I am awestruck. Reaction and Analysis of "Engel" performed LIVE by Rammstein

What an incredible display of artistry! This is my third time hearing Rammstein, and everything about this clip left me wanting more. Today we're watching a live performance of the song "Engel."
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[@ariantes221]

It's Rammstein, of course the wings are on fire. :)

[@andrewgr144]

In many of their live videos, you can see what appear to be streaks of blood or grease on various band members' arms, faces, or other exposed body parts. It turns out this is a substance that helps prevent burns. After an accident with pyrotechnics early in their career, several of the band members, including Til, became trained and are certified pyrotechnicians. In an interview contained in one of the documentaries about Rammstein, Til says that they wound up going for showy, impressive performances because such a high percentage of their fanbase can't understand the lyrics, so they wanted another way to keep the audience engaged. Whatever else one can say about them, they are definitely hard-working!

[@mschief-central4940]

All of that, plus Till loves setting stuff on fire

[@Shannon-yk1hy]

I liked them way before I even watched a live performance. Their music is so raw and beautiful

[@politicalscientist8880]

whistling sounds spot on with the record so i think personally its a recording and they just doing it for show. the female vocals are pumped in from the record.

[@svartefaenda]

100%

[@holgerkley4253]

You forgot the Keyboard - Sequences.

[@user-rs8qt6en9o]

To understand Flakke's suit you need to see Ich Tu Dir Weh from the same concert. And Till properly sings in that one. (And burns more stuff, he's Till).

[@dennypayne]

"more stuff," he says, knowingly 😉

[@millerbeer8743]

My fav song live. Tills voice on this song gives me goosebumps

[@syntheticsleep]

When I first got into these guys years ago, one of the best parts was watching live shows. And one of the best parts of that was quickly realizing that just about anything you see on the stage can, and probably will, be lit on fire. The only exceptions to this are the things that project fire or explode. And that's awesome.

[@arnodobler1096]

yesssssssssss

[@FrozenMermaid666]

Honestly, the live of Benzin from the same show is way better - that dude on stage was literally on 🔥 lol!

[@The_Crab_Whisperer]

Not only are their live shows incredible, but they've made some of the best music videos out there.

[@StealthParrot]

The power in Rammstein's music is incredible. I don't understand the words, but it doesn't matter. Amazing!

[@kellismith4329]

If you go and read the lyrics and what they mean in english makes it even more amazing, truly a gifted band and singer

[@michaelgrabner8977]

Literal translation vers 1 Who´s during lifetime good on earth Will become an angel after death With the view into the sky you will ask yourself Why they are not seen chorus Not until the clouds are going to sleep Are we seen in the sky We are afraid and we are alone God knows I don´t want to be an angel vers 2 They live behind the sunshine apart from us infinite far away they have to clutch on the stars (so tight) to avoid to fall down from the sky chorus Not until ..... musical interlude chorus again

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

Als ich ein Kind war und kein Englisch konnte habe ich englische Musik geliebt und kein Wort verstanden. Die Musik ansich ist die universelle Sprache. When I was a child and couldn't speak English, I loved English music and didn't understand a word. Music itself is the universal language.

[@FrozenMermaid666]

I can understand most of the words as I am upper intermediate level in German and in Norse too and upper advanced level in Dutch (most Dutch words are cognate with most German words) and advanced level in Icelandic and Norwegian, so I can understand over 60% of the newer words I see in German - by the way, Skáld also has a cover of the song Du Hast which has extra Norse words! (I highly recommend learning the most alpha languages ever created Norse and Gothic and Icelandic 2gether with the other prettiest languages ever Faroese / Dutch / English / Danish / Norwegian / Welsh / Breton / Cornish and also Óld English and Forn Svenska and Middle English and German and Proto Germanic etc!)

[@Ant1ev0]

you what? you really should get the lyrics man. thats just an insane thing to say

[@Shannon-yk1hy]

I was at that concert and I was sweating all the way up in the nosebleed section. The energy at that concert was almost giving me a high and everything you do is almost just instinctual because you can’t even form a thought because of how positive all the energy is around you. It is more than a concert it feels like a community experience

[@millerbeer8743]

I've been to well over 800+ live shows since the late 70's. Rammstein was visually, the best concert I've ever witnessed live. Well worth the exorbitant ticket price. 🤘🏼

[@PedroAndradex]

Is it so expensive?

[@iamrickrock]

I started watching live shows in the 80's, but I am with you on this. Rammstein is the best live show there is.

[@Lonesome-Cowboy]

@@PedroAndradex Yes!

[@isuckatguitar6252]

Their concert is one of the cheapest I've been to in Europe compared to other big artists & bands. US$90-120 depending if u want tkts at the front or GA or Seated, really great price in my opinion, I paid $120 last year & was in the Firezone about 3 or 4 deep from the stage in front of Paul. Spectacular!

[@chriscb8353]

@@PedroAndradex I pay 100€ for Frankfurt now^^, for me normal today

[@ClaireBevan-gm3vf]

They really are performance art. Not just music. Great music, thoughtful lyrics, theatrical stage show and awesome videos.

[@powerpointpaladin6911]

the deliberate movements and monotone sing-talking is purposeful to show the weight of Till's wings. The wings are metaphorical in that Till is a fallen angel. He laboriously comes up from the depths of hell to make his tortured confession, then slowly descends back to the pit under the weight of his own sins. IMHO.

[@u.z.9383]

Good interpretation. But doesn't he suffer because he's been rewarded for good behavior? He takes no action, he is just signing. He accepts his fate, spits fire but doesn't do anything to change it.

[@kleineoOoStern]

They also weight 60kg, it helps to stay monotonous and still 😂

[@CelticDreamer]

This band has for years been called the best live band of all time and I believe that is exactly what they will go down in history as. Which is well deserved in my opinion. Most artists give you a concert. Rammstein gives you a show and an experience.

[@XMSBoggyMan]

I've been to their concert last year and I still get chills every single time I hear one of the songs they performed that day

[@Hellknight27]

Till had to give up those very heavy wings as they tore up his back. He does love to suffer for his craft though. Flake (Fluck-ah) is indeed on a treadmill and he really gets his steps in during a whole concert. Doesn't matter whether you do live or music video for them, you'll get well thought out art each time, they don't phone anything in and are one of the best live acts you could ever see for performances like this, even if you weren't into the actual music.

[@bjhellstream]

It was amazing to see that live for the first time. You could feel the heat from the fire! I love how Till and the band put on a show and Tills face mirrors the sad lyrics perfectly.

[@alanmackillop1595]

The delight on your face ... this is modern opera.

[@duncanmccann2715]

I love that you recognise that although not a true 'singer', Till's voice is something outside what you might regard as normal. He is something on his own, a poet and a master of delivery, just something wonderful.

[@srenlarsen9583]

Love the look on your face when you see Rammstein. You Can not hide that you are in to it.

[@Cadinho93]

Till Lindemann is a qualified pyrotechnician, that's how Rammstein can get away with all of their pyrotechnics! I also read somewhere that those wings weigh around 100 pounds. Just imagine singing and performing on stage with 100 pounds of weight strapped on you. Till Lindemann, the lead singer is just a total beast. Also, I had the pleasure of seeing them live back in September of 2022, here in NJ at MetLife stadium and all of their songs are phenomenal live!

[@O_Lee69]

Till was a member of the east german olympic swimming team at the age of 16.

[@NoName-kx8kc]

Best in class live shows, both vision- and sound wise👌🤘👍

[@Rivroner]

That live performance is outstanding. Everytime I see and listen to it is awesome.

[@gss6341]

The best band ever!! They bring an inexplicable energy to their songs! whoever knows it falls in love!

[@briandahyman1126]

Rammstein is art! My 11 year old daughter and I will see them in June. We will be in the fuerzone🔥..her first Rammstein concert. She is counting down the days😄

[@CavHDeu]

Feuerzone is fire ❤️‍🔥

[@katjawege6886]

She'll have the time of her life 🎉

[@osmanidris8494]

One lucky lille one she is.

[@i_can_c_u_2295]

I went to a concert too, but not in the feuerzone. I had problems hearing after the concert. It‘ll be great.

[@busher69]

The look on your face of - HOLY CRAP - says it all. At 72 I'm embarrassed to admit I just recently found Rammstein and what an incredible band they are. I watched the documentary on them. How can you not respect these guys? Coming from East Germany and being released from the oppression from the Soviet Block and be together all these years. Then there's the incredible music. Good Lord, these guys R O C K. They're at the top of my play list when I exercise. I'd go one of their live shows tomorrow if I could.

[@rachaelthorpe3469]

Same here bit younger of 53 mum and found them last year! Can’t believe what I’ve been missing!

[@Sabrac-Unbound]

Hitting my 10th Rammstein concert in june, absolutely never gets boring and cant wait!

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

Want to see how Flake gets his 'sparkly suit'? ... Rammstein - Ich Tu Dir Weh (Live from Madison Square Garden) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIW1YmWHo7R0sKc

[@iamrickrock]

Oh yes, this is a must watch!

[@wakledodd]

Love your reaction to Rammstein and that you really love it. It is fun to follow your musical journey and get your vocal insight at the same time.

[@jummarn]

Swedish watching here, I appreciate your channel. Rammstein were more daring in the past, before there were so many restrictions and safety regulations. I saw them at a Swedish festival in '97 called Hultsfred, where he was all on fire. There are short (15 minute) clips of it on youtube but unfortunately not the whole concert. It was a wonderful moment in my youth.

[@PBroecker]

Great Reaction.👋🤘❤❤ The educatedmarine and the Bucksttabu Channel has videos from Rammstein with English subtitles. More Rammstein reaction please.🙏.

[@blendonaut3015]

genau wegen solchen liedern gibt es lieder wie !tausend taube nüsschen" die die blödheit der deutschen fans zeigen soll - alles zu konsumieren was es nur gibt - so unsinnig es auch sein mag... . "more education please".

[@AleksandrShep]

Just today I remembered this song and sang it in my mind all day. And voila, I found this review in the top suggestions :)

[@codyking3129]

I just binged all of your videos this morning, i really enjoy they way you connect with songs, it reminds me a lot of myself. Youve earned a lifelong fan, and PS im kinda crushing hard over here 😂

[@nanabijou62]

This group knows how to tell a story with the musical instruments, the lyrics, the acting, and the symbolism. Notice how this tormented angel slowly closes his wings, turns with his head down and slowly descends downward. Angels are meant to rise. This is the complete opposite. This is why you experience so much emotion.

[@ebruisk1782]

I just found out your channel while searching for Rammstein reactions and I loved the way you explain your feelings. It is like listening my own feelings, you have such a good way to describe and point out your thoughts. I would like to see more Rammstein reactions, all of their performances makes me awestruck ❤

[@dust4magnet]

After hearing this song (somewhere), I immediately ordered the album from Amazon. It wasn't even available in North America yet, and I had to wait a few weeks. I like to think I was one of the first Canadian fans. Regardless, that whistle was the hook, but the riffage combined with the electronics was priceless. And when the CD arrived, I was amazed by the whole album. They've maintained that level of quality through the years. The vocals are so compelling that I've never cared that I can't understand the lyrics. I can feel the meaning.

[@EternitySoundDesign]

Another vote for Ich Tu Dir Weh. It's SOOO good!

[@mortonbison]

Engel was the closing song played at this concert and is outstanding. Totally recommend Ich Tu Der Weh from the same concert. Till showcases his vocal range in that one and it is VERY entertaining. Also, from the same concert, Rammlied is excellent and recommended - their opening number in the concert.

[@naosmo]

I've seen this video maybe 50 times, and my jaw as did yours did the drops, I knew the moment you almost stopped the vid but you were so stunned you had to watch, this reaction was a joy to share, thank you

[@astranoutinthesubmarine]

There is no better definition of Germany (culture-wise) than Rammstein. The preciseness, directness, attitude, dark humour…all is there!

[@stefanalt2110]

I am German and unfortunately I completely disagree. In my opinion Rammstein have the soundtrack for a world I do not want to live in.

[@astranoutinthesubmarine]

@@stefanalt2110 You might not be happy with the content they deliver, but the way they deliver the content is what I tried to highlight. Of course, I’m not German, but I was fortunate enough to travel in Germany village by village with car along with all the big cities. I also did business quite a lot in Germany. That's why from an “artistic” point of view I think they represent how Germany operates :)

[@darrylrotrock7816]

I had not thought about it before, and I agree! Well said. The camaraderie is also worth a mention: Six band members who have stuck together, through thick and thin, for thirty (30!) years is a beautiful example of loyalty.

[@L1m3r]

@@stefanalt2110 Well, I don't agree with the 1st sentence in @astranoutinthesubmarine's OP at all (Rammstein being a definition of Germany) but most of the second sentence (dire, etc.) is kinda true. It's a generalization of course but Germans and even German itself is more direct IMO. And those attributes fit both Rammstein & Germany. But that doesn't make Germany defined by Rammstein. More like the other way around - some cliches/truths about German/y/s are strongly (re)presented by Rammstein.

[@krewkijohn]

When comes to the sense of humour I would rather the Germans don't have it. Once they wanted to put a little joke and it ended a bit troubling for the world.

[@RonniePeterson]

A jaw dropping performance from Rammstein. Nothing unusual there. But never doubt for a moment what you and your analysis adds to these reaction videos. As informative, entertaining and stunning as ever. Nothing unusual there either. Thank you.

[@GPEART1]

There are a couple of pre recorded parts, the whistling, and the female vocal part that comes in. So many bands use some backing tracks now days, synced to the light show, to make for a fantastic concert. There was some controversy last year with KISS in Australia performing at a sports event, where it was so obviously mimed and heavily padded with backing tracks, and sounding like a studio version almost, yet they claim to be "Live", that is unfortunate, as they probably would not live up to fans expectations without doing that.

[@chadbennett7873]

I would agree the whistling would need to be pre-recorded considering the manner in which they depict it. Try whistling, then move something close to your mouth, like a hand. It's far more difficult to whistle, as the wind needs space, and the microphone would impede that sound. Yeah, pre-recorded backing has come a long way since Milli Vanilli. Hahaha. This is seriously one of the most impressive live performances ever.

[@1massboy]

Well, Ramstein gets a complete pass by me because I don’t just consider them a band. I could consider them a group of multifaceted artists.

[@module79l28]

They don't need to pre-record the backing tracks, they just use the studio tracks like everyone else who uses backing tracks for sounds that can't be replicated live.

[@derekfalconberg3481]

@@chadbennett7873 I just tried it. And yes, even bringing my hand close to my embouchure (music term for mouth posture, which applies to wind instruments) I was still able to maintain tone, pitch, and volume. 🤷‍♂️

[@chadbennett7873]

@@derekfalconberg3481 You're talented. Don't know anybody else who can do that. Well done!

[@debrapugh6799]

This is my favorite RAMMSTEIN song.....❤❤❤❤❤❤ He Doe's not want to be an Angel... The Angel's are hidden beyond the cloud's.... Loved your reaction 👈

[@zenleveltv]

Top 5 best bands I've ever seen live (and I've seen pink floyd live which says alot). There is a part where the keyboardist got into an inflatable raft and went out into the crowd and the crowd supported him through the entire arena and then back to the stage. You could feel the heat from the pyrotechnics from where we were sitting and I wouldn't say we were sitting close. Engel is their finale. The entire show was wild! I'd recommend anyone go see them live if you have the opportunity.

[@arnodobler1096]

Haifisch (live)

[@kellismith4329]

Good thing the keyboardist is only like 100 lbs

[@zenleveltv]

@@kellismith4329 that man is getting his steps in every show guaranteed!

[@daveb1797]

I saw their liebe ist fur alle da tour and their greatest hits tour. Both were amazing, when I saw those wings live I was awestruck.

[@arnonyhm4055]

This song was the final encore in their show at Madison Square Garden in 2010. I read somewhere that the wings weighed about 50 kg (more than 110 pounds) and left huge scars on his back, so the wings in later shows were lowered from the top and he strapped himself to it and was raised while singing (including some pyrotechnics, of course).

[@marcusalmeida1254]

Hell YEAH!! This is fuckin awesome....I can watch this over and over!

[@birdbranch]

The female voice you hear is Christiane "Bobo" Hebold. She is amazing. She is in Rammsteins old music video and she is singing in a cage. ;)

[@Mr.Myrdok]

Its crazy to think that an entire generation of english speaking people my age were singing along to words that they did not understand, yet hitting every word correctly..

[@luciarehakova2481]

Very nice reaction. Me , as a Rammstein fan appreciate ❤

[@ivanstrydom8417]

I love that you always come back to Rammstein. They are indeed captivating.

[@diceau]

loved your reaction to this clip. i love rammstein so much.

[@michaellambert5223]

Going to see these guys later this year! Yeah I’m excited😁

[@ParalyticAngel]

You definitely should react to "Rammstein - Mein Herz brennt". Best song of them for me.

[@roadkill7314]

You are a delight to watch!

[@OneBentMonkey]

Awesome song. Awesome analysis and reaction! Awesome ❤

[@DarkenSeyreth]

Can I just say I love watching you get into the groove of the music in these videos. Also, all of the band members are certified Pyrotechnicians. That lets them do the incredible effects that they do with each show.

[@janerikholtter]

The glitter suit is a prop for the show , you will see it here "Rammstein - Ich Tu Dir Weh" same concert preferably

[@richardgraf4002]

“Wir haben Angst und sind allein. Gott weiss Ich will kein Engel sein.“ “We are scared and alone. God knows I don’t want to be an angel.” Amazing song! And Rammstein has so many great ones. Glad you take the time to discover what they have. I feel there are some other songs that really bring out his voice as well. Please do take the time to check out “Deutschland” “Klavier” “Seemann” and/or “Ich tut dir weh.” They won’t disappoint. Thanks again for your work! ❤

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

Rammstein is a super important band for me in my life. Even though I don't speak German, I've never been a big lyric person. I don't think I would have survived my teenage years if it wasn't for them. This performance was a tester show for a US tour. I waited 16 years to see them live and when they played this, I broke down in tears. Not only were they amazing, but it reinforced my love for them, and reminded me that I made the right decision to not do something stupid.

[@vadymkvasha4556]

showmanship level - "Rammstein")

[@notadri11]

Love your descriptions!

[@STELLVIA.]

More rammstein reactions please ❤

[@vesslewis9166]

Ditto

[@Nf6xNet]

Seeing the look on your face as the wings appeared, and realizing that you didn't know about the fire yet... *chef's kiss*

[@user-rt7hz2ds5e]

if you go to a concert, the first 5 rows are the "firezone", you really feel it!

[@aribic8380]

I highly recommend you watch their more recent song Zeit (the music video). Along with Till's wonderful vocals, it's really a story of melancholy and nostalgia which I'm sure you would enjoy greatly!

[@PandoraArt007]

Love Rammstein! Would also love to see you react to a cover of their song Seemann by Apocalyptica and Nina Hagen. I believe she has a crazy six octave vocal range and in the song she spectacularly shows off the lower parts of her range.

[@mikehewitt1766]

You know it’s going to be good when she gets her first glance at the wings and her jaw hits the floor! Saw them August ‘22 for the first time. OMG what a show, so much FIRE! Went to Iron Maiden a month later and Bruce got out his flamethrower and shot out a whopping 4 foot flame. A little anticlimactic after Rammstein.

[@jeosenlord5237]

Great reaction ❤ thank you for that

[@88RustyNail]

More Rammstein please!

[@50shadesofbeige88]

The Live Aus Berlin shoot from 1998 is the best live video of this song.

[@industrialmonk]

I have travelled abroad 62 times in a year to see band's & i have met Rammstein ( at the ill fated first uk gig ( till had burnt his hand)) & had back stage pass to a Deutschland stadium gig. Rammstein are the best ever live band but i would of liked to see them supported by Hanzel und Gretyl.

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

You must watch the concert in Montreal 2012. The person who shot it was in the first few rows. They get a damn good close up of Till coming up the ramp to the microphone and it just keeps getting better.....Flame up is around 2 minute mark and wings open around 1m30s mark. Montreal 2012 is so good

[@jessemorris3747]

Love that over the years theyve done different pyro effects to the same songs

[@alphadogpack]

A Rammstein concert is a true experience. I was fortunate to catch them at the House of Blues in Las Vegas some 20+ years ago.

[@UndisclosedHost]

Feuer Frei! from the same Madison Square Garden gig will literally blow your mind as far as the fire show goes. :D

[@Rackelhane]

You are priceless....looking at Ramstein....WOW!! Cheers from a finn in Sweden.

[@Viki10101]

That was a really nice reaction thank you. You should watch a making-of video of Rammstein. Then you can see how hard they work.

[@haidenthomas6002]

The dedication to their craft is second to none. In the music video for 'Ich Tu Dir Weh' Till appears to have a cable going through a hole in the side of his cheek and into his mouth to power a light. THAT'S REAL! He had his cheeck pierced so he could do it properly instead of using special effects like most people would

[@arkavi2]

Magnífico!

[@markusdd5]

I remember this as one of the coolest concert scenes I ever witnessed, saw this in Leipzig, Germany back in the day. The stage that essentially disassembles itself at the end was just something else xD

[@PatitoCM1]

Till is so theatrical.. love his performances

[@melissamajoy]

Always enjoy your reactions, thank you. Speaking of Rammstein, would love to see you react to Nina Hagen’s cover of their song Seemann. She’s got a ridiculous vocal range. In this song she explores of course the lower part of said range quite extensively. In fact, I believe she starts the song somewhat lower than Till.

[@PandoraArt007]

Nina Hagen is a beast👍

[@gandalf8216]

You're so pleasant. I love it. I would like to recommend Fair to Midland next. Dance of the Manatee or The Wife and the Kids and the White Picket Fence.

[@tibozino1671]

If you ever get the opportunity to go see them live, please do. They are awesome

[@DanielShamir69]

I’ve been a huge Rammstein fan since I was a teenager. I’ve heard every studio and live recording of this song, and I believe the whistling is a playback of the original studio recording due to the perfect reproduction in each performance. I think that the guitarists Richard and Paul are just pursing their lips for showmanship.

[@c0c0_l0ud7]

Such an amazing band. Till's solo stuff is great too

[@p45hk3vich2]

давно их фан ,нравится смотреть как вы реагируете на это шоу

[@Templarofsteel88]

Till does not walk around with the wings anymore, he was actually getting back problems from the weight of them since they weigh around 50 kg (around 150 lbs).

[@MrDmarkv6]

Best live band I have ever seen

[@carlogeir.8171]

Me gustan mucho tus reacciones. Eres mi favorita en este tipo de videos. Saludos.

[@adammeredith18]

I've been to this tour, in particular. I was a good distance from the stage and when pyrotechnics hit, it felt like an explosion. Heat rush!! I was thinking that the treadmill is used to keep from being grounded possibly. Im not sure, but it seems relevant. .

[@wjadam024]

Eerie is the perfect word to describe Rammstein.

[@coollakshman]

The sheer intensity and energy in their music is mind-b. I'll leave you with a request. You have to react to Nick Thurl Mavromatis' new song, it's mind-blowing!

[@andreasbinner3657]

The whistle is a backing track (or played live by Flake on the keyboard).

[@Ercarret]

Rammstein are one of a kind, for sure. I loved their most recent album. I don't know if there are any good live performances of it (I'm not aware of any official recordings, which I think this was). But if you find any, it would be interesting to see you react to them. Otherwise the studio versions themselves are still great. And then, of course, there's their entire back catalogue. I'm on mobile so I can't list everything, but one recommendation that I MUST make is the piano version of Mein Herz Brennt. It might be good to react to the normal rock version as well so as to really understand the difference, but the piano version in particular is one of the very best things they've ever done.

[@freedumreckkords]

Easily the most impressive show I have ever been to

[@GeekyBJ]

If you like this, check out their live video of “Du Hast” in Paris!! The pyrotechnics and filming in that are so spectacular. And his voice is always so amazing. Their presence is just epic!!

[@kellymcdonald1895]

I love Rammstein, not a clue as to the meaning of the words, but they are great. Very dramatic, almost classical symphonic metal!

[@MisticWays]

Please do more Rammstein! 🤩🙏

[@bryanbrady877]

Realize that this is a show. They are talented musicians, and some of what you hear at their concerts is straight up balls out. But this is a SHOW. A really good one. Just enjoy the show, you won't see a better one.

[@larryc3860]

"We are afraid and we are alone....God knows I don't want to be an angel (Engel)".........Flake (Fluck-ah) , the keyboardist, IS on a treadmill .......great for his cardio!

[@1063ghost]

❤❤ANGEL