The darkest skies are the brightest

This site is dedicated to Anneke van Giersbergen, the musical living legend, from her work with The Gathering, Vuur, The Gentle Storm, Agua de Annique, Ayreon and other projects, as well as her solo career.

[valleyofanneke]

There is no one to show me How heaven and earth will collide

[sun-killer]

"Every road has its ups and downs, but in general, I would say that I am really blessed with a really nice career. And your life and your career is just like a train of decisions. And sometimes you make good ones, and sometimes you make really bad ones, but overall, when I left The Gathering, which is kind of half of this 25 years, right? I saw everything. I've done everything. I learned a lot. I started my solo career and it’s really nice to work with different people. It’s very inspired to just grow as an artist and as a person and singer. So, yeah, I am still growing. I’m ready for the next 25 years."

Happy 49th birthday, Anneke van Giersbergen! (March 8th, 1973)

[sun-killer]

I saw a car, a really nice car And I knew this car was gonna get me far Flaming red, runs like a jet And I don't get why it isn't mine yet

[decemberelegy-deactivated202503]

It has always been in the back of my mind Dreaming about going to the corners of time I always wanted to fly in strange machines

[valleyofanneke]

I long for untroubled days gone by I long for mother’s hope Be still, my desperate thundering heart But all that’s left for me now is time.

[valleyofanneke]

The quicksand of life drags us Down into the circle One day. we might not catch you

[valleyofanneke]

Vuur @ Teatro Caupolicán, Santiago, Chile 2018

[valleyofanneke]

I feel alive, you saved my heart I lost control  I feel alive, you saved my mind I wanted you to know

[valleyofanneke]

Come wander with me, love Come wander with me Away from this sad world Come wander with me

[valleyofanneke]

The Gathering @ Dynamo Open Air 1996

[valleyofanneke]

Anneke van Giersbergen by Tim Tronckoe for PORTRAITS

[valleyofanneke]

“The song is about hanging on and letting go. I always thought that I would be a pretty relaxed mom, but dealing with transitions turns out to be more challenging than expected. Every time my son Finn enthusiastically welcomes a new stage of his independence, I have to admit that letting go of parental attachment isn’t that easy.” Anneke van Giersbergen about Zo Lief.

[valleyofanneke]

Everything is changing Nobody is waiting, I see

[valleyofanneke]

No holy sunrays Will light my tomb of dreams I won't return From the valley of the queens

[valleyofanneke]

My sweet Susanne I will sail 'cross the endless deep To find you in time with your child We'll be strong and we will overcome

[valleyofanneke]

Wherever you are, I won't stop searching Whatever it takes, I need to know

[valleyofanneke]

When all we do is run around in circles And everyone is searching for the answers You close your eyes, you're ready to start over And again, you leave the past behind