Let’s set the world on fire, shall we? „The End of the World“ is a mesmerizing blend of grit and melancholy, inspired by the final, iconic moments of the movie Fight Club. Anchored by brooding guitar riffs, ethereal vocals, and eerie sounds the track builds an atmosphere both haunting and hypnotic. It paints a vivid […]
This is what spring feels like in my hometown Berlin – a touch of melancholy, a little hope, a tickle in the nose, a sprinkle of awakening and a dash of boldness! Hope you enjoy my new cinematic neoclassical composition! Let’s welcome spring with this little piano gem! Listen here released March 14, 2025written, performed […]
Here’s my new neoclassical piano EP for you! Felt Perception (Songs For Piano, Wind & Water) I wanna feel … and I wanna create things that make you feel and that make me feel.Also …please read the Presence Process by Michael Brown while you listen to these new song babies. Mitwirkende veröffentlicht am 10. Januar […]
Be like water … Here is ‚Waters‘ – a musical exploration of emotions in various shapes and forms. The tender, the brutal, the raw, the delicate … like waters „Fragile World“ is a cinematic orchestral piece where delicate, almost ethereal vocals create a striking contrast against a sweeping instrumental backdrop. Like a scene from a […]
What can I say? The world is fragile or rather human kind is – and we somehow oftentimes don’t realize that and gamble our future away.Listen for yourself. What does it evoke? Listen here „Fragile World“ is a cinematic orchestral piece where delicate, almost ethereal vocals create a striking contrast against a sweeping instrumental backdrop. […]
Truly one of my favourites! It’s like submerging yourself in a warm bubble bath of sound while the autumn storms rage outside. I had so much fun creating it, I hope you enjoy! „Melancholicles“ is a neoclassical ambient piece that embraces the haunting beauty of melancholy and longing. Perfect for autumn days, this track invites […]
This song came out of the depths of my soul amidst a love affair that I really wanted to work out but already knew I was deeply infatuated and limerence was getting the better of me … how hard it is to differentiate love and limerence. Listen Here! „A Tale of Love and Limerence“ is […]
I had so much fun writing this – I love bathing in sounds 😉 I hope you enjoy it! „Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost“ is an ambient neoclassical piece that envelops you in a cloud like soundscape, where delicate piano melodies gently stir feelings of longing and wanderlust. This track captures the essence […]
Valeska and the River’s newest neoclassical piano piece is here and it’s a warm and energetic tune! Introducing „The Way You Look At Me,“ a heartfelt piece filled with delicate yet powerful melodies.
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God Rays is a song I wrote when I needed peace … so that is what it sounds like. A warm cloud of sounds wrapping you up like a warm blanket of sounds. A moment of inner peace.
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A Winter’s Song – a delicate waltz to celebrate the beauty of winter by my neoclassical project ‚Valeska and the River‘ Immerse yourself in a serene winter wonderland with Valeska and the River’s latest piano composition.
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‚Infinite‘ is the piano piece that took the longest to release. It is complex and different and in a 13/8 rhythm (why on earth would I do that?). It cost me sleepless nights, but I love it!
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If you want to follow the ‚cute animals‘ side of my life, then I’d suggest you follow my TikTok account ‚Valeska and the squirrels‘.
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I was featured on the new album ‚If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’ by Russian Linesman. I recorded two songs for this album: The title track and ‚We have taken too much from the creatures of this world‘.
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Oh my – my first cover song! I just had to give this iconic piece of music my own spin! Hope you enjoy 🙂 I had a lot of fun creating my very own version of this song.
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Thomas Lemmer’s words describing our song: When I was working on my album HOPE, I talked with Valeska Rautenberg about the album’s theme.
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Like the soul of a river – always moving, full of hope to that unknown destination. On its way making the acquaintance of heartbreak, loss, change, tumult, joy, love, and peace.
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A new piano piece for all my restless hearts out there … for the longing, the hoping, the always searching! May this song caress you on your journey!
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A Journey Through The Particles – Imagine a piano song accidentally ending up in a Berlin night club. It starts as a tender and playful piano piece venturing out into choirs and string ensembles, then somehow ending up in a night club to meet synths and beats for a drink.
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Capturing the charm, never ending change, roughness, and unforgettable smirk of my hometown Berlin. Listening to this melancholic and sometimes dissonant piano piece you can feel the contrasts and quirkiness of this unique city.
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The music they created is an impressive blend of ambient, neo-classic, indietronica and vocals. The songs are deeply emotional and convey clarity and vastness.
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Along the 7 seas” describes our journey through life where we are often stuck or trapped by our past, but yet all carry within us the key that if we trust, all will turn out well.
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The Forest Song is a song that, to me, sounds like standing in the middle of a sunny forest clearing with the wind rustling in the leaves while being in awe of the immense power and love of nature and realizing that we ourselves are indeed nature.
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Well, once in a while there is a love song inside of me that needs to emerge from the depths … in this case from the bottom of my heart at around 4 am in the morning, recorded in my bedroom in Berlin Friedrichshain a few years ago.
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Caught In The Middle Of Thee – NOVARAY Remix … when an ethereal a cappella song becomes a sexy synth wave banger 😉
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It took a lot of living, learning and letting go to create this song. I hope it touches you … from the bottom of my heart!
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It is always such a wonderful thing to see my music fly into the world and feel it touch somebody’s life …
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Sitting by the window, looking out at the rain, following a train of thought while having a cup of tea … serenity meets the sweet melancholy of a just-finished book, a deep sigh, the feeling of longing for a non-existent place … here’s the soundtrack to my current state of mind.
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Oh boy … I feel as I’ve just been knighted or something. Nils Frahm (whom I’ve always been a massive fan of) included my song Berliner Morgen into the official Piano Day Playlist.
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My heart melts into rivers … into the infinite until it becomes pure tenderness. My heart, my infinite heart … it always loves.
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When the dark meets the light for a good night kiss. Deep within a forest where no one can see their secret bliss. Here’s my new piano piece ‚Twilight‘ for you. From my heart to yours.
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Today I wanna tell you about 2 great projects. The first is an absolutely breathtaking documentary about children with cerebral palsy participating in a dance workshop at the Staatsballett Berlin.
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It’s a song about how hard it is not to fall out out of love with this life and all its current trials and tribulations when all you wanna do is just breathe and feel …
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It is always such a wonderful thing to see my music fly into the world and feel it touch somebody’s life …
Thank you for all the support, the beautiful words and the great opportunities.
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Capturing the beauty and the solitude of a walk through Berlin at 5.30 in the morning. Imagine coming out of a club (possibly slightly drunk), into the peaceful Berlin drenched in blue.
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Sometimes there’s no need for words. You can let the wind whisper, the water roar, the birds talk, and the streets of Berlin tell their stories … while you play along on the piano, capturing all of those little moments.
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Oh what a pleasure it is to see the Aerial Minds EP fly into all sorts of corners of the world. Thanks for the wonderful support!.
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I’m so happy to share with you this little piece of my heart.
Aerial Minds is the first of a cycle of four EPs: Each dedicated to one of the four elements.
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“All Is Forgotten” is quite simply a thing of sublime splendor. Between melody, counter-melody and sweetly intricate harmonies, Valeska shows off a subtle bohemian spirit and a deep appreciation of simple, pastoral beauty.
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„Love me to pieces … so I resurrect.“
For the quiet moments, the introspection, the reminiscence.Come take a walk with me into the vastness .
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Wow … I’m overwhelmed and touched by the support and the amazing reviews my little song baby got. It’s great to experience that you don’t have to obey the mainstream rules to musically touch people’s hearts. .
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I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to be featured by Indie Music Women. If you’ve ever wondered what I was up to as a kid, how I became a musician, what I love about teaching music, and what musical mischief I’m about to do next..
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A song for all the night addicts and over-thinkers, the brooders, introverts, and the melancholy lovers … for the sensitive ones, moon howlers, the seekers and believers. .
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Dear All!
Alpha Minus will be playing a show on Saturday (Feb. 24th) in Berlin @Saarbach Gallery together with Glasxs, and I will be joining him to perform our ‚Whale Song‘..
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So … I’ve been making music for a while now … and before I will release a lot of new, original music in 2018, here is a little trip down memory lane.
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Hier könnt Ihr das schöne Interview zum Weihnachtssong mit Georgi Gogow und Rainer Rohloff im Schall Magazin lesen..
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PASSENGER X ist ein fantastischer Reiseblog, den ich Euch nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. Für diesen tollen Blog habe ich mich auch mal in Wort und Bild austoben dürfen..
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Hier kommt etwas, für mich, sehr Besonderes: Ein Weihnachtslied!.
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The song Ether has been released to fly into the real world about three weeks ago now and I think it’s enjoying the ride..
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Today I would like to introduce you to the magnificent ‚We Are All Astronauts‘ from Boston whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with on some beautiful music..
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I wrote this song about 10 years ago and could never really figure out what its destination would be…I just knew that it would have its moment one day. And then Alpha Minus came along and wove it into this beautiful arrangement..
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‚Your love is fire‘ is a theatre play by Syrian author Mudar Alhaggi. I’ve had the honour of contributing two musical pieces to this play, and it will have its Berlin premiere on the 10th of June. You’ll find more information in the links below..
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One of my very favourite projects is this wonderful app and audiobook series for children. As well as doing the audio production, I lend my voice to Luna, a very special cat indeed. The recording for the fourth book is beginning soon and I can’t wait..
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Ein paar Gedanken zum allgemeinen Geschehen…
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The record label R.O.T. is celebrating its 18th birthday (Happy Birthday!) and to mark the occasion, they have released a sampler called ‚Berlin Sounds for the Next Decade‘ featuring a variety of different artists..
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Dragon Age – New Songs from the Bard.
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In the last few years, I have dedicated most of my time to my students and to the great artists who I work with and support in their creative endeavours..
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Kurz vor dem Atem war der Gedanke
Und formte den Tod
Der dem Geist kurzen Einhalt gebot.
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