Hozier - Wasteland, Baby! (Rain Over Raleigh Intro) Live in Raleigh, NC

Hozier performs Wasteland, Baby! and intros it by telling the story of how part of the song was inspired by the last time he performed in Raleigh.
This was at the March 16th, 2019 show in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

[@savannahmonroe1612]

Silence in the audience. That was great.

[@Sophia_isburiedalive]

Ikr literally Hoziers shows no one is like all crazy screaminn while he's talking or singing but when I went omg 😂😂 I was crazy

[@gabrielsiteny]

This man just brings a spiritual feel to his music. The silence was out of respect because this was just a sacred moment.

[@musiclover-cu5jy]

What a generous and gentle share with the audience. Just breathtaking in sweetness.

[@chestydevildonut6550]

Me and my wife watched him. When he played this song. In Raleigh, she passed away last night from COVID after giving birth to our first son. I played it for her in the ICU.

[@chestydevildonut6550]

I first met her in our college dorm in 2014 and He just became very popular. So we would dance all night to his songs. And she got me these tickets for our anniversary. We loved Raleigh and we always loved his music. She was 27 and a special education teacher. I talk to her everyday. Our anniversary March 16th 2018. The day of the concert.

[@mikatkd]

I know there’s no way to help you heal the pain of losing someone so significant to you and your life but I want you to know that I think about your comment anytime I hear this song and I always hope that you and your son are okay and healing. I know your wife is still with you, even if you can’t feel or see her she’s there with you to give you that strength to heal and continue life without her physically. 🤍 I hope you can find happiness and I hope you never feel alone because someone is thinking of you even if you’re unaware of them

[@beverlydavis624]

i would not ever be able to listen to this again if it was a part of my losing my One the one who has my heart definitively my soul infinitely

[@Rustydawg333]

@@beverlydavis624 you don’t know what the fuck you would be able to do. Only hypotheticals until it occurs.

[@rezwanaparveen6970]

If i survive this pandemic, i am going to do everything i can to see him live all the way from south-east Asia....gotta hang on to this....

[@rayahpulido8126]

Hope he'll have an asian tour too. From philippines here

[@jordynraji8518]

Yeah!! it’s an encouraging word towards Hozier tour of Christ Jesus is Lord 🙏♥️😍

[@Amranth21]

Sameeee...

[@nickkamila]

same 🥲

[@zafitianacissy4091]

i really wish that for you, it’s an incredible experience seeing him live

[@JennyCarota]

This felt like an out of body experience and well I'm crying

[@SzaboDTamas-ki4wu]

It's just pure biss, this man. I don't even know. How can you get like this, where, how does this happen? This is just freedom. If you ever really wondered what it feels and looks like, this is it. This man is completely free while playing on stage. At least that's what I feel.

[@ams1890]

Szabó Tamás same here

[@ntinyari4494]

I want him to maybe share his wellness practices? 🥺. He is so kind and so balanced, I can't even

[@petermartin252]

Beautiful comment. Thought the same thing.

[@mirandachen8189]

when he just played the guitar melody on the top of the audio of rain my heart broke...that was such a calming and truly otherworldly moment

[@jayinderkaushik]

He's a blessing to the music industry.

[@bevydavis2557]

You are absolutely right & thank you for believing in him

[@elanyacoleman9862]

Yes indeed!

[@meglaffan5340]

I'm so thankful you recorded this moment so I could relive it! I was so lucky to witness this performance live and was incredibly moved by Rain over Raleigh and this performance of Wasteland, Baby! He is so unbelievably good live. I mourned the fact that I may never get to hear Rain over Raleigh again until I found your video! Thank you again

[@aKitti234]

why does this make me want to cry in the best way possible

[@shreeya3789]

The intro made me feel feelings I never knew I had. I can't specify what was it, a deep state of yearning, an overwhelming flood of joy or a sense of peace so silent it's almost close to death. I'm out of words-

[@mehulverma3708]

Knows how to make a grown man cry. He is a gift from nature who has to be truly preserved and cherished. I'm so in love with this guy.

[@itsahappynewyearimmakinggu3201]

why do people say “make a grown man cry” like age and gender play into if you have emotions or not 💀

[@MA-yu2ss]

@@itsahappynewyearimmakinggu3201 facts

[@rue3366]

immensely envious of everyone who got to see this performance firsthand. thank you for recording and sharing

[@jasonbrodmerkel]

Was here upfront. Very special moment for me and my wife. We moved to Raleigh 5 years ago and must say it's a special place. Very excellent concert.

[@steppewolfy8357]

What a beautiful soul he is...

[@layoverbear]

what an ethereal experience

[@flaviaromano9834]

The most beautiful song of last 2019 !1 March 2019 ! Today is its anniversary ! Good WASTELAND baby !!!

[@Donovanlefferts]

Holy crap! This is amazing... I wish there was an official audio of this, even just as an instrumental. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaylemuelbuenviaje5493]

the album's all on spotify

[@Donovanlefferts]

Jay Lemuel Buenviaje did you even watch the video? This isn’t just a song on the album.

[@jaylemuelbuenviaje5493]

@@Donovanlefferts it's literally the title song for the album, my bro. If you're talking about the extended intro then yeah that's not on the album, Hozier cooked that up for this particular performance

[@Donovanlefferts]

Jay Lemuel Buenviaje yes, of course I’m talking about the intro, not the title track. I know what it’s for, still wish there was a studio recording of it.

[@flaviaromano9834]

I love when it's raining ,keep kalm and sweet ! So beautiful Wasteland ,baby ! Happy Birthday to you !

[@flaviaromano9834]

Thanks friends ! with such good music !

[@talithajensen869]

Can I just say, massive appreciation on how gracefully he handled the mistake at the end? Wonderful man

[@sannalo11]

Right now I feel like the comments section was created so that I can sputter out my gratitude and awe that this exists. It's so gentle and earnest and truthful that it bypasses all my cynicism and tiredness to touch my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@EJStarchild14]

I am so glad someone got a video of this! I was mesmerized!

[@braiansosa7950]

Isn't it a kind of magic? Priceless and perfect 😍

[@malihamanal8102]

I am sed. Thinking what if I died without once listening to him live. Lucky children of Adam, you who got to witness this beauty in person!

[@flaviaromano9834]

This video touchs my heart as he's touching his guitar ,and that rain seems raining here ! WANDERFUL !

[@heartshaped]

hes so beautiful

[@Livelify]

Fast uploaded! Was at his concert tonight! What a wonderful performance

[@beverlydavis7268]

I just want to keep this next to me so I can just keep listening Thank you

[@snezanalukicseim6171]

THIS IS...MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL. DEAR HOZIWR.. HOPE, FOR ANSSWER!😇

[@ruthjohnson4380]

Gorgeous. All of it.

[@chocoholicallemand9096]

SO beautiful... I got chills. This song is just so soothing to begin with.

[@bevydavis2557]

This was surreal . came on my phone and i felt such a connection with it .. Thats what love feels like

[@shyestshawty]

The intro...sigh...☺️I need this in my life!!! Imagine the intro as a Lullaby..Would definitely help put me to sleep!

[@eugenefarrell1002]

Think about this folks for a minute he listened to something we all take for granted Rain falling... and then wrote this Classic.... Thank you Hozier 🌦🌧🌩

[@arianrahman4840]

A wise man once said " When i say I'm bisexual i mean i love women and hozier"

[@haileyrubyhutcherson8155]

this was the best thing I ever witnessed. my heart is so full

[@mischievousscroundel7277]

good gods, the love that radiates from this man. I hope to capture and spread it even further one day

[@KatesCooking]

I love the live recordings of this song way more than the album version, and this one is so clear

[@MrsAferova]

I can't stop watching this, what the HECK, ANDREW 😭

[@musiclover-cu5jy]

Just a magical being. I could weep.

[@MrsAferova]

@@musiclover-cu5jy I literally cried when I saw this video for the first time. I'd be dead by now if I was there experiencing it with my own eyes and ears

[@masensmith4226]

@@MrsAferova i can't count the amount of times I was brought to tears that night. it was truly a magical performance. I've seen hundreds of artists over the past four years, but this was absolutely unique. nothing has moved me quite like this.

[@MrsAferova]

@@masensmith4226 I feel you! I saw him last November for the first time live and it was truly amazing. I got very emotional already during the concert but once I got back to the hotel room I think I cried half of my soul out for like 2-3h. He's very unique and I'm glad I can experience his music in real time 😭 (btw I really hope he's going to add more dates later this year because as for now there's no gig scheduled in my country)

[@masensmith4226]

@@MrsAferova Im probably going to photograph him again on may 22. Cherry wine especially hit me...I was first row in the second section back, and i swear to god we made eye contact throughout the second chorus. it feels so...unreal to be in the presence of someone whose words helped me through so much. as someone who suffered through emotional and psychological abuse for years, that song specifically spoke to me in ways I didn't think music could. feeling that kind of connection with someone who put words to my experience was truly surreal

[@gaylehoncada1163]

I wish I was there to hear him play this, it must have been magical 😭😭😭

[@midnight851]

Thank you for recording and posting this.

[@elanyacoleman9862]

Hozier, I love you - always ! You are my salvation ! May the goddess bless you forever !

[@carolinavanderlande4904]

Speachless...

[@elanyacoleman9862]

I always come back to listen to you!

[@bridgetwhite6243]

Thank you for uploading this, it's stunning!

[@glorious6779]

Loved it!! That intro.

[@waltzwithuniverse]

we are blessed we have him

[@studiocelestedesign]

such magic. my eyes are brimming with tears but only because it's so sweet. actually nope; genuinely wept because it's such a pure moment only possible with live music and we're in year 02 of a pandemic. god that makes this all the dearer and sweeter. the energy still comes through the recording. :) thanks to Hozier & thanks so much for posting this. x

[@darleneoldham1152]

Would so love to see them at Red Rock so beautiful the Mountains under the stars so perfect it would be spectacular .Although they would be wonderful to see anywhere .

[@flaviaromano9834]

When it 's beautiful ... it's beautiful ! no comment ...

[@flaviaromano9834]

Love Wasteland ,BABYyyyyyy

[@bignails2]

Thank you for doing the Lord's work and sharing this

[@flaviaromano9834]

Wasteland ,baby ! Marvellous !

[@marysegiton2996]

Il n'y a rien à dire sinon que c'est vraiment merveilleux je suis complètement sous le charme de cette vidéo quand il joue seul avec sa guitare je suis émue tellement c'est beau. Je t'adore Andrew et merci pour tout ce que tu fais.

[@pre411_]

I love you Mr. Andrew.

[@elijahh2220]

Goddamn, I live like an hour away from here. Should've gotten tickets!!!!!

[@nikkimorales4641]

My ❤ is BROKEN FOR TRUE LOVE 💘 FOR ALL

[@birdsrneat]

Siren i tell you

[@feargal75]

💖💖💖

[@SzaboDTamas-ki4wu]

Okay... okay... okay...weow... okay... wow...

[@SzaboDTamas-ki4wu]

I swear I like it better than the wasteland baby tune

[@bevyadavis8623]

Wasteland baby Im in love 'wich you 💚💚

[@Dana-jd7yl]

brb gotta go cry

[@feargal75]

💖💖💖👏👏👏

[@flaviaromano9834]

Wasteland baby ! i'm in love i'm iv love ... with you !

[@caroweil7340]

Could it be that the irish roots influence the lyrics and the way to perform?

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Yes - in Ireland to be a musician of any note one must be able to hold a room with voice or 1 voice and 1 instrument - Even so, Hozier is in a class of his own with that disciplined and emotive baritone voice and a wonderful heart and mind to go with it. He is pretty great on guitar too.

[@marymolloy4133]

Check DCT Dublin buskers

[@Ac_Amora]

1:05 or 3:25

[@505DGuy]

I think you mean 0:00

[@flaviaromano9834]

in my Wasteland ,baby ...

[@owaitress]

hehehehe he forgot the words at the end. But, he is just so cute.. who cares 💖

[@thebabyyyyy]

1:04 loop forever

[@gabrielsiteny]

Forest Jesus: **casts AOE bless**

[@beverlydavis624]

🙂

[@kulani344]

He was signaling Dr. Katie Mack when he sang the part "the death of the sea and the absence of green " isn't he?

[@kanye8260]

so uh can anyone make tabs for the intro.?

[@leonieh.8820]

yeah my girlfriend and I have frequent cuddle sessions to this gem it’s perfect

[@gabrielsiteny]

Can't even begin to tell you how jealous I am. Can't. Even. Tell. You.

[@annelot9047]

7:03

[@ams1890]

I hope I’m reincarnated as Hozier

[@paigemclachlan2189]

Rain on his window…riiiight…more like the rain he heard before he crawled out of the bog he’s been in for 3,000 years hahah i’m joking don’t come for me