Formed as Rudolf Steiner in 2001 in Japan. Signed with former Malice Mizer's Mana label, Midi:Nette, and became Schwarz Stein (Black Stone in broken german) in 2002. 2 Feb 2004, two weeks before the release of Artificial Hallucination, they announced their split-up. At 'Midi:Nette presents Dis Inferno vol. III', 15 Dec 2004, Schwarz Stein performed once more along with Moi dix Mois.
Following the dissolution of the duo, each member pursued solo projects, though they collaborated with each other often and held several revival gigs between 2011 and 2013. In March 2014 both Kaya & Hora confirmed that the band would resume activities on a permanent basis.
Hora is currently self producing his own music. He launched his solo career in 2005.
The two former members of Schwarz Stein recently reformed under the name Another Cell as a session band in 2006 to release a self-titled album, Another Cell, which was released in limited press in April 2006.
Kaya launched his solo career on 2006 with the release of his first single, kaleidoscope with Kalm, ex Velvet Eden, providing the music.
Schwarz Stein reformed in 2011 to release the 'Recurrence of Hallucination' mini CD July 20th and to play a 10 year anniversary show with the same name on July 31st 2011. Another one off show was announced for 2012.
They revived again in March of 2014, rather unexpectedly, and announced the release of a new single "GEBET." Additionally, Kaya announced that he was also going to be in a new band named FEMME FATALE.
The duo is still active as of 2023, performing around Japan, in addition to Kaya's solo career.
Discography
as Rudolf Steiner
Queen of Decadence (1 June 2001) demo
Perfect Garden (12 Nov, 2001) demo
as Schwarz Stein
Perfect Garden (31 July, 2002) single
New vogue children (30 Jun, 2003) album
Current (18 Nov, 2003) single
Artificial Hallucination (25 Feb, 2004) album
Recurrence of Hallucination (20 Jul, 2011) mini-album
Recurrence of Hallucination -Live- DVD
GEBET (26 March 2014)
as another cell
Another Cell (1 April, 2006) album
Official site:
Schwarz Stein
Member sites:
Kaya Rose
Hora - GOD SYNTHESIS
Old official site: http://midi-nette.com/midinette/ss/
Release me
Schwarz Stein Lyrics
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Nuritsubusareta shikai
Toraware no jiko ishiki
Utsuki mezamete
Akaku ahureru kodou
Koe wa netsu wo obite
Kuukyo na kono yami kara
Akaku sakamaku kaze to
Yodomu keiosu no naka
Karamitsuku sokubaku no kusari wo
Huriharatte
Hibiku kakusei no kodou
Kaihou sareta karada
Karamitsuku sokubaku no kusari wo
Huriharatte
The lyrics to Schwarz Stein's "Release Me" describe a person who has been trapped and confined in their own mind. Their thoughts have been stifled and their vision has been clouded by a force that has taken over their consciousness. They experience a sudden awakening, their heart pounding with a red-hot passion that drives them forward. Their voice trembles with feverish intensity, as they break free from the chains that have bound them for so long. The wind blows fiercely, and they are consumed by a sense of freedom that they have never known before.
The imagery in the lyrics is vivid and intense, capturing the essence of the struggle between the self and the forces that seek to control it. The use of the color red, for instance, invokes a sense of vitality and passion, while the chains represent the restrictions that have held the singer back. The wind and the darkness create a sense of chaos and uncertainty, underscoring the emotional conflict at the heart of the song. Ultimately, the lyrics are about breaking free from the ties that bind us, and embracing our innermost desires and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Kau korosareta shikou
My thoughts have been killed and silenced
Nuritsubusareta shikai
My vision has been stained and covered
Toraware no jiko ishiki
My trapped consciousness
Utsuki mezamete
Awakens with the moon
Akaku ahureru kodou
My red, overflowing heartbeat
Koe wa netsu wo obite
My voice trembles with fever
Soshite kakusei shiteyuku
And I awaken and break free
Kuukyo na kono yami kara
From this empty darkness
Akaku sakamaku kaze to
With the wind blowing red and wild
Yodomu keiosu no naka
Trapped in a frozen tempo
Karamitsuku sokubaku no kusari wo
Breaking free from the tangled chains of restraint
Huriharatte
I tear them apart
Hibiku kakusei no kodou
The pulsing beat of my awakening
Kaihou sareta karada
My liberated body
Karamitsuku sokubaku no kusari wo
Breaking free from the tangled chains of restraint
Huriharatte
I tear them apart
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Agitated_Senpai
so sad that her projects arent that well know, considering Schwarz stein was on the same record label on malice mizer, and a direct inspiration of mana
Marianna Liggieri
*his
Kaya pronouns are he/him
Carlos Alejandro Villegas Horst
Sugoi!!!!!!
Agitated_Senpai
the fuck is this music, found kaya about 3 years ago through femme fatale, went back about 6 months ago and found out her other projects, kaya single project and schwarz stein. she is fukin talented
nijienblack
glad you found out about kaya's projects eventually and yeah, i agree, the music is definitly underrated! btw as far as i know kaya is actually male =)