Kind Of Jazz

Another musical experiment with my keyboard and Apple's GarageBand. Done in 2004.

Affenmusik a.k.a Monkey Muzac

Schüttelreime sind cool.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Public Domain, Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Ratschläge für das Leben vor dem Tod

Ratschläge für das Leben vor dem Tod

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder and Public Domain
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Kurioses im Mondschein

Lyrics are based on the famous poem of Christian Morgenstern.

In einem leeren Haselstrauch
 Da sitzen drei Spatzen, Bauch an Bauch
Der Erich sitzt rechts und links der Franz 
Und mitten drin der freche Hans
Sie haben die Augen zu, ganz zu,
 Und oben drüber da schneit es, hu!  
Sie rücken zusammen dicht an dicht. 
So warm wie der Hans hats niemand nicht.  
Sie hören alle drei ihrer Herzlein Gepoch. 
Und wenn sie nicht weg sind, so sitzen sie noch.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Christian Morgenstern
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Drei Spatzen

Lyrics based on Alfred Lichtenstein's famous poem.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder and Alfred Lichtenstein
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Die Dämmerung

Die Dämmerung (frei nach Alfred Lichtenstein)

A musical interpretation of a poem by Christian Morgenstern (1871-1914) in the style of Jazz. This is about the peace that a person seeks in nature, but cannot find because of angry hordes of insects.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder, based on a poem by Cristian Morgenstern
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Natur (Ist Manchmal Ein Kleines A...)

A song about animals that behave like ordinary cats.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Wolle!

Wolle (Wenn Alle Tiere Wie Katzen Wären)

It's kind of... 

(Instrumental)

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Arrangement: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Kind Of RedDER

This woman is living her whole life in video games.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Nintendo-Girl

Instrumental.

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Arrangement: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor,  VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Kind Of Redder, Too.

Instrumental.

Ocean beach session.

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Arrangement: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, GarageBand
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Shades Of Blue

In der Nacht ist alles chillig,  
ich sehe Dich, voll geil und willig.
Einäugig ist Dein Blick, wow! Wow!  
Dein Zyklopenauge strahlt im Dunkeln blau!

Zyklopenfrau, du bist mein Ding, 
Der nächste Schritt ist klar, ich hab den Ring.
Frag' ich dich? Hab ich den Mut?
geht das mit uns wirklich gut?
Wie, meinst Du, schauen unsere Kinder aus? Oh weh! 
Ein, zwei, drei Augen? Das macht mir Angst, OK? 

Lange lila Haare, was für ein Bild,  
Ein Monokel als Shades, du bist so wild!  
Sexy und geil, ich bin in Deinem Bann,
Dieses große eine Auge macht mich richtig an..  

Zyklopenfrau, du bist mein Ding, 
Der nächste Schritt ist klar, ich hab den Ring.
Frag' ich dich? Hab ich den Mut?
geht das mit uns wirklich gut?
Wie, meinst Du, schauen unsere Kinder aus? Oh weh! 
Ein, zwei, drei Augen? Das macht mir Angst, OK? 

Nachts im Bett, da träume ich, voll lazy,
Von Deinem Auge, wow, ist alles crazy.  
Der Mond chillt mit uns und fühlt sich krass,  
Aber Dein Auge strahlt heller, macht ihn richtig blass!

Zyklopenfrau, du bist mein Ding, 
Der nächste Schritt ist klar, ich hab den Ring.
Frag' ich dich? Hab ich den Mut?
geht das mit uns wirklich gut?
Wie, meinst Du, schauen unsere Kinder aus? Oh weh! 
Ein, zwei, drei Augen? Das macht mir Angst, OK? 

Die Welt nervt, doch mit Dir ist alles klar,
Mit jedem Schritt wird’s besser, so wahr.
Love is stronger als die Ängste, als die Fragen, 
Lass uns die Zweifel zusammen ertragen. 

Zyklopenfrau, du bist mein Ding, 
Der nächste Schritt ist klar, ich hab den Ring.
Frag' ich dich? Hab ich den Mut?
geht das mit uns wirklich gut?
Wie, meinst Du, schauen unsere Kinder aus? Oh weh! 
Ein, zwei, drei Augen? Das macht mir Angst, OK? 

Kinder mit ein, zwei oder drei Augen, das interessiert mich nicht, klar?
Ich will nur eins, der Rest ist mir egal. 
Ich will nur Dich! Nur Dich! 
Sag endlich ja! Sag bitte ja!

Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor,  VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Zyklopenfrau

Urban Elegance

Was ist los?! Kopf brummt! Magen knackt!
Aaah! Dumm! Gesoffen die ganze Nacht!
Komm, Kaffee, komm, und mach mich fit,
Muss zur Arbeit und mein Kopf muss mit.

Nie wieder sauf ich, nein, nein! 
Schwör auf mein Leben, ich lass es sein! 
Der Morgen danach is like hell,
I need coffee, bitte, bitte schnell! 

Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Kaffee, bring mich ins Lot!
Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Und Aspirin! Rette mich aus der Not!

In der Nacht war alles easy und leicht,
Doch jetzt schreit mein Körper: „Es reicht!“.
Die Welt dreht sich, das Bett dreht sich mit,
Ich könnt’ kotzen, so’n Shit!

Nie wieder sauf ich, nein, nein! 
Schwör auf mein Leben, ich lass es sein! 
Der Morgen danach is like hell,
I need coffee, bitte, bitte schnell! 

Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Kaffee, bring mich ins Lot!
Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Und Aspirin! Rette mich aus der Not!

Gib mir Kaffee, schwarz muss er sein!
Mehr Kaffee, da geht noch was rein! 
Der Magen grummelt, aber der Kopf wird klar, 
Kaffee am Morgen ist einfach wunderbar! 

Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Kaffee, bring mich ins Lot!
Ich brauch Kaffee, Kaffee, Kaffee!
Und Aspirin! Rette mich aus der Not!

Puh, das ging noch mal gut,
bin wieder fit, kann wieder stehen,
Das Afterwork-Saufen heut’ Abend
muss aber mal ohne mich gehen.

Wie? Du willst nicht mit?
Nein, das ist doch nicht Dein Ernst?!
Ohne Dich wird’s langweilig!
Komm doch mit! Bitte!
Wir haben doch immer so viel Spaß!

Na gut, ich komme mit.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor,  VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, Apple's Keynote

Kaffee

A new version of an old German "Volkslied". The original was written and composed by Anton Wilhelm von Zuccalmaglio (1803–1869). This is a little different in both, music and lyrics. :-)

Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit
als hier das unsere weit und breit,
wo wir uns finden,
wohl unter Linden,
zur Abendzeit. 

Da haben wir so manche Stunde
gesessen in froher Runde
und taten singen, 
die Lieder klingen
im Eichengrund.

Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit
als hier das unsere weit und breit,
wo wir uns finden,
wohl unter Linden,
zur Abendzeit. 

So, Leute, ich wünsch'  gute Nacht,
der MdB im Reichstag wacht;
in seiner Güten 
uns zu behüten,
ist er bedacht.

Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit
als hier das unsere weit und breit,
wo wir uns finden,
wohl unter Linden,
zur Abendzeit.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Anton Wilhelm von Zuccalmaglio, Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, FLUXpro, Apple's Keynote

Kein Schöner Land

Well, I was bakin’ pies just before the dawn, 
When a light from the sky made me think I was wrong,
I thought it was the whiskey playin' tricks on me, 
But there it was, clear as day - an alien, can’t you see?

That damn spaceship crashed right through my door, 
Smashed my cupcakes, scattered dough on the floor, 
Now I’m tellin’ ya, folks, it ain’t no lie, 
A freakin' alien came and ruined my pie! 

 He was green and slimy, with eyes like a frog,
He stumbled out, drunk as a log,
I grabbed my rolling pin, ready for a fight, 
But he just winked at me, like it was all right.

He said, "I'm sorry, darlin', I missed my turn, 
Your bakery smells so good, it made my engines burn,"
 Then he grabbed a donut, winked his big ol' eye, 
And just like that, the bastard flew back to the sky.

That damn spaceship crashed right through my door, 
Smashed my cupcakes, scattered dough on the floor, 
Now I’m tellin’ ya, folks, it ain’t no lie, 
A freakin' alien came and ruined my pie! 

So if you’re drivin’ past my little bake shop, 
And you see a crater where the bread used to pop,
Remember my story, don’t let it slide,
‘Cause even aliens can’t resist my sweet apple pie. :-)

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, 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

A Freakin' Alien Crashed Into My Bakery Shop

Instrumental.

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Arrangement: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, FLUXpro, Apple's Keynote

Amadeus Meets Miles On A Rainy Day In NYC

Bass and brass, a timeless dance
In this jazzy trance, a sweet romance
As the dawn breaks, a whispering light
Tunes of the night fade out of sight
But the spark of jazz in hearts remain
In every soul, its sweet refrain

City wakes, but the melody stays
In echoes of night, in dreamy haze
Forever in time, where jazz was born
A timeless love, into the morn
In this jazz haven, where stories blend
Each night a beginning, each dawn an end

In smoky rooms where jazz takes flight
A sultry voice cuts through the night
Every phrase, a tender kiss
In this haven, moments of bliss
Feel the soul in every note
The world of jazz, where hearts stay afloat

City wakes, but the melody stays
In echoes of night, in dreamy haze
Forever in time, where jazz was born
A timeless love, into the morn
In this jazz haven, where stories blend
Each night a beginning, each dawn an end

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, 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

Whispers Of Blue

She’s a shadow dressed in black,
Cool and calm, no looking back.
A cigarette hangs from her lips,
Secrets in each gentle sip.
Faces stare from the pages near,
But none of them can bring her here.
She’s lost in worlds behind her eyes,
Wrapped in smoke and whispered lies.

Stylish and silent, lost in the night,
A mystery, hidden from sight.
Is she the flower or the flame?
Caught in shadows, calling her name.

There's a faded flower behind her pose,
A ghostly bloom nobody knows.
Is she waiting for the light to fall,
Or standing strong against it all?
Her elegance, her only shield,
A world of colors she won’t reveal.
She moves like smoke, she breathes the night,
In black and white, she steals the light.

Stylish and silent, lost in the night,
A mystery, hidden from sight.
Is she the flower or the flame?
Caught in shadows, calling her name.

Oh, stylish stranger, queen of disguise,
Hiding the truth in midnight eyes.
Is there a fire that you hold within?
Or just a darkness, so deep, so thin?

Stylish and silent, lost in the night,
A mystery, hidden from sight.
Is she the flower or the flame?
Caught in shadows, calling her name.

She fades in smoke, she drifts away,
Leaving whispers where she lay.
Stylish and silent, she'll remain,
Just a shadow with no name.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, 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

Stylish And Silent

Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
Nur graue Töne im Kreis,
Vom Wind der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.
Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
Und nur graue Töne im Kreis. 
Von Winden der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.

Zwischen Dunkel und  Licht,  
Liegt was, das stumm verspricht.
Im Meer aus Schwarz und Weiß,  
Wo Schatten tanzen, grau und leis’.
Nicht nur grob, nicht nur fein,  
Graue Töne müssen leise sein.  
Nicht nur echt, nicht nur Schein,  
In der Mitte liegt das wahre Sein.

Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
Nur graue Töne im Kreis,
Vom Wind der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.
Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
Nur graue Töne im Kreis. 
Vom Wind der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.

Oh, sieh, wie sanft die grauen Töne sind,  
Die Wahrheit liegt dort, wo der Zweifel beginnt.  
In grauen Tönen finden wir unsere Ruh’,  
Nicht Schwarz, nicht Weiß - nur ich und Du.

Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
nur graue Töne im Kreis,
vom Wind der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.
Kein Schwarz, kein Weiß,
nur graue Töne im Kreis. 
Vom Wind der Wahrheit verweht,
Wahrheit, die keiner versteht.

Nur ein leises Flüstern,  
Nur ein schwacher Schein.   
Im Grau fühl’n wir uns wohl, 
Da sind wir daheim.

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Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand, Elevenlabs
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Auphonic, Sound Studio (Felt Tip Inc.), Unison Sound Doctor, VirtualDJ, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, DALL-E, FLUXpro, Apple's Keynote

Kein Schwarz, Kein Weiß.

I'm now taking a six-week digital detox vacation.
We'll see and hear from each other again in 2026!
Happy Holidays!

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

My name is Volker Redder, online I go by "docredder." It all came about because I studied biology and computer science for a long time and received my doctorate as the crowning achievement of my academic career.
As a child, I sang Bach in the church's „Knabenchor Unser Lieben Frauen“ because my mother thought it was good for my soul. And it was, until, thanks to an excellent teacher, I realized that music is like mathematics. After that, I loved not only music but also mathematics and all sciences based on mathematics: physics, biology, chemistry, computer science. So, I went straight into the natural sciences and engineering. Yes, I studied a lot. However, a university career wasn't for me. I wanted to monetize the findings of the various sciences (you can't live on air and love alone) and founded over a dozen companies. Because who wants life to follow a clear formula? I certainly didn't. In addition to adventurous entrepreneurship, the subsequent career in politics (German Bundestag), and a growing family, I was constantly picking up the guitar or keyboard, which is what you do when you want to escape the chaos of everyday life.
Should I say I'm a virtuoso? No. That would be a lie. I'm just too lazy for that. Laziness, or in modern parlance, "efficiency," is a principle for me. And so I founded my "own studio," consisting of a lot of electronics and software. The hipsters call it DIY. I call it "not wanting to act like a big shot and book expensive recording studios." I'm a one-man orchestra, a chef-d'oeuvre who spends all day producing pop, rock, indie, and ambient mishmash until he finally finds it he likes. My menu? Pink Floyd, Genesis, Supertramp, Muse, Zappa, Miles Davis, and many more. Yes, all at once. I told you: mishmash.
There are guys who write music to become famous. Then there's me. I write music to keep myself from going crazy. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes there's melancholy in it, sometimes it's stories from literature or something sci-fi. Or from Tinder dates my daughters have told me. I mean, who hasn't wondered what "being in Tinder light" is? Exactly. I wrote it down. I use everything I can get my hands on: GarageBand, samples, my voice, AI voices, Udio, VirtualDJ, everything! I don't care if purists say it's no longer art. It doesn't matter, the main thing is that my music feels like a window you can look out of and discover something new again and again.
Every song becomes a little adventure. Sometimes I start with a line, sometimes with a feeling I can't shake. It's like an escape from reality, except in the end, there's no escape. And that's a good thing. This is how I stay grounded. Okay, grounded isn't the right word either. Let me put it this way: I've stayed true to myself. And I'm grateful for everyone who listens, shares, or comments.
It makes me feel like I'm not completely alone in this madness. So if you also like songs that don't follow the rules, I'd be happy if you joined in. After all, the world is crazy enough.
You have to fight that with music. I mean, that's logical, right?