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]
Black
Schiller Lyrics
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beneath the undergrowth
I hear a sound from another side
I look around for another try
the long way 'round from the other side
down to the ground just another try
nothing's been the same
it's not always white
sometimes it's black inside
It pleases me; I feel a change
my hands are trembling
I got a flame that burns inside
I cannot hide this change
It pleases me; it's not too strange
beneath the undergrowth
My wings open wide and I realize
it's not always white
sometimes it's black inside
The song "Black" by Schiller speaks about personal growth and acceptance of one's flaws and weaknesses. The first verse speaks of hearing a sound from another side and looking for another try, indicating a desire for change and growth. The second verse emphasizes the change that has occurred, with the singer's hands trembling and a flame burning inside that cannot be hidden. The chorus speaks of a realization that it's not always white (meaning pure and good), sometimes it's black inside (meaning flawed and imperfect).
The song's overall message is about the acceptance of the dualistic nature of human beings. It acknowledges that everyone has a dark side, but that it's part of what makes them unique and beautiful. The singer finds pleasure in this realization, and their wings open wide, representing a newfound freedom and acceptance.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features vocals from Scottish singer and songwriter, Lizzy Pattinson. Pattinson is best known for being the sister of actor Robert Pattinson, but she has also had a successful career as a vocalist in the trance and electronic music scene.
Another interesting fact is that the song was released as a single in Germany in 2006 and reached number 47 on the German Singles Chart. It was also included on Schiller's album "Sehnsucht" which was certified gold in Germany.
The song has been remixed by several notable DJs and producers, including ATB and Blank & Jones.
The music video for "Black" features imagery of nature and the contrasting colors of black and white. It has been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube.
Schiller, whose real name is Christopher von Deylen, is a German musician and composer known for his ambient and electronic music. He has collaborated with several other musicians, including Sarah Brightman and Mike Oldfield.
The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the German drama series "Die Dasslers" and the French romantic comedy "L’arnacoeur" (Heartbreaker).
Musically, "Black" features a slow, atmospheric beat with electronic and orchestral elements. The chords used in the song are G#m, F#, E, and B.
Line by Line Meaning
It pleases me; it's not too strange
The singer is satisfied with the situation, even if it is unusual.
beneath the undergrowth
The singer explores their unconsciousness or hidden desires.
I hear a sound from another side
The singer senses something unfamiliar, possibly something dark or mysterious.
I look around for another try
The artist tries to find another way to approach this unfamiliar situation.
the long way 'round from the other side
The artist realizes they need to take a different path to gain a new perspective.
down to the ground just another try
The singer is willing to take risks to explore the unknown.
I need nerves of steel
The singer must be brave to face what they will encounter.
nothing's been the same
The artist implies that something has changed and that their perception of the world will not be the same again.
it's not always white
Life is not always beautiful, innocent or pure.
sometimes it's black inside
There can be something dark or negative lurking within people.
My wings open wide and I realize
The singer feels free and starts to gain a new understanding of themselves and their surroundings.
I got a flame that burns inside
The artist feels a passion within themselves that drives them to keep exploring and discovering.
I cannot hide this change
The singer feels that they have changed in a significant way that they cannot ignore or conceal from others.
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BMCBikesBelfast
As I have said before Jette Von Roth-Claudia Brücken and Susanne Freytag from Propaganda -simply prefect
@yurys2875
Класс!!!
@treshijos
nice!!!
@tocalvaroernestocarliz7814
MUY DE ACUERDO
@remogherardi3995
bravissima e bellissima
@remogherardi3995
bravissima
@Malin2000
omg those cheep video effects! xDDDDDD
@ozer3749
how long did you think for this comment?