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.
Do I Remember a Life
Michael Kiske Lyrics
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I once dreamed I was free
I once dived in a life spending sea
And heard the voice of the priest
I once heard the angels
Singing the song of the cross
There was no fear, no doubts in our hearts
I prayed to the heavens above
I reached for the sky full of love
Awaited the luminous sign
To hear what's heard by the pure-restless mind
Now you can see me return
I look for the priest to make me learn
Will I remember the past?
Make me return to the best!
Do I remember a life?
In the dark age of time?
I hear it call in my dreams
Maybe I was not alone?
Maybe I called friends my own?
Together hearts full of love!
I know my heart says the truth
Maybe it was me and you?
I got to return to the wind
This world is never our home
Somewhere I left friends alone
Can someone show me the way?
Do I remember a life?
There once was the mystery
That now sings in my heart
The fire in my veins talks so loud about the past
About the place where the love for our hearts starts
We once moved through the cold fields
Strong and save led by the gods
The voices in the wind sang the children to sleep
Free spirits looked clear through the dark
I pray to the heavens abouve
I reach for the sky full of love
I wait for the luminous sign
To hear what's heard by the pure-restless mind
I see the twelve around the ONE
The mystery truth to carry on
A fight against the strong earth-kings
The sungod's light we had to bring
Do I remember a life?
In the dark age of time?
I hear it call in my dreams
Maybe I was not alone?
Maybe I called friends my own?
Together hearts full of love!
I know my heart says the truth
Maybe it was me and you?
I got to return to the wind
This world is never our home
Somewhere I left friends alone
Can someone show me the way?
Do I remember a life?
Oh, god! Help me to understand me
Guide me through visions I see
So far
You carry my soul back in time
The past shows the future to climb
Oh, god! Did I once be there by your side?
Will I once return to your light?
So far - Away from this world leads your love
My heart gets the wings of a dove and flies
Oh, god! Help me to sing you this song
I pray for your kingdom to come -
The lyrics of Michael Kiske's song "Do I Remember a Life" is about the memories of the past life that suddenly came to the singer's mind. The song talks about the singer's confusion if the memories are real or just a figment of his imagination. He was wondering if he ever had a life in the dark age of time, and if he did, he had left his friends alone in that era. He seeks the guidance of God to make him understand his memories.
In the first stanza, he reminisces his past life when he was free and fearless, diving into the life spending sea, and listening to the priest's voice. He also heard angels singing the song of the cross, and everyone's heart was full of love, with no doubts or fears. He wished to go back to his past to relive those memories and learn more from them.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his longing to return to the past life, where he had once lived and had many friends. He prayed to God to show him the way to the people he had left behind. He remembered that in the past life, they were led by gods, and they moved freely through cold fields. They also fought against strong earth-kings and carried on the truth of the mystery.
Overall, the song is about the power of memories and the hope to return to the past life. It highlights the singer's confusion and his attempt to understand his past.
Line by Line Meaning
I once was a blue eyed
I used to have blue eyes and be innocent
I once dreamed I was free
I once dreamed of having true freedom
I once dived in a life spending sea
I once immersed myself in the world's experiences
And heard the voice of the priest
I once heard the voice of religious authority
I once heard the angels
I once heard the angels sing
Singing the song of the cross
And they sang the cross's song
There was no fear, no doubts in our hearts
At that time, we felt no fear or doubt in our hearts
No soul could ever get lost
We believed everyone's soul was safe
I prayed to the heavens above
I prayed to the divine
I reached for the sky full of love
I directed my love to the sky
Awaited the luminous sign
I waited for a miraculous sign
To hear what's heard by the pure-restless mind
That could only be spoken to a pure and restless mind
Now you can see me return
You can see me come back
I look for the priest to make me learn
I seek the priest to teach me
Will I remember the past?
Will I recall what happened before?
Make me return to the best!
Help me return to the best time
Do I remember a life?
Do I recall a previous life?
In the dark age of time?
In a time long ago?
I hear it call in my dreams
I hear it calling out to me in my dreams
Maybe I was not alone?
Maybe I wasn't the only one there?
Maybe I called friends my own?
Maybe I had friends with me there?
Together hearts full of love!
Together with hearts full of love!
I know my heart says the truth
My heart tells me the truth
Maybe it was me and you?
Perhaps it was you and I?
I got to return to the wind
I must return to the wind
This world is never our home
This world is not where we belong
Somewhere I left friends alone
I left my friends alone somewhere
Can someone show me the way?
Can someone guide me?
There once was the mystery
There was once a mystery
That now sings in my heart
That now sings in my heart
The fire in my veins talks so loud about the past
My passion speaks loudly about the past
About the place where the love for our hearts starts
About the place where the love for our hearts originated
We once moved through the cold fields
We once traveled through the cold fields
Strong and save led by the gods
Led by the gods, we were strong and safe
The voices in the wind sang the children to sleep
The voices in the wind sang lullabies to the children
Free spirits looked clear through the dark
Free spirits could see clearly in the darkness
I see the twelve around the ONE
I see the twelve apostles gathered around the ONE (Jesus)
The mystery truth to carry on
To carry on the truth that holds the mystery
A fight against the strong earth-kings
A battle against powerful earthly rulers
The sungod's light we had to bring
We had to bring the sungod's (Ra's) light
Oh, god! Help me to understand me
Oh, god! Help me understand myself
Guide me through visions I see
Guide me through the visions that I see
So far
Thus far
You carry my soul back in time
You take my soul back in time
The past shows the future to climb
The past reveals the future to be climbed
Oh, god! Did I once be there by your side?
Oh, god! Was I once there by your side?
Will I once return to your light?
Will I return to your light someday?
So far - Away from this world leads your love
Thus far, your love leads away from this world
My heart gets the wings of a dove and flies
My heart soars with the wings of a dove
Oh, god! Help me to sing you this song
Oh, god! Help me sing this song to you
I pray for your kingdom to come
I pray for your kingdom to come
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CIRIACOS TARACTSIS, MICHAEL KISKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dafronasmia
kiske will always be the best singer of all time in my opinion
@bobsapp2982
All time the best !!!!
@matheussarruge2
I agree
@alicemarinho8180
Como amo essa música, como amo essa voz q me trás uma emoção fora do comum! Kiske sem dúvida é a voz mais poderosa q já ouvi! 😢❤
@rubengardinerart
This is honestly one of the best ballads I've ever heard, incredible in so many ways
@webcrawler9782
This is not a song, this is a demonstration of power
@luiscuauhtemocchavezjimenez
You are rigth.!!!
@rafapress
Kiske got the power, Kiske are divine!
@romulograndini
2020 still a true history!
@markfoster48
@@romulograndini 2021 and still a true history!