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]
Fate
Schiller Lyrics
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A fated reason
Like the sun
To every season
Eclipse of
The truth of your touch
Falling fear
I surrender my life to you
Fate
It comes
Only but a lifetime
And I can't wait heaven's call
For I've been waiting all my life
(It's in your eyes, in your eyes)
Treasure
Every beat of your heart
From above
Your love completes my life
I feel earth
Breathing in your eyes
Universe
Unfolding tonight for you
Fate has come
to be a central theme in Schiller's song Fate. The lyrics depict the power of destiny, the inevitability of events, and the way in which the universe seems to conspire to bring people together. The song uses metaphors of the changing seasons, the rising and setting of the sun, and the eclipse of the moon to underscore the presence of fate in our lives.
The lyrics also touch on the notion of surrendering to fate, of submitting to the elements that are beyond our control. Falling fear is juxtaposed with surrendering one's life, suggesting there may be an element of danger in giving oneself over to fate. The chorus expresses a longing to fulfill one's destiny and suggests that waiting for fate to play out can be both exciting and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
Shape of
The form or essence of a predetermined destiny that governs our lives
A fated reason
A reason or purpose that has been predetermined by fate or destiny
Like the sun
As constant and unchanging as the sun, our destiny cannot be altered
To every season
Just as the seasons change without our control, so does our fate follow a predetermined path
Eclipse of
Even though the truth may be obscured like an eclipse, our destiny remains the same
The truth of your touch
Despite the uncertainty and confusion of life, the love and touch of a significant other can provide clarity and give meaning to our fate
Falling fear
Though fear may permeate our existence, we are ultimately powerless to change our destiny
I surrender my life to you
In accepting our predetermined fate, we are able to fully surrender ourselves to the love and support of those around us
Fate
The predeterminded outcome of our lives which overrides everything else
It comes
Fate cannot be avoided and eventually will arrive at the proper time
Only but a lifetime
The time we have to fulfill our destiny is limited by our human lifespan
And I can't wait heaven's call
Patience is required to fully comprehend and accept the inevitable path of our lives, even if it means waiting for an afterlife
For I've been waiting all my life
Our entire existence has led up to this moment, and it is our destiny to fulfill a predetermined purpose
(It's in your eyes, in your eyes)
We can often see our own fate reflected in the eyes of those closest to us
Treasure
The importance and value of our relationships cannot be overstated
Every beat of your heart
The love and compassion of a significant other is one of the most profound expressions of our predetermined fate
From above
Our destiny originates from a higher power or authority beyond our understanding
Your love completes my life
The love and support of a significant other is necessary to fulfill our predetermined destiny
I feel earth
A deep connection to the earth and our natural surroundings is a fundamental aspect of our predetermined fate
Breathing in your eyes
Intimacy and understanding between lovers can aid emotional clarity and ease understanding of our purpose
Universe
Our predetermined fate is interconnected with the entire universe, beyond even our own realization
Unfolding tonight for you
Even as we exist in the present, our predetermined destiny is consistently unfolding towards the future
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eleniff
Shape of
A fated reason
Like the sun
To every season
Eclipse of
The truth of your touch
Falling fear
I surrender my life to you
Fate
It comes
Only but a lifetime
And I can't wait heaven's call
For I've been waiting all my life
(It's in your eyes, in your eyes)
Treasure
Every beat of your heart
From above
Your love completes my life
I feel earth
Breathing in your eyes
Universe
Unfolding tonight for you
Fate has come
@tatyd3324
Shape of
a fated reason
like the sun
to every season
eclipse of
the truth of your touch
falling fear
i surrender my life to you
fate
it comes
only but a lifetime
and i can‘t wait for heaven‘s call
for i‘ve been waiting all my life
(it‘s in your eyes, in your eyes)
treasure
every beat of your heart
from above
your love completes my life
i feel earth
breathing in your eyes
universe
unfolding tonight for you
fate has come.
@maciekq2749
A kind of masterpiece I've been listening for 15 yrs and I'm more than sure I will never get bored playing this.
@fastnfast06
Still same magical for me. After 10 years...
@alphaastronaut2994
Same magical thing
@lolameier6505
This song has still an immense smooth feeling of deep love, two souls connected forever....still in love with this
Thank you Christopher von Deylen 💖😇🦋
@Juli1303
Kocham tą piosenke, kolejny raz schiller zrobił cudowny kawałek. Jego muzyka jest genialna. Porusza do głebi...
@steeloism
i don't think i will hear a song more touching than this ---ever in my life!
@Iam_free
So many years but I still come back here to listen to it again while looking at sky and purple clouds, it's spring
@esseymi
2020 and I still love it 💚
@yokaigeek2198
Schiller is my religion, the best tranc3 music in the world!!!
@bramburekbramburek
This is really luxury song. I love it and Schiller also. His songs make me special feelings, special memories, they remember me some special sad and happy parts of my life...