Music Variety and More From Archives Of Al Rose Promotions I tore up the floorboards at H.Q. the other day and came up with this little number on VHS. She holds up well. Love, Al.
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@marknm3 жыл бұрын
This is like if Elliott Smith had been on a NPR Tiny Desk concert.
@punisher25113 жыл бұрын
Gosh. He is so good. If he was on tiny desk it would blow the world away.
@max_mittler2 жыл бұрын
but better?
@giovanna81872 жыл бұрын
I've seen some great people on NPR Tiny Desk. He would have been be a fine addition.
@Nonexistanthuman2 жыл бұрын
This was ahead of its time
@sirstrongbad2 жыл бұрын
"Hi, I'm Jon Brion, and welcome to NPR's Discount Carpet Outlet Concerts..." I kid, I kid, I totally get what you mean.
@sneakaholic0114 жыл бұрын
fun fact: paul thomas anderson shot this and fiona apple was in the audience. so much greatness in one room!!
@po7ta3 жыл бұрын
Source?
@po7ta3 жыл бұрын
@@sneakaholic011 Thats awesome. Thanks for sharing
@bigboji48032 жыл бұрын
@@po7ta source?
@po7ta2 жыл бұрын
@@bigboji4803 They replied a while ago with the source but looks like they deleted it. It was true tho
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.
@jasonlongo68238 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming every else is doing the same as me? Just watching video after video obsession over Elliott?
@Alysana26048 жыл бұрын
same. every video I can find.
@jasonlongo68238 жыл бұрын
Everything he says in the few interviews you can find is so beautiful it breaks my heart.
@westinharris51908 жыл бұрын
+Jason Longo literally EXACTLY what I am doing right now.
@BarbaraAnn8 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@easonchen78648 жыл бұрын
YES! Just can't stop it! wish this genius still here.
@megs875210 жыл бұрын
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.
@lj285837 жыл бұрын
Bump. Had to scroll so far down to find this
@megs87527 жыл бұрын
That far? Your comment brought me back to this video and I'm enjoying it right now. Thank you ;)
@lj285837 жыл бұрын
Thank you, too :)
@easyvocalharmony56807 жыл бұрын
Bottle Up and Explode was INCREDIBLE! It sounds like they dubbed in the xylophone?
@bathtubdiver7 жыл бұрын
I think Jon Brion plays the melody that You identified as a xylophone on that white miniature baby grand (don't know what else to call it).
@jk_____5554 ай бұрын
this is my youtube happy place, just come back once in a while.
@Vitunpillunvittu2 ай бұрын
Just found it, gonna be coming back
@younghemingway82854 жыл бұрын
Elliott was so sweet and childlike. I’m glad he achieved fame to be immortalized in culture. His music will reach many generations.
@traviscarver47084 жыл бұрын
The chord progression to “Son of Sam” is brilliant.
@defoperator79934 жыл бұрын
Elliot's compositions are insanely potent
@MeatSnax3 жыл бұрын
Every time I learn an Elliott Smith song, I find a new way to look at composition. I don't know if he thought about music differently or just had an understanding of theory that I can't even imagine, but even when his songs are stripped down the the basic components the progressions are so powerful.
@mathieuleroy63603 жыл бұрын
Gigantic !!!
@vangoghsseveredear3 жыл бұрын
@@MeatSnax I find myself thinking the same thing when I learn a new song by him. I learnt Condor Ave and wondered how a human even writes something like that. I have a running theory he wrote some songs on piano first and then jumped them onto guitar, but who knows
@alebrenna4413 жыл бұрын
Heard him on an interview saying he likes to compose on guitar. Definitively a special one Elliott
@kevinthomas41804 жыл бұрын
21:09 I love Elliott's face at this part as the guy fucks up on his solo part.
@tripperdelaluna126 күн бұрын
It's right on key though - it works in other words. Smith looks pleased that it's turned out okay.
@leonaltmark28523 жыл бұрын
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.
@judahbarracuda_Ай бұрын
Well said
@GANGLYMAN11715 күн бұрын
Too many people have shaped an image of Elliott in their head based off his music. His music isn’t a direct copy of his personality. It’s a small part of a human being that was so much more. We have to stop thinking of him as an extension of his music rather than the his music being am extension of him. You can see him joking in just about every show and interview. People who knew him knew a gentle funny guy who was fun to be around. He didn’t kill himself. I wish the fan base would wake up and see that. The investigation is still open pending evidence that’s never coming. What’s sad is his family will never get justice for what happened to home
@asdfasdfsadfasdfsfda4 жыл бұрын
if you're reading this, you are loved
@CaseySugrue4 жыл бұрын
you’re the best. 🖤
@starbirdcup3 жыл бұрын
love you too
@lynxcore3 жыл бұрын
you're just saying stuff to be nice
@lynxcore3 жыл бұрын
@monklington everjet no
@larmoran48853 жыл бұрын
Love you too pal
@sharonlee47734 жыл бұрын
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.
@fattmusiek54522 жыл бұрын
Omg you are so insanely lucky. I dont know what you meant by rotter, but can you make me hip?" i love elliott and feel like I understand him well. A MONUMENTAL influence and my favorite artist forever
@samuellawless617Ай бұрын
@@fattmusiek5452 rotter kind of means a grouch if you catch my drift
@APMills952 жыл бұрын
That Waterloo sunset cover. Wow. Amazing stuff. What a talented guy. Such a shame he’s not here
@baptm727 Жыл бұрын
But so blessed he went by!
@Talisman09 Жыл бұрын
Not a great cover if you love the original. Too many missing key parts. The jealous guy cover was better
@porkchopexpress6969 Жыл бұрын
He ask if he’s in the right key and Elliot answers with his guitar. Golden.
@luisbowman5069 жыл бұрын
"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
@janetwebster50996 жыл бұрын
if he could only have known what the internet would do; and just how many would grow to love him.....
@TheAglets9411 жыл бұрын
i love how he keeps saying, "you ready?" he's so cute i love him
@kevinthomas41803 жыл бұрын
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.
@patodraghi Жыл бұрын
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
@knuckle12356 Жыл бұрын
To me he appeared to be having a great time. It seems like these two guys know each other to some degree, and keeping in mind Elliott is really really dry with his humor, which is lost on some, but the host played right up to it, allowing for these periods of quiet, or leaving Elliott's one word answers at that, encouraging further sarcastic hijinks... Elliott is softly spoken, but I dunno about on another plane, brother...if anything, he looks incredibly healthy and put together here. His skin looks great, though it could be tv makeup. His voice is strong and clear. And besides his natural not so outgoing nature, he is really present and engaged throughout this show. Anyway, I love him too. ✌🏻
@patodraghi Жыл бұрын
@@knuckle12356 you should watch Heaven adores you, they talk about this session
@zararity11 жыл бұрын
That version of "Independence Day"... completely floored me, even on the fifth viewing...
@tolarg11 жыл бұрын
the best part of this to me is that you can see how much these dudes liked one another.
@Jason19206 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived in a world where Elliott Smith was still with us. What a beautiful man... both inside, and out.
@blueblur98775 жыл бұрын
Jason1920 out not so much lol
@dequanrick22095 жыл бұрын
@Levo_l 宅男 STFU
@dagnym5584 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 you're a weird dude lol
@opheliajade19864 жыл бұрын
@@blueblur9877 fuck you're wrong.
@blueblur98774 жыл бұрын
Sharlotte Sometimes i’m not
@jarrettthomas48655 жыл бұрын
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.
@jarrettthomas48655 жыл бұрын
But on second thought I kinda like how he isn't. Makes it more like a secluded club one you find him
@exquisitelyuseless91099 ай бұрын
Could not agree more- gone too soon.
@lifeofspite8 жыл бұрын
My favorite performance of "Everything Means Nothing to Me".
@myblushingambitions28528 жыл бұрын
+lifeofspite The climax of the song is so moving! My first time stumbling upon this hidden gem today, and seeing how it's such a emotionally powerful performance by a gifted lost genius! I was also left with the same thought as you, and loved that he played one of my absolute faves :)
@Vinilemoane8 жыл бұрын
+lifeofspite I think the album version is much more emotional, but this is awesome though.
@robspunk6 жыл бұрын
Such a masterpiece
@disturbed4everluke4 жыл бұрын
the one at fiji rock i love. it needed those backing vocals in my opinion. still love it though.
@ashamazon22624 жыл бұрын
His high pitched voice stands out
@peanutismint11 жыл бұрын
How did this not make it past the pilot?! I could have happily watched this show every week since 2000!!
@fattmusiek54522 жыл бұрын
because this culture we live in is nascar hotpocket and people value fox news and american gladiators, and the pres 45 his Taste: Diet Coke button of all the drinks to have access to.
@Mosey4102 жыл бұрын
Sad songs and waltzes weren’t selling that year
@corncob22442 жыл бұрын
@L P Communism? There is not a single right-winger with enough brain cells to even define what communism is.
@ruinz79832 жыл бұрын
@@fattmusiek5452 lets go Brandon.
@eliohhh2 жыл бұрын
@@ruinz7983 please get this bullshit out of the comments section of a beautiful video like this, thanks.
@jamesheath76012 жыл бұрын
His cover of Waterloo Sunset is beautiful RIP Elliott you were incredible
@copheart6 жыл бұрын
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.
@porkchopexpress6969 Жыл бұрын
What did you do?
@goosegaskins Жыл бұрын
@@porkchopexpress6969 He made the first electric car.
@jeremy35919 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnhopping78865 жыл бұрын
Jeremy but that self torture might have been what made him a great precise song writer
@SusanDoran4 жыл бұрын
Every person who dies young .... their narrative gets twisted to make it out that the person was a Troubled Artist Always Fated to Careen Toward Death---it's a safe and lazy narrative. Plenty of people were far more troubled than, say, Elliott Smith at different parts of their lives and live to be quite old----among other benefits of doing so is escaping the stupid Tragic Artist trope. Elliott Smith had his troubles and struggles but he was also hilarious, mirthful, whimsical, curious, smart, philosophical, and a lot more than addiction, depression, dysfunctional relationship with girlfriend who stabbed him to death with a steak knife.
@user-hw4hf2zb3t4 жыл бұрын
Susan Doran i agree
@cometome2554 жыл бұрын
@@SusanDoran definitely. There was a lovely book written about him by a close friend. They always said he was a total jokester. Always there to back up his friends in fights and all sorts. Some people just love to romanticize depression.
@katiieeardley4 жыл бұрын
He was a massive perfectionist, so live performances were always a bit tough
@kevinseyedin44153 жыл бұрын
Elliott Smith really brings out the best versions of every song he covers
@imovertheocean4 жыл бұрын
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
@Jess_19993 жыл бұрын
I can confirm, it's worth it :)
@hahaifarded30472 жыл бұрын
I’m an introverted extrovert
@Keeno12 жыл бұрын
@L P Prick alert.
@mintsaucemilitia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, fellow wayfarer.
@jaygray30392 жыл бұрын
@L P you must be fun at parties
@TiagoDeckerMedeiros10 жыл бұрын
"I don't think the point is to make no mistakes, you know..."
@Kapin055 жыл бұрын
clearly the motto my mum lived by
@marball5 жыл бұрын
Kra Z Kapin I relate to your statement like I relate to suicide by drowning
@glassdolll5 жыл бұрын
@@marball that's pretty shallow
@Matt-Hardy3 жыл бұрын
16:44 once I heard him say that, I immediately looked through the comments and found this near the top
@fattmusiek54522 жыл бұрын
same as in his songwriting lesson video, where he says "if you u like it, it must be good." This is the kindness his troubled heart was about, and is as a music teacher myself, so POSITIVE in how encouraging the message is- that it informs my own methods. Beautiful. Love this comment
@meganodonnell82652 жыл бұрын
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.
@magnumdong411811 ай бұрын
the most beautiful thing i've seen.
@tj032976 ай бұрын
I'm in love with the world through The Jon Brion Show - Feat. Elliott Smith / Brad Mehldau ('00)
@FlorisVerbeij Жыл бұрын
Seeing Brad Mehldau in this context is just amazing.
@ElJoelitoTV5 ай бұрын
I was listening to sky turning gray, on the highway rider album. After listening to that song I couldn't stop wondering what relationship Brad and Elliot had, so I started looking on the Internet and I found this. I could never guess that two of my heroes had played together
@crispapple80253 жыл бұрын
NO ONES GONNA TALK ABOUT BOTTLE UP AND EXPLODE-
@max_mittler3 жыл бұрын
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.
@GeneCrawfordJr7710 жыл бұрын
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
@CliveXO10 жыл бұрын
Unintentional "looking over my shoulder" reference? :D
@GeneCrawfordJr7710 жыл бұрын
HAHA! You caught me!
@bolerkins5 жыл бұрын
Freddy..Mommie locked up the Nintendo again cuz you touched the cat naughty right ?
@dequanrick22095 жыл бұрын
@@bolerkins Stupid Troll
@bolerkins5 жыл бұрын
oh Freddy, you just got a cyber snuggie and your lil skid marked shorts are wedged so far up your ass it's killing you ! Now go ask Mommie for a juice box !!
@mordecaigaming1154 жыл бұрын
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.
@XenomorphLV4267 жыл бұрын
Elliott is a beautiful person.
@roninreturns5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the land of violation of community guidelines @Freddy Rick, reported. Kind of odd how you hate Elliott Smith so much that you posted repeatedly over two months. Get your heart and mind right in life, is my recommendation, but you'll learn that soon enough.
@isaacj87515 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 you'll live your whole life surrounded by hate and ugliness
@dequanrick22095 жыл бұрын
@@roninreturns STFU bitch
@loveoneanother51675 жыл бұрын
@@roninreturns Bitch You're Reported
@Maggieokeefevideo4 жыл бұрын
eternally beautiful
@flowerdoodle24385 жыл бұрын
John Brion looks like Dwight from The Office
@waffletube57073 жыл бұрын
Michael!!
@alexispaulson3233 жыл бұрын
It's the face of trouble 🤷🏼♀️
@grungepants3 жыл бұрын
Elliots music has a "The Office" vibe.
@erickt19743 жыл бұрын
@@alexispaulson323 It's a working model 🤷🏼♀️
@guit4rguy3 жыл бұрын
Something in his face reminds me of Ben from Parks and Rec as well
@grilled_cheez2 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this so badly today. I love every moment of this video. Please don’t ever take this down.
@Roysito11 жыл бұрын
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!
@dandelcastillo81764 жыл бұрын
He did that every time I ever saw him too. It was a a bit uncomfortable at times but sometimes he was....
@LauraMatallana11 жыл бұрын
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.
@exquisitelyuseless91099 ай бұрын
Like #100 (I think your words resonates with a lot of us. 🙌🙇🏻)
@salmenera753410 жыл бұрын
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.
@robmaddison86455 жыл бұрын
Cause enjoyment of music is congruent with our knowledge of the totality of mankind's musical output (to some extent). Elliott creates such beautiful chord and key changes. One who appreciates life's growth patterns appreciates Elliott's music
@jamescrichton7275 Жыл бұрын
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
@Ruby-eq1qg2 ай бұрын
17:16-18:06 hahaha great moment, Good setup by Jon and Elliott was so quick to get into the bit
@kole61502 ай бұрын
I literally just replayed the moment like 10 times 😭 it’s so rare to see him joke like this on tv
@JSCarie19834 жыл бұрын
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.
@oddwithoutyou2 жыл бұрын
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!
@myblushingambitions28528 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@hailboognish5 жыл бұрын
this is a beautiful thing to say my dude, you've shone a light into my heart today
@memyselfi2005 Жыл бұрын
I don’t trust many people with Elliott’s music. I hate it when they just say it’s depressing. My family says he makes “drug music”. So dumb.
@exquisitelyuseless91099 ай бұрын
🥹🙌🙇🏻
@druhyelew11 жыл бұрын
That rendition of Waterloo Sunset, my goodness, so beautiful.
@thenightmencometh2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sweaq1236 жыл бұрын
Elliott asking if it's ok to drink there.... I love this man.
@roninreturns5 жыл бұрын
Isn't that a sweet moment? I guess because of BBC guidelines in some cases, he wanted to be certain of the laws, or the show format and rules. Maybe he was just kidding, more than likely, Elliott had a great sense of humor.
@SusanDoran4 жыл бұрын
And his off-handed quip "Oh, there aren't children here?"
@SusanDoran4 жыл бұрын
@@roninreturns he was and he wasn't kidding -- listen again for his joke - this show had nothing to do with the BBC -- but if you watch any late night show they are not supposed to be drinking and it's been an ongoing joke for 60 years about what the guests and the hosts have in their mugs...
@user-hw4hf2zb3t4 жыл бұрын
roninreturns yeah elliott was a hilarious guy
@pablomartin.uruguay Жыл бұрын
Elliott I miss you ❤️ yours melodies, your sensitivity, your art...
@XramKnip9 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite 43 minutes of video on the internet. Two polar opposites when it comes to performing. So unique, so perfect.
+Bjorn Bols I yet found it! absolutely agree!!! I'm huge fan of Brad and Elliott too!
@harrythompson93155 жыл бұрын
Yes
@LyonHansenOfficial5 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@dequanrick22095 жыл бұрын
Thank God Elliott Smith Dead For Wearing Leather Wrist Band
@Kapin055 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 You _really_ hate that wrist band. don't you?? xD
@peanutismint11 жыл бұрын
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.
@XenomorphLV4267 жыл бұрын
It's awful knowing I will never get to see or meet Elliott.
@wearewon7 жыл бұрын
on the other hand, I'm just learning of him today having checked out the documentary on him hours ago. I feel so grateful and awe inspired to realize the beauty of his work (my eyes got moist listening to this set) and am so eager and excited to pore into and listen to his music over the next few days and in my life forever. I feel so grateful ... my life is more full now - expanded and deeply enriched by his art
@kajdabash7 жыл бұрын
I met him in 1998 in London doing a very small show for industry people he just sat on a stool in the bar and played to us.. didn't realise then how much of a big influence his music would be in my life as i still constantly listen to it and people covering his tunes realising how great and complex his music was
@christiangasior42447 жыл бұрын
I'd just listen to the full albums. If you like rawer, indie singer-songwriter stuff then start with Either/Or and move onto his self-titled, New Moon, and finally Roman Candle. If you're more into poppy, polished, Beatle-esque stuff then start with XO, move onto From a Basement on the Hill, then Figure 8. Or just listen to all the albums in chronological order because it's all great. Figure 8 is his weakest album in my opinion, and it still has plenty of brilliant moments. I wish I was just discovering Elliott. Just don't listen to it too often if you're prone to depression. It can rub off on you and keep you stuck in depressive mode. It's a comforting sadness, but his lyrics are so relentlessly pessimistic.
@curtismcphee85507 жыл бұрын
I did get to see him. I miss him so much.
@janetwebster50996 жыл бұрын
actually makes me ( often very depressed) feel better - but then there was that new years i cried my eyes out & cheered up listening to cradle of filth.... :)
@exquisitelyuseless91099 ай бұрын
Tears. Don’t know how I hadn’t stumbled upon this absolute gem earlier. Thank you for existing.
@spencerwinters6949 жыл бұрын
Waterloo Sunset pierces my soul.
@Cemo1233214 жыл бұрын
Never thought I’d see those two names next to each let alone performing together! When 2 worlds collide
@Cemo1233214 жыл бұрын
Elliot & Brad that is, didn’t know Jon before this video but he seems to be a musician in his own right
@papajohn68393 жыл бұрын
I know this comment is old but Jon Brion has made some of my favorite movie scores of all time. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Synecdoche New York, Punch Drunk Love, Magnolia, he’s one of the best!
@Cemo1233213 жыл бұрын
@@papajohn6839 I love Eternal Sunshine! I got into his Meaningless album after finding this. I will have to listen to more of his scores too
@rryannnnn Жыл бұрын
honestly one of his best performances on film.
@andrewsolway35424 жыл бұрын
Elliot playing keys for Everything Means Nothing = mind blown
@memyselfi2005 Жыл бұрын
This is probably my favorite concert of all time. Really beautiful.
@cometome2554 жыл бұрын
I have nightmares of this disappearing from my life.
@MDHale-rm1qb25 күн бұрын
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.
@r.lyndon10 ай бұрын
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.
@alexrestrepo15744 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch this video I end up crying. Cheers.
@cursive18710 жыл бұрын
why is this the first time i am watching this! my god so many years of my life wasted not knowing this existed.
@somvinter9 жыл бұрын
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.
@jotohomomoto8 жыл бұрын
+Som Vinter nicely put
@Green281428149 жыл бұрын
The Glenn Gould vocal noises over Bus Stop. Awesome.
@lalelilola19 жыл бұрын
I just can't handle how sweet Elliott was... I miss him
@dequanrick22095 жыл бұрын
Lola P. I'm Glad Elliott Smith Dead For Wearing Leather Wrist Cuff
@johnprovisiero70059 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@jutlee65 жыл бұрын
Helps me so much. To a beautiful tomorrow.
@ColombianThunder5 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 Fuck off man he pulls it off
@SmittenKitten.5 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 We don't know without a doubt that it was leather...
@crashdudes9114 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 cause he probably slashed his wrists recently, heard he did that afew times.
@SshhhTrouble4 жыл бұрын
GambleFella99 ignore him. He is leaving the same reply on every comment of every single video with Elliott smith.
@ravencommanda17834 жыл бұрын
this made me cry and smile at all the same time
@proleteriat19834 жыл бұрын
Movvo Bird me too tho.
@JeffreyLienMusic7 жыл бұрын
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.
@Kapin055 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 because odd fashion sense is a crime punishable by the death penalty? xD
@ipsurvivor5 жыл бұрын
Freddy Rick - Wow, I can hear everybody laughing. It’s so funny you’ll have to use it again. When you get nominated for an Oscar or become one of the best songwriters ever then you can prove your fashion sense to the world. Maybe we all will have a laugh then.
@ipsurvivor5 жыл бұрын
Brian Blades - Thanks for the heads up.
@aysecgagon33555 жыл бұрын
@@dequanrick2209 This is like the 5th time I've seen that same comment. Is like some meme for fuck faces?
@michaeltorres2780 Жыл бұрын
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
@therealdvddave4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a fan of Elliott’s for years and I barely discovered this treasure. This makes me miss him even more.
@saradamsmc11 ай бұрын
Jon Brion wow and Elliot Smith is new to me but to see these two legends together is amazing
@willnova123410 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@markeyhendrix3 жыл бұрын
Just found out about this guy and I'm a guitarist don't know how he slipped under my radar. Genius
@ericskoglund79782 жыл бұрын
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.
@exquisitelyuseless91099 ай бұрын
Gone too soon. Betrothed to the darkness. So much love and light to anyone who can relate to this marvelous soul. 🙇🏻
@1familyjules11 жыл бұрын
This video has really gone viral in the past few days. Wish we still had ES with us and so grateful for JB.
@haleyh52212 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. This is so beautiful.
@SerialSinner278 жыл бұрын
I need another 40 minutes of this
@pentag0th6303 жыл бұрын
I need a least 10 hours more
@randombikeride5925 ай бұрын
By far one of my favourite performances of all time. Truly magical! Thank you 💓
@Aya2Nya11 жыл бұрын
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
@orange_s2 жыл бұрын
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
@joeyhamranhome81534 жыл бұрын
An emotional rollercoaster of sadness and happiness overwhelms my soul every time I view! The truly beautiful, kind and loving soul, that is Elliott Smith 😍 Or better yet, a "Quiet, Strong Beauty" quoted by Elliott at 31:54 commenting on a songs feel to himself 👌 He continuously beats himself up mentally, throughout the interview 🥺 It's awesome to see Jon, who is obviously an admirer, steering him towards happiness in his empathy 🥰 Most of us that love and follow Elliott Smith can relate, with consistently downgrading every action we do 😏 So keep being a loving, caring and passionate human being, because once we're gone, who knows how in depth our strength empowers someone else in need 🥰😍👌
@atticusfinch60382 жыл бұрын
I've come back for their version of waterloo sunset hundreds of times never realized how melancholy it actually is
@claudiomargheri2087 Жыл бұрын
Floored by that rendition for indipendence day...unexplicable beauty.
@Vnzo3 жыл бұрын
Elliott’s performance here for Independence Day blows my mind every time.
@MixedMediaInk10 жыл бұрын
WOW! What an interesting pairing i love Elliot Smith's work & on the jazz side Brad Mehldau is amazing!!
@observethemfdynamic3 жыл бұрын
I am separately obsessed with these three musicians, and to see them all in one place just absolutely blew my mind
@chlo3843 жыл бұрын
I love this performance, probably my comfort video at this point
@JULIAtalk11 жыл бұрын
what a treat. long live elliott smith. music doesn't have an expiration date.
@JunkBondTrader11 жыл бұрын
Best... Upload... Ever. Makes me wonder how much other unreleased shit there is out there.
@itsmf1911 жыл бұрын
Why did I just find this now.. I've loved Jon and Elliott since I was 14 and didn't even know they played together. I am now 22 years old. I feel like crying.
@dianeofeuphoria5 жыл бұрын
My heart aches for how awkward, vulnerable, sweet and amazingly talented his pained soul was.
@roxxystarktheone6 жыл бұрын
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
@QueenInYell0w9 жыл бұрын
Elliott seemed like a sweet guy.
@apricotcat7741 Жыл бұрын
I like the fact this is like it is not for TV, it's like a jam session or a practice for TV. The humour in this, Elliott's voice and he is fanciable ❤
@thebeerbaron110 жыл бұрын
What a superb find. Their dynamic is strange but this is by far the best Elliott Smith live recording that exists. So extremely fucking good. Thanks for posting!