Agreed. His voice was beautiful.

People like him are often targeted by dark triad people who are seeking new supply for narcissistic abuse. I’m curious how his label treated him compared with other artists. I’m not assuming anything there though. I haven’t looked for any evidence, I like to think I’m personally on the side of light triad empathic individuals. To me and many other empathetic people who I have met agree that Elliott naturally inspires a sort of protective instinct in his fans who never even met him. Not only his music but his aura itself has that reaction. That deeper connection and unshakable sense of innocence he radiates made the final outcome all the more tragic. I have heard some rumors about Jennifer Chiba (all bad) and the death happening not long after the Kurt and Courtney tragedy I wouldn’t be surprised if he was murdered. Intentionally or unintentionally, Chiba knew better than to remove that knife.. she was professionally trained in first aid.reminds me a bit of his song titled (some song) Anyways, sorry for blowing up your post, I’d collected some steam this morning and I liked what you had to say so I chose to comment on yours.

@@ImprovEyes-fc9fo I've definitely experienced similar thought processes to what you've shared. With that said, even codependants and empaths can display high levels of narcissism (so not always as innocent as one may assume), and often times we attract (or are attracted to) particular energies until we decide to heal from past trauma (so, not always targeted). From documentaries I've watched, there are a lot of hints to Elliot being imperfect, haha (which I'm sure he'd agree with). It's really easy to view celebrities in an almost inhuman, archetypal fashion. For me, anyway, reminding myself that Elliot wasn't an innocent baby kitten being demolished by lions, mildly quells some of the pain I've felt over the story of his life and passing. He's human, just like the rest of us, and he made decisions that weren't always beneficial to his well-being. None of this takes away from the innocence and beauty he displayed (which you noted and which made him quite special). There is a reason he was loved by so many. Was he too sensitive and authentic for Hollywood? I think so. He was Ferdinand. He knew he was going to get eaten alive. But he died doing what he came here to do - what he loved doing. And his music lives on.

Especially the question about silence

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@@greenrockyroad3845 definitely

I would bet most of them are. I never understood the argument that he was basing them on other people. It's clear that in most of his songs it's from his own experiences.

@@greenrockyroad3845 That's fine but the more early drafts/recordings of songs we hear of his the more we often find that he later substitutes "me" with "you" or "them". Only noting that

As a songwriter myself I would assume that he wrote stuff based on an observation and situations, but more often just based on a feeling or a mood, then created a story and characters around that to give it meaning and express that. Songs aren't 100% real. So he most likely was expressing his emotions through made up stories with pieces that were true, rather than depicting exact experiences he was living @@gingerroot8802

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That self titled album. For real

@@st0fcrocodiles It isn't always rated as fans' favorite albums but it's like nothing other in music. It's pure life force in action and genius.

@@ShayGross picking a fave is splitting hairs isn't it

@@st0fcrocodiles I hear ya. Good point!

Larry Crane did a great interview with Tape Op magazine several years back that you can probably still find on Google. It's about as close as you'll get to something like that.

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thank you for your comments on the Shooting Star alternate mix

@ShayGross Thank you! I had been thinking about putting it up in a more accessible place for awhile, but what prompted it finally happening was my daughter suggesting that I do it so that her friend who liked Elliott Smith could hear it. Happy to pass on this artifact for future generations who appreciate Elliott. :)

@@neilpaananen2694 That's wonderful that your daughter is learning about your career + past interviews, I am assuming. Thanks to her for the encouragement to post it! We all benefit. I sent it around to about 20 people on Instagram and the response has been wonderful- especially to hear his voice in this one and the topic.

@@neilpaananen2694 That is so amazing, what an awesome cool dad moment. Thanks for posting!