mothers 1
- music video 1
- new master required 20
- new topline required 4
You Made Me (Song for Mom): Sweet Country Ballad
A heartfelt tribute to the mother who shaped youβthrough the good, the messy, and everything in between. This sweet, sentimental country ballad features female vocals, piano and guitar, and a violin solo at an accessible 69 bpm in D major. Perfect for Motherβs Dayβor any day she needs to hear it.
The Storm in Me: Angsty Blues Rock
A raw, emotionally charged blues-rock song inspired by Zale, the tortured merman hero of my epic fantasy series, Rise of the Grigori. Anyone who's found the one person who sees past their demons will feel this one.
Who Do You Say I Am: Christian Christmas Pop
A joyful Christian Christmas pop song that cuts through the holiday glitter to ask the question that matters most. Uptempo 12/8 feel at 120 bpm with an accessible, octave-spanning melody suitable for male or female lead. Ideal for artist Christmas releases, special music, or Christmas Eve services (new master recording required).
Rock Me, Baby: Sultry Blues Rock
Sultry, swing-tempo blues rock about instant chemistry on the dance floor. Minor key, βFeverβ-adjacent vibe with a vocal range spanning a major 9th thatβs perfect for a female lead. Ideal for artist releases, live performances, and dance accompaniment (new master recording required).
The Missing Piece (Picking Up the Pieces): Angsty Pop Rock
A raw, aching pop rock song about trying to put yourself back together when the one you need most just walked out the door. Mid-tempo track showcasing a powerhouse two-octave vocal range with runs (adaptable to a tighter range), suitable for male or female lead. Ideal for artist releases and sync (new master recording required).
Moonshot: Love-Struck Teen Pop (Boy Band)
Hooky boyβband pop love song about aiming high for the one who lights your sky. Up-tempo at 110 bpm with stacked harmonies, chantβready hook, and a oneβoctave, riffβfriendly melody for rotating male leads or adaptable solo. Ideal for artist releases and film/TV sync (new master recording required).
Love Song to Remember: Adult Contemporary Pop
Sweeping, heartfelt love ballad for anyone whoβs ever struggled to put true love into words. Slow, cinematic pop ballad at 60 bpm with piano and lush strings, solo vocal, and a classic, very singable melody spanning a major 11, suitable for male or female lead. Ideal for artist releases, weddings, and romantic media/sync needing a timeless love song feel (new master recording required).
Way Everlasting (Psalm 139): Praise and Worship
A reverent worship ballad rooted in Psalm 139, for anyone longing to be fully known and led by God. Band-driven with an intimate female vocal on the demo, though suitable for either gender; powerful yet tender in delivery. Ideal for artist releases, worship projects, church services, and faith-based sync (new recording required).
Home for Christmas: Nostalgic Christmas Pop
For when you long to be where love is calling. Major-key pop Christmas ballad with an accessible melody and room for powerhouse vocalists to improvise and soar. Suitable for any gender. Adapts beautifully from pop to country to jazz crooner (new recording required).
The Promise of Christmas: Christian Christmas Pop
Christmas ballad for hurting hearts. Major-key, Latin-influenced groove with optional choir/childrenβs choir. Suitable for church Christmas services, artist/worship releases, and faith-based media/sync (new recording required).
Ancient of Days: Worshipful Christmas Pop Rock
Epic Christmas worship song in a minor key. Latin-influenced groove, pop/rock crossover, strong melodic hook, and a male- or female-led vocal range that also adapts well to choir. Ideal as a show-stopper for Christmas services, concerts, special features, and faith-based media/sync (new recording required).
Redemption (Raise the Tide): pop-rock anthem from Rise of the Grigori
Epic mermaid fantasy rock anthem. βRedemption (Raise the Tide)β is a powerful rock anthem from the world of Rise of the Grigori, inspired by Calandraβs courageous fight for truth, freedom, and love. (Public release; not available to license.)
Elyonβs Children (A Mermaid Lullaby): Celtic pop rock from Rise of the Grigori
A haunting Celtic pop-rockβinspired mermaid melody from the Rise of the Grigori series that echoes with forgotten truth, redemption, and divine love. The lyrics for this lullaby are key elements of the series. (Public release, not available to license.)
Help Me Find the Words: Orchestral Alternative Pop-Rock Worship
Worship song for when words fail before the beauty of Jesus. Mid-tempo pop or rock worship song in a moody minor key with orchestral textures, written for male or female lead and adaptable for band or solo artist. Suitable for artist and worship releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).
Beautiful Mystery: Worshipful Christian Ballad
Raw, redemptive worship ballad about undeserved grace and being fully seen yet fully loved. Lyric-forward and ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a vulnerable, confessional lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Piano-led ballad presentation of a lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).
In the Valley (Psalm 23): Christian Worship Ballad
Tender worship ballad for seasons of suffering and dark valleys. Lyric-forward and rooted in Psalm 23, ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a gentle, comforting lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).
The Way You Love Me: Upbeat Christian Pop
Joyful Christian pop solo or duet about being fully known and wildly loved by God. Upbeat, feel-good song ideal for artists seeking a catchy, grace-focused lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts and co-writing (new topline and master recording required).
God of the Desert and the Storm: Christian Rock Anthem
Bold, honest Christian rock anthem for seasons of trial and doubt. Lyric-forward and ideal for Christian rock and CCM artists needing a raw, faith-under-fire lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship/CCM projects (new topline and master recording required).
Walking in the Sonlight: Up-Tempo Christian Pop
Joyful Christian pop song about stepping out of darkness into the freedom of Godβs grace. Up-tempo, hooky and suitable for male or female lead, ideal for artist releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).
The Nails (I Did This For You): Christian Pop/CCM Ballad
A deeply personal Christian pop/CCM ballad for when you feel unseen in your pain. Mellow, emotional, lyric-driven song in the voice of Jesus, suitable for male or female lead and ideal for artist projects, special music moments, Easter services, and faith-based media (new master recording required).