Rosenrot

Rammstein

About Rosenrot

"Rosenrot" (German for Rose-red) is a song and single from the album of the same name by the German band Rammstein. The "Rosenrot" track was highly anticipated by fans of Rammstein, as it was first hailed in February 2004 to be the first single from the band's fourth studio album, Reise, Reise (the song "Mein Teil" took the honour instead). The single was released in Germany on 16 December 2005.


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Rammstein

Rammstein is a Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) band from Berlin, Germany. The band was formed in 1994 and consists of Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). more »

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Music Genre
"Rosenrot" is classified under the genre of "Neue Deutsche Härte," a style of music that combines elements of metal, industrial, and hard rock with a significant influence from electronic music.
Release Information
Released as the title track of their fifth studio album in October 2005, "Rosenrot" is one of Rammstein's most famous songs.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the song tell a tragic love story where a man attempts to pluck a rose from a mountain's summit for his lover, ultimately falling to his death.
Music Video
Directed by Zoran Bihac, the music video for "Rosenrot" depicts the band members as monks in a remote village. The narrative aligns with the song's tragic story - love, desire, faith, betrayal, and punishment.
Band Origin
Rammstein, the creators of "Rosenrot," is a German band, renowned worldwide for their unique music style and intense live shows.
Language
Unlike many popular bands, Rammstein uses primarily German lyrics in their songs, including "Rosenrot." Despite the language barrier for some fans, their music still garnered considerable international success.
Musical Style
"Rosenrot" exhibits Rammstein's characteristic style - integrating pounding guitar riffs, pounding drums, and distinctive vocals overlaying anthology of sounds and electronic undertones.
Tour
Following the album's release, Rammstein included "Rosenrot" in several setlists during their extensive world tours, demonstrating the song's popularity and enduring appeal.
Album Sales
The album "Rosenrot," featuring the title track, reached platinum in Germany, signifying over 200,000 copies sold.
Critical Reception
"Rosenrot" received critical acclaim from critics who appreciated the synthesis of melancholy, power, and captivating storytelling in the song.

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