His mu… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Kiske was born in Hamburg, Germany on January 24th, 1968.
His musical career began at age 16 when he was the vocalist for a band called Ill Prophecy. With this band he recorded a demo tape which had early versions of future Helloween songs.
Michael Kiske made his fame in the German power metal band Helloween as their lead singer. Kiske joined Helloween in 1987 and recorded Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I, widely considered to be one of Helloween best albums and a milestone in the creation of the Power metal genre. He stayed with the band for 3 more studio albums and 1 live album. The studio album called Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II which bringed success all over Europe, Asia and even the United States, the live album Live In The U.K. and 2 more studio albums called Pink Bubbles Go Ape and Chameleon.
Kiske has a vibrant and clean voice some fans and critics have likened his singing style and range to that of Geoff Tate or a young Samson-era Bruce Dickinson. He sings in a tenor manner and possesses an almost 4 octave vocal range, as he is capable of reaching extremely high notes (A5) and low baritone notes (C2) as well. Kiske's time in Helloween has proved to be highly influential, and many singers cite him as a major influence. He is often recognised as one of the greatest power metal singers of all time.
Three years after leaving Helloween, Kiske released his first solo album, Instant Clarity which featured guest appearances by Kai Hansen of Gamma Ray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden. His style is more rock than power metal now. His next solo album Readiness To Sacrifice was released only in Japan in 1999. This album was edited two years later in Europe by Noise Records.
Out of desire to make rock music again, Kiske formed a band, named SupaRed. It's a great rock album and they had opportunities to tour but Michael had problems with his stomach which eventually had to be operated on.This album was under promoted and it didn't have much success so they split.
In 2006, he recorded his third solo album titled Kiske. The new album has soft rock, acoustic songs. Also his debut solo album Instant Clarity was re-released with four bonus tracks.
In 2008 Michael released his fourth solo album Past In Different Ways where he remade his old Helloween songs acoustically.
Kiske from time to time has lent his voice to bands such as Masterplan for a song called Heroes which he duet with Jorn Lande, for a Brazilian band Tribuzy in a song called Absolution which he duet with Renato Tribuzy, in various songs for A Metal Opera called Avantasia, for another one called Aina, for ex-Helloween founding member, lead guitarist, and vocalist Kai Hansen band calledGamma Ray, Edguy and Revolution Renaissance.
He made a project with members of Pink Cream 69 called Place Vendome where Michael sings on all tracks. Two albums has been released by this project. This project is in AOR style and has a few Hard Rock songs.
He made a duet with Gisa Vatcky from Indigo Dying in a song called Breathe In Water.
He also did one with the Italian power metal band Trick Or Treat for two songs called Tears Against Your Smile and Hello Moon.
In 2010 he made a duet with Kai Hansen of Gamma Ray in a multilayered anthem titled All you need to know for their latest album.
On November 10, 2009, Michael formed the band Unisonic together with Dennis Ward, Mandy Meyer and Kosta Zafiriou. Unisonic began their first tour in June 2010, playing some warm-up shows in Germany and performing at festivals Sweden Rock 2010 and Masters of Rock 2010 as well. The band is scheduled to release its debut album in late 2010.
In 2010 an album called Kiske/Somerville is a result of the collaboration between vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville. This exciting album sees Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Magnus Karlsson (Starbreaker, Primal Fear) handling most of the songwriting (with more contributions from Sander Gommans formerly of After Forever and Amanda Somerville herself), with Sinner overseeing the production & mix at various recording studios in Europe.
Two videoclips were filmed for the songs Silence and If I Had A Wish in Nurnberg, Germany. Joining Kiske and Somerville for the shoot were bassist and main composer Mat Sinner], guitarist Sander Gommans (After Forever), drummer Rami Ali and keyboardist Jimmy Kresic (Voodoo Circle). The clips were directed by Martin Mueller of RCN TV, who previously helmed the videoclip production for Unheilig, Subway to Sally, Helloween, U.D.O. and Gotthard.
The digital only release of the single, Silence on August 20th, 2010, will precede the release of the full-length CD.
The Bonus DVD will include videoclips of “Silence” and “If I Had A Wish” plus a “Making of” documentary.
Could Cry
Michael Kiske Lyrics
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And they walk by - feelings mutual
If I would try - I'd try to watch those trys to move a
little closer to the try
I get my handshake - it hurts the bone
I Leave the debate - long before the debate kills the
I could cry
I could feel so lonely
I could cry for me
Is it good
Or is it even better
Would you cry for me, me?
If that's your vow - let's hear your prayers!
It suits us now - but now is gone and little's won if
yesterday feels better now
Give a sign - a sign of giving
Show your spine - We kill the beast for liberty will
liberty help to kill the beast?
I could cry
I could feel so lonely
I could cry for me
Is it good
Or is it even better
Would you cry for me, me?
I kiss the end still in touch with the start
I'm coming down with the eyes on the up
I drink the sun and I eat the smart
when I got all mine!
When I got all mine!
[solo]
I could cry ...
The song "Could Cry" by Michael Kiske showcases an individual's struggle to connect with others, ultimately resulting in feelings of loneliness and isolation. The opening lines set the stage for the theme of mutual feelings and the desire to move closer to someone, however, the singer is held back by insecurity and fear of rejection. The chorus of "I could cry, I could feel so lonely, I could cry for me, is it good or is it even better, would you cry for me, me?" emphasizes the desperation for someone to empathize and connect with the singer.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration with the current state of society, as exemplified in the lines "Show your spine - We kill the beast for liberty will liberty help to kill the beast?" The singer questions whether the ideal of freedom and individualism is actually helping to create unity and community or if it is driving people further apart. The solo serves as a moment of reflection, and the final lines of the song "I kiss the end still in touch with the start, I'm coming down with the eyes on the up, I drink the sun and I eat the smart, when I got all mine!" suggests a sense of personal growth and finding oneself, rather than relying on others for validation and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
And they walk by - feelings mutual
People pass by each other with a shared sense of detachment and distance.
If I would try - I'd try to watch those trys to move a little closer to the try
If the singer were to make an effort, they would attempt to inch closer to the desired goal.
I get my handshake - it hurts the bone
The singer receives greetings from others with a forceful grip that causes pain in their bones.
I Leave the debate - long before the debate kills the conversation that was talk
The artist walks away from debates and arguments before they escalate and ruin a previously peaceful conversation.
I could cry
The artist expresses deep emotional pain that could bring them to tears.
I could feel so lonely
The singer is painfully isolated and lacking in companionship.
I could cry for me
The singer is so consumed by their pain that they feel they may cry solely for themselves.
Is it good
The artist questions the quality and value of their current situation.
Or is it even better
The artist considers whether they are missing out on something that might be superior to what they have now.
Would you cry for me, me?
The artist wonders if anyone else would empathize with their pain and cry on their behalf.
If that's your vow - let's hear your prayers!
The singer challenges others to prove their commitment by demonstrating it through their actions and words.
It suits us now - but now is gone and little's won if yesterday feels better now
The present may seem satisfactory, but in retrospect, the gains and benefits of the past may seem more significant.
Give a sign - a sign of giving
The singer encourages others to show signs of generosity and selflessness.
Show your spine - We kill the beast for liberty will liberty help to kill the beast?
The singer challenges others to be brave and stand up for what is right, but questions whether freedom is capable of solving all problems and ending all forms of oppression.
I kiss the end still in touch with the start
The singer remains connected to their origins despite the end of the journey or experience.
I'm coming down with the eyes on the up
The artist remains optimistic and hopeful despite setbacks and obstacles.
I drink the sun and I eat the smart
The artist metaphorically takes in knowledge and enlightenment, enriching their mind and spirit.
when I got all mine! When I got all mine!
The singer feels complete and satisfied when they attain everything they desire.
I could cry ...
The singer reiterates their intense emotional pain and vulnerability.
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luis Carlos B Monteiro
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