Diedrich Steven Donald Weiss

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I hire and collaborate with many dedicated artists to fulfill productions on my original songs under the alias Red Bird Rising. I'm from Minneapolis and I work remotely in my home studio in Colombia on the Caribbean beside the Sierra Nevadas.

Vibe is definitely an element I'm listening for as I work. Hopefully a sonic narrative emerges and then I'm in a realm that only exists in music.

I deeply enjoy collaborating with instrumentalists. I build my final production inspired by the contributions of these artists. Transitioning from in person collaboration to remote has provided some benefits. Being able to access other artists from around the world without the need to communicate about schedules is a wonderful thing. And each artist recording in their own space they are familiar with has resulted in great performances.

Here is an example of Music and Video collaboration with artists from Ukraine, New York, Buenos Aires, and Colombia.

https://youtu.be/Sq4qx2xZ9bU?si=O0x9F2EDnUjpTP0t

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

21 Reviews

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  1. Review by Matt Johnson
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    Thanks to Diedrich for another excellent song and session!

  2. Review by Matt Johnson
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    It was a great experience working with Diedrich. Awesome song and inspiring session! Thanks!

  3. Review by Rafael Lourenço
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    A great client. Easy and fast communication. It was really good working with him; he sent me a beautiful song which was wonderful to record!

  4. Review by Megan Gould Music
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    I have nothing but positive things to say about working with Red Bird Rising. I've already written several reviews, and I continue to experience what a pleasure it is to work with him!

  5. Review by Megan Gould Music
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    Steven and I have worked together several times, and he is always pleasant to work with, clear in his communication, and very professional. I hope that we have a long musical collaboration thanks to Soundbetter!

  6. Review by Taras Kuznietsov
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    I am stupendously shaken in a good sense!! It’s such an amazing start on this platform! Steven is very kind, responsive and amazing person! I am really looking forward to collaborate more and more with him! So if you caught his attention - you’re absolutely lucky!

  7. Review by Grace
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    Great to work with! Let's do it again anytime. Great track :)

  8. Review by Mariano Cukierman
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    Diedtrich is an amazing songwriter and composer, full of imagination and great energy.
    He leads to a place of free creativity, giving rise to experimentation and proposals, and he's totally open to new ideas. It's a constant challenge that really gives a huge pleasure to face!
    Thanks Diedtrich!

  9. Review by Juliette Piazza
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    I had a very great experience with Steven.
    He is really professional and I was glad to bring my mystical voice to his song.
    I deeply recommand working with Steven :)

  10. Review by Megan Gould Music
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    This is my third time working with Steven, and we always find a meaningful collaboration. His enthusiasm is lovely, and his sensitivity to feel and vibe are acute. Always a pleasure!

  11. Review by Tamika Tyan
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    Getting to work with Steven again was great! He's professional, prompt, very detailed oriented and super talented! He's very knowledgeable and knows what he wants, yet open to ideas! You won't regret booking Steven!

  12. Review by Megan Gould Music
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    Always a pleasure working with Steven. This is my second time working with him, and I stand by all the positive things I wrote in my initial review. A very good experience!

  13. Review by Tamika Tyan
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    Steven is amazing to work with!! He's a great songwriter with an equally great voice!! He has great direction and vision! He knows what he wants, while trusting you with creative freedom. I can't wait to work with him again! You should book Steven today!!!!

  14. Review by Megan Gould Music
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    Steven was a real pleasure to work with. We had a good rapport from the start- he had his own ideas, but was interested in letting me contribute my own style, and his attention to the subtleties of the music made for a meaningful collaboration. I would happily work with him any time.

  15. Review by Beto Braga
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    As always, working on Steven's songs was a pleasure. Communication and musicianship were at the highest level.

  16. Review by Beto Braga
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    Steven is very professional and appreciative. Great tune, great singing. Communication was fantastic. Great experience all-around.

  17. Review by Andrijana Janevska
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    Steven is a wonderful artist and great collaborator! Very professional and personal at the same time. A pleasure making music with him!

  18. Review by Carl Glanville
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    Steven writes and performs evocative songs filled with atmosphere and emotion - the performances and recordings are inspiring and it’s a pleasure to mix them.

  19. Review by Luciano Tucunduva
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    Working with Red Bird Rising was an experience of embracing uniqueness. His artistic approach brought a breath of fresh air to our collaboration. The material he provided was meticulously crafted, showcasing his attention to detail and dedication to his art. He invests himself deeply in his music, resulting in material that carries a personal touch that resonates with those open to embracing new musical journeys (and sonic creatures!).

  20. Review by Luciano Tucunduva
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    Diedrich is an incredibly talented session player and composer. He effortlessly combines different genres and puts his heart into every performance, consistently delivering amazing results. Plus, he's a great collaborator - his creativity and passion for music always result in awesome outcomes.

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I was the Songwriter, Engineer, Vocalist, Guitarist, Bassist, Pianist, and Violin, Vocal, Drums and Percussion Arranger in this production

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