Rammstein, Ohne Dich - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

[@VirginRock]

Hi everyone! Please drop under this comment your questions ONLY! I will do my best to answer them all!

[@user-cb4fw5pl5k]

Before your channel gets so big that you can't keep up with requests, I'd love it if you'd consider reacting to the band Phish. Particularly this live version of their song You Enjoy Myself (YEM). Phish is what's known as a jam band. Many of their earlier songs are heavily composed though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6O8n3VmeqlqjK8

[@lonelycake4114]

Ziggy stardust please

[@GioLasarDesign]

Would you be interested in other artists using orchestral arrangements and classical instruments in their work, if their genre doesn't strictly qualify as rock?

[@mojorider8455]

Hi Amy, glad to know that you're open to songs that don't necessarily have some classical influence to grab your interest. I think that might limit your choices; there are so many sub genres and wide range of rock and pop music to explore.... so far, it's been the boys club, and I'd be curious to your exposure to the female artists, like vocalist and guitarist Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell (who composed using her unique guitar tunings), Carole King, Carly Simon, Sandy Denny, and so many more! And do you enjoy the story telling over the melodies? Or do you need a good melody for you to like the story telling?

[@j_vasey]

It’s still early have you found anything that you may consider listening to purely for your own enjoyment? Be interesting to review in a 6 months to a year to see if any impact is made into your listening preferences.

[@andreasbinner3657]

Welcome to the Rammstein rabbit hole - all Rammstein videos are a work of art. They are great musicians and Till Lindemann (the singer) is a great poet (he actually wrote multiple poem books). Have fun watching more of their work!

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

yes Till is a German national treasure and down right genius

[@CaptainNice]

Such a deep hole. Starting with a ballad is a bit misleading.

[@edvinparmeza1298]

don't forget that he is also a professional pyrotechnician

[@RaXXha]

@@CaptainNice Yes, it might set the expectations a bit wrong. xD

[@stephenmiller195]

I have a couple of Tills poetry books, they are excellent 👌

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

A strong suggestion for you to discover another Rammstein song: The piano version of „Mein Herz brennt“. Till is so expressive within this song and he is accompanied only by a piano.

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

I'll second this suggestion.

[@CherTTTT]

@@thesanfranciscoseahorse473 Plus one

[@ArtistLisaM]

Gotta second this recommendation.

[@annettereynolds7457]

I love his creepy grin in this video. The whole thing is so beautifully done.

[@benhassinetalel6522]

I second this too

[@martinhelgren]

This is one of the softest songs by Rammstein. It is a great example of (a somewhat modern take on) what is known as a power ballad - a soft song with a hard rock sound added. Rammstein are mostly a lot harder, but also often quite humourous albeit also often with sarcastic bite. As a side note: Most of their music videos are quite amazing!

[@livedandletdie]

I wouldn't agree with you that this is one of the softest songs, this is the hardest song they have, in raw emotional power. And sure it's not Feuer Frei, but most of their songs aren't out there to be heavy stuff, they have a very balanced sound.

[@Murc_roadster]

En lied.

[@otherkorean]

Definitely a power ballad. A very good power ballad.

[@LokiLaughs2]

A lot harder is a hell of an understatement.

[@lucabaumert7764]

@@livedandletdie They obviously weren't talking about "raw emotional power". I am annoyed by these unnecessary disagreements for disagreements sake.

[@DeathEyedGrin]

It's weird, I love Rammstein. So seeing someone enjoy it so thoroughly makes me happy.

[@Laurelinad]

i'm usually just listening to techno / electro / EDM but for some reason i like rammstein, too :D

[@cmdLeBon]

Same feeling

[@OwlKnight32]

Yeah, what is that exactly? I'd love to know the psychology behind it.

[@josephstalin5374]

I'm a 20 year fan of Rammstein, and this is probably the most appreciative(if that is even a word) reaction of the composition of their song. Great reaction!

[@syddlinden8966]

Charismatic Voice has reacted to a couple of their songs as well and she is super enthusiastic. Def go check her out if you haven't already.

[@josephstalin5374]

@@syddlinden8966 😀👍

[@Val.Kyrie.]

20 years! Pffft, child! No really that’s awesome, it’s been over 20 for me, and I got to see them in Toronto which was over a decade waiting for 🥰

[@josephstalin5374]

@@Val.Kyrie. that's awesome, never saw them live, and glad to meet another "child" 😂 I mean fan

[@dickderuiter5892]

Try the charismatic voice. She goes way deeper.

[@Stierlitz]

It's lovely to see a classical person approaching rock music with wonder and an open heart. Seeing and hearing this through your fresh eyes is fantastic, because you point out things that feel so "natural" to rock fans that we won't even think about them. Plus you call drums "percussions" which is extremely adorable :)))

[@dickderuiter5892]

Try "the charismatic voice". She's a metalhead and powerful operasinger at the same time...

[@annegretkasten6277]

Rammstein works a lot with classical musicians. Especially with the Dresden Symphony Orchestra. I'll also mention Sven Helbig. 😍

[@jonhorrocks]

On Rammstein’s current stadium tour the opening act is a pair of classical pianists performing some of their songs as piano duets. Absolutely beautiful. They did release an album of stripped back versions of their songs of which the piano version of Sonne is especially gorgeous. It also featured in the closing credits of the video for their song Deutschland, which is astonishing in its own right, though you’re probably not ready for that yet! If you want more rock with classical from Rammstein then I’d try Mein Hertz Brennt next. And find the piano version of Sonne. Enjoy the journey :)

[@MyFuzzyAfterlife]

Can you remember the name of the album ? I’d like to listen to it.

[@30daysofneiiin]

@@MyFuzzyAfterlife XXI - Klavier It's from 2015 and is on Spotify.

[@frankhochmann8901]

The album is called 'Reise Reise'

[@MyFuzzyAfterlife]

@@frankhochmann8901 Thank you

[@lucapolidori8817]

Nobody can be ready for Deutschland. It's a masterpiece song and a masterpiece video. A true experience.

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

What you thought was a bass guitar was the rhythm guitar with some distortion and sustain. They were combining that with heavy bass guitar and drums using deliberate and firm strumming and beats. In the chorus sections they were blending in some chorus vocal samples with keyboard and violins. You're right, the song is so well produced and orchestrated. As was already mentioned, the song is very poetic and classically written. As the rhythm guitar goes into the chorus sections the lead singer lowers his voice and uses a commanding baritone modulation to match the guitar which is a really nice combination.

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Ollie and Paul's roles are kinda reversed from what the average band does. Ollie provides the rhythm layer and Paul just adds a layer of crunchy texture.

[@derekmcdermott5312]

It's actually quite common for metal musicians to be classically trained. Metal shares a lot with classical, obviously not in the sound or structure of a piece but often in the chord or scale progression and certainly in the dynamics between high and low ends and harmonies.

[@PeterSchmuttermaier]

As the next (and potentially more emotional) Song of Rammstein I would recommend "Zeit". It is one of their latest Songs, also on the softer side of their work, and the visuals again complement the music perfectly. "Ohne dich" gives me goosebumps, but "Zeit" brings me to tears.

[@livedandletdie]

Feuer und Wasser from Rosenrot, is also a great one. But the one song that lives rent free in my head is Frühling in Paris from Liebe ist für alle da. Roter Sand as well, these ballads and their other softer songs really show how far they've come as a band, both in variety and their level of composition. No matter which album, one puts on with them, the mix in tone between the songs, makes every album an enjoyable one.

[@Metallica4Life92]

Dem Ende treiben wir entgegen Keine Rast, nur vorwärtsstreben Am Ufer winkt Unendlichkeit dare tell me this ain't poetry. Because this hits me on another level.

[@Metallica4Life92]

@@livedandletdie Roter Sand is a beautiful song.

[@adriansnellgrove3033]

I agree, Zeit is their latest masterpiece!

[@juditcsukas5430]

@@livedandletdie When it first came out, I tought, well, they're gone soft with age, but then I heard the whole new album, and it's just a complete, great inner journey (for men? maybe not just for men... ), where Zeit is just perfectly placed.

[@MannyBrum]

Till is amazing at conveying all sorts of emotions and his songs run a full gamut of different emotions. They're also very theatrical with their videos. Almost all of them are mini movies. Some of their newer ones have amazing production quality as well. They really take their music as an art in all its aspects, from the lyrics to the music, to the video, to the stage show on tour- they are arguably the best band to see live- and one of the things that sets them apart from most bands is that they keep improving on everything. I started listening to them in the 90s and while most bands tend to release a good album or two and then the quality goes down, Rammstein have consistently improved and evolved.

[@joelmoreno4223]

Rammstein is the most creative 'rock' band. I call their recording/video "Deutschland" a rock opera, give it a view/listen... you will be amazed!

[@SwissCheese667]

sucks.

[@Peppanomaly]

@@SwissCheese667 it's awesome what are you on about

[@karllantz]

Rammstein and Sabaton I would say are comparable in that perspective. I mean both bands have really understood the beauty of taking the "holistic" approach and combining all senses.

[@aliceverheij]

@SwissCheese667 you’ve made perfectly clear why Swiss cheese stinks.

[@LiterarischeAktion]

Actually Till Lindemann made a rock opera called "Hänsel & Gretl". :D

[@mikeconway9849]

First time hearing Rammstein. I also enjoyed the song. Your description of the music and what you were feeling enhanced the music for me. Thank you.

[@Lord_Juvens]

30 seconds into the song and I have tears coming up. Just beautiful 😢

[@toppo7348]

Same same… ;-(

[@baby_devourer]

Shut

[@Milenaandthesurvivals]

Yeah... Always... Sad but soo beautiful

[@baby_devourer]

@Milena, Adam and the survivals shut

[@TheKartoffel101]

6:00 what you heard here were very low-tuned e guitars as well as e bass. most of the time you can't really hear the bass out. Especially when the guitars are tuned so low. In Metal Music, the bass builds the foundation for the guitars to make the song more sturdy and full sounding. Most of the time at least.

[@bobsbigboy_]

They are tuned to Drop C here

[@wtfpaul1]

Its D for this song, some of their songs Richard will play in D or C and Paul will play in the other. But definitely think its D for this song

[@bobsbigboy_]

@@wtfpaul1 mhm, I thought pretty much every song on Reise, Reise was in Drop C

[@Slaine_OP]

Its in drop C . Source: Seen this song live 3 times

[@thesnowgoose7221]

This is a most wonderful composition about love, loss and companionship. The encouraging touch on Till’s shoulder when they are setting off by the stream, where he is drinking, tells me that he is already in emotional pain, the lost look of hopelessness in his sad eyes. The concerned look in the faces of his friends, this beautiful song and video breaks my heart 💔 and is perfect in every way. Danke Rammstein.

[@adamclark6756]

Hats off to Vlad, he is leading you gently into what can be a very overwhelming, very heavy genre. I can't wait to see where we go next.

[@jesseyasaitis9036]

Rammstein doesn't mess around. Their music and their visuals are an experience.

[@j_vasey]

Rammstein is one of my favourite bands. Thank you for taking the time to put up subtitles, they are a fantastic band musically and lyrically imo. I hope you enjoy. If you do try looking into some more of their tracks. ‘Mein herz Brent’ and the contrasting (piano version) are popular but there are so many. The videos are always brilliant and often thought provoking.

[@Trygvar13]

If you liked the emotion he conveyed with his voice you have to watch the video of the piano version of Mein Herz Brennt. It's chilling. Another good song that includes an orchestra is Iron Maiden's Empire Of The Clouds. Bruce Dickinson, the singer, learned to play the piano for that song.

[@markthomas6045]

I'm a relative newcomer to Rammstein too but what I've seen is absolutely brilliant. Their videos are no less than Hollywood movie quality and their live shows are a thing to behold. My only regret is that I don't speak German as I fear the English interpretation probably loses some of the spirit of the original. Rammstein will push the boundaries for you!

[@randuru]

Their lyrics are indeed of upmost importance. Almost every single line has a second or even third meaning behind the surface, and simple translations can only provide the first meaning, of course, without all the subtle secondaries beyond. So if you're really interested in Rammstein it's worth to dig a little deeper, linguistically and culturally.

[@jtjones73]

Till Lindemann (the singer) is a true artist, and goes all out for his art. One of his recent "solo" ventures was in his band Lindemann and the depth of his videos are like short movies there as well. The man just does not take "it's good enough" for an answer, he wants a complete and total "Yup, that's it!" every time.

[@Bowiiihowdy]

It does but regardless of whether you understand the language or even the meaning of the songs. They are still excellent songs and it's why the band is loved world wide

[@SharkUsingaComputer]

its best to find lyrics translated by native speakers that allow for footnotes of cultural references that would be lost on american listeners. a good example of this is Deutschland, where if you look at the translated lyrics alone you will interpret the song in a completely different way than intended-- not that rammstein doesnt do it on purpose, they love toeing the line

[@florianblonske]

As a German I know nearly all of their lyrics but still find some new third meanings when I always thought there is a second meaning… Also their videos. Every small detail is a sign and has a meaning. What do Americans think to the song “Amerika”?

[@Taurickk]

First time I've seen one of your video and it happens to be what was my favourite Rammstein song for a very long time. Your analysis and discussion was wonderful, loved the genuine reactions and amazingly eloquent descriptions of things that I've also felt but can't word quite so well as you.

[@koomaj]

I like that her friend is giving her a soft landing on this music. Well done, sir!

[@fallenfossl]

In recent months - since their album Zeit came out I've found a peculiar pleasure in having musicians detail their thoughts on Rammstein. I find them an amazing band with exceptional talent!

[@OrionBlarg]

I'm a huge Rammstein fan so I'm always excited to someone discover them for the first time. If I remember correctly I think they've cited some classical artists as an influence so I think it's interesting to get a classical perspective. There's always something just under the surface to their music, especially in their lyrics.

[@pascal6871]

Rammstein are very much perfectionist. Every little thing they do from the instruments to the video and the mixing is with purpose

[@MartijnVos]

Rammstein, more than any other band in the world, delivers the complete package. Heavy music, but also sensitive, atmospheric, emotional, and sometimes extreme. But they're also the very top when it comes to high quality dramatic music videos, and spectacular live performances. No other band is in the same league in all these aspects.

[@mr.nobody4494]

I love your videos. Getting out of your comfort zone, and exposing yourself to new genres will make you an even better musician. Keep going!

[@dannyhancock9330]

I have to say from the title I didn't think I was going to like this music. But 6 minutes in I not only remember my German classes from school but I really like this song musically. My opinion may change as we go on but as of this point I have to say Vielen Dank for introducing me to this band!

[@arnodobler1096]

Rammstein is a Rabbit hole "Zeit" (softer Song) "Deutschland" "Angst" are the best Videos ever made imo "Mein Herz brennt" both Versions (it´s a piano Version too) the Videos are awsome

[@TheMillz1994]

This video is just incredible. The way you described the music made me feel and appreciate the song even more and literally gave me goosebumps. Thank you for helping me experience this.

[@TonyStark-ik9em]

Rammstein appeals to so many different characters on so many levels - this fine group of highly intelligent artists possibly are Germany's deepest and most complete musical product. Every single one of the six core members is special with the fragile, broken beautiful Lindemann the most prominent of them. Rammstein is a very intense rabbithole, their live concerts are legendary - even if you are not into this kind of musical genre they play your emotions like a fine violin - with the occasional side of e-guitar to shred you to pieces. On one side i'm sad for what probably is going on inside Lindemann but i am so glad to have witnessed their art and let it take me on crazy emotional rollercoasters.

[@Comment0815]

I love this. You seem to be pretty much the opposite of the cliche Rammstein fan. But you perfectly express what I was already experiencing many times with metal and rock music. It's obviously different to classical music especially in the choice of instruments, but the complexity makes it so enjoyable also for people used to classical music. Many people, I talked to in the past didn't understand, what I meant, but for me listening to both, metal and classical music, is the perfect match to me because both contribute to understand the other one. Awesome reaction video!

[@KingJobber]

Wow this early in your channel and already jumping into Rammstein! Can't wait to see what you think of this. I hope one day you can tackle King Crimson's In The Court of The Crimson King. That would be a dream. Keep having fun on your journey 🤘

[@trainerfrank9786]

Every time I watch this video I start to cry. The combination of the sad story in the video, the music and the lyrics is overwhelming.

[@dakxbo]

Till Lindemann (Singer of Rammstein) is a very fantastic Singer. He has a really big singing Range and sing and perform from Rock to classical Songs in a way this happend only one time in this World. One of my Favorite is "Mein Herz brennt" (My Heart burns). There is Rockversion of this Song and a really creapy but also amazing classical Pianoversion in this Till sings like an classicsinger with an amazing Piano from Sven Hellbig. Till act as creapy Clown in this Video. I really love this kind of Art. He sing the last 30 years different things in many languages. He is not only the singer of a great german Rockband, he is much more.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

The way I feel the video and the song is that Till´s caracter is heartbroken, getting into this event with friends - and that his fall has to do with the blank stair in his eyes, letting go... It is there both before and after the fall. Maybe I´m wrong but the band always open up for interpretation... Beautiful to check out your reaction!! Keep them coming please!

[@romualdandrzejczak4093]

Note: the orchestra is synth-generated, though they did use live orchestra sometimes(eg. in the song "Mein Herz brennt").

[@eb-tr6uw]

they brought in an orchestra for this song and album, this was filmed in the making of reise reise on the völkerball dvd

[@charlesmarlowstanfield]

I am thrilled that you enjoyed this. It's probably one of my favorite Rammstein songs, and I'm a metalhead who just wants to rock out. Watching you react was genuinely awesome.

[@dennisdavis2362]

Wasn’t familiar with this song and had some trepidation about you listening to the group. But it was a great song for you to evaluate. Great job as always. Thanks!

[@fawng8017]

This is the first of your videos I've come across, and it's just so good to see somebody paying such careful, appreciative attention to something you love. The "let's go back just a little bit, because I want to enjoy it" made me so happy - I hope you enjoy the rest of Rammstein! I recommend the stripped-down version of Mein Herz Brennt, personally. Def subscribing and checking out the rest of your videos

[@dannyhancock9330]

Having now reached the end of the song. I LOVED it! it, to me, tried to capture some of the emotional intensity of a lot of German classical music like Beethoven etc. I'm going to explore more of their music now thanks to you!

[@benbaertle499]

you may like Frühling in paris, its just as beautiful in my opinion altough it doesent come close to the insturmental part of Ohne Dich..

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Exactly my thought as well…

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@benbaertle499 thanks for suggestion…

[@benbaertle499]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 you're very welcome!! eventhough I think that Rammstein is up there with the best german artists (at least of my generation) because everyone feels a bit different about each of their songs!

[@scottevil4531]

If you like the classical style, they actually have made a piano version of the song Mein Herz brennt. Its awsome and the way Till sings it is just breathtaking. But on similar to this one I would also suggest Spieluhr, Seemann and Engel

[@johnjohn37371]

I have watched every one of your videos....you have grown so much as a reactor in such a short period of time...this, this is how you react to a video...standing ovation young lady...I subscribed...good for you!

[@willjohnson8446]

Looking forward to your eventual listens of Tool and Rush.

[@TheKartoffel101]

and S&M by Metallica :)

[@willjohnson8446]

@@TheKartoffel101 I was thinking something outside of 4/4.

[@mattytsiranoc4091]

La Villa strangiato - Rush

[@TheKartoffel101]

@@willjohnson8446 Metallica also do time signature changes ;)

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

@@mattytsiranoc4091 Yes, that masterpiece and I also hope she might listen to Natural Science or The Garden.

[@CatNat1974]

One dich is a balad. The intro is Flake on keyboard. He's an absolute brilliant pianist. The end of heir absolutely phenomenal song "Deutschland" is gorgeous. If you decide to check that song out, since you may not understand the German language, do NOT take the video clip in the wrong way because it is a song critical of the bloody past of Germany. The song is about how you want to love as well as hate [germ] from the perspective of native Germans. It depicts the band dressed up in several Era outfits, from knights to nazi's. I'm Dutch and I love Rammstein. Their lyrics are controversial (especially to Americans) but important.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

That was really good. I felt was the song was about even before I read the lyrics, thank you for including the translation. They reminded me of the metal band Sabaton, Vlad you may like them.

[@dajnova1148]

What I love about Rammstein is that even their harder songs (which this is not, this is probably one of the lightest) are very melodic. It’s not just loud abrasive sound for the sake of it.

[@martijndekoning8939]

First listen for me as well. Since metal and hard rock are not my cup of tea I expected to hate this, but there were actually some things I liked. The slow build up from strings to band to heavily distorted guitars was quite interesting. I also liked the sudden change to quiet acoustic guitars after one of the choruses. And yes, the visuals really add to the drama and excitement. So in the end certainly not as annoying as I expected.

[@EVE101Patt]

this song is one of the best in building up the tension. it's calm at the start during the departing scene, there's still greenery around them and that little stream. the further they get up the mountain the more the tension grows and the music is growing rockier (pun intended ;) ) till's voice is just perfect in this piece and the way he's also building up this tension is amazing

[@paisleyrae207]

I just saw them live a week or so ago and I’m telling you I fell in love with everything about that band! It was hands down the best show I’ve ever seen in my life and I’ve been to a lot of concerts! They are AMAZING!!!

[@jessefowler2250]

How come when I find a video like this I get so happy (and proud) as if I had any part in making the song. Love seeing others appreciate one of the best songs, thanks for your review!

[@kyleshores432]

I loved how excited you got with the song, and honestly, their choice for the actual video fits perfectly...trying to overcome grief or heartbreak is like trying to climb a massive mountain.... Rosen Rot would be another good Rammstein song to dissect...

[@tristan4469]

That is the most wholesome and humble music reaction channel, i just love it

[@mrjohnosterman]

I just wanted to say "thank you". You're so respectful with the music you listen to and your comments are worth listening to, because you offer a different view, that is good to see and acknowledge! :)

[@sarahsumner7068]

So warmed to see your obvious joy when listening to this. To assist with identifying 'rock' instruments and sounds I would like to suggest Ayreon - The Day that the World Breaks down. A great into to prog, with many moods and not too heavy. The official video shows the instrumentation and gives a glimpse into the mind behind the composition, with the clean audio that lends to analysis.

[@kmacgregor6361]

Great suggestion.

[@rianmilit]

I highly recommend Mein Herz Brennt, they have a regular version and an orchestra version, and both are extremely beautiful. The orchestra version is haunting and sad.

[@sebastianperez1257]

Its. Always nice to see the point of view from someone as experienced and with the knowledge of music as you , hope to see more!

[@m.c.photography8357]

I really think you'd love the piano version of "Mein Herz Brennt.

[@remkojerphanion4686]

As a Rammstein fan, I really do appreciate the way you reacted to this song 👍

[@annatraustadottir4387]

A good song and so clean somehow. Moving and beautiful. Good voice and captivating. I really like Rammstein it would be interesting to hear how you would find their more powerful and aggressive music, where the industrial rock is more prominent.

[@samyagdrsti]

Welcome to Rammstein. Their videos always add to the songs. In some cases, they're so inseparable that the video will always run in mind head when you hear the song. I listen to different genres, but both the extensive world of Classical music and Heavy Metal have been my passions all my life. Each offers a full musical experience in its own way. I'm so glad you liked it.

[@losvaqueros4761]

The song is about cohesion ; the group is taking their dying fellow up to the summit ! The lyrics are like a poem. Rammstein put many afforts in their productions to express them. Thanks for recognize the good artwork of this extraordenairy band.

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

The video perhaps is about cohesion, the lyrics aren’t, quite the contrary, he describes a ‘can’t be with/can’t be without’ situation.

[@AlexWinkler]

She's officially super into Rammstein aka one of us.

[@LeeKennison]

As always, I really enjoy your reactions and analysis. Very well done and insightful. Thank you for including the translated lyrics. Whenever I see a video interpretation of a piece I have concerns it will distract from a more personal interpretation on a first listen. Unless of course this is the artist's intent from the beginning, such as in opera or musicals. I don't think this was the case here, since Rammstein was clearly involved in the video production. Your separate detailed analysis video provided insights into this and is highly recommended. Always a plus when you also enjoy a piece.

[@scottevil4531]

I normally agree with the translation not being necessary, but in Rammsteins case the texts are such a major feature that it would take away a lot of the things conveyed in the song.

[@GentleDemon999]

Hi miss, your open minded approach is paying quickly. Congrats, really plaisant. Makes me happy. Keep up the good work. For ref, i am a music enthousiaste of both ends of the musical spectrum; classical/rock/metal.

[@tsimmons12]

Haha, it's so awesome to see someone's first exposure to the concept of a music video! Love it!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Almost 12,000 Amy (and Vlad!)….wow. I must say that when I heard you you were reviewing Rammstein, I was apprehensive. I’ve only heard one song by this band (Du Hast) and I was not impressed. And yet I keep hearing people rave about this metal band. This is only my second song by them, and I’m having a completely different experience. It’s beautiful. Thank you, Vlad, for suggesting this to Amy. It’s opened my eyes to why Rammstein is so highly regarded. To me, the beginning was a lovely “classical” interlude……with feelings of Beethoven for me.

[@30110CKs]

It's rarely wise to judge a band by one song.

[@Bowiiihowdy]

Du hast is a good song especially live but it's just the tip of a very big iceberg

[@almost_harmless]

What a lovely and open way to listen to music. I wish more people would follow your example, be it metal, classical, jazz or any other genre.

[@rollingstoneworks3183]

Loving your journey…when you’re ready to double back on a band, may I strongly, strongly suggest you hear The Beatles song A Day in the Life. One of the most astounding pieces of rock music yet created. Not just an Uber-fan pushing my opinion- it’s fifty year history has stood the test of time. No education of the rock genre would be complete without it. Cheers…

[@matthewallen1894]

I cannot like this post enough. Lord I do love A Day In The Life

[@johnafagerquist8235]

I respectfully ask you would never mind The Beatles. There are, and have been, so many other bands and performers in modern history. The Beatles have had their day in the sun. Let's move on, finally, and leave the Beatles where they belong; Saturday night oldie shows, on AM radio, with Elvis, Boxcar Willie, Buddy Holly, and all the rest. Please don't waste time replying to me, with the old, "But The Beatles were such innovators, and are responsible for much of what we hear in rock and pop music today." Remember, at one time, we lauded the insulating properties and multiple uses for asbestos, but that ship has sailed. Enough of The Beatles already. Thank you.

[@AnyFuleKnoThat]

Agreed💯 A Day In The Life has always been my favourite song of theirs ✌

[@susanziegler-quiltintiaqui111]

This was great. I was not familiar with this band and completely enjoyed your connections to other German music and folk music. It had that ballad/folk feel. Also, Vlad! The two cameras, I noticed you upped the production value. Nice job!

[@Wintertagtraum]

Loved to see your first time of a song that was one of my teenage heartbreak songs and still gives me goosebumps. Loved how you analyzed the different of the compostion including the visual aspects. The only critic I have are the translations of the german lyrics which are off when it comes to quiet a few lines. I'm a native speaker so I might be a little picky or biased but I felt they are not translating the lyrics in a way they could. MIght not be super essential but still wanted to bring this up. This was my first video of yours and I am looking forward to see more

[@EtBr1978]

It amazes me how nobody ever mentions "Haifisch" when recommending videos with great story telling, humor and lyrics. So many references in that one song / video!

[@geraldglaubitz9551]

Hi Amy, great analysis. I think you have adequately described the essence of this wonderful song, especially its emotional implications. Very important are the lyrics too describing with intensive words the ambivalence of a love relationship. Greetings to US from Germany!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Great video! This was also my first time hearing music by this band. "Epic" comes to mind to describe their sound (at least in this song). What I find most interesting is your commentary about them being a German band and your associations with "German" music, given your classical background. Scorpions is another German band, yet their song lyrics are all in English (I think). They have a much different sound and feel, yet they're still German. Anyway, I enjoyed your first listening video and I'm off to check out the analysis now! Thanks for posting!

[@tomsubsailor7314]

They recorded their songs in German as well, it's just we got the English releases for obvious reasons. Just like Nina did with 99 Red Balloons or the German release 99 Luftballons

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

@@tomsubsailor7314 Thanks for the clarification!

[@jena_thornwyrd]

Welcome in :) I listen to and I'm a fan of Rammstein since 2000… They do lead us in a dire journey made of, sometimes sorrows, and sometimes free, even sometimes regressive, fun and sometimes deep meaningful messages about things that surround us. Thanks for this review, I'll watch next your "In-depth Analysis" :)

[@wildwine6400]

Till does more than sing. He changes up his voice in many songs to suit the character in the song, as many of their songs have stories. He becomes the character. He might change up his voice into a more eerie and creepy style to suit the song more

[@Bowiiihowdy]

He's also a drummer 😁

[@simontobias9678]

I have a gift i understand GERMAN and ENGLISH perfectly both i love Rammstein

[@LuGer212]

off topic, that harp in the background is *asthonishingly* beautiful!

[@SocialAnimalJC]

I'm glad I discovered your channel (Virgin Rock) thanks to this song! You are really passionate also and YOUR voice gets really expressive too when talking about this Rammstein Performance! Sehr gut!

[@mormacil]

Wouldn't have guessed Rammstein would resonate with you this much but it is fun to see it does. Rammstein has quite the catalogue to explore though somewhat stringent with copyright at times. There's certainly a lot of good german rock out there. Especially Rammstein pioneered german rock, there's a lot to explore here eventually.

[@mmestari]

"Especially Rammstein pioneered german rock, there's a lot to explore here eventually." Pioneered? There's been German rock bands before anyone from Rammstein was even born. Rammstein didn't even pioneer their own style, Die Krupps is older band.

[@mormacil]

@@mmestari German rock is a style, not all German rock bands make German Rock. Neither does pioneering require one to be the first, merely among the first.

[@mmestari]

@@mormacil Rammstein's style is Neue Deutsche Härte, not "German Rock". Rammstein isn't even a Rock band, it's an Industrial Metal band. When I went to see what's categorized as german rock, there's bands like Kraftklub, Böhse Onkelz, Die Ärtze, Die Toten Hosen etc.

[@mormacil]

@@mmestari Metal is a subgenre of rock.

[@mmestari]

@@mormacil No. Rock is played in rock rhythms. That's like saying that Jazz is sub-genre of March.

[@GUHUU]

Rammstein - Zeit. It is an absolute must. Brilliant video and a wonderful song.

[@scooter01922]

Rammstein is really underappreciated for the sheer effort they put into each piece. Hard or soft they all have such depth and resonance. Mind you, some of them may be about subjects both absurd and or crude but its all in good fun and very well done.

[@tiobane]

Thank you for that. One of my favourite songs, one of the few I enjoyed singing for my friends at a selfmade karaoke ;) Your experience made me almost feel like listening the first time again. Was a pleasure!

[@christopherpeterson519]

I'm a big fan of Rammstein and this is one of my favorite songs. It's such a beautiful song.

[@SwissCheese667]

Unfortunately it's about NS ideologie. So you're a Nazi (indirectly).

AYour reaction was a gem!! I could recommend you lots of Rammstein's songs but I cannot think of a limited amount because they are great in their majority. You could basically watch any MV and it doesn't go to waste. As someone with a classical taste in music, I related to you in everything you said and it felt great. You earned a new subscriber. Rammstein is the only Hard Rock/Metal group that gets me every time and never stops amaze me, I've been a fan since I was 9 and now i'm in my late 20's. I really hope you react to more Rammstein songs in the future, I'll be looking forward to them :) keep the great work.

[@zapador]

I think you would find Rammstein - Seemann interesting as well, I think it's one of their most interesting pieces largely because it has passages with what I can only describe as extreme grittyness but at the same time it feels so gently. Not really sure how to describe it. It is not a typical Rammstein song, those would be Du Hast, Ich Will and Feur Frei to name a few. Also thank you for a great video, this was very interesting for a long time Rammstein fan. (There's also Donaukinder for something a bit more recent than old Seemann. For something brand new there's Zeit)

[@andersekengren]

So now we got one more Rammstein fan?? You!!! 😀 its funny that you catches all feelings i got when i saw the movie first time ;)

[@kmacgregor6361]

After the Nightwish reaction, I was a bit surprised by this one, as you were commenting on the orchestral parts and the expressive nuances of the vocals, both of which I had felt were a bit overlooked in Nightwish. I guess I chalk this up at least in part to the expectations you had for Rammstein vs Nightwish. You mentioned you would go back to Nightwish someday - I hope for Meadows of Heaven or maybe Elan or The Islander which have great videos to go with them too. Anyway, nice observations and interesting to see a first reaction to this kind of music video. I hadn't ever thought of Rammstein in terms of the German classical music tradition so that's an interesting thought. I know people are already complaining about too much metal, so maybe later on after you've gotten to some more rock classics, but the master of vocal expressiveness in my opinion is Roy Khan of Kamelot/Conception. I recommend My Dark Symphony by Conception to showcase that expressiveness but, speaking of carrying on classical tradition, the song Forever by Kamelot might be interesting to you as it is draws its main melody from Grieg's Solveig's Song from Peer Gynt, and the live version is a great demonstration of audience engagement and the feel of a rock concert.

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

I wouldn't have thought that you would have such an immediate reaction to Rammstein. I like to be surprised. Great reaction.

[@Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

Till (the singer) has always been a bit of a perfectionist over the 30 years of the band. When the Pyro doesn't go off during a show, you can tell he's upset. So it's no doubt he goes over these videos over and over again to make sure they are precise and exactly the way he wants them to be before they go out.

[@dutch1171]

Nice to see you appreciate this so much. It's obvious you enjoyed it. Love Rammstein.

[@captainavinit]

Never heard this band before and after nightwish my expectations were not high. Very interesting though, real work of art.

[@robertmenges3879]

Yeah, I agree. But as someone who enjoys classic as much as metal I was disappointed about the feedback of Nightwish ... especially comparing the review with this one, because now the feedback at least seams odd.... sry, just my 2ct

[@luisnunes3863]

Nightwish is very oversold. I'll never say anything bad about the old line fans, lovely people every one I met, but since they exploded online they attracted the worst crop of johnny-come-lately posers to hit metal since the 80s... There's a lot of great metal being made today, but it tends to be more niche.

[@captainavinit]

Nothing against Nightwish or their fans. Didn't do it for me and I think they were very over sold.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@captainavinit oversold indeed. But if you are not familiar with them….before you dismiss them…I would urge you to experience Greatest Show on Earth. It’s their biggest work…..If you don’t like it, then you can definitely say you don’t care for Nightwish…😏😉

[@scottevil4531]

This song is one of their softest ones. They range from this to industrial. They arent known to be really complex musicly, but the thing about them are the texts, because they use so much metaphors, double meanings and wordplay its almost poetry which in turn has more impact through the simplicity. But the biggest thing are their life shows. The frontman is a certified pyro technician. So to say they are hot is an understatement. A good example for that would be their life life performances of the songs Benzin and Engel in Madison Square Garden. And their music videos are awsome too, like little movies. Even though the song is a little overhyped the video for Deutschland is a master piece and the videos for Mein Herz and Sonne are closely followed. So if they peeked your interest they are defenetly worth checking out.

[@NeQoUX]

You understand the music AND the lyricks. Great job. Love your POV

[@stefanstock953]

Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. Great reaction. Did you know that Richard Wagner was a great inspiration for many Heavy Metal Bands. Here's what 'Manowar' said.

[@stefanstock953]

The American heavy metal band MANOWAR called Richard Wagner the first heavy metal composer in music history. In the mid-1980s, a new subgenre of heavy metal (called true metal) emerged, whose exponents considered R. Wagner their patron and spiritual father. Aside from MANOWAR, there are a number of true metal bands (like HAMMERFALL, MAJESTY and SACRED STEEL) that have occultly glorified R. Wagner

[@luisnunes3863]

The Crown and the Ring is their homage to their master. Still gives me goosebumps after decades... 🤘🤘

[@stefanstock953]

@@luisnunes3863 I even shed a few tears during the live version of this song (on Manowar's The Day The Earth Shook DVD). Those fireworks throughout the whole song really got me.

[@luisnunes3863]

@@stefanstock953 Manowar (and Sabaton) fans know.

[@chrishuijboom]

Thanks for sticking with getting to know a genre you do not know about or maybe would have disliked. In this genre the lyrics are often overlooked. They are at times gems on their own. Specifically with Rammstein it could support the understanding of the songs, the changes, the pauses. Till is an excellent writer. At times you can be enjoying the song until it dawns on you what the song is actually about. He has a skill to describe the most horrifying situations in beautiful poetic ways, which in turn is a contrast by itself. Spieluhr and Dalai Lama are some examples from the top of my head. And thanks for putting in the time to review these songs. It is because of people like you that I have gotten more respect for how vocalists are masters of their own instrument and writers have the skill to invite you to a journey in their imagination.

[@Matze.Himmelgrau]

Rammstein are very good in making something complex out of simplicity

[@Krommandant]

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing! A fresh and untainted look at the music of one of the most powerful bards of modern times.

[@GAIS414]

Funnily enough, without attending music schools, rock musicians have great comprehension about classical instruments and their sound. Where as schooled classical musicians seem to have no idea about generic rock instruments. The gritty sound you heard at 5:49 is distorted electric guitars. It's the defining and most important instrument/sound in rock music. Still, you get a like for your effort.

[@luisnunes3863]

It's a question of seekers of knowledge vs academics. Metal musicians are always looking to classic and folk traditions to make their music rooted and perfect. Classical musicians that aren't rock/ metalheads from day one lack a wikipedia level of knowledge on this stuff. You'd think a conservatory or university would be embarrassed to pump out musicologists that couldn't pick The Clash from Iron Maiden, but modern academia knows no shame.

[@stevealter7781]

I love watching people discovering new music, especially when it is about stuff i like already. Love it. But stopping the video all the time kills the mood. I'd enjoy it even more just watching the experience at once with your commentary at the end. :)

[@nobodynemoq]

Welcome to Rammstein, the great musical rabbit hole! 😉 That's a very smooth start, I'd say a perfect starter to get into Rammstein world. Gives you a slight taste of what you can expect in the future. I really appreciate how you noticed that Till's (singer) voice progresses every chorus through the song - that's what I love the most about this piece. If you go further, you will see that Rammstein keeps high standards - fantastic music videos, perfect timing and music cooperating with visuals etc. I'm sure you will be flooded with recommendations, but I hope you will go for "Mein Herz Brennt - piano version by Sven Helbig (Official Video)" (studio version, not the live video). It might be a good idea to search for it on "educatedmarine" KZbin channel, Rammstein videos there have English lyrics embedded. Have a nice day and enjoy! ☺

[@treystephens6166]

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