2025 Competition Entry:

RED TO WINE by Mark J Nyvlt

Genre

Folk

Artist

Co-writer(s)

no

Performer(s)

• Rachel Beausoleil – Harmony vocals. (https://www.rachelbeausoleil.ca)
• Eric Eggleston – Producer (https://www.egglestonent.com/)
• Tyler Kealey – Accordion. (https://tylerkealey.com/home)
• Mark J. Nyvlt – All lyrics and music composed by Mark J. Nyvlt – Vocals, acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, electric guitar. (marknyvlt.com)

Description

RED TO WINE is a love song, a story of a husband and father longing to be back with his family after a long period away.

Bio

Mark J. Nyvlt is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. While born in Ottawa, Mark has travelled extensively around the world. He now has four albums to his name and four new singles. His latest album is entitled, “This ‘n’ That,” and his latest singles are entitled, “Pitter-Patter,” “In the Garden,” and “Red to Wine.” His music covers a wide spectrum of styles, but is mostly roots-Canadiana. His songs tend to be worldly in nature.

Lyrics

RED TO WINE
Mark J. Nyvlt

The pie is ready
The plates are set
The flowers in our vase smell
Aromatic

I heard Pierre scored a goal
And Sarah’s starting to skate
On the frozen pond behind our home
So ornate

I pass by strangers, harmless shadows, longing to see you blend into our home like:
• red does to wine
• an old sweater to comfort
• and light to the day
o I found my way

-Pancake breakfast by the fireplace as a melody sings songs and tales; the kids laughing while at play, carelessly sinking into the day.

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