Rammstein’s Flake on his First Band, Feeling B and military service | Red Bull Music Academy

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Christian “Flake” Lorenz, keyboardist for iconic German hard rock band Rammstein, recalls how his first group, Feeling B, came together amid the tumult of a divided Germany, military service and the explosion of the new wave sound.
For a brief period in the late ’90s and early 2000s, Lorenz became known for his hilarious and often provocative on-stage antics (in 1998, he and vocalist Till Lindemann were arrested in Massachusetts for committing lewd and lascivious acts). Though he’s long-since curtailed such stunts, Lorenz continues to record and perform with Rammstein today.
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For someone as successful as keyboardist Christian “Flake” Lorenz, he keeps a fairly low profile. He seldom grants interviews, and there is little information about his personal life online. Most, if not everything you can read about him, is directly related to his 40-plus years as a professional musician.
In the ’80s, Lorenz played keyboard for punk band Feeling B, which saw its greatest popularity around the end of the German Democratic Republic. After Feeling B disbanded, Lorenz joined the Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned band Rammstein, which is often associated with Neue Deutsche Härte, a subgenre characterized by the combination of alternative and groove metal with elements of techno.
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[@shadowfreaktv2031]

This had to be really hard for him. He‘s really shy, and speaking out freely in a foreign language takes balls. What a great guy.

[@ClintMaas]

Yeah, I watched the interview where right after 9/11 he took off alone back to Germany because he was so freaked out. I felt bad for the guy.

[@jonast9726]

@@ClintMaas What was that interview?

[@AnnaAparicio26]

@@jonast9726 I know I'm late but it's from their documentary about their time in america. It's free if you have amazon prime

[@jonast9726]

@@AnnaAparicio26 Thank you!

[@MisterK-YT]

He makes Rammstein. I mean, Rammstein has several integral unique parts, but IMO he’s the man. I don’t think they would be my fav band if his musical contributions weren’t there. Gives it a whole different sound. I think he also produces or composes much of their music, iirc. There are a couple things about his personality that p me off lol, but that’s my own subjective issue 😇.

[@Zennofobic]

Till gets all the attention but I've always been fascinated by Flake being the keyboardist and somewhat "odd duck" of the band, he's my favorite.

[@mjfreaklove]

Mine too!!!

[@MisterK-YT]

Their sound wouldn’t be what it is without Flake. I don’t think I’d love their music as much as I do if Flake (and his musical contributions) weren’t in the band.

[@Zennofobic]

@@MisterK-YT agree wholeheartedly

[@jonathandaykin3067]

Flake is a great n funny dancer

[@theremnants6655]

@@MisterK-YT Yeah especially in songs like 'Du Hast' and 'Deutschland' were the synth is the main element of the song.

[@ygnit5793]

I don't think people appreciate it enough, how hard it is for adult folks who grew in a drastically different time altogether, had no exposure to the language like we all have today and had no lessons in childhood to learn a language from nothing. We're proud of you Flake

[@Mister__Jey]

Exactly and the audience is awful

[@90sretronerd4life8]

Wow first time ive heard flake speaking english

[@cscmusictv]

You're not alone my friend.

[@simoneliberatore6089]

And I wish I hadn't done it. 😂😂

[@theebraunnisofficial]

90sReTroNeRd 4LiFe me too

[@ashleywilkerson9205]

@@simoneliberatore6089 I enjoyed FLAKE’s English

[@sandravd8841]

@@simoneliberatore6089 it's not so easy to learn another language as an adult. Most english speaking people can't speak other languages and yet they judge people who make an effort to speak theirs.

[@Tiisiphone]

It takes balls to stand before an audience when you're shy, and english is not your mother tongue! Way to go Flake!

[@daedevillewrestling]

Flakes contribution to Rammstein is the driving force to their sound in my opinion. Yes they work well as a full unit but Flakes electronic/synth work is what really gives them their unique sound.

[@annegretkasten6277]

There is also the piano version of - Mein Herz brennt.

[@wolfzensanctuary]

For someone who doesn't fluently speak English, his English is surprisingly really good.

[@orinalaric593]

How long have then been traveling to English speaking countries over 20 years

[@Lisandre1989]

Yeah wow I'm surprised, I think he's being too hard on himself when he says he doesn't speak English !

[@shawnperico7221]

Twenty plus years touring it better be🤣

[@pillepalle3614]

Not at all. And yours is on the same lousy level my man. 😘

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

You find that when you visit Germany, particularly Berlin. Everyone spoke PERFECT English to me there. I met only one person who couldn't speak English and he was an older dude asking me for directions in OstBanhof.

[@Rammstein45]

From humble beginnings to the most metal pianist in the world!

[@brigittegranier3468]

Flake is so courageous. He is still stammering a little but he speaks in public, even in a language he had to learn as an adult only. I love his gentle way and how he tells things just as they were. I am from Western Germany and I learned a lot about East Germany. Flake is great 👍

[@annegretkasten6277]

He is brave. Think of the speeches at the Echo Price. He is the one who gives thanks. 😂🤣

[@user-kd9jn8qu8g]

Who tf disliked?! What's wrong? Flake's English? Well he's speaking great for a foreigner. He also grew up in East Germany, so great job, Flake. The way he looks? Stfu, he's adorable. He's also a shy person, so he's doing great So now tell me: what tf was wrong?!

[@lemsip207]

Extroverts have an easier time of learning to speak a foreign language as people will listen to them and they aren't overshadowed by other people speaking that language. Introverts have to take more conversational lessons but they also tend read and write that language better than extroverts. But Till is said to be an introvert as well off stage. I think Till is more an ambivert. The mind of one that needs to recharge social batteries alone in nature and then put on the extrovert act with people.

[@observantmoose2563]

OH MY GOD His english is so cute This makes me happy

[@Depechistko]

Um. Those people sit so randomly and chilling as if they don’t realize WHO is standing in front of them. I would watch my eyes off without blinking, if Flake came to my university. His English is sweet, though:)

[@Wyttt95]

Depechistko ikr when I saw so many of them showing such little interest I wished I could smack some respect into them that Flake deserves

[@lonelysith66]

If I were here, i would just stare like a crazy person and question, is this real, am I dreaming?

[@garitica3365]

I would've been sitting at the edge of my seat.

[@ananastase2012]

Richard = fluent english Flake = dis ist veri nais (he’s so adorable tho)

[@cellina.starfire]

“dis feeling was in a way, gweat”

[@arex7350]

Ana Oakenshield I had just watched a interview with Richard before this video and it was shock to hear their different accents It is adorable tho

[@hogmjr]

@@arex7350 but richard lived in new york. Flake didnt

[@arex7350]

BLoB I know. I was just saying it was different, that’s all. I wasn’t trying to say anything bad about them.

[@hogmjr]

@@arex7350 it was just a reply just to inform that richard have better english because he lived in the us. No hating.

[@Googledude]

Flake is a very charismatic and charming person !! Bravo !

[@vaporwavedog]

flake has such a stereotypical german accent but i love it

[@tosa2522]

That's because he's from Berlin. The Berlin dialect increases the German accent. In Germany we say, he /er "berlinert".

[@jezza117]

@@tosa2522 and again wow, didn't realise Flake's English was good enough to public speak and his Berlin accent just makes it more endearing

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

Wow! It's the firts time i see him speaking that much, like, he is always kinda introvert and that he decided to talk about his past as a musician is really cool, plus, he was trying his best to talk english and make everyone understand, like come on, what a nice guy

[@greenknitter]

He's a typical Ossie-East German. A bit introverted, humble, great dry sense of humour, English not great because they couldn't practice it growing up there but they make an effort to speak it for you, kind, hard working and smart with real depth to their characters. Love my Ossie man :)

[@m.m.2]

@@greenknitter I know inteviews in German from him. It's really fun to listen to him. his english is as good as mine. We come from the same country and the same time. i love his dialect and his english.

[@garitica3365]

Bravo to Flake on such a fascinating presentation combining music, East German history and personal history. It takes guts to be so open about some of the things he mentions. It's such a shame this wasn't recorded all the way through. Also, what a wonderful surprise it was to hear him speaking English, and so well too!

[@bonsai67]

He speaks better English in public than most people in The Netherlands I know that speak English. I am very impressed and i enjoyed his speech. He may be my favorite Rammstein member since he adds some flavour to the band.

[@Centaur81]

I think native english speakers do understand what he is talking about. His pronounciation and grammar sometimes lack but hey ... he never had any english lessions in school when he was a kid. Great that he had the courage to hop on this stage. :-) He's one funny guy by the way.

[@rjy8960]

Respect to Flake - I love the way he plays, his passion for music and giving this talk.

[@Mr.D34]

I'm glad that i found a good interview of Flake where he tells his beginnings in detail. Wtf is wrong with the crowd anyway?!

[@Cyromantik]

They probably just populated the audience with Red Bull employees that had no idea who Rammstein was, beyond a quick listen to "Du Hast" maybe.

[@justmedic9689]

It doesn't sound like natural sound was recorded at all. Just the microphone audio. You can see some people laughing but you can't hear them.

[@karolinedemon]

Yeah it was so silent either the public was fake or they didnt pick up the sound… makes it feel like flake is not appreciated :((

[@sabina0482]

Just a great guy. His English is just make me smile.

[@Lisandre1989]

"Lurics" 😍 aww so adorable ! From now on I'm always gonna pronounce it that way ❤

[@lonelysith66]

Now, I want an interview with Paul's hair. I bet it has a lot of stories to tell. LOL XD

[@estelleaeon]

they never get legends like Flake to do TED talks but this works

[@karolinedemon]

I wish the public was more interrested bc hes talking about serious parts of his story and doing really well with the english and stress. I wish they cheered him more

[@chanteldraper3474]

I know it’s been some time since you posted this but this is the first time in 20 years I have ever heard Flake speak English and I am very impressed by his ability. I truly enjoyed learning more about his roots and I wish there was a way to see the rest of his presentation. Thanks for posting.

[@emperoring112]

I absolutely adore this man. Such an underrated but yet incredibly talented keyboardist and such a friendly guy too

[@user-ep4yk3td2u]

I'm so glad he's opened up! His English is getting so good. :')

[@7Cherubim]

He seems to be a genuinely nice man who is rather shy and totally humble. What a truly lovely man.

[@Psychopattyto]

Oh, my dear Flake. I appreciate this SO, SO MUCH 🥰 I feel like he doesn't really like to talk in front of people that much and here he is giving it his best, making jokes and everything AND in English on top of that. Great watch!! we need more Flake in English 😍

[@TommyVarekai]

Please post the rest!!!!!!!!!!

[@adrianobonelli1625]

Flake is a very nice person, and he's (along with Kruspe) the main musical mind inside Rammstein.

[@wynweeardo0593]

please post the rest -- this was really interesting!!

[@leninsfeetleninsfeet5018]

flake always sounds like he's on the verge of crying, love him sksks

[@MaineMotman]

Its amazing the beginning and the trials and struggles. You get a sense of the struggle, and the improvisation they had to do to make things work in those days. The hoops they had to jump through to play and situate a small venue or gig.

[@annegretkasten6277]

Yes, they were really very poor. There are Performances where you can see that she hardly had anything to wear.

[@mxndy333]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I LOVE FLAKE.

[@CB-ys8jl]

That was awesome. I'd really love to see the rest!

[@estelaashkenazy7461]

Oh my God! Ze German accent!!! haha I love this so much, such a legend, he is magnificent at absolutely everything he does! 😍

[@grumpyoldgirl8582]

That’ll be because he’s German? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Rammcover95]

Respekt an Flake 👌🏻

[@Rammstein-links234]

Flake, Du bist bist so toll, genau so wie Du bist! Ich würde Dich so gerne in die Arme nehmen und Dir einfach nur Danke Sagen. Danke Flake!

[@inom131ify]

I need the rest. this was great

[@Zennofobic]

did you ever find it?

[@lindaviljoen6228]

Im glad flake is talking a bit more and in not too bad english well done,appreciate you telling some of your history:) Im also mostly introvert so hats off speaking infront of these ppl,they should seem more alive tho dont they know who you are haha >< regardless good for you. Please dont change your music/sound of Rammstein too much like other bands have done-sounds awesome just the way its always been

[@brendathurston2497]

Bless your heart Flake! I didn't realize your band went thru so much. I have respect for you.

[@pauljohnson3340]

His English is pretty good.

[@cellina.starfire]

Plus his accent is super cute 😊

[@tommeiner9983]

@@cellina.starfire I wonder how adorable you'd be speaking German.

[@countgrishnackh73]

His accent is Berlin accent since he grew up in Berlin if I'm not mistaken

[@Ruvik92]

Love both raamstein and flake finally him speaking in English !!! Feeling b is very good as well !!!!

[@irishclams4all677]

Is the rest of this available anywhere? Listening to him talk about this stuff is really fascinating.

[@RBMA]

Unfortunately not, sorry!

[@irishclams4all677]

@@RBMA The rest of him speeking wasn't recorded?

[@Clingan1234]

@@RBMA why would you not record the rest??

[@DerekWC]

Ive always been interested in flake! Any ENGLISH speaking person that has anything bad to say about his English! My reaction not "response" if uv watched any other interviews with him you'll get the meaning behind that! Im almost certain ur ass couldn't do much better speaking German!!

[@lemsip207]

I understood this better watching second time around.

[@Mistywave]

Flake speaks really good English! I remember an interview where he said he doesn't like speaking it, but wow he is so good!

[@EricvanDorp007]

In my search about the history of Rammstein I landed on this upload...GREAT to watch!

[@MidnightsEdge]

Where is the rest??? Post it all!

[@bloodymary5803]

He's so precious

[@OxTheHerdzz]

It always sends me how on stage he dresses in all these elaborate costumes and performs these bizarre set pieces, but in interviews he just looks like the dude who works at your local bank

[@laurenw.8178]

Flake is adorable 😆

[@ultrafreakysrilankan]

he's so

[@computergeeq]

HE SPEAKS ENGLISH. I thought he was only fluent in German

[@Lisandre1989]

Yeah, that was my reaction too ! Like, come one dude you speak sehr gut English ! 👍

[@falk6121]

He doesn’t speak fluent German either, he speaks the Berlin dialect! 🤣 I really love him tho, he has a great personality!

[@thomashertel6319]

ein feiner Mensch dieser Flake, hab ihn mehrfach in Freiberg und Umgebung mit Feeling B ... dann Rammstein gesehen

[@singlecell2498]

You can hear his nerves

[@MaineMotman]

Hell yeah Flake!

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

Woow from church to Rammstein.What a evolving 😁.Love Flake 💙

[@sugarbxnny741]

His English is fucking adorable

[@HAZARDOUS88]

Thanks, love it!

[@Damian-yg1jx]

Flake ist der geilste!

[@aproxamillionwasps474]

He has always been my favourite 💕

[@Plexpara]

what many dont know but you can hear it here actually. flake is a stutterer normally. but he learned to talk so good that you nearly cant hear it.

[@travellerstoryteller]

Cool!! I live in Weißensee, not far from Prenzlauer!! I love Rammstein since the years 2000, when I got contact with the band in Lisbon!! I saw them live for the first time in Lisbon Coliseo, many years ago!! But since than, this is my favourite band and had the opportunity to see them again!! Keep your amazing work!!

[@pillepalle3614]

We ‚rehearseld‘ in se room... 😂🙏 holy cow !

[@leannemartin7889]

Absolutely fascinating!! I have great respect for Christian! Love band Feeling B!!

[@aproxamillionwasps474]

Thank you “flake” for sharing your beautiful story ❤️

[@brionyb4007]

Holy! Flake speaking English! So good!

[@deanb4799]

Never judge a closet metal head by its cover🤘. I love FLAKE. Love Rammstein. What a story! What a guy!

[@bobsbigboy_]

Ow shit!!! this is exactly what i needed

[@garywalker3876]

Man I would've loved to be there, I loved listening this Flake is awesome

[@ville666sora]

So adorable.

[@philh8829]

Flake speaks English like I speak German. German was my first language but haven’t used it for 30 years.

[@DC.]

A cool history lesson!

[@Elctrc]

again what learned. :)

[@KidLoveWax]

3:16

[@miketoreno8458]

The Treadmill Keyboardist

[@Doppner]

Love him

[@siradanadam.]

i love this guy so much. i think he is a bound between rammstein members.

[@lemsip207]

It turned out that Schneider is the glue in the band and brought them back together. He also brought Richard back into the band after the others threw him out. Then they all went to group therapy together. Flake is too shy and probably stands back when there are arguments going on.

[@someguy1907]

I want to know how they talked him into the Buch Dich live performance

[@myself3209]

"se rihörsel ruum"

[@nomad1517]

Id love to see how he makes his sounds and his gear over the years. I think hes extremely overlooked. Same thing with craig jones of slipknot.

[@Robyn2208]

I hear people again and again say that Flake doesn’t speak English and this is the first time I’ve heard him speak it so I’m honestly surprised it wasn’t horrid

[@endroo93]

Oliver is the only one left without an english speaking interview or anything.

[@slaaneshnurgle3720]

He understands english but it looks like he refuses to speak it.

[@Elelyoneleven]

I love this guy!

[@Oyvind88]

Great:)

[@rosmaracm]

He is speaking english! 😍

[@hermanns.5729]

Schönstes Frank Schöbel Englisch. Ich kanns auch nicht besser.

[@cellina.starfire]

7:05 😁

[@brianconner3222]

This guy looks like he could be D.J. Quall's older brother!! 😳

[@Alexia-lq9in]

Flake speaks english better then me haha. I love him 😊

[@DMSSS]

Is there full version of this?

[@tauntaungirl6520]

I LOVE Flake!

[@lonelysith66]

Flake is a bunny! ^O^

[@mjtraeger_official]

X3 he's so cute

[@kb1360]

Stone Beat cool

[@estelleaeon]

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