Volker Bertelmann is a composer/pianist (born October 11, 1966 in Ferndorf,… Read Full Bio ↴Volker Bertelmann is a composer/pianist (born October 11, 1966 in Ferndorf, Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany), who currently resides in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, where he has lived since 1990 after he moved from Cologne. He started releasing music as Hauschka in 2004.
Volker studied classical piano for ten years. His work as Hauschka is based upon a playful exploration of the possibilities of the 'prepared' piano - a disruptive intervention into the preconceived idea of the piano as a pure-toned instrument: by clamping wedges of leather, felt or rubber between the strings; preparing the hammers with aluminium paper or rough films; placing crown corks on the strings, weaving guitar strings around the piano's guts, or pasting them down with gaffa tape - his resulting tracks are composed both originally and charmingly.
Rather than striving for any purist academic perfection, Volker’s playing seems as much informed by modern electronica or Indonesian gamelan as it is by any classical cannon. With the aid of his interventions, the piano becomes as much a machine for generating rhythms as it does for melody. Now and again Hauschka utilises additional, non-piano sounds such as synthesizer, drum machine, electric bass, or other acoustic instruments like vibraphone, strings or brass. His pieces may be seen as small rhythmic sound-vignettes or just quiet ballads which have their roots in east-asian harmonies, the minimalism of Reich, Glass, Nyman, etc., and also in Satie or Ravel.
The foundations of Hauschka's piano music can equally be traced back to 20th Century composers like Henry Cowell, who picked the strings of his piano as if it were a zither. Cowell in turn influenced John Cage, who redefined the rules of piano sounds and playing with his own experiments. Inserting bolts, screws, and numerous other objects in between and on top of the strings, Cage created new sounds and percussive elements to the act of playing, redefining possibilities for the instrument. The rustling, drumming, harmonic soundings of these various objects has consequently inspired a whole bunch of composers, amongst them Arvo Pärt, Steffen Schleiermacher, Frangis Ali-Sade, Edison Denissow or Philip Corner and other artists from radical '60s grouping, Fluxus. But it would be too easy to locate the playful in the serious or academic realms. What Fluxus had constantly been trying to undermine, others have been succeeding in with a whole different kind of verve: in the '50s Fritz Schulz-Reichel became a celebrity under the name of "Schräger Otto", his modified Ragtime sounds making him a huge success in the USA. Since then modified piano-hammers or strings have appeared as an effect in various pop music tracks. In the early '80s US hipsters like The Waitresses and the England's The Flying Lizards were experimenting with metallic, distorted piano sounds, not denying their avant-garde references.
Before his involvement with FatCat, Hauschka released two albums on the Karaoke Kalk label - 'Substantial' (2004) and 'The Prepared Piano' (2005); and a 7", 'What A Day' (2005) on the Ear Sugar label. Besides working as Hauschka, Volker is a member of Music A.M., a collaboration with Stefan Schneider (To Rococco Rot) and Luke Sutherland (Long Fin Killie); and of the electronic / club tracks duo Tonetraeger, his project with Torsten Mauss.
Hauschka's first release for FatCat's 130701 imprint, the beautiful 'Room To Expand' was released in February 2007. That year also saw him undertake his first live shows in the UK and USA (where he supported múm on a number of shows to great acclaim).
In September 2008, his follow up record, ‘Ferndorf’ was released. Where the previous album comprised mostly solo recordings of Hauschka’s ‘prepared’ piano (with a few electronic and instrumental overdubs), ‘Ferndorf’ is a far more expansive and fully-realised album, with many of the tracks also featuring a string duo, enabling an increased solidity.
His new EP, ‘Snowflakes and Carwrecks’, was released in January 2009 and he is currently working on new material for an album set to be released in 2010.
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Volker studied classical piano for ten years. His work as Hauschka is based upon a playful exploration of the possibilities of the 'prepared' piano - a disruptive intervention into the preconceived idea of the piano as a pure-toned instrument: by clamping wedges of leather, felt or rubber between the strings; preparing the hammers with aluminium paper or rough films; placing crown corks on the strings, weaving guitar strings around the piano's guts, or pasting them down with gaffa tape - his resulting tracks are composed both originally and charmingly.
Rather than striving for any purist academic perfection, Volker’s playing seems as much informed by modern electronica or Indonesian gamelan as it is by any classical cannon. With the aid of his interventions, the piano becomes as much a machine for generating rhythms as it does for melody. Now and again Hauschka utilises additional, non-piano sounds such as synthesizer, drum machine, electric bass, or other acoustic instruments like vibraphone, strings or brass. His pieces may be seen as small rhythmic sound-vignettes or just quiet ballads which have their roots in east-asian harmonies, the minimalism of Reich, Glass, Nyman, etc., and also in Satie or Ravel.
The foundations of Hauschka's piano music can equally be traced back to 20th Century composers like Henry Cowell, who picked the strings of his piano as if it were a zither. Cowell in turn influenced John Cage, who redefined the rules of piano sounds and playing with his own experiments. Inserting bolts, screws, and numerous other objects in between and on top of the strings, Cage created new sounds and percussive elements to the act of playing, redefining possibilities for the instrument. The rustling, drumming, harmonic soundings of these various objects has consequently inspired a whole bunch of composers, amongst them Arvo Pärt, Steffen Schleiermacher, Frangis Ali-Sade, Edison Denissow or Philip Corner and other artists from radical '60s grouping, Fluxus. But it would be too easy to locate the playful in the serious or academic realms. What Fluxus had constantly been trying to undermine, others have been succeeding in with a whole different kind of verve: in the '50s Fritz Schulz-Reichel became a celebrity under the name of "Schräger Otto", his modified Ragtime sounds making him a huge success in the USA. Since then modified piano-hammers or strings have appeared as an effect in various pop music tracks. In the early '80s US hipsters like The Waitresses and the England's The Flying Lizards were experimenting with metallic, distorted piano sounds, not denying their avant-garde references.
Before his involvement with FatCat, Hauschka released two albums on the Karaoke Kalk label - 'Substantial' (2004) and 'The Prepared Piano' (2005); and a 7", 'What A Day' (2005) on the Ear Sugar label. Besides working as Hauschka, Volker is a member of Music A.M., a collaboration with Stefan Schneider (To Rococco Rot) and Luke Sutherland (Long Fin Killie); and of the electronic / club tracks duo Tonetraeger, his project with Torsten Mauss.
Hauschka's first release for FatCat's 130701 imprint, the beautiful 'Room To Expand' was released in February 2007. That year also saw him undertake his first live shows in the UK and USA (where he supported múm on a number of shows to great acclaim).
In September 2008, his follow up record, ‘Ferndorf’ was released. Where the previous album comprised mostly solo recordings of Hauschka’s ‘prepared’ piano (with a few electronic and instrumental overdubs), ‘Ferndorf’ is a far more expansive and fully-realised album, with many of the tracks also featuring a string duo, enabling an increased solidity.
His new EP, ‘Snowflakes and Carwrecks’, was released in January 2009 and he is currently working on new material for an album set to be released in 2010.
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Alma
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Aceti & Cantore Niño del alma, vengo a cantarte Un bambuquito frente al port…
ACIDMAN Ginga no sakini umareta MELODY o shinjite Toki wa nagare …
Adiel Te siento necesaria, alma bella, alma pura Como la respuesta…
Agustín Lira & Alma Buscando respuesta En esta gran ciudad Dispersando mareas Di…
Al2 el Aldeano Voy hablarte fuerte y claro Del descaro que se está viviendo…
Alejandro Filio Ella puso la luz en su mirada y llegó despertando primavera…
Allamedah I know You know Everything turns to dust You know We know Th…
Alma Musiqueira La nube gris en tu mirada Hablaba mas que mil palabras No…
Alma. Buscando respuesta En esta gran ciudad Dispersando mareas Di…
Andrés Cepeda Voy a cambiarle la fachada a esta casa Pues no me…
Auro & CLEMT Me llena de color el aura, me trae la razón…
Berni Sientes alguna vibración En un sillón duermen las almas Hay …
Bip-G Y no lo se si se Pero lo puedo ver No no…
Boxout The spiders crawl out of my head They tell me I'm…
C&K もう諦めてる自分とまだ諦めない自分が 鏡の前で交錯する 伸びすぎた髪かき分けパンかじる 意気揚々生きようとする体とは裏腹…
Canelita Y dice bamba... Y por eso tú Si quiéreme quiéreme Si…
Caracol Televisión Guita & Alejo Valencia Yeimy Montoya Y Charly Flow Son tantos años que ya hemos pe…
CEPEDA ANDRES Voy a cambiarle la fachada a esta casa Pues no me…
Chico & The Gypsies Água, sinal de vida Vou cantar pela vida Vamos reformar Divi…
Cuore Nero Karma que te sueña sueño que persiste nube sigilosa que te a…
Cura Mande notícias quando for pra outro lugar Manifestando o que…
Edson Gomes Eles dizem que quando a gente morre, vai pro céu Que…
El As No sé a qué hora fue que te olvidé En dónde…
Emanuel Arias Desde que te alejaste de mi lado Quise olvidarme de tí Per…
Emma Beko I seize your sweetness And displease “love’s seat” Ah ah I s…
Emma Beko feat. Karelle Tremblay I seize your sweetness And displease "love's seat" Ah ah I s…
Fábrica do Refrão Está na força de uma mulher No estopim da revolução Num…
Felipe Lava incandescente iluminando a estrada O primeiro grito, v…
Fernandes Num olhar, Tu já me conheces bem No calar, Tu já…
Firma Alma se uita La fete cu sanii mari Ii compara si masoara Dif…
Flor Paz Cuesta abandonar si no un fin Cuesta suspirar y sobrevivir, …
Fókatelep Cuando mi alma me abandone Y mi fuerza me…
Fonseca Hay días que la lluvia es más intensa Hay gotas que…
Frank Takuma (Ahora que te encontré, todo funciona muy bien) (No te cambi…
Grupo Vennus Alma Alma mía Hasta cuando Podré mirarte Hasta cuando podré …
Gryllus Vilmos Alma, alma, piros alma odafönn a fán. Ha elérném,…
Gus Vazquez Con aroma a primavera, y vestida de sonrisas Brillaba más qu…
Gustavo Cerati Un mapa único Desdibujado Bajo las sábanas del hada Desperd…
Hispana (Ajá) (Yah, yah, yah) (Yeah) Él está en mi cama (yah, yah, …
Hue's アルマ差す灯よ 風に乗って何を見据える? 失ってはもう来ない明日を背に何を求める? 真実はいつも決まって始まりにある 遠…
I Muvrini Ch’ellu sia lu ghjornu Ch’ellu sia la notte Mi cunsuma la …
il-lo Niño del alma, vengo a cantarte Un bambuquito frente al port…
Javiera Mena Hoy estoy aquí en la habitación sola Pensando en el tiempo…
Juan Sánchez Que hare lejos de ti Prenda de mi alma Sin verte…
Kim Queenland Duermo otra vez Mientras el tiempo calma mis pies Que van su…
Kiruba Recuerdo la primera vez que te vi Caminabas por tu calle…
Kultur Shock Alma Alma Retorname el alma Hola hermano estoy perdid…
La Apuesta Te apareces en mis sueños Estás en todas mis historias Mi …
La Musicalite Intento pensar, procuro entender No puedo avanzar, ni retroc…
La Roca Vol.4 Agua de oro Un pájaro que habla Unas niñas jugando adivinanz…
Lost A.M. É o BranKobran né? Daquele jeitão Eu to com a minha alma…
Luis Eduardo Aute Alma (Luis Eduardo Aute) Neguémonos A ser tiempo en e…
MadMen Rem:тым тырыс түнде өзгені елмемейік, Тым таныс күйге қайта …
Madredeus ai alma ai alma guarda-me o meu lugar ai guarda ai guard…
magdalene Heaven is asleep Creation clings to grief Rest eternally Bet…
Mägo de Oz Atrás en la quietud que tiñe toda piel Con los…
Maresantos No me tientes No confundas mi ansiedad No me insistas a venc…
Mariachi Arpa Grande De Tecalitlan Vol. 1 Oh, dulce Navidad Y con la gente al rededor Dulce noche buen…
Mariza Puedo decir que está vacia Cada una de estas calles Puedo…
Mariza [feat. Sergio Dalma] Tengo miedo a estar sin ti, sin refugio y sin…
Martin Solveig feat. Alma Buscando respuesta En esta gran ciudad Dispersando mareas Di…
Matias Perez Un mapa único Desdibujado Bajo las sábanas del hada. Desp…
Mägo De Oz Atrás en la quietud, que tiñe toda piel Con los…
MeLaN J'ai pas compris l'truc on s'plaint On oublie souvent d'se t…
Melody's Echo Chamber Je pars en voyage... Inutile de m'attendre... C'est facile…
Mensajeros Reggae si me das tus sue…
Minha É final de semana você pega o violão Diz que tanto…
Mirai Para de pensar que eu tenho tudo, tudo controlado Eu não…
Mocedades Aire para respirar, y un poquito de humildad para no perde…
Mòn La casa sin luz, el frío en los pies Me pongo…
Mдgo de Oz - [EMG] Atrás en la quietud, que tiñe toda piel Con los…
Natalia Molina Alma El aire tratará de abandonarnos El tiempo tratará de av…
Nicholas Alma redemptoris mater Quae pervia caeli porta manes et stel…
no.feelings Tengo un vacio aki en mi alma Y ya no se…
nuestro Susurrame al oído, Señor Lo que quieres escuchar de mi Graba…
owly Me duele tanto el alma Ya no me dices que me…
Pato Machete Las piezas sobre la mesa a fondo impreso el juego, hondo…
Pedro Infante Alma Por que la la extrañas tanto Tanto Que mas…
Phil Manzanera MacCormack-Manzanera Bright lights and the city lights ar…
Quique Neira Para enfrentar un nuevo destino Y caminar por un nuevo camin…
Raúl La sombra de mi alma huye por un ocaso de alfabetos, niebla…
Rita Maria Eu não nasci no samba Mas o samba nasceu em mim Quando…
Salcedo Leyry Ay somos tú y yo.. Yo el chico de calle tú…
Samuel SLZR Niña soy un genio y me paso el día creando No…
Sergio Denis Alma, afuera está lloviendo... ¿Qué harás este momento? N…
Simone Há almas que têm As dores secretas As portas abertas Semp…
Somos Alma que me diste aire Para vivir y soñar Alma que me…
spektra de la rima Diferentes dimensiones en las que está el espíritu Tantas en…
Super Mama Djombo Si rato na bissia gato Loksi i motivo di ronco N’ ka…
Telebit Alma que viajas entre las trampas del tiempo Ayúdame a curar…
Tiago e André Arrais Eu vejo em seus olhos quem eu quero ser Eu tenho…
Tierra Cali Alma que penas vas llevando, Acercate a mi puerta, supplica…
Todo por nada Mi cuerpo está cansado y mí alma destrozada De saber que…
Tom Lehrer Last December 13th, there appeared in the Newspapers the j…
Tuna Académica Do ISCTE Naquele dia sem saber Que profissão ia escolher Não muito lo…
Tz da Coronel Tz da Coro Baby, baby Posso contar quantas vezes Do meu la…
VIA Marokand Alma-a…
X-END (dimelo ribeuu) (steven singe on the track baby) Ya no hay n…
Ysy A Yeah, eh No encuentro la forma, de escapar, de lo que,…
Zélia Duncan Alma! Alma! Alma! Alma Deixa eu ver sua alma A epiderme…
Zélia Duncan - www.baixemusicascompletas.blog.br Alma Alma, deixa eu ver sua alma A epiderme da alma, superf…
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simply stellar track, thanks so much for post this!
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Great music for choreography!
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Subliminal music