Click, post, fade away,
Another day lost in the display.
Click, post, lost again,
Chasing dreams that feel pretend.
She’s a ghost behind the screen,
Longing for love she’s never seen.

She smiles for the cam, perfect and bright,
Filters the truth, edits the light.
A thousand likes, but no one near,
She’s living for strangers, drowning in fear.

Click, post, fade away,
Another day lost in the display.
Click, post, lost again,
Chasing dreams that feel pretend.
She’s a ghost behind the screen,
Longing for love she’s never seen.

Mirror reflects a hollow stare,
A life curated, but no one cares.
Reality knocks, but she won’t hear,
Trapped in the glow of the lens so clear.

Click, post, fade away,
Another day lost in the display.
Click, post, lost again,
Chasing dreams that feel pretend.
She’s a ghost behind the screen,
Longing for love she’s never seen.

The battery dies, the world turns cold,
Without the lens, she feels so old.
A moment real, but much too late,
It disappears beneath the weight.

Click, post, fade away,
Another day lost in the display.
Click, post, lost again,
Chasing dreams that feel pretend.
She’s a ghost behind the screen,
Longing for love she’s never seen.

--
Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Sound Studio, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder, translated with the help of ChatGPT and Google Translate
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, FLUXpro, Apple's Keynote

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I am going to be re-recording some of my older songs, and this is the first one I have attempted.  I messed up a few levels on the mix, hoping to fix it soon.

Shoes With Gray Laces 2025

Dream of peace

Say what you need
To keep your peace
You can’t rewrite
Reality
You were enough
To make me wait
But something real
Is delicate

You said we tried
But it didn’t work
Are you relieved
Or does this still hurt

No one cries like that
About no one
No one cries like that
About no one
Sure I cried that day but then I moved on
But you still cry for what you’ve done…

You’ll never know
What you meant to me
You woke a ghost
That lived in me
Some extinct thing
I thought was gone
But there it moved
And then moved on

You said we tried
But it didn’t work
Are you relieved
Or does this still hurt

No one cries like that
About no one
No one cries like that
About no one
Sure I cried that day but then I moved on
But you still cry for what you’ve done…

No one cries

Thank you Eileen for all of the inspiration and understanding you have shared with me. This is my way of saying thank you for coming into my life.

Breathless

Calm opening with woodwinds, then into some psychedelic rock, lots of me just doing voice blending on TEOP1, trumpet at end.

LYRICS:
And we're back.
Time to move on.
Pick up where we left off.
We finally found the right direction.
It was there all along.
Hidden between the different layers.
Just had to see through the fog.
We finally noticed that tiny little glimmer of light,
Breaking out from the clouds.
And we can let go now.
Finally, a break.
What did it take?
Finally, a break.
What did it take?

Finally A Break

The firstborn of the Father
Gave up his precious life
That we from earth might rise above
To join him by his side     
   
He is our holy Father
He is the life of man
He is the light eternal    
He is the Son of Man

He came from heaven high above
To live a mortal man
He showed us how to live below   
And proved to us we can

He is our holy Father
He is the life of man
He is the light eternal
He is the Son of Man

He conquered over death and hell
He carried sin’s full price
He died for us and rose again    
The greatest sacrifice

He is our holy Father
He is the life of man
He is the light eternal
He is the Son of Man

He came to show his holy ways
He came to give his life
That we like him might then become
And gain eternal life

He is our holy Father
He is the life of man
He is the light eternal
He is the Son of Man

He is our holy Father
He is the life of man
He is the light eternal
He is the Son of Man

Music: Tune of "Kingsfold" (Old folk melody)
Lyrics: Robert Smith

Vocals/Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

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It's a journey, it's a ride! Life is wild and weird, loud and quiet and all the adjectives you could possibly think of. So let it ... let the river run and see where it takes you. Here's my new neoclassical piano piece.
"Let The River Run" mirrors the ever-changing flow of life. Like a river, it moves through moments of serenity and turbulence—sometimes gentle and reflective, sometimes rushing with intensity. Each note carries the ebb and flow of emotion, inviting the listener to surrender to the journey, wherever the current may lead.

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releases June 20, 2025
Written, recorded and performed by Valeska Rautenberg
Mixed by Thomas Lemmer
Mastered by Chris Pavey Mastering

Let The River Run

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"Redder" is a palindrome. Like "racecar" or "level". These pieces of music ain't.

Hi, I’m Volker – or "docredder"/"redder" when it comes to music. My journey into sound started early: as a child I sang Bach in a boys’ church choir, and that’s when I discovered how music can feel like both mathematics and magic at the same time. Later in life, I studied science and technology, but music has always stayed with me, as a way to process emotions, ideas, and imagination.
I’m not a virtuoso on any instrument, just a little guitar and some keyboard, but that never stopped me. For me, music is not about technical perfection, it’s about creating moods, telling small stories, and experimenting with sounds. That’s why I produce everything myself: the writing, the arrangements, the vocals, the mixing, and even the cover artwork. It’s a DIY approach, but it allows me to keep every piece authentic.
My influences are eclectic. I’ve always admired the timeless soundscapes of Pink Floyd and Genesis, the storytelling of Supertramp, the bold arrangements of Yes, Electric Light Orchestra and Muse, and the free spirit of Miles Davis. From progressive rock and indie pop to touches of jazz, funk, or ambient - I enjoy blending different textures until something new emerges.
Over the past years I’ve released a wide range of tracks, from introspective ballads like "Lament of the Last Generation" and "The End of Our Human Days" to playful experiments such as "Anna Sutter" or "Das Sein im Tinder-Schein". Some songs are melancholic, others ironic, some are inspired by literature, history, or science fiction. What connects them all is that they come straight from the heart - and from curiosity.
Every song is a little adventure for me. Sometimes it begins with a lyric, sometimes with a guitar loop, sometimes just with a feeling. I use simple tools like GarageBand, samples, my own voice and AI voices, but I try to arrange and transform them in ways that keep the listener surprised. My hope is that, even if just for a few minutes, the music opens a window into a different perspective.
I’m grateful for everyone who listens, shares, or gives feedback. Music for me is about connection - and every play, every comment, every message makes this journey worthwhile. If you enjoy honest, handmade songs that mix styles and don’t always follow the rules, I’d love for you to join me on this path.

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