This album was a big turning point in the career of this five-piece band. Produced by Joey Balin and recorded in Philadelphia, it was the first international production by AXXIS.
In the following years AXXIS had traveled thousands of miles. One if the most impressive destinations was Japan, where Bernhard Weiss and guitarist Walter Pietsch performed a couple of acoustic live shows due to the release of the Japanese only CD "Profile". The band became known worldwide!
The album "Matters Of Survival" was produced in Los Angeles in 1995, the city of angels which is uncritically praised as a Metal capitol by some, a city where glamor, violence and homelessness live together very closely. An impression, which was responsible for the choice of the album title.
With Keith Olsen (FLEETWOOD MAC, WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, SCORPIONS) the band had a producer who had already worked in the biz since 25 years. Olsen had visited the band in Germany first and both together chose the 12 best songs from the original 30 demo tracks and committed the arrangements. Afterwords they flew over to Los Angeles where Olsen is running his Goodnight L.A.-Studio.
AXXIS especially see themselves as a live band. At a perfect gig, as Bernhard Weiss once said, the own hands have to glow. "It is the best possibility to play your music", says Weiss, "already alone because of the chance of getting so close to your fans." So, the performances at "Rock am Ring" in front of 30 000 spectators were for sure important highlights of the years 1994 and 1996!
To keep on moving into new directions was a principle which this Hard Rock band from the "Ruhrgebiet" had always followed. If you have a look on “Kingdom Of The Night” (`89), “Axxis II” (`91), “The Big Thrill “(`93), “Matters Of Survival” (`95) or “Voodoo Vibes” (97), the latest album by the band, they had always avoided to repeat themselves.
AXXIS do, of course, have their basic sound, their roots are lying within the traditional Heavy Rock of the 70's and 80's, they have found their very own style which is orientated on hooks like "Living In A World". This song is still regarded as a hymn at every show and, as Walter says, the best example for a typical AXXIS song. Bernard's unique vocal style is another characteristic trademark, which makes AXXIS' sound unique. But the cover on these basics is very different anytime. The permanent move can be found within the details.
AXXIS' major ambition is, as Walter adds, "to be a pure Rock 'n' Roll band", and to wash away any doubt, “Voodoo Vibes” became the most Rockin' album since the very early days. The heavy guitars remind the listener a lot on the intensive “Punch” of the debut album.
The production this time was done by the band itself for the very first time. After those great lessons in the US by highly skilled producers, AXXIS felt strong enough to handle the complex studio technics alone and to take over the responsibility for it themselves. "The idea for this was invented by our label", says Harry. "We had already produced our demos for a long time before. And as we presented our new demo tapes to our A&R manager, he was not only convinced by the quality of our new material but of the sound of this supposedly rehearsal room recordings as well. He told us to put it on the album as it was. But the songs and especially the vocals weren't completed yet at the time and that was the reason why the idea came up to let us mix it up ourselves. Because of our demos our label gained a lot of confidence in our abilities to produce an album."
Confidence which was confirmed. “Voodoo Vibes”, produced by Bemhard, Walter and Harry with the help of co-producer and engineer Thomas Kemper at Dierks Studios in the outskirts of Cologne, offers a straight and powerful sound from the beginning to the end which couldn't had been done better by an American star producer. The fact that those complete recordings were finished after only 18 days in the studio is a proof for the band's reliability, who according to Walter, "had a little fear to do the job right in the beginning. The band had to deal with new aspects like being responsible for a recording budget and to be judged for anything that might have gone wrong. But finally everything worked perfectly" and it worked so well that AXXIS would like to repeat it again when starting to record the next album. This self-determination will not be missed in the future anymore...
Current Line-Up:
Bernhard Weiß – Vocal
Harry Oellers – Keys
Marco Wriedt – Guitar
Rob Schomaker – Bass
André Hilgers - Drums
Previous members:
Kosta Zafiriou – Drums (on “Time Machine“)
Richard Michalski – Drums (on “Kingdom Of The Night”, “Axxis II”, “Access All Areas”, “The Big Thrill”, “Profile-The Best of Axxis”, “Matters of Survival”, “Voodoo Vibes”, “Sarajevo Exklusiv”, “Back To The Kingdom“, “Collection Of Power” & “Eyes Of Darkness”)
Walter Pietsch – Guitars (on “Kingdom Of The Night”, “Axxis II”, “Access All Areas”, “The Big Thrill”, “Profile-The Best of Axxis”, “Matters of Survival”, “Voodoo Vibes” & “Sarajevo Exklusiv”)
Markus Gfeller – Bass (on “The Big Thrill”, “Profile-The Best of Axxis”, “Matters of Survival”, “Voodoo Vibes” & “Sarajevo Exklusiv”)
Werner Kleinhans – Bass (on “Kingdom Of The Night”, “Axxis II” & “Access All Areas”)
The official site:
http://www.axxis.de
History (english):
http://www.axxis.de/eng_history.html
My little princess
Axxis Lyrics
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My little princess, you are my only one
So pure, so lovely, your deep blue eyes
So innocent, your children's paradise
Hold you, touch you
I want to live for you
I would give I would do everything for you
My little princess, I would build a world for you
Oh its so nice, a children's paradise
Can find no words for what I feel
This must be true love, this love must be real
When I embrace you I touch the sky
In our fairy tales you let me think that I can fly
I want to live for you
Hold you
My little princess
, the lyrics to Axxis's song My Little Princess speaks of a father’s love for his daughter. The opening line, “Light up my life, more than the sun” shows how precious and important his daughter is to him. She is everything to him and he adores her more than anything else in life. He calls her his little princess, emphasizing how special she is to him. Her deep blue eyes are so pure and lovely, making her a child of paradise. The father wants to protect her from any harm and danger in the world. He wants to hold her close and cherish her, wishing to build a perfect world for her where she can be safe and happy forever. He holds her so dear that he feels like he's touching the sky when he embraces her, making him believe he can fly, like in their fairy tales.
Line by Line Meaning
Light up my life, more than the sun
My happiness and joy in life is beyond compare, and you are the reason behind it.
My little princess, you are my only one
You hold a special place in my heart, and there is no one else like you.
So pure, so lovely, your deep blue eyes
You are a reflection of beauty and innocence that is so captivating, with your deep blue eyes.
So innocent, your children's paradise
Your innocence takes me to a place where only purity and joy exists, like a paradise created for children.
Hold you, touch you
I long to embrace you and feel your touch.
I want to live for you
You give me a reason to live life to the fullest.
My little princess, you're the one and only girl
You are the only one who holds such a special place in my heart.
I would give I would do everything for you
I would do anything in the world to make you happy and protect you.
My little princess, I would build a world for you
I would go to great lengths to create a special place for you that is perfect and filled with joy.
Oh its so nice, a children's paradise
This place that we create together would be a paradise that is perfect for children and those who are young at heart.
Can find no words for what I feel
My emotions and feelings for you cannot be expressed in words alone.
This must be true love, this love must be real
The depth and sincerity of my love for you is beyond any doubts or misconceptions.
When I embrace you I touch the sky
Holding you in my arms elevates my senses and gives me a feeling of being on top of the world.
In our fairy tales you let me think that I can fly
Together we create a world where anything is possible, and it feels like we can fly and do the impossible.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BERNHARD WEISS, HARALD OELLERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joan umali
Light up my life - more than the sun
my little princess - you are my only one
so pure, so lovely - your deep blue eyes
so innocent - your children's paradise
Hold you - touch you
I wanna live for you
My little princess - you're the one and only girl
I would give I would do everything for you
my little princess - I would build a world for you
oh its so nice - a children's paradise
Can find no words for what I feel
this must be true love, this love must be real
when I embrace you I touch the sky
in our fairy tales you let me think that I can fly
I wanna live for you
張armstrong
Light up my life - more than the sun
my little princess - you are my only one
so pure, so lovely - your deep blue eyes
so innocent - your children's paradise
Hold you - touch you
I wanna live for you
My little princess - you're the one and only girl
I would give I would do everything for you
my little princess - I would build a world for you
oh its so nice - a children's paradise
Read more: Axxis - My Little Princess Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Joan umali
Light up my life - more than the sun
my little princess - you are my only one
so pure, so lovely - your deep blue eyes
so innocent - your children's paradise
Hold you - touch you
I wanna live for you
My little princess - you're the one and only girl
I would give I would do everything for you
my little princess - I would build a world for you
oh its so nice - a children's paradise
Can find no words for what I feel
this must be true love, this love must be real
when I embrace you I touch the sky
in our fairy tales you let me think that I can fly
I wanna live for you
張armstrong
Can find no words for what I feel
This must be true love, this love must be real
When I embrace you I touch the sky
In our fairy tales you let me think that I can fly
Megadose
love this song
張armstrong
Light up my life - more than the sun
my little princess - you are my only one
so pure, so lovely - your deep blue eyes
so innocent - your children's paradise
Hold you - touch you
I wanna live for you
My little princess - you're the one and only girl
I would give I would do everything for you
my little princess - I would build a world for you
oh its so nice - a children's paradise
Read more: Axxis - My Little Princess Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Ari Gomes Patta
Gosto muito dessa Band.
T - 800
The cheese is strong with this one.
I like it!!
T - 800
@Mikkel thank you, kind Sir. Allow me to return the favour in the form of a like for yourself.
Mikkel
How DARE you only having 2 likes, lets at least make it 3.
Enzo Duran
buen tema!
Ki0w0i
absolutely genius :-))))))))