Rammstein: to be heard and SEEN!
P. Bjel | Richmond Hill, Canada | 11/08/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Released September 10, 2001, ICH WILL is yet another welcome addition to the growing number of singles that are tied to the superb Rammstein album MUTTER. A song of a bizarre portrayal of coveting everything, the eerily familiar ambiguity to be found in Rammstein's lyrics abounds. This single includes a live version of the song "Ich Will" (Track 2) which would remind any fans that saw Rammstein in action during their 2001 tour of the glory associated with seeing these guys perform before an audience. All the spectacular effects and sound are captured forever on this single, along with the song "Pet Sematary" (Track 5), not released on MUTTER but performed live on the same tour with Clawfinger, who were their sidekicks. The Ramones wrote this song, obviously after the Stephen King novel (and movie) about utter evil and returning from the dead to commit mayhem. Flake Lorenz, Rammstein's keyboardist, sings this song with Clawfinger in honour of Joey Ramone who died on Easter 2001. The tracklisting is as follows: (1) Ich Will (Album Version) (3:37)
(2) Ich Will (Live) (4:17)
(3) Ich Will (Westbam Mix) (6:20)
(4) Ich Will (Paul van Dyk Mix) (6:13)
(5) Pet Sematary (6:31)
(6) Ich Will (Live CD-R track) (4:20)Westbam do a remix of this song (Track 3); they do not quite do Rammstein honour. As was the case with Rammstein's previous single LINKS 2 3 4, in which the band Westbam remixed two versions of the song, they did a far from ideal job in the case of one particular version. The electrical enhancements of singer Till Lindemann's voice were pathetic and the remix was `stretched,' in that it was longer than required. On this single, Westbam do the same mistake: the same electrical enhancements of Lindemann's voice are there, and the song is again too long. A perfect case of `Westbam deja vu.' Paul van Dyk's remix is a much better rendition of "Ich Will" (Track 4), as Lindemann's vocals are left alone, and there is an interesting experimentation with the choral melody of the song. Paul van Dyk does create a catchy tune, but his remix does not, unfortunately, parallel Clawfinger's talent in remixing Rammstein's songs, which they did for the previous two singles. An added bonus to this single is a live CD-ROM track which can be viewed on one's PC. It is the same live version of "Ich Will" to be found on this single, only with the added visual effects. This single, with the outlined faults notwithstanding, is excellent and another welcome addition to any Rammstein collection. Rumour has it that one more single from MUTTER will be released before Rammstein `move on'; Rammstein fans of all countries, keep your fingers crossed!"
Till Kristoph Paul Olli Flake Richard, Thank you so much
joshua baldwin | pocatello, idaho USA | 03/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Do you like Rammstein? what are you waiting for it 15 bucks well
spent. If you have windows media player you can go to musicimports.com get the links 2-3-4 dvd. it isn't American dvd
compatible but has the video links 234 three remixs plus halleluja.
also you can download at the #1 fan website (you know which one)
the concert in france has the best audio, so does medowbroke farm."
