This is like if Elliott Smith had been on a NPR Tiny Desk concert.

I was in the crowd at Elliots last show at the U of U. He was so scattered and couldn't remember the lyrics to Long, Long, Long by The Beatles. Its an obscure Beatles song and my favorite. I started shouting the lyrics so he could hear. He thanked me after that song and it was special. So crushed a couple weeks later when he died.

fun fact: paul thomas anderson shot this and fiona apple was in the audience. so much greatness in one room!!

if you're reading this, you are loved

I'm assuming every else is doing the same as me? Just watching video after video obsession over Elliott?

Elliott was so sweet and childlike. I’m glad he achieved fame to be immortalized in culture. His music will reach many generations.

21:09 I love Elliott's face at this part as the guy fucks up on his solo part.

I thought somebody put a list but I can't find it anymore so here you go again... 02:50 Son of Sam 06:54 Independence Day 10:38 Bottle Up and Explode 14:13 Everything Means Nothing To Me 18:22 Waterloo Sunset* 23:26 Jealous Guy* 27:40 Trouble* 32:07 Nightime* 35:20 Happiness All the songs are from either Figure 8 or XO. Songs with * are covers.

this is my youtube happy place, just come back once in a while.

The chord progression to “Son of Sam” is brilliant.

High regards for late, great Elliott Smith. Depression is molestation of the mind and body. Unfortunately it invited itself into my soul. Music is like a dog, it’s always loyal, doesn’t steal, doesnt cheat--it’s my best friend.

i love how he keeps saying, "you ready?" he's so cute i love him

That version of "Independence Day"... completely floored me, even on the fifth viewing...

I met him once in Manchester,UK.I said,"Put me on tonights guest list and don't be a rotter!" he looked up and said,"Sure".And he did! Lovely guy.

I wish I lived in a world where Elliott Smith was still with us. What a beautiful man... both inside, and out.

That Waterloo sunset cover. Wow. Amazing stuff. What a talented guy. Such a shame he’s not here

How did this not make it past the pilot?! I could have happily watched this show every week since 2000!!

"I don't think the point is to make no mistakes, you know? It's just not the point." Only wish he knew how much he's still reaching us. RIP Elliot

the best part of this to me is that you can see how much these dudes liked one another.

Shout out to fellow introverts, it's all gonna be OK. Listen to Elliot but get out and give it your best shot too, humans suck sometimes but we gotta keep on trucking! Love love love

I think "everything means nothing to me" is one of the most beautiful compositions of all time. I agree with the other commenter that this is my favorite performance of it, if not one of my favorite live elliott songs of all time. To me this song sounds half modern, half classical. Like if a classical composer traveled to the future and saw that people were now writing 4 minute compositions that you sing over.

Man! Did Jon Brion picked the best guest ever! I love it when Elliott has to start over his songs, he's so honest and pure, we love you and miss you Elliott!

Elliot smith just blows my mind. He is insanely talented I just don't get how he isn't regarded as one of the greatest ever.

Elliott is a beautiful person.

Elliott asking if it's ok to drink there.... I love this man.

John Brion looks like Dwight from The Office

every moment they're not playing music are so awkward it's just perfect, i love this, cheers for Jon he was really trying but Elliott was in a different plane, still what they made that day was perfect, so glad we can have this delight

His cover of Waterloo Sunset is beautiful RIP Elliott you were incredible

My favorite performance of "Everything Means Nothing to Me".

Elliott Smith really brings out the best versions of every song he covers

NO ONES GONNA TALK ABOUT BOTTLE UP AND EXPLODE-

Jon is a personal hero of mine (not to sound too dramatic) right along with Elliott. He was the first producer that I really wanted to learn more about and that I feel taught me what it is to be a musician in this current climate. The guy did Tidal with Fiona Apple, XO with Elliott, and Late Registration with Kanye among others. I always hold Jon up as an example of everything that I could possibly hope to achieve with my own career in the industry. Definitely way ahead of his time.

"I don't think the point is to make no mistakes, you know..."

It has become one of my habits, to visit this video every once in a while, when life seems partuculary grim and is worth a special Elliott Smith treatment.

He is so relatable in his awkwardness. He is clearly a little messed up here and he asks the jon if he can drink quietly and he just announces it to everyone. What a character this guy was. A complete inspiration for people like me and a tale of mental illness and strife. I really wish he was still with us.

Elliott Smith is Amazing! The longer you listen to his music the better it gets it never gets old. You can't say that about most music. RIP Elliott Smith.

He's so hard on himself when he made that mistake at the start. It broke my heart. He seems really sweet and nice, it's saddening to learn about his life history. I'm glad he had music. It was most likely his outlet. He was really great at composing it too, I mean, these songs are pure gold! They're real poetry put to music. KUDOS ELLIOTT! I LOVE YA!

I have never fallen so hard for something in such a long time, I'm completely in love, I've always loved Elliott Smith and Jon Brion but I never knew this existed and hearing this has make my year. I can't get enough of it.

That rendition of Waterloo Sunset, my goodness, so beautiful.

Seeing Brad Mehldau in this context is just amazing.

More people should take their floorboards up. Any more Elliott we can have in our lives is good stuff. The harmonium/piano version of Independence Day is simply breathtaking.

I personally love Jon Brion since Meaningless and Magnolia. That set is just terribly fantastical. This is some intimate footage before their falling out. God man Elliott was sick good at guitar. Unmatched.

Ran into someone today at the local coffee-spot, who, looking over my shoulder, noticed me watching this video. She couldn't help herself but to let me know she loved Elliott. I think E.S. fans are alike in that way. I don't know I could've helped myself had I noticed a complete stranger watching Elliot Smith videos. I probably would've had to say something too. This is a FANTASTIC video with FANTASTIC sound quality. Thanks for posting this. xoG

I think I've already memorized every note, joke, move, song and word on this video. I can't stop watching and loving it. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy this precious work of art.

Elliott was the epitome of greatness, and Jon Brion was complimenting in a way, that wasn't overbearing, I've watched this hundred plus times now, never gets old!

Elliot playing keys for Everything Means Nothing = mind blown

I didn't know he could play piano *.* this man was brilliance upon brilliance. it's too much that he was already one of the most incredible guitarists

Whenever I usually introduce new people to Elliotts beautiful melodic heart and soul touching music, they say it sounds depressing which now I have the answer to it straight out of Elliotts mouth! It's " Quiet Strong Beauty" in this Loud Weak Ugly world! So I was feeling pretty down this morning and stumbled upon this ABSOLUTELY AMAZING INSPIRATIONALLY AWAKENING performance! Eternal Sunshine (which is my favorite love movie) soundtrack then Jon Brion search brought me here. This was in my honest opinion the best duo session ever! Jon Brion tried to show his respect/ love/ compassion and admiration to another true ARTIST! The way he encourages and picks Elliotts spirit up when he makes the smallest infraction on his genius artistry and becomes depressed is FUCKING BLINDING!!! I will have this on repeat and share this video with as many people who truly FEEL music that I can in honoring Elliott Smith and what PASSION can create!!! Elliott has inspired me to be a more open/ loving/ caring/ passionate person, which I think is the TRUE goal of life :)

I don't really comment on anything ever but I've come to the conclusion that this is the best thing that has ever been uploaded to KZfaq and this video alone justifies KZfaq's existence

Still one of the best videos on youtube

これはElliottの魅力がとても詰まっている貴重な映像ですね。 東京に来てくれた時ライブを見に行ったけど、ギター一本の弾き語りで、途中オーディエンスからリクエストしてもらって弾いたりとかしてたなぁ。しかもミスしちゃって本人も焦ってた。とても人柄が表れていて良いステージだったなぁ。 もっともっと長く作品を聴きたかったアーティストです。

I needed to see this so badly today. I love every moment of this video. Please don’t ever take this down.

Waterloo Sunset pierces my soul.

I have nightmares of this disappearing from my life.

Probably my favorite 43 minutes of video on the internet. Two polar opposites when it comes to performing. So unique, so perfect.

A pairing of some of the most supremely talented recording artists and live musicians of this generation. Watching the documentary and learning about what may have been happening at that time is heartbreaking to imagine. I watch this show almost once every few days and I will never take for granted the everlasting power that their music has on me.

Elliott I miss you ❤️ yours melodies, your sensitivity, your art...

Never thought I’d see those two names next to each let alone performing together! When 2 worlds collide

honestly one of his best performances on film.

I would have loved to hear a duo album with Mehldau and Elliott.. If you're not familiar with Mehldau, he's an incredible talent in the modern jazz world.. actually a bit of an Elliott smith type himself.. just super deep and full of texture and color.

I just can't handle how sweet Elliott was... I miss him

It's awful knowing I will never get to see or meet Elliott.

Every time I watch this video I end up crying. Cheers.

yes because he made great music, but also i feel it in my heart that he was an amazing person. and no not everyone is special, or not to me anyway. some people just blow your mind and inspire you on a level that you cant explain. for me elliott smith is one of those people. Elliott Smith was an amazingly talented and different musician who while being incredibly underrated was a special person that deserves to be called special in my comment

why is this the first time i am watching this! my god so many years of my life wasted not knowing this existed.

This is probably my favorite concert of all time. Really beautiful.

Here's an average looking guy playing decent guitar (and piano) and singing like he's in his bedroom just working song's out. And I find it one of the most moving and heartfelt performances that I've heard in a very long time. I listened to Elliot back in the 90s but after not hearing him for some years it was very nice to stumble onto this wonderful performance.

Tears. Don’t know how I hadn’t stumbled upon this absolute gem earlier. Thank you for existing.

The Glenn Gould vocal noises over Bus Stop. Awesome.

Elliott’s performance here for Independence Day blows my mind every time.

Such a great show. Two totally different personalities but with shared musical talent. I can't stop thinking that Jon Brion is the ying to Elliott's yang. One an extrovert and part of "showbiz!" and the other a mysterious introvert. Both talented instrumentalists and performers, but just so different. The dynamic just reminds me of McCartney/Harrison (or, in fiction Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler!)

17:16-18:06 hahaha great moment, Good setup by Jon and Elliott was so quick to get into the bit

I asked my wife how many albums would be have had if he hadn't died. she said about 7. just watching this again makes me realize his songwriting genius all over again. its been about 2 years since I've watched this and its so great! He seamed to be such a beautiful person and thinking about if he had lived makes me want to cry. In a small way I guess we should just be happy he existed at all :)

This video has really gone viral in the past few days. Wish we still had ES with us and so grateful for JB.

I’ve been a fan of Elliott’s for years and I barely discovered this treasure. This makes me miss him even more.

Elliott seemed like a sweet guy.

I need another 40 minutes of this

We play this on repeat some days at home!! The delight of reminiscing every second of this wonderful performance, enjoying Elliott's energy and Jon's ability to bring him back to comfort. Beautiful joining. Unequal music. Incomparable art

This world misses your glow, Elliott.

These guys are just another level of passion for music theory and love for musical expression that seems to be dwindling by the year. Thank heavens for documentation of these moments

this made me cry and smile at all the same time

Just found out about this guy and I'm a guitarist don't know how he slipped under my radar. Genius

escuchar a elliott cantando jealous guy mejoró mi día

Listening to Elliott while studying for the tomorrow's final college exam.

It's, I think, the best and funniest appearance I've seen Elliott Smith make. Incredible, intimate performance and collaboration. Oozing talent, sincerity and humour between them. I'll run out of superlatives soon so I just want to say Thank You Elliott for saving me time and time again, from the moment I first discovered your songs and continually so. I've yet to come across a songwriter with more fearlessness when it comes to baring your emotions in your songs, and in doing so allowing many of us to find some weird kind of solace in your pain. I hope you have finally found peace. R.I.P. Thanks for sharing this video.

what a treat. long live elliott smith. music doesn't have an expiration date.

WOW! What an interesting pairing i love Elliot Smith's work & on the jazz side Brad Mehldau is amazing!!

Gone too soon. Betrothed to the darkness. So much love and light to anyone who can relate to this marvelous soul. 🙇🏻

This is Prolly the 100th time I've watched this. So good. When I got into Elliott's music I could not believe the consistent level of greatness in each and every track. He left behind an incredible catalog. I can only imagine what he would've come up with in these last 10 years. Fantastic work :)

I wish Brad had done an album with Elliott. If there's anyone you want improvising by your side, he's one of the best...out-of-this-world.

My heart aches for how awkward, vulnerable, sweet and amazingly talented his pained soul was.

Thank you so much to whom ever made this available. I go through phases of listening to Elliot Smith's music and always find new ways to appreciate him. Love to all here---you are loved beyond doubt.

Waterloo Sunset makes me cry every time. 😥

Just beautiful.... All these years later it still hurts to know he is no longer with us. First time I have seen this video, thanks so much for sharing so we can all enjoy. Much love to you all....X

Anyone who's covering a kinks song is good with me! I'm 67 I work in the music industry and I'm just hearing about this guy today!

Floored by that rendition for indipendence day...unexplicable beauty.

I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. This is so beautiful.

SO. MUCH. TALENT.

The first minute and five seconds are so cool. There's so much perspective in that time frame, but just imagine being Elliott up until 2:25 like that's such a vibe to come out to, full of people that are there to solely see you.

Honestly think Elliott flawlessly strumming along to Trouble is one of the coolest parts of this video.