Live Aus Berlin

Starring:Till Lindemann, Christoph Schneider (III), Paul Landers (II), Flake Lorenz, Oliver Riedel, Richard Kruspe, Bobo, Khira Li Lindemann
Director: Hamish Hamilton
Studio: Polygram Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Berlin's industrial metal sextet Rammstein was already provocative when the band nabbed unwanted U.S. press attention as favorites of the two young sociopaths behind 1999's tragic high school shootings in Columbine, Colorado. This concert video, expertly produced during a huge outdoor concert the previous summer, won't dissipate the tension between Rammstein's fans and social critics looking to find the links between such violence and the band's intense, sweeping music, especially on this uncensored edit of their nearly 100-minute set.

Sonically, the band lashes the clangorous legacy of industrial countrymen like Einsturzende Neubaten to the simpler, head-banging power chords of metallurgists like the Scorpions, Rammstein's front line of rasping, squealing guitars laced with synthesizer and pummeled by splashy drum work. The music's focal point is vocalist Till Lindemann, who half-sings, half-bellows in a guttural bass that makes most metal men sound like countertenors, an effect underscored by Lindemann's beefy, muscular physique as he stalks the stage. His macho growl and restless movement contrast with the largely motionless postures of his bandmates, which include a vampiric guitarist, a rail-thin keyboardist, and an even more spectral, bald bassist whose black-taped skull nods to S&M couture.

Amazon.com

Berlin's industrial metal sextet Rammstein was already provocative when the band nabbed unwanted U.S. press attention as favorites of the two young sociopaths behind 1999's tragic high school shootings in Columbine, Colorado. This concert video, expertly produced during a huge outdoor concert the previous summer, won't dissipate the tension between Rammstein's fans and social critics looking to find the links between such violence and the band's intense, sweeping music, especially on this uncensored edit of their nearly 100-minute set.

A massive stage set that's one part Borg, one part Blade Runner, onstage pyrotechnics, and piercing klieg lights that sweep the vast crowd pointedly synthesize Third Reich with apocalypse as rapturous fans sing along with "Du Hast" ("You Hate") or "Heirate Mich" ("Worship Me"). When the mesmerizing sturm und drang finally pauses, it's due to a graphic, simulated homosexual rape (on "Bueck Dich") that earns this tape its advisory, and will repulse all but the most ardent fans. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

A band of will, strength, honesty, and power.......2006-10-24

So basically totally opposite of 99% of the bands out there today. If you dont like Rammstein your scared of reality.
There is no harder working band in music today, they push through the weight of the crowd unlike any other band in recent memory.
Of course when you have that kind of strength to transform your audience you are lifting up rocks underneath which the sun hasnt shined for a very long time. This explains a lot of the strong themes of their music, they see things in the audience they dont even see in themselves.
The theatrics of the band add a lot to the show, some of it is the band just having a bit of fun but a lot of it contains symbolism and meaning.
Also despite their reputation for being insane, profane, and antisocial a lot of their music is in fact very touching and emotional.

Incorrect Editorial Review.......2006-10-18

The main editorial review is way off. For one, Du Hast means 'you have'. Two, Heitare Mich means 'marry me'. Three, Bück Dich ('bend over') is NOT on the DVD version, regardless of the censorship. So if you are looking for that live performance, you need to purchase the VHS version of Live Aus Berlin. Also, don't even look at the main review, because it's obviously a one-sided opinion made by someone with no taste for this type of music. Look at the customer reviews, which are written by people who appreciate the music. Having the DVD reviewed by someone who doesn't like the music is like having the KKK commenting on the Family Matters sitcom; it's not happening.

As for what I think, if you like Rammstein, you need this. Period. I have shown people who were saying "I hate Rammstein, they suck, they have no talent" and have had them say to me "Holy crap, that's got to be the best live show I've ever seen anyone perform." So do yourself a favor, and pick this beast up.

Awesome performance by Germany's best industrial-metal band.......2006-10-02

On Rammstein's first(?) DVD, they are playing in (guess where)Berlin in a super-high energy performance playing tracks from their first two CD's. I've watched this DVD multiple times, and I have to say that this is an exceptional concert. The band has great energy, Flake does a dance, and Till does somersaults in boots that shoot sparks. On the ending track, Seemann, Flake gets an inflatable boat and crowd-surfs on it. They didn't play a few songs I wanted them to play (Der Meister, Eifersucht), but overall it's an amazing show.

It's both........2006-05-07

This requires a bit of a German lesson to fully understand.

The verb 'haben' mean 'to have' in German and the verb 'hassen' means 'to hate.'
Germans conjugate their verbs by changing the endings.

We do this in English as well. Take the verb be: I am, he is, we are. Or have: I have, he has, we have.

The way you conjugate haben for you have would be du hast.
For you hate it would be du hasst.

Since du hasst and du hast sound the same, and even though the lyrics say du hast, up until Till says "du hast mich gefragt" (you have asked me) it could be either one. This gives the song a double meaning.

the way i see it.......2006-01-18

Seems everything is subject to interpretation and obviously there are those who have done it with Rammstein, seems to be alot of people misreading DuHast, the song is meant to say " you have" not "you hate" Till Lindemann himself has explained the song, go on their website and read it for yourself. If you want to be entertained, watch a great show and not try to "guess" or debate or assume what they're saying this is deffinately for you, it has everything you would never see in this country,the band gives 100% into their performance and the enthusiasm and feedback from the crowd is something not to be missed. This performance is what made me a fan!!!!!!!

Average customer rating:

Entertaining, dynamic, rocky.

Live Aus Berlin
Starring: Rammstein
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

Entertaining, dynamic, rocky. .......2007-06-21

From a technical point of a view, providing the songs' texts/translation/subtitles (in German only) would add to attraction of this DVD worldwide.

Contextually, it is a monumental work accomplishing talents of musicians and producers involved at all stages of memorizing German rock for generations oncoming.

Entertaining, dynamic, rocky.

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