Capsaicin Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I just started listening to this guy a couple weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic music. "Between the Bars" is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. Here are two beautiful acoustic performances. http://youtube.com/watch?v=p4cJv6s_Yjw http://youtube.com/watch?v=h2sfwky4RqQ For those of you who have seen the film The Royal Tenenbaums, you'll probably recognize this song: http://youtube.com/watch?v=hHDbCC0Ongs This song was supposedly from Good Will Hunting. I personally wouldn't know, I've never seen the film. http://youtube.com/watch?v=zH8-lQ9CeyI Here's another great song: http://youtube.com/watch?v=nabO_UXb6MM My friend owns the majority of his discography on vinyl, so he lent me a few LPs and I've been listening to him quite a lot lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsaicin Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 I apologize ahead of time for this thread's lack of IDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 He's a top-shelf singer songwriter who made some classic level stuff. Very melodically gifted and the way he portrays severe depression through his lyrics is just a little too real for some people, but it's very honest and very necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 this track is pretty much perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dye5BmmEdco i was reading an old spin magazine article a couple months ago that came out not long after his death. i wasnt aware of just how deeply fucked up this guy was.. wow. sounded like pure hell.. funny thing is he was clean at the time of his suicide... probably had something to do with going cold turkey off antidepressants.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I wish I was just hearing Elliott Smith for the first time today. That's a goldmine discovery. this track is pretty much perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dye5BmmEdco Yes! The verse melody on this song is possibly my favorite melody of all time. Tomorrow Tomorrow's another song that's about as good as anything could possibly be in my eyes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogg2RbPypug Also, am I alone in thinking Figure 8 is by far his best album? It seems to get mediocre reviews down the line, but it's a top 5 album for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 i remember loving waltz number 2 when it first cam out on the radio, early higschool? i loved it but never followed up and didn't check out more of his work. i was a bit sad when i found out he died but that was years after his death. strange, lovely music. is there a greatest hits album or something that i def need to check out of his? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nah, just pick up/download XO and Figure 8. If you liked Waltz #2 you won't be disappointed. They're both very solid albums. I really liked his last one too, From a Basement on a Hill, but that's one you should check out after you're already familiar with his sound. The lyrics can be a bit mopey at times, but you can tell it all comes from a very genuine place, and it's usually said in a very eloquent way. As far as sad, introspective lyric writing goes, he's the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 i remember loving waltz number 2 when it first cam out on the radio, early higschool? i loved it but never followed up and didn't check out more of his work. i was a bit sad when i found out he died but that was years after his death. strange, lovely music. is there a greatest hits album or something that i def need to check out of his? Just listen to XO and Figure 8 non-stop for a few years until every note is burnt into your brain. That's what I did anyway. I'm glad to see you getting into him, Cap. He has long been one of my favorite artists. He can get melodramatic with his lyrics, but somehow he gets away with it. He seems more sincere than most singer/songwriters, or lyricists in general. If you want more, I suggest getting the album Mic City Sons by Heatmiser. This was Smith's first band, and it's equally as awesome. Think Elliott Smith meets Fugazi. You will not be disappointed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db32BoQ7NA4 Also, this always makes me lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4gs4rSL5Os edit: @Zephyr Yesssss. XO and Figure 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 ahhhhh. i love elliott smith so much. instant turbo melancholy. he's brilliant :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have a friend who plays his stuff a lot. However I had to lay down the law and told him to not play Mr Smith if I was about as I get a very negative vibe from it. And I love Joy Division/Cure/Sisters of Mercy etc etc (these bands have great sonic qualitys though). So depressing music dosen't bother me. I actually find most 'depressing music', elegant and beautiful. Elliot Smith is just plain, stripped-down, pitch black, morose. There is only so much fucking moaning I can listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 RJD2 track that samples Elliott Smith: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKJeLG8-M5I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 ive been exploring the schizophrenic world of lil b and stumbled upon this. sort of.... confusing.. but im strangely transfixed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-IYSl4I-4I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 It's depressing that Lil B is even mentioned with any relevance to Elliott Smith. Internet celebrity halfwit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 what are you talking about hes the voice of a goddamn generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 That's what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 i dont really think that btw, but i do find his schtick interesting.. no more lil b, back to smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al5x Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 It's depressing that Lil B isn't the focus of this thread yet. Or is it? BASED GOD FOREVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 lol fuck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 what are you talking about hes the voice of a goddamn generation. Exhibit A is a 17 year American: It's depressing that Lil B isn't the focus of this thread yet. Or is it? BASED GOD FOREVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Dude was a great guitarist, drummer, piano player, arranger, lyricist, singer and songwriter. What is not to love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qH2SmPth0A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFGI99QHlOw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfb3TmyVZDI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX1vIZm7NPw so many more amazing songs to choose. good thread. I heard he was a bit of a prick though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I heard he was a bit of a prick though. I'd be disappointed if he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 people keep posting songs from figure 8. i still haven't properly listened to figure 8 :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Dude was a great guitarist, drummer, piano player, arranger, lyricist, singer and songwriter. What is not to love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFGI99QHlOw so many more amazing songs to choose. good thread. I heard he was a bit of a prick though. heh. getting a bit of a gasman vibe from this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I've seen Elliott Smith live. Edit: Not that he's still alive living somewhere, but I saw him do a concert once. Yeah, anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impakt Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I love his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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