The Story Behind: Kai Hansen remembers writing "Skyfall" | HELLOWEEN

Helloween guitarist Kai Hansen reflects on the music and lyrics of the epic first single "Skyfall", taken from the upcoming and self-titled new album "Helloween", released June 18th, 2021.
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[@revelandolaesencia5929]

Kai Hansen is the true genius of power metal. Without a doubt the greatest exponent of the genre, his voice, his compositions, his lyrics, his way of playing the guitar. He's the fucking master

[@victorseijiendo439]

Kai Hansen is definitely a genius. He wrote a song that seems to be only a sci-fi tale about an alien, but it contains a philosophical meaning completely connected with the hard times in which we are all leaving and how we need to keep on fighting and stand tall despite all of this chaos.

[@inkubuzz]

Not that I disagree, because he is a genius, but don't forget Arjen Lucassen... pretty sci-fi lyrics with meaning too!

[@victorseijiendo439]

I didn't forget, it is just because the post, video and all of the specific context is not about Arjen...

[@inkubuzz]

@@victorseijiendo439 😉

[@prime_time_youtube]

Nope, it is about an alien.

[@aeronbern1769]

If you like sci-fi, check out the infinite entanglenment trilogy!

[@latexgeneration]

Skyfall is a damn masterpiece. I can't believe this kind of power/fantasy/Sci-Fi/metal song came out in 2021, and it hits perfectly.

[@user-caelestis1]

I worship this man, a true genius.

Along with the sci-fi story, musically the song feels a lot like something out of Gamma Ray's Somewhere Out in Space, which is a good thing, since that is one of my favorite Kai Hansen albums.

[@Tronderose]

it's cool that they put that in the lyrics! (somewhere out in space)

[@Assimandeli]

When I heard Skyfall for the first time I instantly thought "yep, this is a Kai Hansen song".

[@RyderLComics]

It's Gamma Ray's magnum opus, not surprised that Kai would revisit thr concept someday

[@Cryocide13]

Yeah, I heard heavy traces of "Beyond the Black Hole" immediately. A great song!

[@adrianobrien2038]

Kai is a legend 🔥🤘

[@V3ntilator]

I listened to Kai since first Helloween album were released. Still my #1 Favourite band.

[@Yorcen]

Heavy Metal legend. Thanks for the new album. Rock on!…🤘🎃🤘

[@jqv666]

Thank you for existing Kai Hansen! Your music gave meaning to my life!

[@nhenghali1916]

The Little Green Guy was freed by a Morgan-Freeman-Style-Janitor. Protrayed by Andi Deris in a Iron Man Suit.

[@XakritheHellion]

Is God we're talking about

[@danielcarvalhovianocturna435]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheCyberMantis]

Was he the "little green guy".... or was he the "little GREY guy" ? O_o

[@JoolsGuitar]

LOL

[@theixxfactor]

Now that i bought the single with the long version I can say that this is an absolutely amazing song. And this whole idea of bringing Kai and Michi and Andi together and doing an album is absolutely fantastic. I love the Keepers, I love Gamma Ray, I love Helloween with Andi, so this is the best of the best in one album/band!

[@josebatres894]

And it's going to continue! I'm excited as well! Historical time with Helloween! :)

[@bastifantasti3368]

@@josebatres894 That's so true, my friend. Can't wait for the album !

[@michaljaklik4657]

Yeah i love them all too. Can't wait for the album.Just hoping it is not too much pressure for them.Well,they will be fine as usual.🤘🔥❤

[@shannonlucas2980]

I love the "Hey little alien" breakdown. Has a Beatles/ ELO vibe. It's cool to hear those influences come thru even in a metal song.

[@zedddddful]

Kai is a actual legend.

[@gabthefisherman5030]

Kai is one of the grestest song writter of all time

[@1337Ox]

The Mastermind Kai himself!

[@darrenbeadman2322]

Fan For life. Great Job Kai

[@PontusOzzyA]

I love the Gamma Ray vibes at the end, looking forward to the album

[@gammaray2001]

...Simply the God of power metal! Kai, please we all scream out loud for a new Gamma Ray album!! 🙏🏻🍻🤘🏻

[@wesleyfilms]

This song speaks to me, as a janitor.

[@Luffman123]

Kai & Weiki are the godfather of all power metal guitar heroes

[@wyldechild01]

This is one of the best albums of Helloween Kai is a genious I am so happy they are all back together. I have literally started to listen Helloweeen again after years

[@fahrenheitbj1984]

Thank you for a wonderful video❣️

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

I would like a segment like this, where Kai & Weiki talk about their writing process surrounding The Keepers and maybe Walls of Jericho as well?? I think they are such a sick combo, with their particular styles merging into Helloween's sound

[@wrivera9014]

As a writer, it would be an honor to sit down wiith this gentleman and share stories. Amazing song he build. Is like a rollercoaster ride from the beginning to the end. I heard of the band before, but never sat down and listen to it and I regret it. I am so in love with this band and this song is incredibly amazing. ❤🎃

[@KaiHansen65]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@celioazevedoofficial]

Genius of course.

[@rayrobinson2074]

Insanity and Genius

[@rebesanchez5771]

Kai you are amazing and the best part of this is your humility or humble (I don't know what word is better ) and the same time great personality ;)

[@william66100]

Can't wait for the album. Please please come to Cardiff Wales this time ,when touring in England

[@luismonkey5037]

I saw him in Maryland this guy it’s a beast I wish he would sing more

[@Deliah_36]

Skyfall is a masterpiece. I can't wait for the whole album.

[@alexanderkussatz143]

Trotzdem wieder mal ein Song zum zwischen den Zeilen lesen. ;) Ride the sky mit Kai!

[@belmont6444]

Thanks for this great song Mr Hansen, you rock! 🤘😎

[@bfranklinb]

Incredible! Kai, we want to continue this story in an upcoming Gamma Ray concept album xD

[@Ariath77]

I grew up with the old Helloween! Kai Hansen's voice is solid powermetal! :)

[@peterander581]

Helloween, ein großer Name in meinem Leben. Seit ich einen eigenen Musikgeschmack entwickelt habe, seid ihr meine Lieblingsband. Mit Mini LP, Wallis of Jericho und natürlich den Keeper Alben habt ihr mich durch die Pubertät gebracht "How many tears", "I want out" und "We got the right" waren damals meine Lieblingssongs. Als Michael Kiske die Band verlassen hat war ich totunglücklich. Mit Andy war es für mich nicht mehr Helloween. Es war eine neue gute Metal Band, aber eben nicht Helloween. Ich habe mir all die Jahre immer gewünscht, dass Kiske oder Hansen wieder bei Helloween singen. Für mich hat sich hier ein großer Traum erfüllt. Dafür bin ich der ganzen Band von Herzen dankbar. Ihr habt jetzt zum ersten Mal wieder ein Album geschaffen, das Keeper-Niveau erreicht und es an manchen Stellen sogar übertrifft. Als ich das Skyfall Video zum ersten Mal gesehen habe, liefen mir die Tränen herunter. Andy und Michael Seite an Seite und Kai, der erste Sänger von Helloween. Das war magisch. Ihr habt etwas ganz großes vollbracht, das über eure Musik hinaus geht, aber sie sicher mit sich in ungeahnte Höhen zieht. Danke Leute und bitte weiter so. Viele Grüße aus Schönau im Schwarzwald.

[@bryanmueller7564]

Thank you

[@VadimLalayan]

Heavy metal is the law 😎🤘

[@bema_seat]

I haven't listened to this song, as I am waiting to be able to hear the entire album front to back. This looks like it is going to be awesome, cannot wait for the release.

[@riccardocossu9141]

Kai einfach genial!

[@bryanmueller7564]

You have been my favorite band since wall's of Jericho! I have alot of bands i look to for inspiration(iron maiden )

[@CyrilViXP]

Great to see Kai!

[@ShiruSama1]

Man I need to watch them live this time! The concert I was going to was cancelled

[@Claudio_Ribeiro]

The legend

[@rodolfoconcha4203]

Kai Hansen is the Best, THANKS

[@FireSonata]

I love how it ends with a Gamma Ray title ;)

[@taufikkurniadi7963]

Skyfall is so Gamma Ray

[@fabienlamour3644]

Yes...into the black hole.

[@XakritheHellion]

@@fabienlamour3644 somewhere out in space

[@metalstorm7506]

Skyfall to me sounds like a musical continuation of Gamma Ray’s song “Revelations” from the album “Majestic” (2005). Love them both

[@mavisser3211]

my hero

[@heraldolizama8066]

Kai is a genius

[@grantwallace1882]

SKYFALL is incredible

[@emiliomedina6784]

Uno de mis idolo Kai Hansen 🎸

[@Andersondvaz]

Amazing!!

[@user-cj4bt7mb6c]

Thanks you Kai hansen You are my metal god I can wait new HELLOWEEN s album Hey Kai hansen god bless you To the metal yeah 🇯🇵

[@maringansiagianofficial3944]

The best 🎼👍👍

[@widisixx7971]

I Grow Up With Walls Of Jericho, Kai Is My Fav Back That Era...

[@Deadbeautyqueen]

Legend

[@KaiHansen65]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@Chrille5782]

*Happy 60th Birthday* 🍻🍾

[@Tailsftn]

Epic

[@hernandiana7223]

The story of the song reminds me of the "Paul" movie

[@Cryocide13]

Kai, when writing this song, did you originally plan to have you, Kiske and Deris all singing it, or did that just happen later on? I ask because I'm always curious if a lyricist chooses words to suit a particular style and vocal strengths of a given singer. Each series of lyrics being performed by each of the three singers sounds amazingly perfect for each's manner of execution. Or did you just write the song and the singers just sung them in their special style? Most notable was when Deris sings "welcome to the other side!" I can't imagine Kiske singing those lyrics, since they seem intentionally written for Andi. Great song, in any case. Thanks for all the great music over the years!

[@beverlybassitt9479]

Awesome 🎸😎

[@KaiHansen65]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@juldlh7443]

He is the Man 🎸

[@muhammadnoorbinrohani39]

Kai Hansen is the world best power metal Lead Vocalist & Lead Guitarist in the Europe & the world.

[@natas-6747]

Kai is a Metal God!

[@michaelyanser]

Kaiiii!🤟🎃🤟

[@kiske1301]

Genio!!

[@oszkarmayer2660]

Gammaween

[@MetalAlchemist]

Kai The Father of Helloween!!!

[@werc85music]

I wish it was June 18th allready..

[@mattiameis3300]

Kai The Man Hansen ❤

[@salifgaona5779]

Woooo

[@amandahaase7534]

Kai Hansen is the God of Power Metal

[@JoolsGuitar]

The Morgan Freeman of power metal XD

[@RegulusAxya]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎃

[@user-kt7zo3no7t]

Доброй ночи, всем.

[@user-dx4ry5ui3l]

Челяба с тобой!

[@luismiguelortiz1921]

🌞❤️🔥📈

[@maiden4greece572]

Nice...

[@alexalanis1945]

Monster🤘

[@Jankowiak2dl8]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@irlanfernando3147]

Monster 😎

[@TheRuudvann]

skyfall is truly a new master peace of the metal..for me, it is the best song of the new album, far away from the others (although "out for the glory" and "fear of the fallen" are good too)...there are others good too, but not so good as skyfall (edit version)

[@TheCyberMantis]

Helloween is a pretty kick-ass power-metal band! I think they should open for LOVEBITES once the whole "covid thing" tapers-off, and bands can start touring again!

[@beaffteki]

You... I see what you did there.. You a funny bloke huh? Just be careful, the lines between funny and stupid are really close sometimes, and it seems that you have crossed them

[@hugobaez1988]

@@beaffteki he has.

[@bes5164]

Long story short: "He got an idea and kept writing till he finished it."

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

To bad they turn down andi in the mix, he is the true heart and soul of Helloween(has been for a long time)and these "other guys" owe him everything for preserving "their band" haha. Kiske's voice is amazing and so is kai and his guitar playing and singing but they gave up their spot and now expect andi to move out of the way. I love helloween in all eras and started with kai on walls of Jericho but somehow I feel andi should be the singer on this album, I enjoy his voice so much 🤘😎👌👏❤🔥 and I saw Helloween in 2018 on pumpkins united and it was a dream come true with all of them playing and singing the old songs but facts are facts, it's andi's band now 🤷‍♂️

[@wk.6900]

why kiske and kai are helloween so its righ't that they are more present than andi to be honest the last albums of helloween are boring and i dont want a new boring helloween album with andi singing but for my taste kai is the most important key for the sound of helloween because he writes the best riffs.

[@peterbardosi1842]

Nice. In Hungary. Peter

[@schkaindel]

🎃🎸

[@EvanJr]

🔥🎶🎵🎼👽🛸🎃

[@yutheaoropherion6]

Good.👍👍..mau goreng sampeu ngk?

[@_-ftp-mann-_]

I really want to know, who the f**k came to the idea with the flying v as a Ship. The design and the idea is awesome. I was like "What? No.... Really?"

[@user-dx4ry5ui3l]

Урал с тобой

[@fruitchewx127]

I hope to hear more about Alien and Morgan Freeman's adventures in outer space

[@killianhackenschmidt4987]

Andi Deris can now say he raided Area 51.

[@Michael_Dorogoff]

It's all good. When will the Gamma Ray be?

[@renatoferreira1542]

👆✌️

[@fabienlamour3644]

Black hole style.👍👍👍👍👍

[@hellscock]

i dont believe you mr Kai Hansen, cause many of you songs are allegorically,so i have my own explain about song's lyrics. ofc is one of the best helloween song ever incuding Keepers, and to be more accurate the best song after the keepers,ofc there was very good helloween song besides keepers, ms god is one of them,equal to keepers, and i wanna point out that i love andi period. i even like rabbit dont come easy album.cheers

[@josecarranza5006]

Kai big big men.........

[@KARYTTAH_PopMetal_Rock_BAND]

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[@bender2411]

Очень жаль, что Gamma Ray фактически перестал существовать. То было золотое время. Как продолжение двух Хранителей. Именно Gamma Ray являлся продолжением, а не оставшийся без Кая Helloween. Увы. Зло и деньги победили. Теперь мы имеем то, что имеем. Skyfall куда больше похожа на дерисовский Helloween, чем на хансеновский. И теперь у нас нет и Gamma Ray. Наверное мы уже никогда не услышим новую Land of The Free, Heavy Metal Universe, Heaven or Hell или One with the World.

[@giovannigarcia3621]

Gamma Ray new album confirmed ???

[@magnuspremberg3118]

X-files anyone?

[@hth7607]

I ve been listening over 10 times.Honesty ,I dont feel any fascination like Dr.Stein or Halloween just a verse-to-verse like an oldman retired communication.No screamy,no technical melodic youth as ever. I don know how to pretend to accept this reconciled re-union piecework.