Over the last years the Echo-Award winner and Grammy-Nominee performed more than 100 sold-out concerts - highly acclaimed by the audience and media.
Schiller's albums feature many well-known German and international guest vocalists and musicians such as Colbie Caillat, Lang Lang, Sarah Brightman, Moya Brennan, Kim Sanders, Peter Heppner, Mike Oldfield, Xavier Naidoo, Mila Mar and Tarja Turunen (formerly of Nightwish).
On his live tours, Christopher von Deylen enhances his music with breathtaking visual performances. In August 2006, Schiller appeared as a special guest at the final concert of Depeche Mode's 'Playing the Angel Tour' in Athens.
Schiller is signed to OK! Good Records in the US.
Schiller's discography includes:
Albums
German releases
English translation in parentheses.
1999 Zeitgeist (Spirit of the Age)
2001 Weltreise (The World Trip)
2003 Leben (Life)
2004 Live Erleben (Live Experience)
2005 Tag und Nacht (Day and Night)
2006 Tagtraum (Daydream)
2008 Sehnsucht (Desire)
2008 Sehnsucht Live
2010 Atemlos (Breathless) (2xCD) (Release 12 March)
2010 Atemlos Live
2010 Lichtblick Ep (Ray of Hope Ep)
2012 Sonne / (Sun) (Released on October 5, 2012)
2013 Opus (Released on August 30, 2013)
All albums received special edition release alongside standard release.
US releases
2001 Zeitgeist
2002 Voyage
2004 Life
2005 Prologue (previously Germany concert sales only)
2007 Day and Night
2011 Breathless (U.S. version includes Desire)
2013 Sun
Singles
German releases
1998 Das Glockenspiel (The Glockenspiel)
1999 Liebesschmerz (Lover's Pain)
1999 Ruhe (Calm)
2000 Ein Schöner Tag (A Beautiful Day) (with Isgaard)
2001 Dream of You (with Peter Heppner)
2001 Dancing With Loneliness (with Kim Sanders)
2003 Liebe (with Mila Mar) (Love)
2004 Leben... I Feel You (with Peter Heppner)
2004 I've Seen It All (with Maya Saban) (1 Track Promo Release Only)
2004 The Smile (with Sarah Brightman) (1 Track Promo Release Only)
2005 Die Nacht... Du Bist Nicht Allein (with Thomas D.) (The Night... You Are Not Alone)
2006 Der Tag... Du Bist Erwacht (with Jette von Roth) (The Day... You Are Awake)
2008 Sehnsucht (with Xavier Naidoo) (Desire) (1 Track Promo Release Only)
2008 Let Me Love You (with Kim Sanders)
2008 Time For Dreams (with Lang Lang)
2008 You (with Colbie Caillat)
2010 Try (with Nadia Ali)
2010 I Will Follow You (with Hen Ree) (Release: 11 June)
2010 Always You / Innocent Lies (with Anggun) (Release: 12 November)
2012 Sonne (with Unheilig) (Release: 21 September) (Sun)
US releases
2000 Das Glockenspiel/ The Bell
2002 Dream of You (with Peter Heppner)
2005 I Feel You (with Peter Heppner & Kristian Djunited Hansson)
2007 Tired of Being Alone (with Tarja Turunen)
2008 Porque Te Vas (with Ana Torroja)
2008 Forever (with Kim Sanders)
2008 Breathe (with September (singer))
2008 You (with Colbie Caillat)
2011 I feel You (with Kristian Djunited Hansson and Nadia Ali
UK releases
2000 Das Glockenspiel
2001 Ruhe
2001 Das Glockenspiel (DJ Tiesto remix)
Video
German releases
2001 Weltreise – Die DVD
2004 Leben – Die DVD
2004 Live ErLeben (live DVD)
2006 Tagtraum (double DVD + audio CD)
2008 Sehnsucht Live (double DVD)
2010 Lichtblick (double DVD)
2013 Sonne Live (double DVD)
US releases
2002 Voyage – The DVD
2004 Life Special editions of the album contained an amended, translated version of the DVD "Leben".
2007 Day and Night Live
Charitable releases
2005 A Future for the Michel – Moya Brennan & Schiller
Mixes & Remixes
1999 Sunbeam - Outside World [Schiller Remix]
1999 Supanova - Don’t Break My Heart [Schiller Vocal Remix] & [Schiller Instrumental Remix]
1999 Trance Allstars - The First Rebirth [Schiller Club Mix] & [Schiller Edit]
2000 Trance Allstars - Ready To Flow [Schiller Club Mix] & [Schiller Edit]
2000 Tyrell Corp - Running 2.0 [Schiller Remix]
2000 U 96 - Das Boot 2001 [Schiller Remix]
2002 Apoptygma Berzerk - Until The End Of The World [Schiller Remix]
2002 ATB - Let U Go [Schiller Remix]
2002 Gregorian (band) feat. Sarah Brightman - Join Me [Schill Out Version by Schiller]
2002 Sinead O'Connor - Troy [Schiller Airplay Edit], [Schill Out Remix], & [Schiller Club Mix]
2002 Trance Allstars - Lost In Love [Schiller Mix] & [Schiller Radio Mix]
2003 Mesh (band) - Friends Like These [Schiller Remix]
2003 Moya Brennan - Show Me [Schiller Edit] & [Schiller X/Tended Remix]
2004 Marianne Rosenberg - Er gehört zu mir [Schiller Remix]
2004 Mila Mar - Sense Of Being [Chill Out Remix by Schiller]
2004 Polarkreis 18 -Allein Allein [Schiller Remix]
2004 Rammstein - Ohne Dich [Schiller Remix]
2008 Klaus Schulze und Lisa Gerrard - Liquid Coincidence 2 [Schiller Remix]
2011 Andrea Corr - Pale Blue Eyes [Schiller Remix]
Alive
Schiller Lyrics
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And so terribly dark.
It gets cold the moment I feel your pulse.
With no blood in your heart.
Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home.
It gets cold the moment you see the light
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
You make me feel alive
It gets real the moment you loose your grip.
And life tears you apart.
It get's real the moment you see the light.
With no love in your heart
Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
You make me feel alive
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
The lyrics to Schiller’s song “Alive” speak about the power of love, even in the face of death. The first stanza speaks about the coldness that accompanies death, both physically and emotionally, and the singer’s desire to be with their loved one even after they’ve passed. The second stanza continues with a description of dreams, and how they can bring comfort even in times of despair. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the importance of the loved one and their ability to make the singer feel alive. The final stanza speaks about the pain of loss, and how it can make life feel real in a way that nothing else can.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the nature of love and loss. It acknowledges the darkness and pain of death, while also emphasizing the hope and light that love can bring. The lyrics are relatively simple, but they are delivered with great emotion and sincerity, making them easy to connect with and relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
It gets cold the moment you close your eyes
When you close your eyes, you lose touch with reality and its coldness envelops you in a terrible darkness.
And so terribly dark.
The darkness that takes over is so intense that it feels like it's suffocating you.
It gets cold the moment I feel your pulse.
When I feel your pulse, it's like your blood is draining out, leaving your heart without energy and causing you to feel the icy grip of death.
With no blood in your heart.
When your heart has no blood, life itself loses its vitality and warmth, and death's grip takes over.
Dream when you drift off tonight
When you fall asleep and dream, you are able to escape into a different world filled with possibilities and hope.
And follow me home.
In your dreams, you can follow me home, wherever home happens to be, and find refuge in a place of love and joy.
It gets cold the moment you see the light
When you feel like you're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, you realize that there is no love in your heart to make that light shine brighter.
With no love in your heart.
Without love, life's joys can feel empty and unfulfilling, leading to a sense of being lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Even when you're not physically present, you remain a part of me, and I can always perceive your presence and feel your influence on my life.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
When I feel lost or alone, your intangible support and guidance is what helps me find my way back to a place of security and hope.
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Raise your voice and let your spirit soar, reaching out to the infinite expanses of the universe, and letting your energy and vitality fill the world around you.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
In moments of intimacy and physical touch, there's a sense of belonging and connection that is essential to feeling alive and full of energy.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Even if you feel small and insignificant, there is always a possibility to grow and reach greater heights, to free yourself from the constraints that hold you back and fly freely towards your dreams.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Your very presence in my life is what gives me the energy and vitality to live fully, to find joy and hope even in times of darkness and pain.
You make me feel alive
Your love and support give me the strength to face challenges and grow, revitalizing my spirit and giving me hope for a brighter tomorrow.
It gets real the moment you loose your grip.
When you lose your grip on your life, when things start to fall apart, reality comes crashing in and you can no longer escape into the dreams or illusions that sustain you.
And life tears you apart.
When life does not go according to plan, when we experience failure or loss, it can be devastating and cause us to feel helpless and alone.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Despite the pain and struggles of life, your support and love provide me with a sense of hope and energy, helping me to overcome these difficulties and grow stronger.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Your very presence in my life is what gives me the energy and vitality to live fully, to find joy and hope even in times of darkness and pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER VON DEYLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edu
No doubts, Adam Young has the best male voice in the world.
Briana Hawkins
I love this song, This feels like the soundtrack to an epic adventure in some extreme environmental dimensional world. It should be in one of a scene in a movie.
LPS Taylor
I have a theory that Adam Young was born in heaven.
SidArt
Nobel prize to you
cheesewizz
I love you
Ruth River Silverstone
I dont know why I just think that people that have this kind of voice is awesome cause their voice brings a cheery mood.. like owl city
gev10able
ahhhh.... so nice...haaah... When Adam starts singing the "oh" parts I'm like taken to another dimension. The silky air is flowing through my skin. The breaks in this song are just ethereal.
JessicatMC
This feels like the soundtrack to an epic adventure in some extreme environment. It should be in a movie.
MazeMaker4Life
Extreme hill biome 😂
Brickspiration
2018 and I still love this song