Wilder Wein (song)

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Wilder Wein
Song by Rammstein from the single Engel (Fan-Edition)
GEMA database:4017325-001
ISWC:T-800.125.467-8
Composer:Rammstein
Lyricist:Rammstein
Recorded:1994
Knaack, Berlin
Released:23 May 1997
Length:05:41
Time signature:4/4
Tempo:38
Key:E minor
Live debut:20 Dec 1995 (first known time)
Last performed:23 Aug 1998
Live count:13

Wilder Wein is the third song on the single Engel (Fan-Edition) by Rammstein.

Background

  • The officially released demo version of the song was recorded in August 1994.[1]
  • Till made the song by playing a simple tune on the white piano keys with only his left hand.[2]
  • Flake played the pan flute in the song because he liked how it sounded in Stephan Remmler's "Vogel der Nacht".[3]
  • Flake guessed that Till wrote the song to impress ladies at parties. When Till was in the band First Arsch, he played drums. But you don't often find drums at parties, while pianos are more common.[4]

Versions

Studio

Title Release Length Recorded Released Notes
Wilder Wein (Demo Version 1994) Engel (Fan-Edition) 05:42 1994 23 May 1997 Demo version.
Original Single Kollektion 22 Jun 1998
Wilder Wein Amerika (7" vinyl) 2004
Wilder Wein (Demo Version 1994) Raritäten 05:40 23 Apr 2015 Demo version.
Wilder Wein XXI 05:41 4 Dec 2015 Demo version.
2015 Remaster.
Wilder Wein (Demo Version 1994) Remixes 05:40 27 Mar 2020 Demo version.
Wilder Wein (Piano Version) XXI - Klavier 03:31 4 Dec 2015 Instrumental piano version

Live

Title Release Type Length Recorded Released Notes
Wilder Wein Live aus Berlin Audio 05:17 22 Aug 1998
23 Aug 1998
Wuhlheide, Berlin 30 Aug 1999
Live aus Berlin (2CD) 05:57 Full intro.
Video 05:27 .mov file as part of the enhanced content.
Missing transition from Asche zu Asche.
Trial By Fire 24 Dec 2000
Live aus Berlin (VHS / Censored DVD) 05:58 14 Sep 1999
Live aus Berlin (Uncensored DVD) 05:57 27 Mar 2020

Live

Live performance

Sehnsucht Tour

During the 1997 performances, the song would start with a synth intro performed by Flake and Schneider, who would be located at a second keyboard placed on the stage for this song, rather than at his drums. The only other person present on the stage would be Till, wearing the robe previously used during performances of Tier. Till's line "so nass und heiß" would have a reverb effect on the "heiß", but the song would be performed normally for the rest. After Till sung the second verse, all three members present on the stage would raise their arms and fire would go up Till's robe. Afterwards, Olli, Paul and Richard would come onto the stage, wearing big sombreros and playing acoustic guitars. A small instrumental break would follow, with Till resuming the singing soon afterwards. Till would leave the stage after his part, while all the other members continued playing an instrumental outro. The last playing member would be Flake, who would continue playing a synth outro while the other members were backstage getting their normal instruments, or going back to their normal spots in Schneider's case.

In 1998, the song would be performed in the same manner, except that the reverb on the "so nass und heiß" line would no longer be present. Another difference is that on 22 and 23 August, there would be numerous female fans stationed on three levels of a backstage catwalk. During the song's performance, these women would all be holding torches, putting them out during the synth outro. Till would also throw the microphone stand across the stage during the last verse.

Variations

Type Description First played Last played

Professional recordings

Date Type Location City Country Notes

Lyrics

Demo version

Wilder Wein - vor deinem Schloss
Wilder Wein - ich bin bereit
man meldet Ankunft - nur für den König
Gott steh mir bei - und öffne deine Tore
Wilder Wein - und ganz langsam
Wilder Wein - so warm und feucht

Wilder Wein - vor deinem Schoß
Wilder Wein - es steht geschrieben
tief im Wasser - kreuzt man nicht
doch meine Lust - verlacht die Flügel
Wilder Wein - wie eine Taube
Wilder Wein - so nass und heiß

Wilder Wein - vor diesem Dunkel
Wilder Wein - von Licht geheilt
es bleibt verborgen - sonst könnten wir uns wehren
ich warte auf dich - am Ende der Nacht
Wilder Wein - nur eine Traube
Wilder Wein - und bitter wie Schnee

ich warte auf dich - am Ende der Nacht
ich warte auf dich - am Ende der Nacht
ich warte auf dich - am Ende der Nacht
ich warte auf dich - am Ende der Nacht

Media

Merchandise

Wilder Wein
Wine gums
Sold at:Rammstein shop

Sources