| Laichzeit | |
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| Song by Rammstein from the album Herzeleid | |
| GEMA database: | 3796137-001 |
| ISWC: | T-801.860.787-0 |
| Composer: | Rammstein |
| Lyricist: | Rammstein |
| Recorded: | March 1995 Polar Studios, Stockholm  |
| Producer: | Jacob Hellner, Carl-Michael Herlöfsson |
| Mixed: | Ronald Prent Chateau du Pape, Hamburg  |
| Released: | 25 September 1995 |
| Length: | 04:22 |
| Time signature: | 4/4 |
| Tempo: | 134 |
| Key: | E minor |
| Live debut: | 3 Dec 1994 (first known time) |
| Last performed: | 18 Jan 2001 |
| Live count: | 71 |
| Stream / Buy: |     |
| Herzeleid tracklist | |
Laichzeit is the tenth song on the album Herzeleid by Rammstein.
Background
Versions
Studio
| Title | Release | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laichzeit | Herzeleid | 04:22 | 1995 | 25 Sep 1995 | |
| Laichzeit | XXI | 04:22 | 4 Dec 2015 | 2015 Remaster. | |
| Herzeleid (XXI Vinyl) | 8 Dec 2017 | ||||
| Herzeleid (XXV Vinyl) | 4 Dec 2020 | ||||
| Laichzeit | Herzeleid (XXV CD / Digital) | 04:22 | 2020 Remaster. | ||
| Laichzeit | 6 Rough-Mixes/3 Mixes | 04:20 | 1995 | 1995 | Rough Mix. |
Live
| Title | Release | Type | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laichzeit | Rammstein Life | Video | 27 Sep 1996 | Arena Berlin, Berlin |
24 Dec 1996 | ||
| Laichzeit | Live aus Berlin | Audio | 05:14 | 22 Aug 1998 23 Aug 1998 |
Wuhlheide, Berlin |
30 Aug 1999 | |
| Live aus Berlin (2CD) | 05:13 | ||||||
| Trial By Fire | 05:12 | 24 Dec 2000 | |||||
| Sehnsucht (Australian Tour Version) Asche zu Asche (Australia) |
05:14 | 15 Jan 2001 | Fades in. | ||||
| Live aus Berlin (VHS / Censored DVD) | Video | 05:14 | 14 Sep 1999 | ||||
| Live aus Berlin (Uncensored DVD) | 05:12 | 27 Mar 2020 | |||||
Live
Live performance
Herzeleid Tour
The 1994 version of the song had a much longer synth buildup intro before the others joined in. The amount of times that "Laichzeit" was yelled also differed, and the word "nicht" of "Ihn anzufassen wagst du nicht" would not be sung. Richard and Paul would provide background vocals for the "Laichzeit" yell.
In December 1995, a drum buildup intro was played before Flake would join in, the guitarists would follow. Till would hit his knee during the instrumental breaks in between the verses, sometimes in his signature "Till-hammer" style, but sometimes whilst just standing up as well. When nearing the end of the song, the guitarists would play the same riff, but slower each time.
From January to March of 1996, a short guitar strum was performed before the synth intro started. On 10 June, a standard synth buildup intro was used again for the performance. Schneider would quietly hit the hi-hats of his drum set, before hitting the actual drums and the guitarists would again join in later. The intro would be changed again in July. The guitarists would start to play a bit during the intro, but would stop again after Flake started speeding up synth intro and continue playing afterwards. When performed at festival, Till would be present at the center of the stage from the beginning of the intro, and when flake started his keyboard intro, he would launch two fireworks that were attached to his arms. Till would also move his arms corresponding to the synths at the start of the song before he started singing. On 27 September, some explosions went off under grates on the stage, causing flames to burst out of them after the intro was played.
Sehnsucht Tour
On 9 April 1997, the song's performance remained the same as before, without any special effects. The intro returned to its original synth version. From May to August, the song's performance would remain the same for indoor venues, while festival performances would now have Till use a big bow with sparkling fireworks attached to it after the intro. On 28 June a launching firework was used, replacing the middle sparkling firework of the bow.
The song would be taken off the setlist for the first time in September, and it would not return until November. During this time, the sparkling bow was used for Du riechst so gut. This change would be permanent, with Laichzeit again lacking any special effects for the rest of the year.
In 1998, the performance once again did not change for indoor venues. Festival performances, however, did see another change. With the sparkling bow no longer used, multiple confetti-filled explosions would now go off after the song's intro. On 22 August 1998 and 23 August 1998, an explosion went off in the lighting rig after the intro, which also started a confetti cannon located at the center of the stage, mounted by Till.
In 1999, after the intro was played, Till would make a thrusting motion with his arms and a minor explosion would go off on stage.
The song was performed once in 2001, on 18 January. The song was, once again, performed without any effects, and Till said farewell to the song on stage.
Variations
| Type | Description | First played | Last played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early version | Slightly different structure Slightly different synths Slightly different lyrics |
3.12.1994 | 31.12.1994 |
| Intro | Drum buildup intro followed by synths and guitars | 16.12.1995 | 16.12.1995 |
| Intro | Guitar intro followed by synths and drums | 29.01.1996 | 2.03.1996 |
| Intro | Synth & drums intro followed by guitars | 10.06.1996 | 18.01.2001 |
| Intro | Guitar, synth & drums intro | 6.07.1996 | 27.09.1996 |
Professional recordings
| Date | Type | Location | City | Country | Notes | |
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| 18 Aug 1996 | Video | Bizarre Festival | Cologne | Germany |
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| 15 May 1997 | Video | Tor 3 | Düsseldorf | Germany |
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| 17 Aug 1997 | Video | Bizarre Festival | Cologne | Germany |
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| 29 Nov 1997 | Audio | Melkweg | Amsterdam | Netherlands |  |
Broadcasted via radio. |
Lyrics
| Album version |
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Er liebt die Mutter und von der Seite |
| Live demo versions | |
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Er liebt die Mutter und von der Seite |
Er liebt die Mutter und von der Seite |
Media
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