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Crimson Skies

Some messy acid jazz.  Everything recorded into TEOP1 keyboard 4 track using some cheap headphones with a mic so I could hear the levels while I played drums (thank you Ruben for giving me your drumset, RIP).  Then added TEOP1 organ and then TEOP1 bass, then some vocals with delay.  Just an improv song in the middle of the week after work.  I randomly decide to scrape my drumsticks on the side of the cymbal for like 30 seconds in the middle of the song...

LYRICS:
Messy.
Messy me.
Dissonant and messy.
I'm so messy.
Messy me.

Messy Me

THE PLAYER

Lest Thee Forget

_ Myrhna _ Frite au Soleil_

Who really has the perspective to see us as we really are?
https://intactsounds.bandcamp.com/track/seen-from-the-sky
Video link:
https://youtu.be/shHWCDLATLw

Seen from the Sky (remastered 2025)

Sara Teasdale wrote the poem "To Japanese Incense" (published 1907) and I set these wonderful words to some music.

Japanese Incense

😐 Space is a harsh environment......but not for me and my little rocket ship  😃

released January 2025

My Favorite Universe

The world outside, a noisy stream,
Lost inside a hurried dream.
But like a tree, I stand my ground,
My roots reach deep without a sound.

Serenity, a silent sound,
Serenity, on holy ground.
Serenity, you hold me now,
The quiet light upon my brow.

A hidden wellspring, cool and clear,
Washes all the doubt and fear.
The rushing tide is turned to sleep,
While secrets in my soul I keep.

Serenity, a silent sound,
Serenity, on holy ground.
Serenity, you hold me now,
The quiet light upon my brow.

Is this an angel's breath I feel?
A whispered truth that makes me real?
A timeless rhythm, soft and slow,
A quiet space for seeds to grow.

Serenity, a silent sound,
Serenity, on holy ground.
Serenity, you hold me now,
The quiet light upon my brow.

Serenity, a final sound!
Serenity, on holy ground!
Serenity, you hold my soul!
Your quiet light now makes me whole.

—
Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Ozone 11, Sound Studio, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder, translated with the help of Google Translate
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, FLUXpro, Apple's Keynote

Serenity

je c'est pas quoi faire_

"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.

Serenity

docredder

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