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Summary: Mein Herz Brennt
Review: Because I live in a place where concerts, especially those by European bands, are virtually impossible-- I had never seen Rammstein actually performing before I watched this video. I have no cable, and I have no MTV. At this point, I have been able to acquire music videos...but Live aus Berlin was my first experience beyond a CD. And I think that I fell in love the night that I watched it. Rammstein is a lot of things, but one thing they are not is boring. It is a great shame that a lot of American music fans cannot appreciate this video because the intelligent lyrics are lost on those who do not understand them. The music is good-- yes-- but not surpassingly so. It is indeed moving and deep, but it's the lyrics, the fact that much of them are in archaic languages and rife with allusions to great poetry and culture; and, of course, the intensity with which they are performed that makes Rammstein truly great. Firstly, I do not find them at all offensive. Even their sexual antics on stage are silly at worst, not upsetting, and they generally are amusing and witty. The lyrics don't strike me as unpleasent. Yes, they sing about unusual themes that are not generally accepted by the fragile norm. People don't like to be rattled into thinking a little harder. People don't like the suggestion that aesthetics can also lie in what they themselves find disturbing; like pain, fire, and yes, even death. But we all need a little disturbing. We have grown too static in our thinking. Our only disturbances are typically of the annoying-- yowling bands that spit youthful anger and hate at us-- not deep, macabre suffering tinged with irony and dark humour. Sometimes what is misunderstood about Rammstein is that a lot of Rammstein's songs are sarcastic social commentaries; not personal opinions. Weißes Fleisch is not promoting rape or assault-- it's expressing the horror of such mindless violence. After all, the mere mention of it in a song unnerves people! The problem is, so much time is wasted in attacking Rammstein for daring mention what people don't want think about on their own...that time could be spent in doing something about the very real issues of violence, rape, and racism. It doesn't go away if you ignore it. Rammstein claims to want to cause a little trouble, but I don't think that that explains everything about them. My own mother (yes, I'm one of the restless 17's) dislikes them because she finds them frightening. But fire is an expression not just of destruction, but of passion; and also of love. It is the raging of unstoppable, immense emotion-- like the sun, it can warm the heart or it can burn down to the bone. And I am not comparing Rammstein only to the other goth bands and rock bands and metal bands of this era, but also to the bombastic glory of Beethoven, the youthful madness of Wolfgang Mozart; and even to the melancholy operas of Verdi. All these things are not Rammstein-- but Rammstein do share one thing with the masters of music: majesty.
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Summary: worth the money for any rammstein fan....
Review: well ive been a rammstein fan for like 1 and a half now, and since then ive been meanin to buy this dvd but never had the money for it. when i finally got it, i was amazed by the performance put on. first, i fell in love with songs i didnt like in their studio form, like "engel" which i found dull and first, but the live version was fuller and had very nice effects which accented it well. as many people were, i was upset with the cuttin of "buch dich" from the dvd. but i guess its to explicit or summtim. also the fact that ALL the songs from the live performance were included, where in the cd form, songs were cut out. the pyro and solos really put the icing on the cake for me. from the flaring drumsticks, to the graffiti cannon, every song had somethin special to offer. so i would suggest this dvd to anybody whos even has one of there albums or maybe show a slight interest in them. trust me
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Summary: Uh, whats the big deal?
Review: Ok, well first of all, I don't see what the hype is about Rammstien. Other than a select few songs, I don't think they're too great. But when my two friends freaked out after seeing this dvd I thought I would give it a chance. Unfortunatly, I had just purchased the greatest live dvd in the history of music: And All That Could Have Been, by Nine Inch Nails. So already I had big expectations, even though they love the NIN dvd too. So we all got together and popped in the disc. Right from the start I saw twinkles in my friends eyes, absolutely in awe at what they were watching. Ummmm, well to be honest, I was terribly bored right from the start! Other than a few cool lights and a little pyro-technics from here to there, the show was [boring]! They just stand there and act like puppets, well except for that stupid keyboardist who dances around like a [fool] on stage. Then after the concert they have a long ass interview with the band.....BOOOOORRRRRING! I dunno, this is just my opinion, but I thought the dvd [stunk]. I guess I'm the first non-hardcore Rammstien fan to write a review on it or sumthin, cuz everyone else seems to dig it. So if German Industrial music is your religion, and Rammstien is your God, then check out this dvd I guess, but otherwise....get real, these guys are idiots.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: Unbelivable, this guys are really meased up. The Concert is great, with excellent fireworks and show. If you are a Rammstein fan this is a must have. if you are not (like i was), it is too, and you will become one (like i did). AMAZING
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Summary: Rammstein doing what Rammstein does best, play live.
Review: A great dvd with the German metal masters doing what they do best, put on a great show. the only downside to this dvd is that Bück Dich wasn't included. just keep in mind whenever you watch or listen to rammstein that they are rarely 100% serious. take what you see with a grain of salt, and this is a great concert dvd full of great music, fire, and features.
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Summary: Some corrections to make.
Review: The above review by Sam Sutherland compares Rammstein more to a grim sort of band than it should be thought as. All of the songs this video holds are about love in one way or another, and Sutherland has a few mistranslations (Du hast=you have asked me, Heirate mich=marry me). Overall, the band is great.
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Summary: I give it a 5 star rating 'cause...
Review: I really enjoyed watching band as it is my all time fav. The pyrotechs are swee' and the sexual taunts are funny, to an extent =p. I would recommend buying it, even if you don't understand German.
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Summary: Rammstein - Live Aus Berlin VHS
Review: Wow! This concert is incredible. All 6 members - Till, Richard, Paul, Ollie, Christoph and Flake give outstanding performances. This concert captures the effort, organisation and professionalism Rammstein have created. From the music to the vocals to the pyrotechnics and to the lighting, its all outstanding and show what perfectionists Rammstein are. This is a great buy and if you're a Rammstein fan you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: The Best
Review: This DVD is the best ever if your a Rammstein fan THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!!
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Summary: good songs, little extras
Review: first off the band is great, but on the other hand there not enough extras on this. Still its a good dvd, and worth buying. the could put a few more extra in but it still a good thing to have if you like this band
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