In 1989 he moved to Stockholm where he met Stefan Kéry, a psychedelic connoisseur, and gave him a cassette with some of his many recordings. To Mikaels great surprise he found that the tape was received with great enthusiasm and an album was soon made out of that very tape. The album was titled ”Visions Of A Trespasser” and was released early 1990 in an edition of 150 copies only. The album cover featured a colorful, organic vortex with images of beings of the galaxy in it painted by Mikael. Each and every record had differently hand painted labels. The album was mainly distributed among friends. It showed his very personal style of music covering all kinds of musical directions, all laced with the psychedelic sound. Among these ”not-meant-to-be-heard-by-others”-recordings you will find unbelievable sound’s from tea-balls, spoons and boilers. Except for the 3 studio tracks which was recorded together with a friend, he played everything himself - singing through his guitar-amp and using a pitched guitar for a bass.
In March 1991 he released his follow-up, ”The Unknown” , an odd home cassette- collection with new old haunting songs. The album was distributed the same way as the first one.
After forming Xotic Mind Productions Stefan Kéry let him go into a 8-channal studio and Mikael built up a whole new album all by himself (the only way he knew to work) step-by-step, beginning with the drums and nothing else but except a good memory! The result: ”Claustromania” (meaning: manic obsession for locking oneself in, which derives from the introspective state of mind he always go into while creating!) . The music is filled with pulsating, organic expressions, always emotionally gripping with his soulful voice. The album has a circular concept: The songs about other worlds, man against infinity and the human mind, soul and spirit are linked together with small musical inventions building a story that never ends, ending the way it started, starting the way it ended. The composition also reflects his past life of loneliness and emptiness that now has been replaced by a new existence of love, happiness and possibilities. Mikael says “Claustromania” also is an homage to LSD which helped him make the transformation possible.
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His creative years had only begun. In 1994 Mikael wrote a book with novellas in the horror-fantasy tradition crammed with drawings done during the last 15 years and drawn, copied and shaped 4 volumes of comic-fanzines - all still available in Swedish only! He acted in a 16mm film and in his own 3 fantasy video films as well as taking acting- and dancing- lessons! During the years he has been invited to participate on other Xotic Mind projects, like playing sitar on Adam Axelzons well-received ”Eura” album and with sitar and Tablas on the ”Gnostic Mass”-LP by The Entheogens, an improvisation-group he joined together with Adam Axelzon, Måns ”Word of Life”Månson and Stefan Kéry, among others.
In January 1994, people Xotic Mind released S.T. Mikaels new album ”Psychocosmic Songs” which was even better received than any of his previous LPs. The LP was recorded in a modern, high-tech studio. This time the tracks was a mixture of acoustic and electric singer-songs painted with sitar and tabla jams, heavy fuzz guitar sessions and airy, pulsating sounds done in the same step- by-step method like Claustromania! Although it is serious and soulful in tone, ST Mikael himself says he misses the playfulness and vitality which is more prominent in his home recordings.
In the spring of 1994 ST Mikael was living in a rented house with a beautiful garden of fruits, berries and flowers. For the first time he found an immediate presence of self confidence and also a more emotional and limitless way to express himself. In changing direction from somewhat stylish compositions to more improvised-on-the-spot creations he found that the happiness of a live-performance could be caught on a Pot-induced multi tracked solo recording.
During 1994 he made a huge collection of organic home recordings, far away from any inexperienced studio-technician, planning to release some of the material as a new album. With the addition of the extended studio track ”Summer In My Life” , which was recorded by an experienced crew and with additional musicians like Adam Axelzon. Xotic Mind released it in 1996 as a double-album - titled Soul Flower. As always - with a homemade painting on the cover. It can be seen as a rock opera without a plot, an invitation to a small living room full of impressions of many far away places.
During the years that passed since that album, St Mikael seemed to become more secretive and reclusive, but was still making homemade music. Some of this music, still stretching out in many different musical directions, has been done freely and spontaneously in an extremely relaxed and happy environment, and has been compiled into the home-made double CD, "Mind Evolution", which is not really an official album. Since the turn of the century, Mikael has renewed his lifestyle, has found love in Cheska, an American woman, and has travelled around in Europe, and recently in the USA.
source: http://www.subliminalsounds.se/DOK/stmikael.html
The Voice
St. Mikael Lyrics
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Round Thy throne of light
Angel harps, forever ringing
Rest not day nor night
Thousands only live to bless Thee
And confess thee Lord of might
Thou who art beyond the farthest
Can it be that Thou regardest
Songs of sinful man?
Can we feel that Thou art near us
And wilt hear us? Yes, we can
For we know Thy love rejoices
O'er each work of Thine
Thou didst ears and hands and voices
For Thy praise combine
Craftsman's art and music's measure
For Thy pleasure Lord of might
In thy house, great God, we offer
Of Thine own to Thee
And for Thine acceptance proffer
All unworthily
Hearts and minds and hands and voices
In our choicest psalmody
Honor, glory, might, and merit
Thine shall ever be
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Blessed Trinity
Of the best that Thou hast given
Earth and heaven render Thee
The song "The Voice" by St. Mikael is a beautiful hymn that praises God and acknowledges the awe-inspiring beauty and power of heavenly voices. The lyrics describe angel voices singing praises to God around His heavenly throne. These voices never rest, constantly ringing like harps, and thousands of angels exist solely to bless and proclaim God's might.
The lyrics then wonder if God, who is beyond mortal comprehension, would pay attention to and value the songs of sinful humans. The answer is a resounding yes, as the song suggests that God's love rejoices over every work created by humans in His honor. Whether it is the artistry of craftsman or the melodies of music, every talent and expression of praise are seen as valuable to God.
The final verse of the song acknowledges that everything we offer to God in His house is from His own blessings. Despite our unworthiness, we bring our hearts, minds, hands, and voices to sing our choicest psalmody, offering praise and worship. The song concludes with the affirmation that all honor, glory, might, and merit belong to the Blessed Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and both Earth and heaven render all that has been given to God.
Overall, "The Voice" is a hymn that highlights the beauty and significance of human praise and worship in the presence of the divine. It emphasizes the belief that God not only hears but rejoices in our songs of praise, regardless of our limitations and faults.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel voices ever singing
The voices of angels are constantly singing
Round Thy throne of light
Around Your bright throne
Angel harps, forever ringing
The harps of angels are always playing
Rest not day nor night
They never stop, day or night
Thousands only live to bless Thee
Countless beings only exist to bless You
And confess thee Lord of might
And acknowledge You as the mighty Lord
Thou who art beyond the farthest
You who are beyond what mortal eyes can see
Mortal eye can scan
Can mortal eyes comprehend
Can it be that Thou regardest
Is it possible that You pay attention to
Songs of sinful man?
The songs of sinful humans?
Can we feel that Thou art near us
Can we sense that You are close to us
And wilt hear us? Yes, we can
And that You will listen to us? Yes, we can
For we know Thy love rejoices
Because we know Your love finds joy
O'er each work of Thine
In each creation of Yours
Thou didst ears and hands and voices
You provided ears, hands, and voices
For Thy praise combine
To come together for Your praise
Craftsman's art and music's measure
The craftsmanship of artists and the rhythm of music
For Thy pleasure Lord of might
To bring You pleasure, mighty Lord
In thy house, great God, we offer
In Your house, great God, we present
Of Thine own to Thee
What is already Yours to You
And for Thine acceptance proffer
And offer it for Your acceptance
All unworthily
Despite being unworthy
Hearts and minds and hands and voices
Our hearts, minds, hands, and voices
In our choicest psalmody
In our most select songs of praise
Honor, glory, might, and merit
Honoring, glorifying, might, and worth
Thine shall ever be
Shall always belong to You
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Blessed Trinity
The sacred Trinity
Of the best that Thou hast given
The finest of what You have given
Earth and heaven render Thee
Earth and heaven offer back to You
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Francis Pott
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@pxppin_bbgdear
LYRiCS
Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
She told me in the morning
She don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die
These words will be written on my stone
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
Written on these walls are
The colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open
But it stays right here in its cage
I know that in the morning now
I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I've been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I'll take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
And I've been waiting for this time to come around
But, baby, running after you is like chasing the clouds
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm and time
Is frozen
The story of my life, I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love until she's broken inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
@Cristo2893
When they sang together I began to enjoy this performance a lot, I felt some country vibes. Even if there's lack of stage presence, this was a great battle.
Battles of The Voice Norway are the best. :D
@Mcfaddenclan000
Love this interpretation of this song. Looks like nerves are playing around a bit but awesome job guys!
@ClairWeee
This song is not exactly my favourite but it was a very chilled, calm and composed performance. Niklas had imo just a slight edge and his tone is more compelling for me but overall they were both really good.
@fcbarca2848
So much to love about Norway
@pxppin_bbgdear
LYRiCS
Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
She told me in the morning
She don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die
These words will be written on my stone
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
Written on these walls are
The colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open
But it stays right here in its cage
I know that in the morning now
I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I've been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I'll take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
And I've been waiting for this time to come around
But, baby, running after you is like chasing the clouds
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm and time
Is frozen
The story of my life, I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love until she's broken inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
@deanturchi7917
Its Impossible to choose…….They are both amazing singers
@AndreyVas2008
I loved them both!
@great10toes40
Great song choice
@Yankes997
great battles <3
@martinmckinney900
Brilliant 👏👏👏👏👏👏