Tom Waits - Glitter and Doom Concert Experience (2008)

[@EvanFowler]

To this day, the show at the Fox theatre in Atlanta was the greatest concert I've ever seen. Nothing else comes anywhere close. It was straight up magical. Everybody wandered out of the place in a bewitched daze. Whenever I meet someone else who was there, it's almost like we're reminiscing over an ancient ritual that we both once witnessed. I'd give anything to see him again.

[@RobertSlover]

cool story thanks for sharing. nice norm photo too!

[@vicfirth]

I was there and this is 1000% accurate. Can't believe I was there sometimes.

[@kennethguitarfiend4493]

Same thing for me for the show in Prague on that tour! The only other gig that comes near to that incredibly mistfying experience was my bloody valentine in Manchester in their first comeback tour in 2008.

[@raindog428]

I've heard alot of people rave about that concert ..glad u made it xx

[@bevwest7428]

I’m afraid I would sell my child to see him again!

[@danisoaresduarte]

My favorite of all. Poetry, tone, texture, stamina, moment, strength, bleeding heart.

[@raindog428]

Yes to all u said,he was almost 60 here so the stamina he had here is outstanding but I think it's too much for people to expect another tour he's 75 this year

[@andreasschnegg5837]

all said - nothing to add - Tom is great, his musicians are great too!

[@willivolos]

Thanks, Mom!

[@minermike61]

I got to see the Glitter and Doom in Phoenix on the PESCAJUMPEHDTSCKJMBA tour with my son. To this day he still says it was the best concert he has ever seen. I have to agree, Outside, a young man offered me $1000 dollars for one ticket. You already know what my answer was. I met people who traveled from other countries to Phoenix to see the show. That part was pretty cool I thought.

[@aJazzcat]

I doubt i'll ever get the chance to see Tom perform live, but i will forever enjoy the multitude of recordings of him that are out there 🥲

[@williamadamsmusic3025]

@@aJazzcat I've also never been able to see Tom live, and he is my favorite artist of all time! The recordings and KZbin videos are what I will cherish forever! Tom Waits live on Austin City Limits - 1978 is one of my favorites! Give it a listen if you haven't already seen it! ✌🏼😎

[@charliew6557]

I was in the 3rd row, St. Louis. I remember the dust!

[@bruceallen-f8q]

JUST like Hendrix and Morrison there will never be another TOM WAITS.

[@NA-hz3yn]

最高です!!動画上げて頂きありがとうございます!

[@jmh2112]

I was lucky enough to see this show in Columbus Ohio. Steve Buscemi sat in front of me. I'm so glad I got to see Tom Waits in concert in my lifetime.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

Pretty cool man😊

[@mesisson]

When was he in Columbus? Can't believe I missed it!

[@jmh2112]

@@mesisson June 28, 2008.

[@natalie-taylor]

I was at this so too. A great memory.

[@Gavintribbie357]

Columbus native here. That show sold out in like 10 minutes... my wife and I tried so hard to buy the tickets as soon as they went up for sale... sadly wasn't lucky enough. I fear this may have been the last chance for me to see Tom live 😢. At least there's videos like this ❤

[@tommouette9548]

J'y étais le 25 juillet 2008 au grand Rex à Paris . Concert incroyable de ce grand artiste , monsieur Tom Waits ....

[@MarcusBrannon]

I didn't have the money to buy tickets for this tour... I thought.. no big deal, I'll just catch him next time. That hasn't worked out so well.. I regret it every time I hear his music. This is wonderful to see though, thank you for uploading it.

[@snuugumz]

@MarcusBrannon almost word-for-word,I had the exact same experience when I foolishly decided I would catch them on the next tour. The ‘them’ was Led Zeppelin. SEIZE THE DAY. BUY THE TICKET. TAKE THE RIDE. Etcetera.

[@felineth56]

I think Tom Waits is The Artist of the century and man, I love a lot of other Artists but his creativity is outstanding!

[@bo6938]

I saw this concert in Dublin, Ireland. Never to forget!

[@williamadamsmusic3025]

I live in Washington State... I've been waiting to see Tom Waits (my favorite artist) for years... I know he'll never play here, so I've given up my dream of seeing him live, and am now just praying for a new studio album!!!

[@LeeLewis-e8p]

Saw him in Edinburgh a week after my son was born...flight from cardiff, straight to the gig, jazz club after and a 5 am flight back..what a time...great show❤

[@suzannemilligan8648]

I was first exposed to Tom Waits in 1986. I was in a huge transitional phase in my life. From that point on, Tom wrote the sound track of my life. He led me on a tour of my past and sprinkled magic dust on my future. I can't thank him enough.

[@ShatteredAutomaton]

Tom would probably say "whoops that's my fault I usually keep my magic dust to myself" 😂 I love his whole being

[@timothykelley3635]

I got turned on to Tom in 1983-84. The the guys who did have both passed since then. I had lots of waits cassette tapes. I was given a Get Behind The Mule tour tee shirt it's been hanging on my wall since that tour

[@Benisfood]

I was a senior in high school and just started listening to Tom Waits the summer prior. My English teacher told us how he saw Tom Waits in Columbus, and I’m still feeling the fomo to this day missing that tour! Tom’s my biggest bucket list performance I’ll probably go to the grave with, but this softens the blow :)

[@bigjim2313]

I saw five shows on this incredible tour. Two shows in Prague where I shook his hand and the final three shows in Dublin.

[@pamelamorrison4086]

Hiw wonderful - that's incredibly fortunate

[@raindog428]

5?how's your form 😁so jelly right now especially considering he's retired from touring

[@English-folker]

I only managed the one show this tour..the second night in Edinburgh..

[@dan-zo4eb]

​@@raindog428 Where have you read that he's retired from touring?

[@AlanHardacre]

​@@dan-zo4ebwell, he hasn't toured or recorded in 12 years, so it's probably a safe bet.

[@mauricemcilwaine8470]

I will go to my grave happy knowing i seen my favourite musician and singer of all time Tom Waits i was right infront of his mic stand front row in Dublin.

[@srr1463]

Great job, thank you so much for making and posting this video. We love you Tom

[@scbcgravitywars1770]

Tom Waits is in a class of one.

[@ely_oh]

Tom Waits is his own genre, but goddamn, he just puts every single death metal vocalists to shame. He eats them for breakfast.

[@jonnyfavors7585]

I love Tom Waits but one would argue if he ripped off Captain Beefheart..

[@raindog428]

@@jonnyfavors7585 one could argue but waits runs rings around beefheart as a lyricist

[@jonnyfavors7585]

@@raindog428 oh I agree!! All the way!! Waits is a much better lyricists by far than beefheart. But as in the gravel voice? One could definitely argue that factor if waits ripped off beefheart.

[@raindog428]

@@jonnyfavors7585 yea I'm not buying it eh beefheart didn't allways have a gravelly voice either so who'd he rip that off?Terry Evans?and even if tom did a rip job he did it sooo much better n I seriously don't think tom's in it for any type of marketing

[@raindog428]

Willy Dixon or billy bragg have gravelly voices too.. I mean people r inspired by other people it doesn't mean it's a rip job

[@oya6870]

This tour was the one and only time I had a chance to see Tom live, in Jacksonville, and man, am I ever grateful that I was able to get a ticket and get there. One of the most memorable and wonderful things I've ever had the good fortune to experience. This recreation is a treat, thank you for putting it together and posting it!

[@Peter7966]

Tom's from another era, both past and future. Sounds like he's got a couple of yards of gravel rolling around in his singing voice and songs. He goes right to the pit of it all. Great stuff.

[@kevincooke281]

He has admitted that his gravelly voice was from hard living with smoke, drugs and booze, and that was early in his career. There is no other voice out there that is as recognizable as his especially now

[@RandallBrownStuff]

This mix of fan footage and soundboard audio is superbly fitting for the Glitter and Doom vibe. So well-edited! Bravo!

[@pariahthistledowne3934]

Been a while, Tom, but i am in just the right MOOD this Paddy's Eve! Damn! I suddenly want a CubaLibre and some Tar!

[@peterwhitehouse]

The Lo-fi gritty visuals so perfectly marries with the gloriously raspy majesty of this music. I can only imagine how wonderful it would have been to be in the audience of these gigs.

[@gianluca.carlini]

thanks a lot for sharing... I was there in milan! (my 2nd tom waits concert, after florence 1999)

[@jonesPossibly]

Saw this show in Edinburgh. Absolutely legendary.

[@baldeagle3161]

I can't express how happy this video made me. To see Glitter and doom in its live form. Simply genius Mr. Waits, genius. I'll sleep good tonight.

[@buffalobillsbasket122]

Got to see him in Dublin. Unforgettable

[@dwr05]

I was there in Edinburgh. Fourth row and so close I saw them putting out the dust on stage. Life changing.

[@mr_mr]

Wow, wow, wow. I would travel anywhere to see a show and I feel like I probably will never have the chance. This is a gift. You are a gift, Tom. And not like a scarf or a pepper grinder type gift.

[@tinchapeltextiles]

The favourite artist and the most incredible human being , thank you Tom :)

[@soldtobediers]

No matter where it is we are going, no matter where we're currently @ No matter where it is that we have been... Tom Waits there; smiling the every each of us A whisper knowing all about the place.

[@oldshovelhead]

I want to make a comment, but what more needs to be said other than "Tom Waits" ? Settling in to watch this now and I want to thank the contributor of this video - well done, effing well done. Just cracked open a fresh bottle of Tito's, called in sick for work tomorrow, and will attribute my anticipated hangover to this wonderful Thursday Night faux Tom Waits concert :) for context - when Small Change came out I was 12 and in line to buy the album the day it hit the stores here in CLE. I still have the album and it hits my turntable frequently. Love Tom. If you read this far, be sure to check Tom out in the Fishing With John videos - you will be glad you did!

[@plainviewdigital5698]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I saw this show in Knoxville which is part of what was used in the live album.

[@zmacdoom]

I was privileged to attend Mr. Tom Waits' "Glitter and Doom" concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. The great Susan Sarandon with her then-hubby and Pearl Jam frontman, Eddie Vedder, was seated right in front of me. They were singing along brother Tom. They knew all the words or all the songs!

[@sarahhills6213]

I was curious about that marriage.... I can't find anything to say they were 🤔

[@GuadalupePicasso]

@@sarahhills6213to be clear, the OP is not saying that Susan Sarandon and Eddie Vedder were ever married.

[@sabaliba5771]

No puedo parar de ver el video, es inmersivo... un genio. Es una pena no haber podido disfrutar de su directo en España....

[@jlindsey241]

Came onto Tom a few years ago. I can't believe I never heard of him before. What it was, a KZbin video of Cookie Monster with the song God's away on business dubbed over. AND I WAS BLOWN AWAY CAUSE HE SOUNDED LIKE COOKIE MONSTER!!!!!! So from there I looked him up and became a fan. It sucks I'll never see him live in concert, but love I have these videos to enjoy!!!!!

[@GiuseppeDalBianco]

❤ non dimenticherò mai questo meraviglioso concerto visto a Milano; immenso Tom! Grazie per la grande musica che ci hai dato

[@frogslips]

This is just fantastic. I was listening to the album and dreaming of something like this. Thank you.

[@kevincooke281]

I got to see him live in a small 350 seat venue in Rochester NY just after his Nighthawks album was released. I was a fan before then , but afterwards…WOW!

[@danebono7667]

I had to miss the Atlanta show due to a conflict. Never would have thought it would be my last chance to see him live (by the looks of it).

[@ROCONN508]

Waits and Cobain are the only two artists that sound 1000X’s better live. He’s pure Magic, love you Tom!

[@gnuPirate]

Whoever made this video is a goddamn saviour. This is a goddamn spiritual experience, no less. It's like travelling to the holy land on the internet. Everything is fantastic. Thank you.

[@wakcackle3555]

I suggest that since it's on Tom's account, and was made with multiple hand-held cameras from many angles; it's probably Tom's video.

[@LeonGaben]

This voice just smashing everything on it's way to your heart...

[@vernrussell99]

This is like sitting in the church of Waits its amazing. I would have loved to hear Jersey Girl but this is pure magic

[@nelsonx5326]

I really wish I would have seen him. I was a fan and a young adult when Tom was giving live performances. I blew it. Saw Bob Marley and Stevie Ray Vaughan though. I'm not a total failure, haha.

[@romanshreidder4227]

Дякую тобі Tom !!!

[@charlesbeals1607]

I've been waiting for this. Thanks so much!

[@raindog696]

I flew from Reno NV to Memphis TN to see him. It was glorious. Partied on Beale St. and saw my favorite artist. Would do it again tomorrow and travel even longer distance if necessary.

[@emmanuelchavez7748]

Been looking for the full performance for years

[@gerrwalshmusic]

Ah yes the Dublin show will forever be imprinted on my heart

[@kennymik1509]

Only recently discovered his talent. Instant fan. Thanks much for posting!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

What songs or albums got your attention?

[@TrystonL7]

Swordfish Trombones, Frank's Wild Years, Nighthawks, Raindogs. Jaw dropping, stunning, exquisite works of art. But, so is Real Gone, Mule Variations and all of 'em

[@benwinter2420]

Night at the opera

[@pontus268]

I'd sell everything I have to go see Tom Waits play live! PLEASE do another world tour!

[@ThePyromancers]

My friend got to see this tour live. I have never recovered from it

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Saw you in St. Louis at The Fox on this tour, Tom. Seeing you walk on stage was akin to being made to realize that Sasquatch was real- after all the grainy footage and recordings, here he was in the flesh! I remember you being unhappy with the acoustics but I thought the show was fantastic. Thanks, Sasquatch.

[@danibm332]

Awesome, fantastic, great, outstanding, terrific, etc etc... I'm sorry Nick Cave, but this concert was the best that I had ever seen!

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

Still one of the best gigs I ever went to!

[@jamescarterjones]

I love this man

[@darylcumming7119]

Thank you from down under. 😊

[@shawnmaginness9872]

Saw him in Atlanta '06 at the Tabernacle. Greatest show ever

[@MrCopperlickering]

I attended at this concert in Prague, I arrived on that afternoon and on the way to hotel I saw the poster of the concert, it was very difficult to get ticket. I still have the ticket with my name on it

[@nothingimportant4504]

Saw him on the stop in Dallas. I still reminisce about that show to this day. How lucky I was to actually get to see Tom Waits play live.

[@skullgame]

I was blessed to see this tour in Houston from the 4th row! (which was supposed to be the first row but they added AA, BB & CC rows in front of row 1). Of the thousands of shows I've seen over now 4 decades, this show ranks in the top 5 easily. It is the stuff of legends. My friends who I went with still talk about it all the time, 16 years later. Thank you for recreating that magic.

[@mooniejohnson]

I remember when Waits wandered the UW-Madison campus with just a guitar and would park himself at random spots to play his songs. I've been a fan of his for life, but every live performance I see him do on YT just solidifies my opinion that he's the greatest songwriter alive.

[@jluther1755]

Like no other before or After i Suspect. Tom Legend ♥️

[@TomConboy-u9e]

I saw him on this tour at the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. Innocent when you dream became a singalong! His son was playing a drum kit and conga. When one of his drum sticks broke he just kept playing with one stick and his hand! One of the best Waits concerts I've seen, awesome tour. Would've loved one of the posters, but he doesn't let anyone have those. The Alabama is a great venue because of the acoustics.

[@anomada2]

Thank you so much for this fan footage mix, specially the audio is amazing! Ever since I discover this concert about a month ago, I hear it every day going to work and back... What a journey it must have been to see him LIVE! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@MarkArandjus]

One of my fav live albums, didn't know it was recorded!

[@JoshMaxPower]

Some people want to be the Beatles some people want to be Elvis Presley I want to be Tom waits I want to be so amazing that my age never matters I want to sound like nobody ever sounded before. I want to act and I want to front the band and wear a hat and have everybody love me for 50 years and counting LOL. God bless Tom! 🎉

[@JoshMaxPower]

PS my father was a world war II bombardier who flew 36 missions over Europe Tom waits was his favorite artist especially swordfish trombones and he loved "The piano has been drinking" RIP 2006

[@Witchezcat]

I want to be him too - and I’m a woman !

[@Bigger-Than-Jesus]

Bruce Springsteen wants to be Tom Waits when he grows up

[@fernandomarmol4758]

Claro, todo queremos ser él.

[@anomada2]

Thank you so much for this fan footage mix, specially the audio is amazing! Ever since I discover this concert about a month ago, I hear it every day going to work and back... What a journey it must have been to see him LIVE! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jonbrehm1886]

I was so lucky to see the show at the Saenger in Mobile. It was incredible. The sound in that theater was flawless. And the sawdust - oh the sawdust! This video is an outstanding effort, so much fun to re-live something like the experience.

The greatest footage of the greatest artist. Oh my God(ess)!!!!!!

[@robinmabbott7334]

Just great what a musician

[@iwanttheoneicanthave11578]

Enjoying this upload of my favorite singer of all time. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭🧡

[@jjmuni]

I’m German and do not speak French but this is so clear and really good explained and developed. Might take me lots of hours to get my fingers following the idea. It’s a great song and this pattern opens up a lot of possibilities. Merci!

[@stevensaunders6018]

Beautiful, god I've loved that wild animal for years,thanks

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great experience 🔥

[@idontgetit2938]

I listened to this album so much when it came out 🥰🥰 love both live albums

[@nastycino]

I'm so fortunate to have seen him in 3 concerts, 2000 in Warsaw, then 2008 Dublin and I think 2011 in Amsterdam, those were magic nights. I hope he will tour again

[@ElPibeDeLosAstilleros13]

Tom. I'' remember. BCN. First day. Thanks man.🌬️

[@martinharper706]

Seen him in the tent in Dublin he was mesmerising

[@victormorallobregat2703]

Gee! You really made it rain in Dublin! You unleashed the storm and sent me an angel in the shape of a gentle Dubliner cabby to the exit, then i saw the light and became a believer( in the mercy of the world). Thank you, Tom, you· re the best tribe"s Medicine man i"ve ever met.

[@commontater8630]

A touch of blarney, how fitting!

[@roel.vinckens]

I got a phone call from a record company in 2008. Someone told me they heard I would be interested in seeing Tom Waits in a small theatre in Antwerp that had been sold out in literally seconds on line. I had seen him years before in the Olympia in Paris, but this experience, seeing Tom arriving with his son in the afternoon behind the theatre and the concert at night where he clearly felt like a preacher before his congregation, was over and beyond. Thanks for posting!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

His voice❤ I was very late to the Tom Waits Train™, really discovering him by way of his Orphans triple-disc release, absolutely loving 97% of it. Rain Dogs and Blue Valentine soon followed, then Mule Variations and I slowly acquired the entirety of his back catalogue, sans some compilations, live releases (though I, of course, got Nighthawks At The Diner❤), and a few more obscure releases. Sadly, this turned out to be what will very likely prove to be Waits’s final tour, and I soon learned how close I was to catching him in concert! Also, sort of off context: WTF are there ads on this video?!!!!

[@ljones3374]

I was there in San Sebastian (Spain) in the Kursaal. Wonderful memories.,

[@trenthamilton4240]

I was fortunate to catch this run at Palladium Ballroom in Dallas. So many years later and I still don't believe I was actually there.

[@michaelthejames]

I was there too! Still feels like a fever dream. Pre-smartphone so I have no pics which makes it all the more unreal.

[@aijiang]

I hope you do another tour. Lots of people will come!

[@frankhuerta9341]

I saw you in El Paso, Texas! Best damn show of my life.

[@karlosvarga4319]

Love your dragon voice) Greetings from the country that must not be called!

[@whatmakesmetick]

[@rec.artanddata]

That harmonica player took all the mystery and strangeness out of "Goin' Out West." Totally killed the song.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

I couldn’t disagree more (I’m pretty sure that Waits would also take my side, as, surely, he played it like they’d rehearsed it)

[@markpilla6842]

So awesome!!

[@ВалерийХуснутдинов-у2в]

Уникальный человек!🎶

[@OMW66]

The best version of this tour i’ve seen put together. Just amazing. And that double album is one of the best live-albums ever made - along side of «Big Time». Thanks for this 🙏

[@pablokalaka]

Never saw you live!!! Please make one last tour!!!!!

[@KF7IJZ]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I was supposed to see a show on this tour but had to miss it due to life events. I had an NPR recording of one of the shows and it is one of my favorite live show recordings.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Where can I download this?

[@antoniovarela2348]

Éstuve en San Sebastian Fue una locura maravillosa😂

[@jamescarterjones]

49 yrs old and this man is Dylan to me.