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"I don't think the point is to make no mistakes." Sigh. I really love his view on music and what makes something good or what makes something worth playing or the importance of not clinging too tightly to an opinion, meaning of songs or lyrics.

host needs to learn the fucking CHANGES!!!!!!

why did they give elliot smith the jaws opening

Fuckin’ incredible. So happy this footage exists. I’ll never forget the day that he passed…..my roommate came in while I was in the shower with the news paper and said “Johnny…..I’m sorry” 😢

songbird on his shoulder who keeps singing over everything: everything means nothing to me.

wonderful

!!!!!!!!!!!!! jesus chrust that dude is good at piano !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy you got that on VHS mister :)

Jon Brion produced Mac Miller's Circles LP 💯

Thank you so much for posting

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.

If I could ever get my hands on the audio and stems of this it could be amazing to remix and remaster it

Why Is Joker Keeps Running With Patting?

I love how Elliot lets him count him down, and then just doesn't start but sits there smiling. He definitely was a unique being :-)~

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

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。

Elliot smith and Brad mehldau together…damn…

10:30 ‘Oh, I gotta start all over.’

why there's no more jon brion shows?

This piece of music. Where can I find it???!!!!

Binging on Elliott as well. But Jon Brion is a brilliant musician! Bus stop! Holy shit!

Would've liked to hear him with Billie Eilish

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

S.O.S. followed by extremely basic pickstrumms basically strums not typical of his lively playing then that awkward wow direct he

Even though Elliott was high af here, this is one of the best live final shows. Jon brion is old af now though

What a beautiful recording / if one subtracts the actions of the host. Why is the host so overbearing in all his actions? Poor Smith, RIP & Love

fgh

Thank you so much. Incredible. *sigh*

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

wish i was Elliott's friend

Incredible film.phil as L.Ron Hubbard was fantastic.R.i.p

What a true treasure to music. He was one of a kind for sure.

Elliott's 9 Sheets at least - impressive what he is pulling off......

keep it up Jon, I look forward to all your programs.

wuv u babygirl <3333

By far one of my favourite performances of all time. Truly magical! Thank you 💓

Incredible footage. So interesting to hear the acoustic versions

amazing

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

So was this before the making of figure 8? Because the son of Sam musical arrangement is much simpler, and seems like Jon is just figuring something out.

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!)

❤❤❤

Accidentally thumbs downed by accident. Then fixed it. Thank you for sharing this marvelous performance.

The classical version of Bus Stop at the end! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

the melody is so sweet

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

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

This world misses your glow, Elliott.

His John Lennon cover is amazing

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.