In 1979 Arcieri and Moser released their second album, Hibernation.
In 1980 the band officially changed its name to "Krisma". Their third album, Cathode Mamma, featured Hans Zimmer on synthesizer. The single "Many Kisses" was met with great success in Europe. Around this time Krisma developed the first minisequencer, known as Krismino. Krisma left Polygram for CGD, then part of the CBS group, in 1981.
In 1982 Krisma released Clandestine Anticipation, an experimental album dealing with water in all of its forms (liquid, ice, vapor, fog, snow and rain) supported by a series of videos filmed in tropical locations. The clips were first shown on Carlo Massarini's Mister Fantasy TV program on Rai 1.
Krisma moved to New York City in 1986. They directed three videos for MTV, and soon after they began to work for France 2. In Italy they often appeared on the program "Be Bop a Lula" hosted by Red Ronnie for Italia Uno. The single "Nothing To Do With the Dog" (retitled "Fido" in international markets) and "Iceberg" were released during this time.
In 1988 Non ho denaro was released. It was their last album to be released on vinyl, and today it is one of the hardest-to-find Krisma records.
During the 1990s Krisma's early records were remastered. They continued to do freelance work for the Italian state broadcasting company Rai 3, and they were credited for crafting the special effects on the Marco Ferreri film Nitrato d'Argento (1996). Krisma also designed several video-art installations and worked as consultants for Benetton's Centro Ricerca Comunicazione. On July 22, 1998 the couple launched Krisma TV, which was broadcast through the Skyplex satellite service (and later Eutelstat) to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
In June 2000 the band opened their website, www.krismatv.net. Arcieri made a comeback attempt with Re-Birth, a solo project, around the same time. The single "Kara" was released in 2001 in both Italian and English versions. In 2002 Krisma collaborated with the Turin-based band Subsonica on the track Nuova Ossessione.
Many Kisses
Krisma Lyrics
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Sweet caresses
I love you
Synthetic Kisses
Red clono mecca lover a rush mecca
Synthetic Kisses
Red clono mecca lover a rush mecca.
Tirana Love Lunch
A love-alove
A love-alove-alove-alove love lunch
Many Kisses
Sweet caresses
I love you.
Synthetic Kisses
De-frosted kisses love in hospital dresses.
Synthetic Kisses
De-frosted kisses love in hospital dresses.
Tirana Love Lunch
Tirana Love Lunch
A love-alove
A love-alove-alove-alove love lunch
Many Kisses
Sweet caresses
I love you
Synthetic Kisses
Prescription kisses and some anaesthetic smiles
Synthetic Kisses
Prescription kisses and some anaesthetic smiles
Tirana Love Lunch
Tirana Love Lunch
A love-alove
A love-alove-alove-alove love lunch
The lyrics of Krisma's song "Many Kisses" seem to express a sense of longing for love and intimacy, while also acknowledging the artificiality and impersonal nature of some forms of love. The references to "synthetic kisses" and "prescription kisses" suggest that the singer's experiences of love are mediated by technology or medicine, rather than being authentic expressions of affection. The repeated refrain of "Tirana Love Lunch" adds to the sense of dislocation and disorientation, hinting that the singer may be grappling with feelings of loneliness and alienation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Many Kisses" create a dreamlike and slightly surreal atmosphere that invites the listener to reflect on what it means to love and be loved in a world where technology and modernity have drastically altered the ways in which we relate to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Many Kisses
Expressing affection through kisses
Sweet caresses
Gentle touches that show love
I love you
Declaration of love
Synthetic Kisses
Artificial displays of affection
Red clono mecca lover a rush mecca
Reference to a synthetic or artificial lover
De-frosted kisses love in hospital dresses
Kisses given in a sterile, clinical environment
Prescription kisses and some anaesthetic smiles
Kisses given as part of a medical procedure
Tirana Love Lunch
Reference to a romantic or loving meal
A love-alove
A wordplay on 'love' to emphasize the romantic theme
A love-alove-alove-alove love lunch
Repeated emphasis on the romantic theme of the meal
Writer(s): PETER SIBLEY, MAURIZIO ARCIERI
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paolo D. Gangemi
Ero bambino quando negli anni 80 loro avevano il loro successo e davano vita alle loro bellissime creazioni, ma mi son rifatto negli anni a seguire, ascoltando gemme come questa....cieli azzurri cara Christina, autentico spirito libero ❤️
giuseppe arena
Maurizio Arcieri e Kristina Moser (KrisMa), hanno segnato la storia della musica italiana, apportando delle innovazioni ed uno stile unico nel suo genere…Rest in peace, Maurizio, e Grazie di tutto👍🏻
Giuliano Guerrera
Incredibili e bellissimi.... avevo 12anni nel 1980 e non avevo capito quanto eravate avanti e grandissimi. Brano spettacolare, musica elettronica da fantascienza . RIP ❤
Freud70 Klaus
Stessa tua idea...credevo anch'io fosse un telefono quello di Maurizio. Avanti anni luce ❤
Popcorndoublefeature @doublefeature_music
Bravi ma copia di Lene Lovich. Stesso stile e il resto.
Aulin
Abbiamo perso anche Christina Moser. Erano un duo pazzesco, qui mi richiamano i Devo, erano veramente avanti.
stefano simionato
Addio Christina, per chi negli anni ottanta ha amato questa canzone. R.i.p.😥
carlo geirola
Due mostri sacri del palcoscenico . Due artisti così potevano nascere solo nei mitici anni 80 .
Sandra Chiesi
Adoravo questa canzone!!! Loro semplicemente meravigliosi.. RIP Kristina♥️🌹
Principessa Mary
I Krisma, una leggenda del rock, punk e new wave!!!