For all the guys here, that is an example of a REAL man, who can not only be open in his mind, but share that trauma with the world, where countless people will be thinking "that was my childhood too"
Michelle Cavalier please tell me what is manipulative about him? WHO is his manipulating? what manipulative language is he displaying? none. if being open about your past is manipulative, you might as well call me a sociopath. you might have a lot of healing to do. projection isn’t right. if you don’t like him, don’t watch or read up anything about him. it is so simple.
If only it were possible to go back in time and give little Zven a hug and make him believe that he IS worthy of love, has the right to be happy and that the fault is NOT with him.
It's the curse and blessing of an artists life: "there is no art without suffering" Art is a productive form of aggression or fear translated to an artistic medium. But a lot of ambitious people actually suffer a case of low self esteem, which they compensate by trying to accomplish more than their peers.
I think Richard needs antidepressants? I use them, I think creatives have a certain tendency to melancholic mind set, my medication definitely normalises my mood.
In this interview he is talking about almost having died because of drug abuse. Infact it means that if he wouldn't have changed his way of living, we all wouldn't see or hear him today. Because he would be dead. I am glad that he changed his way of living when realizing he has to do, otherwise he will be dead! He is a strong soul. For me he is my Universe. Greetings Patricia
Richard is such a beautiful man. But he's been through so much. Who could have ever imagined Richard would suffer from such self doubt, he always comes across as so confident. I truly hope Richard has at least some sense inner of peace. By the sounds of this interview, Richard really needs it.
@@MrDannyboyhall He probably has his bad days while on tour too and the band are on the receiving end of the worst of it from him. If he has a bad day and has to meet fans he probably withdraws into himself or is coolishly polite rather than be difficult and obnoxious.
Richard is a class act a badass guitarist too but above all he is a real gentleman when he is interviewed always such great manners and respect serves alongside a great intelligence a true inspiration
I didn't know Richard had such a dark past. He inspired many even with his big problems, and that deserves a lot of appreciation. Thanks for all you do, Richard :)
Good on him for trying to escape the DDR though through that escape route many others had discovered. At the time he didn't know if the Berlin Wall would fall soon or whether he would see family again. It meant also leaving all his friends and nearly all his possessions behind and not knowing if he could get a job in the west or adapt to it. He must have had to be desperate to escape and being arrested for being in the wrong place at the wrong time was the last straw. That reminded me of the film Balloon where two East German families after a few attempts escaped in a home made hot air balloon and landed in Bavaria. It was set in 1979. The Stasi were on their trail because on their first failed attempt one of them dropped some medication and they traced them through that. On the way to the woods where they launched they passed the homes of relatives thinking they would never see them again. Yet Germany was reunited eleven years later. In the meantime though elderly relatives could have passed on.
damned this guy gets real in this interview. I had no idea he had such a rough upbringing. Sometimes these challenges can make or break you in life. Glad he found a positive way to channel the angst and make some powerful music to inspire us and make us feel powerful when we are at our weakest. I too had a very similar childhood and I let the challenges drive me in life rather than destroy me. Inspiring to find this in common with Richard.
He sais "thats not real what we present in our shows" WRONG!!!! that smile, that comes always out while he is playing shows what a wonderful person he is! :-)
Als ich das Interview vor einiger Zeit das erste mal sah, trieb es mir die Tränen in die Augen und mein Herz raste. Wie es hinter der Fassade aussieht, macht dieses Interview echt deutlich. Er ist eben nicht nur der gutaussehende Gitarrist, der von vielen Frauen geliebt wird. In erster Linie ist er ein liebevoller Mann, der genauso behandelt werden möchte wie wir auch. Echt krasses Interview...Gänsehaut pur
Они все поломанные ,с травмой ,с вечной черной дырой внутри,невосполнимый ресурс. Но как они вообще смогли пробиться . На сколько они талантливы ,чувствуют друг друга . И они так классно играют на инструментах ,и голоса у них есть. Они поют этому миру о том ,кто они ,они настоящие на сцене.
This is so very sad to hear. How he was treated by his Mother was heartbreaking, every child wants the love of their parents, particularly their Mother. She never told him where his Father went, which is so cruel. My Father was an abusive, and cruel man.The way they made you feel as a child haunts you as you get older. Richard has done so well, he should be happy, but there is something missing, having a Mother to say how proud they are of his amazing talent, and success.
It's easier to see live in say 1997, but he's so... SO into the music, he's playing full force, 100% for his own soul... there's no ego there. It's only obvious to some people when someone looks like their acting, or showing off, but they'd be doing exactly the same thing with no one watching! It's mesmerising, and people don't realise they're doing it until someone points it out! Paul and Richard play with such intense energy that people try to imitate, but you can't fake it easily... it looks awful if you KNOW that feeling ("100 Jahre Rammstein" and Bizarre Festival Köln 1996 and 1997 is where I fell in love with how Paul plays guitar just like you put into words). Funny, women are much more comfortable with expressing that enjoyment (I'm making a possibly catastrophic assumption about the identity of the person behind the comment :S)... As a guy, I can only describe Paul's guitar playing as, totally primal, and somehow incredibly sexual, in a musical way. As in, when I see Paul play in his prime, I feel musically "turned on" by someone expressing their deepest physicality so openly, and it makes me go and treat my instrument in the same passionately aggressive way he does. I think men get weirded out by that feeling! I'm not sure it would be any different if I were gay or just plain found Paul really sexually attractive... It's all about how he plays. I do the same I think with women who are really impressive singers or musicians, the music shines brighter than any feelings of attraction first and foremost, anything else I think about them is just, eh, human nature. Yawn, humans have a fascination with the act behind reproduction, as if that's not crystal clear in this world! (Matt Bellamy does the same for me at Muse playing Glastonbury 2004, but his guitar playing is really... REALLY dark and violent... I'm not gonna say the word, but he plays his guitar all the way from lovingly to... disgustingly violently abusive, to the point where he is infamous for destroying his guitars on stage, but it's a guilty pleasure to watch almost).
Wow Richard! So honest and vulnerable. Your vulnerability helps others. You're incredible and we love you!!! Your talent and music means a lot to me. ❤️
Als ich das Interview das erste Mal gesehen hab, kam es mir so vor als hätte mir hier jemand meine Gedankengänge zwar etwas abgewandelt aber im wesentlichen gleich, erzählt. Seitdem sehe ich sowohl Richard und seine Texte von Emigrate in einem anderen Licht und diese helfen mir aus der Hölle meiner Selbstzweifel auszubrechen. Wenn auch oft nur kurz aber immerhin. Danke Richard für deine Offenheit und Ehrlichkeit, ich denke du hilfst vielen Menschen sehr damit.
Thank you Richard for this heartwrenching interview...please know that, no matter how down you get, there are millions of people around the world who love you...please hang in there...hugs from Illinois USA!!!
Und Millionen Fans weltweit können dennoch nicht die fehlende Mutterliebe ersetzen. Dieses "Loch in der Seele" ist nahezu unheilbar. Ich kann Richard extrem gut nachempfinden.
A brave and honest interview from this great creative musician. Its hard to imagine what its like for us ordinary folk to be in such a situation.....utterley adored for your talents but feeling so insecure inside. May you always seek help when troubled Richard and never feel alone, there are so many of us who have been to the depths but crawled back...your idea about self-therapy is sound....you will find your own way......best wishes to you......
I love him even more now! Thx for uploading I never knew this side of Richard but it takes balls to overcome childhood trauma and battle drug abuse and not be afraid of facing the skeletons in the closet. There is beauty in the dark, it's not solely reserved for sunny days
Especially without resorting to rehab and 12 step courses. I read that Paul Landers has had more nervous breakdowns than anyone else in the band but isn't as self aware as Richard is or at least doesn't talk about them. He copes with his demons by larking around and joking. Till by spending time in the countryside hunting and fishing.
I wished I could have give this guy - lead guitarist of a famous band or not - lots of hugs and emotional support. Everybody who does something with his/her life, for the better, IS WORTHY of love and IS SOMEBODY.
So sad. You would think people like him have a wonderful life and they're never lonely. You can be surrounded by many people and still feel like you're alone, you can write hundreds of songs, play endless concerts, be admired by millions of fans and still feel like you're worthless and have nothing. They're people just like us with feelings, emotions and a need to be loved. Also how your childhood can torture you throughout your whole life 😞 I love his honesty. It takes a real man to admit all of those things! Richard, I know you'll never read this but I want to say that we all love you!!!
It seems strange to hear my thoughts and experiences coming from someone I GREATLY admire. It goes to show you that we really are not all that different. Many of us have the same suffering. I hope that he finds that peace and self love he deserves. I am still working on that.
I've been through something similar with my father so i understand what Richard is saying, music has been my theraphy and i can honestly say that it saved me. Wish i could hug him
My dad has spent his life dealing with losing his mother to cancer age 14, it does really bad stuff to people when they lose parents... my ex was also deeply troubled by her dad being killed in a crash at age 8. It pauses certain aspects of mental development, and has this bitter-sweet effect of them growing into adults who are deeply in touch with the hurting child inside them. Children who are forced to be "real" adults too young... Creative you say? You nailed it! Such people often self medicate and heal through creativity. The bravery it takes is beyond words, my dad can only just talk about losing his mother without crying age 69... Interestingly, my dad is such a creative and talented musician that he's totally unable to organise himself to finish anything, and my ex was literally the real life female version of Ed Sheeran (her songs were all absolutely genuine, not a word was false sentimental crap... she regularly made grown adults cry at open mic nights). Her music gave away her deepest feelings, and in hindsight, her best song was her knowing deep down we could never last (which we did, for 8 years). I say that as an experienced musician with all honesty, both of them don't even have to TRY to blow people away, and equally, they don't value their skill, because they don't feel like they've earned it.
Didn't know that about him. But makes him even more a hero in my eyes. I suffer from depression and anxiety myself. So I can imagine how much strength it takes to talk about it. Thanks for the honesty.
My favorite musician. I flew all the way from Israel to Germany, just to see you and Rammstein. You are my inspiration, Richard. You are loved by so many, that will never stop loving you and your music, both in Rammstein and Emigrate ❤
My first real guitar hero I first got on to Rammstein through my uncle when i was about 16 who listens to a wide range of music, Du hast was the hook that pulled me under then I discovered all their albums and live shows then soon after I bought my first guitar I wanted my guitar to look identical to his aus Berlin Kirk Hammet signature then I began to learn all their songs on guitar i would come home from school lock myself in my room and play along to their CDs, now 8 years later I have my own band that's been together 5years my band members music tastes differ but my foundations and influence on the guitar go to this man, I can also relate alot to what he went through, I myself suffered parental issues growing up my mother and father abusing each other in front of me for many years i witnessed my mother go insane and get taken away I remember nights where i'd think about jumping in front of a bus to hurt the people that hurt me.
I did exactly the same! I saved up for months when I was 20 and bought an ESP Eclipse Paul Landers signature, best decision I ever made. I learned every song, no matter how simple, because for years I had no interest in playing anything but Rammstein. I got into samplers and keyboards because of Flake, and ended up with so much equipment that I could write my own music. My band sounds nothing like Rammtein, but the philosiphy is there: simple music, done flawless perfect is just as powerful as anything else. Rammstein is so technically simple to play sometimes, but MAN is the music powerful.
Wow, this interview breaks my heart. Obviously, his fans love him. This band was such a huge influence on me. I had a really good childhood. However, when it came time for me to move out and be my own person, thats when problems started between my mom and I. It became very smothering. Their music was an outlet for the feelings I had. I really hope that he is able to find inner peace. I am sure I am not the only one this band has helped get through tough times.
absolutely Rammstein Emigrate especially helps me through depression i feel like him by not being loved by family. RzK is probably the best support in my life even i've never met him. Touching interview i share a few feelings with his own feelings...
Cette interview de Richard Z Kruspe nous montre l’homme derrière le guitariste célèbre et le rend ainsi, accessible à tous. Voilà une célébrité qui n’a pas peur de dévoiler ses failles, sa souffrance et de nous dire qu’au final, il est un homme comme tout le monde. C’est malheureux à dire mais les artistes nous livrent des chefs d’œuvres issus, bien souvent de leurs propres traumatismes. Bravo Richard et surtout, reste l’homme sensible et le guitariste talentueux que tu es car tu apportes de l’espoir et de la passion à des millions de fan!!!
Richard bitte hör auf an dir zu zweifeln. du bist ein Idol du bist Legende. Ich spiele seit jahren Metl und der erfolg ist zweitrangig. Ein Richard braucht die Welt.Du bist Musiker und deine gedankengänge sind Rammstein. Linkin Park wird auch nie wieder Linkin Park sein ohne Chester.
Richard literally explained why so many artists either commit suicide or fell off and disappear.... THE VOID after you reach notority and ups and downs of euphoria and depression..... holy fuck man...
I can relate to alot of what he's expressing. The feeling of self worth, being liked, not being loved. Rough childhood. I still feel like I need to prove myself to people. In my case, it was my Father who was never there. I met him once at age 25. He didn't care. I was bullied all throughout childhood. I found a light through modeling & loved doing fashion shows where everyone stared in awe & clapped. Made me feel good about myself. I signed w/an agency in NY. Didn't really pursue it though which I regret. I get the love from my kids now. I do want to continue modeling. I just want to be somebody too. It's nice being able to type this down. Idk who reads these comments, but if you Richard happen to read this, I just want you to know I understand alot of what you expressed here & you are somebody special❤
As a musician, some of us put so much pressure on ourselves that it turns our one real reason for bring here into life or death, all the more so for anyone who knows they're onto something special (the whole of Rammstein from near day one)... no drug, no situation, not even love can say that need to create whatever you feel you're here for. But how sad he struggled so deeply as a child, it's almost impossible for him to truly know how much the world values him,
You give love to your children not strive to get love from them otherwise you are just contintuing the cycle of childhood emotional neglect. They didn't ask to be born and they owe you nothing.
He has all the problem i had in my childhood except my father and brother used to beat me like a dog . Watching such interview make u feel u are not alone
He is the best looking member of the band. When I've seen photos of them throughout the band's history & of them as childrens & teenagers he has been consistently good looking.
Wow! Sorry to hear how this incredible musician has such a dark past! It comes out in his music and I can identify with music becoming a friend to find comfort just to cope! I admire the courage he displays even though it's a struggle!
I sincerely thank this man for his truth. He could have used his success to validate his ego but he wished to share what it must be really like instead. I love you in a real way for this
Like a ton of bricks... And then some... This hit hard, very hard. As if he wasn't great before, he is now in fact epic to me. He's a REAL man and moreso a real HUMAN. Incredibely, incredibley inmpressive to open up like that.
Ich wünsche Richard alles Glück der Welt! Es ist schwer mit Depressionen zu leben, mein Kraftquell ist immer der Satz: "Wenn du durch die Hölle gehst, geh' weiter!" Danke für Deine Lieder Richard.Viel Kraft, Erfolg und Gesundheit!😊❤
Life sucks. Happiness is fleeting, misery lasts a lifetime. It's a well documented disease amongst artists, because their highs are incredibly high, and their lows are abysmal. Acknowledgement is so important, whether it's friends, family, work, fans. I wish him contentment in all aspects of life.
@@strafniki1080 I underestimated depression among successful artists. I thought: you have money, succes, artistic freedom and millions of adoring fans. I read the Springsteen biography "Born to run", in which he explains how and why this happens to seemingly happy and successful artists, and that was an eyeopener.
It doesn't suck for everybody and some people have more happiness than misery. Most of the time their life is just meh and they are mildly content rather than ecstatic.
This man speaks so good, his voice is a bit broken, I can' t understand all un Germán and I' m not sure, but looks like a good man. So sweet. Maybe next time will be more.❤
Oh Richard..that made me tear up. I love him & the rest of the band members sooo much!!! I can def relate though..I’ve never known love. My parents weren’t bad..just had no clue. I was never socialised & still find it almost impossible to make friends. I get on great with animals though😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It‘s very sad what he is talking about…. But it‘s also an example of how beautiful art can come about from pain. It explains also why Rammstein music is so ‚dark‘ - I think that Richard Kruspe and Till Lindemann are a very special creative pair: Lindemann is a poet and Kruspe is a music composer … naturally, both draw creative energy from the darker sides of human existence. Thanks to them for the beautiful and meaningful art they created.
I haven't just any words... I don't know how to comment it... I know it’s trite to wish moral and physical strength, but I sincerely wish you this, Richard 🙏💪 Personally for me, you're the best person, musician & guitarist in this cruel f*cking world, love you, man! 👏
Richard, du darfst nicht an dir zweifeln. Du bist eine Legende. Die Welt braucht dich. Grossartige Musik, Songs mit Emigrate und Rammstein. Das Leben ist so unfair, leider zu oft... Du hast die Kurve gekriegt und ich feier deine Musik. Danke dafür
richard is a ritch passioned man but also poor pure lonely man....... that is the darkest side of succes sometimes .a hate and love relationship with this speedy life. but still he doing it for many years. well done. tiger.!!
Sad to hear of his hardships and turmoil. Inspiring story of inner strength and journey that brought us an incredible musical genius. Now to overcome my addiction to Emigrate.
I am astounded by how open he is with his demons and devices so much so that it gives me hope that the battle that I'm fighting myself does have an end. I pray everyday that I can be this that I can win this fight I'm sick and tired of all the excuses that I give myself to further my trip away from my family friends in life and into drugs it's a sad existence but it gives me hope we're hearing his words knowing that I can beat this. I'm not foolish enough to think that I can do it on my own not only do I respect and admire him as a musician God bless you man, finish the fight
he's story of his mother not giving him love as a child reminds me of my life with my mother. with the abuse she did to me, I had to rely on drugs to remove the pain and hate
Richard Kruspe inspired me to make music again,and I look up to him. I can relate so much to the drug problem, as I went through that. I wish he knew how many people like me who value him,though I don't know the man, this interview made me kind of sad. WE LOVE YOU,RICHARD!!!
Parental rejection often leaves the child with and emotional hole that they try to fill by drinking/drug abuse/ issues with food/ compulsive shopping to try to fill the void. As he says, feelings of worthlessness never go. I feel for Richard, he had a similar upbringing to me.
I have the issues of food more. Been on the verge of anorexia nervosa a few times in my life so my weight dropped so I ended up with a BMI of 17 or 18 which is the lowest end of the normal weight range. Then going the other way with overeating. Under the age of 40 I had a fast metabolism so didn't gain too much weight and only went up to a BMI of 23 or 24. And then in my 40's had food intolerances which triggered off migraines so severe that I couldn't eat at all for two days and not much food after that for another two days. So it was either that or avoid the foods that trigger them off which are fattening and addictive anyway. I was around feeders who were over generous with food and would feed you late into the night so I went for counselling to be able to stand up for myself against that. The counsellor told me that my body never lied. I would get a migraine just before a meeting so couldn't attend but if I gave my apologies then I wouldn't get the migraine. Also other people who wouldn't stop eating what was put in front of them and thinking I was odd for not eating much after a blow out the day before when staying in hotels. Feeders feed you to shut you up and shut you down so you don't feel much and are less inclined to stand up for yourself. You also end up with less energy as your body is constantly digesting food.
Por más cruel que suene todo tiene un propósito en la vida y la vida muchas veces escoge y sacrifica a alguien para darle felicidad a millones porque de lo contrario el mundo fuera peor. En este caso él fue víctima de la vida para darnos a nosotros esa felicidad y euforia que nos da con su talento y experiencias. Nos motiva, llena de energía y cada día que escuchamos sus canciones es uno nuevo para nosotros. El ver sus espectáculos de grandes dimensiones nos hace colapsar en éxtasis. Yo los he visto solo por videos y mi sueño es verlos en persona. Me asombro de sus capacidades. Rammstein me ha traído un cambio en mi vida extraordinario para bien. Me llena al punto que sale el sol cada día aunque haga una tormenta y sé que a legiones por igual. Sino fuera por todo lo que ha pasado igual que la vida de Till muy difícil y de los demás miembros ellos pocos hacen la felicidad absoluta en millones. Gracias❤
Wow…to listen to Richard, this awesomely talented rock star whom I admire SO much and who is so cool, describe the same internal shit I deal with. I never would have guessed. 😭Richard, your music helps me to escape the void. Thank you for your music. We love you!!❤️❤️❤️ We still love you when the lights go out and the show is over. We don’t want to leave the stadium at the end and contemplate how long it will be before we can see you play again. I wish you could feel the love consistently. You deserve it. ❤️
I hope he finds some sense to his existence and does not become too dependent on the crowds of admirers. He is an excellent performer and I hope will rejoice in what he has accomplished. I would hate to think that he could fall at some future time into despair.
He's in touch with his real self. I wish more people were like that. I find it easier to be like that when not eating much or drinking alcohol as I stuff down my emotions with food. People don't want to see the real me but a role play. I am expected to play the part of smilng emotionless robot, depressed and low in energy or shy introvert who is always present listening to blah blah blah but never speaking up. All depending on who I'm with at the time. So I don't show up with certain people if I'm in a talkative mood, with others if I am feeling a bit up and so on. These are foul weather or fair weather people.
Please somebody give this man a hug. A real one. He needs it.
For all the guys here, that is an example of a REAL man, who can not only be open in his mind, but share that trauma with the world, where countless people will be thinking "that was my childhood too"
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maybe a manipulative man,....we all see what we want.
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well said!
Michelle Cavalier please tell me what is manipulative about him? WHO is his manipulating? what manipulative language is he displaying? none. if being open about your past is manipulative, you might as well call me a sociopath. you might have a lot of healing to do. projection isn’t right. if you don’t like him, don’t watch or read up anything about him. it is so simple.
I can relate 100%
He is so intelligent. I would love to spend the night with him like with friend only talking and telling him he's amazing human
People who went through hell are like that
BRAVO !!! Now go to sleep...
Same
Hope he doesn’t kill his brain by drugs
@@removeoppressormk2738 he doesn’t do drugs anymore
If only it were possible to go back in time and give little Zven a hug and make him believe that he IS worthy of love, has the right to be happy and that the fault is NOT with him.
Then Rammstein wouldn't exist.
@@Yalashaska but a very peaceful, loved and not tormented zven is very much worth it dont u think? Love the band but souls are important!
It's the curse and blessing of an artists life: "there is no art without suffering" Art is a productive form of aggression or fear translated to an artistic medium. But a lot of ambitious people actually suffer a case of low self esteem, which they compensate by trying to accomplish more than their peers.
I think he probably feels plenty of love now that he has children of his own he seems quite happy these days
Do you really believe he feels unloved??? Maybe he was a spoiled brat.
I suffer from Depressions for my whole life.... and i am a fan of rammstein for 25 years.. Rammstein is the reason i never give up. Thank you Richard!
You've been a fan of Rammstein longer than I've been alive, but I believe in you. You can do this!
Blessings to you! Live long and prosper 🖖!
I think Richard needs antidepressants? I use them, I think creatives have a certain tendency to melancholic mind set, my medication definitely normalises my mood.
In this interview he is talking about almost having died because of drug abuse. Infact it means that if he wouldn't have changed his way of living, we all wouldn't see or hear him today. Because he would be dead. I am glad that he changed his way of living when realizing he has to do, otherwise he will be dead! He is a strong soul. For me he is my Universe. Greetings Patricia
Richard is such a beautiful man. But he's been through so much. Who could have ever imagined Richard would suffer from such self doubt, he always comes across as so confident. I truly hope Richard has at least some sense inner of peace. By the sounds of this interview, Richard really needs it.
Clearly suffers with depression and people that suffer the worst are the best at covering it up
And you’re right he really is a beautiful soul
@@MrDannyboyhall He probably has his bad days while on tour too and the band are on the receiving end of the worst of it from him. If he has a bad day and has to meet fans he probably withdraws into himself or is coolishly polite rather than be difficult and obnoxious.
@@lemsip207 very well said.
Till suffer also from self doubt
Richard is a class act a badass guitarist too but above all he is a real gentleman when he is interviewed always such great manners and respect serves alongside a great intelligence a true inspiration
Oh and since this interview he hasn't change a bit! He looks the same. 10 years passed and he looks same...
I didn't know Richard had such a dark past. He inspired many even with his big problems, and that deserves a lot of appreciation.
Thanks for all you do, Richard :)
Yes, it reminds me he's just a human being, I love him ❤
Agreed
Good on him for trying to escape the DDR though through that escape route many others had discovered. At the time he didn't know if the Berlin Wall would fall soon or whether he would see family again. It meant also leaving all his friends and nearly all his possessions behind and not knowing if he could get a job in the west or adapt to it. He must have had to be desperate to escape and being arrested for being in the wrong place at the wrong time was the last straw.
That reminded me of the film Balloon where two East German families after a few attempts escaped in a home made hot air balloon and landed in Bavaria. It was set in 1979. The Stasi were on their trail because on their first failed attempt one of them dropped some medication and they traced them through that. On the way to the woods where they launched they passed the homes of relatives thinking they would never see them again. Yet Germany was reunited eleven years later. In the meantime though elderly relatives could have passed on.
Whats the name of the Song at 0:45?
@@freddiemehrcurry428 im 6 months late but the song is asche zu asche
damned this guy gets real in this interview. I had no idea he had such a rough upbringing. Sometimes these challenges can make or break you in life. Glad he found a positive way to channel the angst and make some powerful music to inspire us and make us feel powerful when we are at our weakest. I too had a very similar childhood and I let the challenges drive me in life rather than destroy me. Inspiring to find this in common with Richard.
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This man only gets more beautiful the older he gets. So so beautiful.
I'm from Germany and the band members have almost never given interviews in the last 20 years. But when they do they are very touching
He is worthy..he has inspired millions of young musicians in the world.
Richard is truly one of greatest musicians of our time!
He sais "thats not real what we present in our shows" WRONG!!!! that smile, that comes always out while he is playing shows what a wonderful person he is! :-)
Als ich das Interview vor einiger Zeit das erste mal sah, trieb es mir die Tränen in die Augen und mein Herz raste. Wie es hinter der Fassade aussieht, macht dieses Interview echt deutlich. Er ist eben nicht nur der gutaussehende Gitarrist, der von vielen Frauen geliebt wird. In erster Linie ist er ein liebevoller Mann, der genauso behandelt werden möchte wie wir auch. Echt krasses Interview...Gänsehaut pur
Ein wertvoller Mensch 💝
Er redet mir aus der Seele. Ich habe Ähnliches in der Familie erlebt und mit Alkohol betäubt. Ich weiss genau was er meint. - 🤔
Allerdings. Vor allem kann man ihm ansehen, dass er das alles wirklich exakt genau so meint, wie er es sagt. Da ist null Koketterie etc. 🙂
Alle Jungs kommen aus bescheidenen bodenständigen Verhältnissen 😊
Они все поломанные ,с травмой ,с вечной черной дырой внутри,невосполнимый ресурс. Но как они вообще смогли пробиться . На сколько они талантливы ,чувствуют друг друга . И они так классно играют на инструментах ,и голоса у них есть. Они поют этому миру о том ,кто они ,они настоящие на сцене.
На травме и пробились.
I think the best and beautiful comment about Rammstein I read for long! You really understand them. Thanks.
This is so very sad to hear. How he was treated by his Mother was heartbreaking, every child wants the love of their parents, particularly their Mother. She never told him where his Father went, which is so cruel. My Father was an abusive, and cruel man.The way they made you feel as a child haunts you as you get older. Richard has done so well, he should be happy, but there is something missing, having a Mother to say how proud they are of his amazing talent, and success.
This interview made me fall in love with him. Really touching.
Danke für diese Ehrlichkeit.
watching him play gives me joy. the way his body moves to make the music he does is beautiful to me,
It's easier to see live in say 1997, but he's so... SO into the music, he's playing full force, 100% for his own soul... there's no ego there. It's only obvious to some people when someone looks like their acting, or showing off, but they'd be doing exactly the same thing with no one watching! It's mesmerising, and people don't realise they're doing it until someone points it out!
Paul and Richard play with such intense energy that people try to imitate, but you can't fake it easily... it looks awful if you KNOW that feeling ("100 Jahre Rammstein" and Bizarre Festival Köln 1996 and 1997 is where I fell in love with how Paul plays guitar just like you put into words). Funny, women are much more comfortable with expressing that enjoyment (I'm making a possibly catastrophic assumption about the identity of the person behind the comment :S)...
As a guy, I can only describe Paul's guitar playing as, totally primal, and somehow incredibly sexual, in a musical way. As in, when I see Paul play in his prime, I feel musically "turned on" by someone expressing their deepest physicality so openly, and it makes me go and treat my instrument in the same passionately aggressive way he does. I think men get weirded out by that feeling!
I'm not sure it would be any different if I were gay or just plain found Paul really sexually attractive... It's all about how he plays. I do the same I think with women who are really impressive singers or musicians, the music shines brighter than any feelings of attraction first and foremost, anything else I think about them is just, eh, human nature. Yawn, humans have a fascination with the act behind reproduction, as if that's not crystal clear in this world!
(Matt Bellamy does the same for me at Muse playing Glastonbury 2004, but his guitar playing is really... REALLY dark and violent... I'm not gonna say the word, but he plays his guitar all the way from lovingly to... disgustingly violently abusive, to the point where he is infamous for destroying his guitars on stage, but it's a guilty pleasure to watch almost).
Wow Richard! So honest and vulnerable. Your vulnerability helps others. You're incredible and we love you!!! Your talent and music means a lot to me. ❤️
Als ich das Interview das erste Mal gesehen hab, kam es mir so vor als hätte mir hier jemand meine Gedankengänge zwar etwas abgewandelt aber im wesentlichen gleich, erzählt.
Seitdem sehe ich sowohl Richard und seine Texte von Emigrate in einem anderen Licht und diese helfen mir aus der Hölle meiner Selbstzweifel auszubrechen. Wenn auch oft nur kurz aber immerhin.
Danke Richard für deine Offenheit und Ehrlichkeit, ich denke du hilfst vielen Menschen sehr damit.
I am glad he is better I love Rammstein, especially him, I want him to know he is not alone in your struggles.
hes not better it will always be a fight.
Thank you Richard for this heartwrenching interview...please know that, no matter how down you get, there are millions of people around the world who love you...please hang in there...hugs from Illinois USA!!!
Und Millionen Fans weltweit können dennoch nicht die fehlende Mutterliebe ersetzen. Dieses "Loch in der Seele" ist nahezu unheilbar. Ich kann Richard extrem gut nachempfinden.
A brave and honest interview from this great creative musician. Its hard to imagine what its like for us ordinary folk to be in such a situation.....utterley adored for your talents but feeling so insecure inside. May you always seek help when troubled Richard and never feel alone, there are so many of us who have been to the depths but crawled back...your idea about self-therapy is sound....you will find your own way......best wishes to you......
I love him even more now! Thx for uploading I never knew this side of Richard but it takes balls to overcome childhood trauma and battle drug abuse and not be afraid of facing the skeletons in the closet. There is beauty in the dark, it's not solely reserved for sunny days
Especially without resorting to rehab and 12 step courses. I read that Paul Landers has had more nervous breakdowns than anyone else in the band but isn't as self aware as Richard is or at least doesn't talk about them. He copes with his demons by larking around and joking. Till by spending time in the countryside hunting and fishing.
Damn poor Richard 😰 he has been through a lot he is so strong I wanna hug him 🖤 I’ve kinda had a similar childhood like him
I wished I could have give this guy - lead guitarist of a famous band or not - lots of hugs and emotional support. Everybody who does something with his/her life, for the better, IS WORTHY of love and IS SOMEBODY.
Richard is my biggest idol, I was also born and raised in Wittenberge.
He was born there 😊 Greetings 😊
So much respect to this man. So willing to completely bear his soul... Wow
Respekt für dieses sympathische und nicht-entzaubernde Ehrlichkeit
So sad. You would think people like him have a wonderful life and they're never lonely. You can be surrounded by many people and still feel like you're alone, you can write hundreds of songs, play endless concerts, be admired by millions of fans and still feel like you're worthless and have nothing. They're people just like us with feelings, emotions and a need to be loved. Also how your childhood can torture you throughout your whole life 😞 I love his honesty. It takes a real man to admit all of those things! Richard, I know you'll never read this but I want to say that we all love you!!!
Tolles Interview, ich freu mich, dass du die Kurve gekriegt hast!
Ich freu mich, dass der Erfolg dich nicht gebrochen hat!
Starker Charakter!!!
It seems strange to hear my thoughts and experiences coming from someone I GREATLY admire. It goes to show you that we really are not all that different. Many of us have the same suffering. I hope that he finds that peace and self love he deserves. I am still working on that.
Tamara Wagner totally same here... one day i hope to give him a big hug, i know what he went through as a child and how all of this feels. 😢
@Hannah I wish u good luck!
I've been through something similar with my father so i understand what Richard is saying, music has been my theraphy and i can honestly say that it saved me. Wish i could hug him
Hurts like no other not having your mother .very brave man sir . May you.stay on the right path of life.and stay creative. X
My dad has spent his life dealing with losing his mother to cancer age 14, it does really bad stuff to people when they lose parents... my ex was also deeply troubled by her dad being killed in a crash at age 8. It pauses certain aspects of mental development, and has this bitter-sweet effect of them growing into adults who are deeply in touch with the hurting child inside them. Children who are forced to be "real" adults too young... Creative you say? You nailed it! Such people often self medicate and heal through creativity.
The bravery it takes is beyond words, my dad can only just talk about losing his mother without crying age 69...
Interestingly, my dad is such a creative and talented musician that he's totally unable to organise himself to finish anything, and my ex was literally the real life female version of Ed Sheeran (her songs were all absolutely genuine, not a word was false sentimental crap... she regularly made grown adults cry at open mic nights). Her music gave away her deepest feelings, and in hindsight, her best song was her knowing deep down we could never last (which we did, for 8 years). I say that as an experienced musician with all honesty, both of them don't even have to TRY to blow people away, and equally, they don't value their skill, because they don't feel like they've earned it.
Didn't know that about him. But makes him even more a hero in my eyes. I suffer from depression and anxiety myself. So I can imagine how much strength it takes to talk about it. Thanks for the honesty.
Ok - he's won my heart.
My favorite musician. I flew all the way from Israel to Germany, just to see you and Rammstein. You are my inspiration, Richard. You are loved by so many, that will never stop loving you and your music, both in Rammstein and Emigrate ❤
My first real guitar hero I first got on to Rammstein through my uncle when i was about 16 who listens to a wide range of music, Du hast was the hook that pulled me under then I discovered all their albums and live shows then soon after I bought my first guitar I wanted my guitar to look identical to his aus Berlin Kirk Hammet signature then I began to learn all their songs on guitar i would come home from school lock myself in my room and play along to their CDs, now 8 years later I have my own band that's been together 5years my band members music tastes differ but my foundations and influence on the guitar go to this man, I can also relate alot to what he went through, I myself suffered parental issues growing up my mother and father abusing each other in front of me for many years i witnessed my mother go insane and get taken away I remember nights where i'd think about jumping in front of a bus to hurt the people that hurt me.
I did exactly the same! I saved up for months when I was 20 and bought an ESP Eclipse Paul Landers signature, best decision I ever made. I learned every song, no matter how simple, because for years I had no interest in playing anything but Rammstein. I got into samplers and keyboards because of Flake, and ended up with so much equipment that I could write my own music. My band sounds nothing like Rammtein, but the philosiphy is there: simple music, done flawless perfect is just as powerful as anything else. Rammstein is so technically simple to play sometimes, but MAN is the music powerful.
Such a beautiful man,inside and out,him and Flake are my favs from Rammstein!!!Love you Richard!!!
What a good guy, I’d like to give him a hug.
I love his work.
All band members are genius in RAMMSTEIN
9:02 I love how the cheer from the audience here made him happy. He deserved it! He's a really strong man.💪🏻🖤
Even the best have doubts about themselves. He's so great though, I hope he feels a little better now, so many people admire him for the person he is
Wow, this interview breaks my heart. Obviously, his fans love him. This band was such a huge influence on me. I had a really good childhood. However, when it came time for me to move out and be my own person, thats when problems started between my mom and I. It became very smothering. Their music was an outlet for the feelings I had. I really hope that he is able to find inner peace. I am sure I am not the only one this band has helped get through tough times.
absolutely Rammstein Emigrate especially helps me through depression i feel like him by not being loved by family.
RzK is probably the best support in my life even i've never met him.
Touching interview i share a few feelings with his own feelings...
Cette interview de Richard Z Kruspe nous montre l’homme derrière le guitariste célèbre et le rend ainsi, accessible à tous. Voilà une célébrité qui n’a pas peur de dévoiler ses failles, sa souffrance et de nous dire qu’au final, il est un homme comme tout le monde. C’est malheureux à dire mais les artistes nous livrent des chefs d’œuvres issus, bien souvent de leurs propres traumatismes. Bravo Richard et surtout, reste l’homme sensible et le guitariste talentueux que tu es car tu apportes de l’espoir et de la passion à des millions de fan!!!
Richard bitte hör auf an dir zu zweifeln. du bist ein Idol du bist Legende. Ich spiele seit jahren Metl und der erfolg ist zweitrangig. Ein Richard braucht die Welt.Du bist Musiker und deine gedankengänge sind Rammstein. Linkin Park wird auch nie wieder Linkin Park sein ohne Chester.
Raw and unplugged.
Danke H.K
You are beautiful
Really open, honest confessions from an artist that are rarely made public. Thank you.
Richard literally explained why so many artists either commit suicide or fell off and disappear.... THE VOID after you reach notority and ups and downs of euphoria and depression..... holy fuck man...
I can relate to alot of what he's expressing. The feeling of self worth, being liked, not being loved. Rough childhood. I still feel like I need to prove myself to people. In my case, it was my Father who was never there. I met him once at age 25. He didn't care. I was bullied all throughout childhood. I found a light through modeling & loved doing fashion shows where everyone stared in awe & clapped. Made me feel good about myself. I signed w/an agency in NY. Didn't really pursue it though which I regret. I get the love from my kids now. I do want to continue modeling. I just want to be somebody too. It's nice being able to type this down. Idk who reads these comments, but if you Richard happen to read this, I just want you to know I understand alot of what you expressed here & you are somebody special❤
i hope youve at least tried your old modeling house
As a musician, some of us put so much pressure on ourselves that it turns our one real reason for bring here into life or death, all the more so for anyone who knows they're onto something special (the whole of Rammstein from near day one)... no drug, no situation, not even love can say that need to create whatever you feel you're here for. But how sad he struggled so deeply as a child, it's almost impossible for him to truly know how much the world values him,
You give love to your children not strive to get love from them otherwise you are just contintuing the cycle of childhood emotional neglect. They didn't ask to be born and they owe you nothing.
The level of sincerity is staggering. Thank you Richard.
It takes a brave man to be as honest as that. Much respect and love, Richard !!
He has all the problem i had in my childhood except my father and brother used to beat me like a dog . Watching such interview make u feel u are not alone
He is the best looking member of the band. When I've seen photos of them throughout the band's history & of them as childrens & teenagers he has been consistently good looking.
Respect to this man for being so open!
Wow! Sorry to hear how this incredible musician has such a dark past! It comes out in his music and I can identify with music becoming a friend to find comfort just to cope! I admire the courage he displays even though it's a struggle!
It turned out that Paul is even more fragile because of being born premature and ill health as a child.
I sincerely thank this man for his truth. He could have used his success to validate his ego but he wished to share what it must be really like instead. I love you in a real way for this
Like a ton of bricks... And then some... This hit hard, very hard. As if he wasn't great before, he is now in fact epic to me. He's a REAL man and moreso a real HUMAN. Incredibely, incredibley inmpressive to open up like that.
Das Interview erinnert mit dem, was Richard erzählt so sehr an Falco ❤️😢. Richard, du bist toll so wie du bist ❤️❤️❤️❤️
He's singing my life killing me softly...
I always cheer up when I listen to these guys because I have mental health issues and these guys helped me through them
Ich wünsche Richard alles Glück der Welt! Es ist schwer mit Depressionen zu leben, mein Kraftquell ist immer der Satz: "Wenn du durch die Hölle gehst, geh' weiter!" Danke für Deine Lieder Richard.Viel Kraft, Erfolg und Gesundheit!😊❤
Absolut ein wunderbarer und bodenständiger Mensch...er kann trotz allem stolz darauf sein, was er aus seinem Weg gemacht hat ❤️
Life sucks. Happiness is fleeting, misery lasts a lifetime. It's a well documented disease amongst artists, because their highs are incredibly high, and their lows are abysmal. Acknowledgement is so important, whether it's friends, family, work, fans. I wish him contentment in all aspects of life.
That is what i was thinking, you just cant be satisfied in life for some reason, to just say yes i am happy.
@@strafniki1080 I underestimated depression among successful artists. I thought: you have money, succes, artistic freedom and millions of adoring fans. I read the Springsteen biography "Born to run", in which he explains how and why this happens to seemingly happy and successful artists, and that was an eyeopener.
Kurt Cobain syndrome
It doesn't suck for everybody and some people have more happiness than misery. Most of the time their life is just meh and they are mildly content rather than ecstatic.
Well done interview. Very raw and open. I appreciate that. Very talented musician. I wish more people attempted therapy. They might be happier.
We all love Richard ❤️
This man speaks so good, his voice is a bit broken, I can' t understand all un Germán and I' m not sure, but looks like a good man. So sweet. Maybe next time will be more.❤
Er spricht mir aus der Seele....
Oh Richard..that made me tear up. I love him & the rest of the band members sooo much!!! I can def relate though..I’ve never known love. My parents weren’t bad..just had no clue. I was never socialised & still find it almost impossible to make friends. I get on great with animals though😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It‘s very sad what he is talking about…. But it‘s also an example of how beautiful art can come about from pain. It explains also why Rammstein music is so ‚dark‘ - I think that Richard Kruspe and Till Lindemann are a very special creative pair: Lindemann is a poet and Kruspe is a music composer … naturally, both draw creative energy from the darker sides of human existence. Thanks to them for the beautiful and meaningful art they created.
Richard ist ein toller Mann.
I love him
I haven't just any words... I don't know how to comment it... I know it’s trite to wish moral and physical strength, but I sincerely wish you this, Richard 🙏💪
Personally for me, you're the best person, musician & guitarist in this cruel f*cking world, love you, man! 👏
Richard, du darfst nicht an dir zweifeln. Du bist eine Legende. Die Welt braucht dich. Grossartige Musik, Songs mit Emigrate und Rammstein.
Das Leben ist so unfair, leider zu oft... Du hast die Kurve gekriegt und ich feier deine Musik.
Danke dafür
richard is a ritch passioned man
but also poor pure lonely man.......
that is the darkest side of succes sometimes
.a hate and love relationship with this speedy life.
but still he doing it for many years. well done. tiger.!!
It's the way music is going I think, solo, loneyl
Richard est tellement beau que je pourrais lui donner ma vie 😍😍😍😍
Richard is absolutely gorgeous 😍 ❤️ 💖 ♥️
Gutes interview, gefaellt mir sehr.
The way I relate to everything he says 🥺 except the being a beloved star, of course I just hope that he realizes his worth.
Sad to hear of his hardships and turmoil. Inspiring story of inner strength and journey that brought us an incredible musical genius. Now to overcome my addiction to Emigrate.
He gained millions of dollars for it and it was a career choice.
I am astounded by how open he is with his demons and devices so much so that it gives me hope that the battle that I'm fighting myself does have an end. I pray everyday that I can be this that I can win this fight I'm sick and tired of all the excuses that I give myself to further my trip away from my family friends in life and into drugs it's a sad existence but it gives me hope we're hearing his words knowing that I can beat this. I'm not foolish enough to think that I can do it on my own not only do I respect and admire him as a musician God bless you man, finish the fight
all the best Richard, hope you solve your problems
he's story of his mother not giving him love as a child reminds me of my life with my mother. with the abuse she did to me, I had to rely on drugs to remove the pain and hate
Richard, Du wirst immer unser Star sein.
Richard Kruspe inspired me to make music again,and I look up to him. I can relate so much to the drug problem, as I went through that. I wish he knew how many people like me who value him,though I don't know the man, this interview made me kind of sad. WE LOVE YOU,RICHARD!!!
Parental rejection often leaves the child with and emotional hole that they try to fill by drinking/drug abuse/ issues with food/ compulsive shopping to try to fill the void. As he says, feelings of worthlessness never go. I feel for Richard, he had a similar upbringing to me.
I have the issues of food more. Been on the verge of anorexia nervosa a few times in my life so my weight dropped so I ended up with a BMI of 17 or 18 which is the lowest end of the normal weight range. Then going the other way with overeating. Under the age of 40 I had a fast metabolism so didn't gain too much weight and only went up to a BMI of 23 or 24. And then in my 40's had food intolerances which triggered off migraines so severe that I couldn't eat at all for two days and not much food after that for another two days. So it was either that or avoid the foods that trigger them off which are fattening and addictive anyway.
I was around feeders who were over generous with food and would feed you late into the night so I went for counselling to be able to stand up for myself against that. The counsellor told me that my body never lied. I would get a migraine just before a meeting so couldn't attend but if I gave my apologies then I wouldn't get the migraine. Also other people who wouldn't stop eating what was put in front of them and thinking I was odd for not eating much after a blow out the day before when staying in hotels. Feeders feed you to shut you up and shut you down so you don't feel much and are less inclined to stand up for yourself. You also end up with less energy as your body is constantly digesting food.
I'm about to turn 49yrs old. I love any music but I'm impressed by Rammstein and this awesome man. danke for the music you are enough hugs xxx
..es ist nie genug...genau! Ehrliche und "schöne" Worte.....
Por más cruel que suene todo tiene un propósito en la vida y la vida muchas veces escoge y sacrifica a alguien para darle felicidad a millones porque de lo contrario el mundo fuera peor. En este caso él fue víctima de la vida para darnos a nosotros esa felicidad y euforia que nos da con su talento y experiencias. Nos motiva, llena de energía y cada día que escuchamos sus canciones es uno nuevo para nosotros. El ver sus espectáculos de grandes dimensiones nos hace colapsar en éxtasis. Yo los he visto solo por videos y mi sueño es verlos en persona. Me asombro de sus capacidades. Rammstein me ha traído un cambio en mi vida extraordinario para bien. Me llena al punto que sale el sol cada día aunque haga una tormenta y sé que a legiones por igual. Sino fuera por todo lo que ha pasado igual que la vida de Till muy difícil y de los demás miembros ellos pocos hacen la felicidad absoluta en millones. Gracias❤
Wow…to listen to Richard, this awesomely talented rock star whom I admire SO much and who is so cool, describe the same internal shit I deal with. I never would have guessed. 😭Richard, your music helps me to escape the void. Thank you for your music. We love you!!❤️❤️❤️ We still love you when the lights go out and the show is over. We don’t want to leave the stadium at the end and contemplate how long it will be before we can see you play again. I wish you could feel the love consistently. You deserve it. ❤️
When I read the Catcher in the Rye, I imagined someone with the look and personality of Richard 🌾🌾
I hope he finds some sense to his existence and does not become too dependent on the crowds of admirers. He is an excellent performer and I hope will rejoice in what he has accomplished. I would hate to think that he could fall at some future time into despair.
Wow, I cried at the end. Richard, 😘💕💋
I can relate so much
Wow, this was unexpected. A very very wise man and wise insights...
He is so deep. I can relate.
He's in touch with his real self. I wish more people were like that. I find it easier to be like that when not eating much or drinking alcohol as I stuff down my emotions with food. People don't want to see the real me but a role play. I am expected to play the part of smilng emotionless robot, depressed and low in energy or shy introvert who is always present listening to blah blah blah but never speaking up. All depending on who I'm with at the time. So I don't show up with certain people if I'm in a talkative mood, with others if I am feeling a bit up and so on. These are foul weather or fair weather people.
Great video, that's a lot of work and you did a very good job! Very interesting insight in the mind of this great tormented artist.
As a second son of seven siblings in my family,I can say for SURE what he said about eldest son got more attention is true in some families.
But not the eldest if a girl.