Kiske
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Kiske is an album
released by the German
musician Michael Kiske
(ex-Helloween
) in 2006.
Of the four solo efforts produced by Kiske, this is the one most removed from his metal roots/past having little to no electric guitar.
Of all his solo albums Kiske refers to this as his favorite. He says this because he believes this to be the album that he had the most creative and expressive freedom in the recording process.
According to Kiske "It's a healthy-careless and musically free album. I am very proud of this record because it is a true statement from myself and I could easily build up new things from it, but also can let it stand there as an artistic closing-comment from myself, because I am sure I will still like this album in 10 years time"
Japanese bonus track
All songs by Michael Kiske, except "Mary in the Morning" by Michael Rashkow and Johnny Cymbal
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
released by the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
musician Michael Kiske
Michael Kiske
Michael Kiske is a singer best known as the lead vocalist for the German power metal band Helloween, from 1986 to 1993. From 1996 up to 2009, Kiske recorded four solo albums, participated on various metal and rock related projects, while he also performed with numerous bands as a guest vocalist...
(ex-Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
) in 2006.
Of the four solo efforts produced by Kiske, this is the one most removed from his metal roots/past having little to no electric guitar.
Of all his solo albums Kiske refers to this as his favorite. He says this because he believes this to be the album that he had the most creative and expressive freedom in the recording process.
According to Kiske "It's a healthy-careless and musically free album. I am very proud of this record because it is a true statement from myself and I could easily build up new things from it, but also can let it stand there as an artistic closing-comment from myself, because I am sure I will still like this album in 10 years time"
Track listing
- "Fed by stones" – 4:39
- "All-Solutions" – 4:42
- "Knew I Would" – 4:04
- "Kings Fall" – 4:27
- "Hearts Are Free" – 4:06
- "The King of It All" – 4:45
- "Sing My Song" – 3:27
- "Silently Craving" – 4:11
- "Truly" – 3:45
- "Painted" – 4:45
- "Sad as the World" – 3:27
Japanese bonus track
- "Mary in the MorningMary in the Morning"Mary in the Morning" is a song written by American songwriter and record producer Michael Rashkow and singer Johnny Cymbal. "Mary in the Morning" was recorded by a number of artists including:* Elvis Presley* Glen Campbell* Guy Fletcher...
" – 4:08
All songs by Michael Kiske, except "Mary in the Morning" by Michael Rashkow and Johnny Cymbal
Johnny Cymbal
Johnny Cymbal was a Scottish born American songwriter, singer, and record producer who had numerous hit records, including his signature song, "Mr...
.
Credits
- Michael Kiske – vocals, guitars, keyboards
- Fontaine Burnett – bass
- Sandro Giampietro – guitars
- Karsten Nagel – drums