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.
Longing
Michael Kiske Lyrics
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Something longs to grow, won't let go.
Spirits around my head, are whispering,
I turn inside instead, of wondering.
Deep inside of me, I know there's got to be,
A different kind of truth, that sets the spirit free.
If I don't wanna know, what's written inside me,
Restless minds have searched, long before,
The truth will be same, for evermore.
The mightiness of trees, that you can feel,
Can give you all you need, just listen still.
Here is love and there is pain.
It's all around, it's all the same,
There's nothing new that I could tell to you.
But still there is the universe inside of us that never bursts,
We might not know the mining yet, but I am sure we can't reject
The truth that is in everything, that is and has been and will be.
There is a long way to go, there is a high place to know,
There is a world to go through, but there's so much more to do
Until we're home!
Deep inside of me, I know there's got to be,
A different kind of truth, that sets the spirit free.
If I don't wanna know, what's written inside me,
How could I see anything, how could I be anything?
Feelings come and go, I've never known
The lyrics of Michael Kiske's song Longing describe the struggle of an individual in search of a deeper truth that exists within them. The first verse talks about the fleeting nature of emotions and the constant desire for growth and exploration. The whispering spirits around the head signify the subtle but ever-present guidance of intuition which often goes ignored in favor of external stimuli. Instead of looking outwards to search for meaning, the singer chooses to turn inward and explore the universe within, where exist a different kind of truth that could set the spirit free.
The following verse talks about how great minds throughout history have tried to seek out the truth that remains the same through all of time. The mighty trees, the emblems of permanence, stand tall and exude a sense of stillness and calm that can be perceived if one listens to its surroundings. Love and pain are all around, the singer admits, but there is a mystery that lingers forever waiting to be unearthed.
The last verse talks about the universality of the quest for truth and how it's a journey that never ends until one finally finds their home. The yearning for the kind of truth that sets the spirit free and the realization that it exists within oneself is a relatable theme that continues to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelings come and go, I've never known
Emotions are fleeting, and I am inconstant in my understanding of them.
Something longs to grow, won't let go
There is a hunger within me for something more, and it refuses to be ignored.
Spirits around my head, are whispering
I sense a mysterious presence, perhaps of the divine or supernatural, around me.
I turn inside instead, of wondering
Rather than merely questioning external phenomena, I look inward for answers.
Deep inside of me, I know there's got to be, A different kind of truth, that sets the spirit free
I trust that there is a profound, unique understanding of reality that can liberate the soul.
If I don't wanna know, what's written inside me, How could I see anything, how could I be anything?
To attain self-knowledge is to unlock the potential to perceive and achieve great things.
Restless minds have searched, long before, The truth will be same, for evermore
Countless thinkers and seekers have pursued wisdom, and the fundamental nature of truth does not change over time.
The mightiness of trees, that you can feel, Can give you all you need, just listen still
The natural world possesses a quiet majesty that nourishes the human spirit, if we only take the time to appreciate it.
Here is love and there is pain, It's all around, it's all the same
Life is full of both joy and difficulty, and they are two sides of the same coin.
There's nothing new that I could tell to you, But still there is the universe inside of us that never bursts
I have no groundbreaking insights to share, yet the depth of our being remains profound and infinite.
We might not know the mining yet, but I am sure we can't reject, The truth that is in everything, that is and has been and will be
We may not understand the ultimate purpose of existence, but it must be acknowledged that truth permeates all creation.
There is a long way to go, there is a high place to know, There is a world to go through, but there's so much more to do Until we're home!
The journey of life is long and arduous, but there is always more to see, experience, and learn before we reach a final destination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL KISKE
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theixxfactor
One of the best tracks on Chameleon. Very underrated!
NewFoundVision
Great track with a perfectly fitting voice of Michael. He sounds like an angel - never again heard a voice so clear and warm.
Rebeca Fernandes
Awesome
Rodrigo T
Putaquepariu
Ta ai uma coisa q achei q nunca iria ver na vida. Sensacional performance
Andreia Souza
Né? Um sonho
Omar Argueta Pereira
Increible... este album me encanto y la interpretacion es magistral
Rastislav Lendacký Official
After 20 years for the first time live amazing! an amazing song from an amazing album ! even when it was off the other albums, he was great anyway !
Jazmani Ochoa
Such great song, unbelievable that it has only a few likes... whats wrong with the people?! One of my fave songs from Kiske.
Metal storm
I always cry on this song so I skip it frequently, it’s far too emotional than I can normally take. Chameleon is indeed an underrated album, with very burdened historical context - Ingo’s ilness, inner tension between the band members, anxious beginning of a new era with the formal end of the Cold War ... this song feels like the silent rain that covers the lonely tears
Valdemar
Одна из красивейших мелодий "Helloween", недооцененная поклонниками! 👍👍👍