I almost passed out when i heard he died. Amazing how he had such a sad life but brightened all of ours
@blueshorecreative3146
2 жыл бұрын
Tragic loss of a true artist.
@christiangasior4244
10 ай бұрын
I learned about him from the news story about his death. I was depressed and it totally matched how I felt as I started getting into drugs and such. He is a huge loss but he was like Sparklehorse or Vic Chesnutt where they kinda hinted that they may kill the selves. Often they say it out loud, even Elliott. I’m open like that too. I wish I was dead and have been but I’m not gonna try again because I don’t wanna hurt those who love me.
@ViliusJasaitis
6 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing?
@redcrucible7
2 жыл бұрын
One of my godparents had the painful honor of being his lover at one point in time, and the beautiful gift of knowing him in the years leading up to his death. He died when I was two, so I never got to meet him, but my godparent would tell me stories about where his songs came from, and what kind of person he was in real life. My biggest take away, to listen to his music is to know him. You can't manufacture that authenticity.
@TheMusicNarrative
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s amazing, thank you for the comment. We’re around the same age, it truly would have been awesome to meet Elliott. Your godparent was beyond lucky to get a chance to get close to a real, genuine talent like Elliott.
@alycamus
2 жыл бұрын
Any chance you would let me know who your godparent is? I have researched his case for a long time and have already talked to many people. Let me know… thanks
@oranjjjggg
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The thing I always remember about Elliott Smith is the unfiltered honesty of his persona. If he wasn’t being authentic then he sure fooled me
@curly_wyn
2 жыл бұрын
Godparents are a concept that just needs to be done away with.
@redcrucible7
2 жыл бұрын
@@curly_wyn weird thing to take away from that but hey
@ColombianThunder
3 жыл бұрын
The best. Not a bad song in his discography imo. Even his "worst" is still good
@dreadfulsorryclementine007
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed wholeheartedly.
@axel8728
3 жыл бұрын
There are just songs that I like more than others. Not a bad song at all.
@ColombianThunder
3 жыл бұрын
@@axel8728 agreed
@axel8728
3 жыл бұрын
@@ColombianThunder I also like to call Elliot the one man beatle. I love his music so much, as much as I love the Beatles. I can really hear a lot of similarities. Beautiful.
@Bastikovski99
3 жыл бұрын
Amity amity amity amity amity amity amity... lol. Had to do it.
@bl4841
3 жыл бұрын
like many, i was really into elliot smith in the late 90's. I graduated in 2002, but had some friends that were older than me who were able to leave our shitty small town first. So in 2001 a friend took a photo of elliot smith with a disposable camera on one of his last tours- The show was in LA. She mailed the photo to like a post card. I still got the photo somewhere. I was so stoked to receive it
@dana102083
3 жыл бұрын
I graduated in a small town in canada circa 2001. I hear you.. ES was the sountrack to the decade..
@JonShade-fy2gm
2 жыл бұрын
He created his own genre. There's just no one like him, no one. It's incredible.
@curly_wyn
2 жыл бұрын
Literally tons of other sad solo folk artists like him. Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, etc.
@louieo.blevinsmusic4197
Жыл бұрын
@@curly_wyn I agree with you that he didn’t create his own genre but the styles are a bit different than Mitchell and Drake. Elliott gets a lot of comparison to Drake and I get that but he wasn’t folk, more like pop/indie. All three would be impossible to replicate. Judee Sill would be another and I’ve been listening to John Moreland’s album “In the Throes” lately and there’s a song in it called “Gospel” that reminds me of something Elliott would do like “Pitseleh” or something a long those lines.
@maryamj1186
Жыл бұрын
@@curly_wyn i never understood the comparison to Nick Drake. i get the sad vibe, but I've listened to both and they're so different lol.
@christiangasior4244
10 ай бұрын
Main thing is the anger in Elliott’s stuff. Nick Drake is super mellow. Christian Brothers, Georgia Georgia, etc.
@MrGenedancingmachine
4 ай бұрын
No, no he didn’t create his own genre. Go back to the drawing board and try to think of another “how do I honour the dead” comment
@0102city
3 жыл бұрын
I saw him live in Manchester, UK, on the figure 8 tour. It was a fantastic gig. He looked really happy at that gig and he was immense on stage. The band were great, too. I remember watching the drummer closely as I was a drummer in a new band at that time and I was impressed with his style: I feel blessed to have seen him live, especially so close to his death. Elliott Smith was a genius songwriter and a truly wonderful performer that really touched my heart back then. RIP ❤️
@jodysawatzki8647
4 жыл бұрын
Great use of the Heatmiser footage, man. I greatly enjoyed this as an avid Elliott fan. Good job. Much love - Jody
@TheMusicNarrative
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@spacealienjesus709
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this ... RIP Elliott
@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx
2 жыл бұрын
Kings Crossing could fit right in on any late 60's Earl 70's Pink Floyd album, I say that as a compliment. Elliot Smith's music was so varied, and beautifully haunting. He was an amazing artist, and unfortunately those are often tortured souls.
@ParleyPCat
Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite song of all time.
@zacharywerner9395
2 жыл бұрын
The picture of Elliot as a young boy at 0:55 ... If you look in the reflection of the car window it seems to show his appearance of later life, dark hair, more pronounced features, creepy dude.
@lynxcore
2 жыл бұрын
:O
@BetteBlaze13
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't help but notice that right away. Thought I was seeing things, but am glad someone else saw it, too. Eery..
@oliviamartini9700
2 жыл бұрын
That's his mother.
@courtneylust
Жыл бұрын
omg…
@MFanelli
19 күн бұрын
You’re mean 😔
@nickolasmenez
2 жыл бұрын
Great work! He continues to make an impact on peoples lives, almost 20 years after his passing. That takes something incredibly special.
@shredmeat
3 жыл бұрын
that photo of him at Lincoln is dope I skate there all the time
@hankdatank09
2 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to KROQ, when they announced that he passed away. I was so shocked. His music resonated with me through my adolescence. It sucks
@joaodonatobauman7308
3 жыл бұрын
dude this video is absolutely the best elliot smith video on youtube, not just because of the way you approached to his story, but the way you described his songs, congrats
@shellw1506
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you sharing the life of this incredible artist. It’s so sad that he’s gone.
@pbakai182
4 жыл бұрын
Subbed. Great job with the video. I never tire hearing about his music and life. I still haven't found a single artist like ES. I can truly say I don't dislike a single one of his tracks, whether released or unreleased... And I can't say that with any other artist/band.
@loretta_3843
2 жыл бұрын
His songs were so lovely...I even enjoyed his posthumous release!
@Dani92670
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best story of Elliott I've ever seen/heard. You really did him justice (both as a person, and his music) in a way that nobody else has matched. Excellent, excellent job! New sub.
@TheMusicNarrative
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Greatly appreciated :)
@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime
3 жыл бұрын
check out the documentary about him called Heaven Adores You if you get the chance, it's really good and essentially a greatly expanded version of this well done video here
@SB-is6je
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful documentary. Thank you for sharing this with us.
@michaellindsey2031
3 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow tomorrow is absolutely my favorite Elliott Smith song ever. In fact the entire XO album is nothing short of complete musical genius.
@jakeah1175
Жыл бұрын
Yes - tomorrow tomorrow - amazing
@AaronIsaak47
3 жыл бұрын
The man was a total musical genius. A modern Nick Drake. Great work on this short documentary. 👍
@Oriolesfun
2 жыл бұрын
XO might be my favorite album he made. Tough to decide. Everything he recorded was truly beautiful art. Just subscribed, very cool series you’ve created dude!
@Puppy_Puppington
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time/effort you’ve put into this!
@tex2163
3 жыл бұрын
Creation or a Stain helped me truly realize what my heroin addiction was doing to me, I would be dead if it was not for that. Great mini doco, thanks.
@districttm
4 жыл бұрын
Yo man you have a fascinating channel, hope you'll get recognition cuz it's definitely a lot of еffort put into this. Good luck, please continue in the same vein :D Not sure if we doing requests here but a vid about Nick Drake or Kozelek would be awesome.
@TheMusicNarrative
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! But I do actually plan on doing a video on Nick Drake sometime soon, I already made the thumbnail. I might also do a video on Red House Painters in the future
@anthonyboschetti249
2 жыл бұрын
Your video on red house painters was how I arrived here both were very good
@mikethomas6120
2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered if McCartney was or is aware of Elliott?
@anadraham2995
3 жыл бұрын
This channel is CRIMINALLY undersubbed
@joshmusic9766
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! I would love to hear more music playing especially inbetween thoughts and especially as you transition from talkimg about one part of his life to another
@joshmusic9766
3 жыл бұрын
For example the privately made yt documentary about john mayer comes to mind
@williswaite1963
5 ай бұрын
Im never gonna know you but im gonna love you anyhow...hope you have found peace at last Elliott Smith!
@dansolo9978
2 жыл бұрын
Well Made, My Friend..! I'm Glad You didn't go too " Pollitical " on His Death.! But gave New Fan's, just enough Easter Egg's, for them to Want to do thier Own Detective Work.!? Well Done & Thanks , I Still & Will Miss Him Every Day, and, Wonder What Could've been.!? You Know What I Mean..! XO
@brentblack2878
2 жыл бұрын
Wdum "political"
@Moondivision
Жыл бұрын
@@brentblack2878 for real lmao
@arkvinin
2 жыл бұрын
@ 4:50 I'm looking at an advertisement from John Henry's in Eugene, where Elliott Smith played on August 18th, 1994 as part of the Acoustic Pop/Punk Extravaganza Tour.
@zeegeit024
3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir. Respect for how you approach topics Could you do one on Conor Oberst to? I'd love that
@devon7022
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. It really helped me to know about him as a new fan.
@NxDoyle
3 жыл бұрын
Bled White is my favourite from XO, except for all the other favourites.
@trevorb3342
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed watching it.
@polarsken6906
4 жыл бұрын
Saw your post on r/elliottsmith! Amazing video!
@TheMusicNarrative
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@wendyhandley9463
Жыл бұрын
Spoken with a deep respect for the man and his music. Nice.
@edithwallflower
3 жыл бұрын
This is so good but you sound bored, only thing I’d critique is the voice acting
@iamcyber
Жыл бұрын
ppl cant help how they sound :/
@ojaftertoothpaste7174
Ай бұрын
This is an Elliott Smith video. I don't wanna hear perky.
@jongusta
7 ай бұрын
Excellent documentary/review of his life and music he gave to us
@dk_kardboard
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice job on this. You probably have already - I recommend you listen and read lyrics on Kings Crossing from basement on a hill. It’s really powerful and chilling.
@RalphRoberts1
4 жыл бұрын
I love Elliott.
@0hstarv1ng67
Жыл бұрын
i love elloitt smith, his music has had such a huge impact on me, its so sad when i think about his death
@stevematheson1706
Жыл бұрын
Amazing talent……timeless songs with a raw humanity and musicality that will never die…thank you Elliot….
@Matabang1
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody stabs themselves twice… in the heart.
@jamesheath7601
2 жыл бұрын
Murder
@Daddy53751
Жыл бұрын
All of Chiba’s ever changing stories stink on ice. Even worse than her ridiculous stories, was the police’s absolutely embarrassing response and “investigation”. Long story short, and just the facts; Smith is dead from two stab wounds in the chest. Chiba’s fingerprints on the bloody knife. She chased him from the kitchen to the balcony. Summary: “He talked about suicide, so that’s what it was.” The end.🤦♂️🤔
@whiteyfisk9769
Жыл бұрын
Quit being sexist #believe all women
@Daddy53751
Жыл бұрын
@Whitey Fisk I know right? Those pesky facts.
@whiteyfisk9769
Жыл бұрын
@@Daddy53751 facts?? Men commit 100% of rapes...100%. Thats a fact
@nancythomson190
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job! Love this! Thank you sincerely.
@rickgriego2844
Жыл бұрын
Changed MY LIFE.Literally.
@matthewsolina4920
3 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of artists earlier records are better. But with Elliot Smith, the songwriting and production got better and better with each record. Who knows where he would be today.
@louiswhistler751
3 жыл бұрын
Really like your approach in the "Story Of" segments. Keep up the good work.
@itsgonnbeok7249
4 жыл бұрын
Slight correction in the first couple minutes, Elliott wasnt allegedly abused by a "close family member" he was abused by his mother's boyfriend Charlie, who is mentioned in quite a few songs of his. At some point Elliott did start thinking that he had memories of being sexually abused by Charlie, but he denied that. He did apologize to Elliott at some point for the verbal/physical abuse, and before Elliott passed away he had spoken to his sister and told her that Charlie called him and they talked. He has a song called Flowers For Charlie
@TheMusicNarrative
4 жыл бұрын
Ah, you're right, Charlie wasn't technically in the family. But yes, I know the story. I didn't want to dive too deeply into such a sensitive subject, so I simplified it down. Also, I didn't want to make an accusation I couldn't 100% verify, even with all of Elliott's songs referencing the situation. I just wanted to err on the safe side.
@jodycarrithers6160
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMusicNarrative plus, "Flowers For Charlie" doesn't LITERALLY seem to be about an abusive step father figure. It MAY be, symbolically, but LITERALLY, it's more about the Vietnam War and it's controversial aspects. Also "Charlie" was the nickname given to the Viet Cong. "Victor Charlie", to be exact.
@alycamus
2 жыл бұрын
Elliott never talked about his abuse publicly, so he certainly never mentioned being sexually abused. Even his close friends do not know exactly what happened. Charlie was his stepdad, not his mothers boyfriend by the way. Elliott probably was mistreated and probably abused by this man but we don’t know the details of the abuse
@alycamus
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMusicNarrative yes Charlie was in the family. He was his stepfather. He married Bunny, Elliott’s mother and they have 2 children
@DazeyChaineMusic
2 жыл бұрын
you kinda sound like my dead best friend corey who introduced me to elliott thanks man
@cosmicdrifter287
4 жыл бұрын
Again,great job on this!
@chatelaindavid2985
3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel, and I thing it is awesome👍I'm subscribing
@alps3DV
6 ай бұрын
His song needle in the hay is in the movie the royal tenenbaum in the suicide scene
@darrenbrown7037
2 жыл бұрын
Figure 8 seems to be overlooked, which is crazy to me.
@Fschud
4 жыл бұрын
Great job!❤️
@mrSWEETlfs
2 жыл бұрын
Well done, my friend.
@christiangasior4244
10 ай бұрын
Just be careful with this man’s music if you’re already prone to heavy depression as I am. Can be comforting but also It can keep you in a feedback loop of negativity. His songs are honest and I love that but they’re generally very negative and I just can’t handle it sometimes, it’s so beautiful and perfect but dark, it’s like peaking off the edge of a cliff into the abyss. The more you listen, the closer you inch up to that edge. This is a companion in dark times but just remember it might keep you in a dark place. It’s powerful music, to put it simply.
@johnnydaukes
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work man. Thanks.
@lukemoussa1298
Жыл бұрын
Elliott. It is not lost my man. Miss you. Go forward with g-d strength. With courage and right.
@terrybest21
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou.👏 🎤🎸🎹 🥁🎵🎶🎵🎶 ❤
@big-yellow-bastard6053
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@RumbleFish69
Жыл бұрын
I listen to his songs and watch videos about his life and I don't know what to say or feel. I don't know what to say about his suicide either. Most of all, I just don't understand any of it. It's hard to live and share time with Elliot Smith and then have that just stop. It's like, okay, what now?
@travisjohnson622
6 ай бұрын
Honestly the best thing I can say is share him with people. When you can manage to introduce him to someone its like living vicariously through them and experiencing him for the first time. They really are blown away and his music enriches youth. Lets keep telling it and sharing it.
@RumbleFish69
6 ай бұрын
@@travisjohnson622 That's a pretty awesome idea. I suppose that will keep him alive in a way. Thanks!
@grangeblood07
3 жыл бұрын
All Thumbs Up 👍🏾
@catythatzall4now
2 жыл бұрын
I think his girlfriend musta killed him -
@jamesheath7601
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Elliott Smith ❤️
@knuckle12356
Жыл бұрын
A comment on the "nom de tune," yeah, maybe it fit better on the young man than Steven/Steve, but also "Elliott" never suffered at the hands of his step-dad Charlie. All that (allegedly) happened to Steven.
@apesonegotrips7
2 жыл бұрын
Reckon he's chilling with Bill Hicks?
@xx3maxx1
3 жыл бұрын
whoever made this vid stay safe bro
@user-ns6tr7wz5q
3 жыл бұрын
whats the name of the first song playing?
@rogier8893
2 жыл бұрын
First: thanks for this video! Second: what is the last song you used called?
@javierm3998
2 жыл бұрын
No name #3 is also in good will hunting
@jabroni_killer13
2 ай бұрын
What is this Pitt's law I can't find it anywhere
@DemitheDaredevil
2 жыл бұрын
Great channel I commend you.
@rickjamesspliff406
2 жыл бұрын
What's that 'tony iommi looking' silver thing on the other guitar players picking finger at 3:38(!)???? Possibly a slide but wrong hand......, idk, I'm stumped
@d_hurl
2 жыл бұрын
Looks kinda like duct tape- Maybe an improvised bandage/splint/cast for a hurt finger?
@user-ob9zo9cr4c
Жыл бұрын
thx
@christiangasior4244
10 ай бұрын
Elliott is so good that he can ruin other artists for me. Sparklehorse and Elliott are my go-to albums when I’m depressed and wanna wallow to some good music. Radiohead and The Beatles are my favorite non-depressive bands probably.
@jamesheath7601
Жыл бұрын
What’s the song playing at the end?
@opheliajade1986
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssssssss love this!
@stevekokidko6031
2 жыл бұрын
Whats the first song that played ?
@jamesheath7601
2 жыл бұрын
Pitseleh
@andreaholcock8992
Жыл бұрын
Give up the thing you love
@MrGenedancingmachine
4 ай бұрын
All that creativity and output only to be murdered by your girlfriend, whet a waste and what a betrayal
@tabathaogost4982
Жыл бұрын
How ...exactly can one stab themselves in the heart, twice.. WTF
@oraziohall2969
9 ай бұрын
She stabbed that man, another Cobain Situation.
@s34ngel
8 ай бұрын
wuats the bg music
@MomoGrok
Жыл бұрын
who is that?
@deejaye2647
Жыл бұрын
His dad was a psyche
@49ERSoverEVERYBODY
10 ай бұрын
I never really liked Elliot smith, his voice is just not good and his music kinda sucks but his guitar playing is great and I just happen to think his story and the way he went out is wild but RIP to the guy I hope he’s at peace
@shanehale5215
Жыл бұрын
Victim worship.
@FleetingDolphins
Жыл бұрын
The idea that he didn't commit suicide, that he was murdered by his girlfriend is just not tenable.
@derrikc9961
Жыл бұрын
He was killed by his girlfriend Jennifer Chiba. How could you even think otherwise? All the evidence points to homicide.
@cian_jacob
2 жыл бұрын
I’m at 4:00 minutes (ignore this everyone who isn’t me)
@curly_wyn
2 жыл бұрын
Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley are both overrated. Fight me.
@lynxcore
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on Jeff Buckley, but what of Smith's music makes you think so?
@brentblack2878
2 жыл бұрын
Do u know the definition of underated
@FACEGRINDproductions
2 жыл бұрын
Then, who is better in your opinion?
@brentblack2878
2 жыл бұрын
@@FACEGRINDproductions smith
@FACEGRINDproductions
2 жыл бұрын
How many songs have you personally written? They're both great in different ways
@tinkamsc
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. I'm a singer songwriter and Eliot is a big inspiration to me. I got to know his music before I knew about his death, I was shocked when I found out. I felt a deep pain and wish he was still alive, keeping making music. I want to make a cover to one of his song someday but haven't decided which one yet, there are too many good ones..
@lauragoldenberg7305
Жыл бұрын
I've covered Miss Misery at an open mic night & want to cover Angeles next. I love Waltz #2 as well❤️
@dontanner232
3 жыл бұрын
I saw him at the Grog Shop and the Agora. I saw a Beautiful Being singing songs of future death that had a hand on his shoulder .
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