I remember him playing at Under Acme in NY...the audience, like most in NY, too cool to listen. Cell phones beeping everywhere. People laughing and yelling at each other in lieu of conversation. Suddenly, he stops in the middle of the third song, and says, "Anyone who cares, I'll play for you out back." And he did, all four of us. Our own private concert. One of the greatest nights in my life. RIP Elliott. I miss you a lot.
Holy shit. Assholes facilitated a once in a lifetime experience for you! What a beautiful memory that must be. I was fortunate enough to see him pre fame, it was an all ages afternoon show, maybe 40 people? You could hear a fucking pin drop-people were just absolutely stunned.
Elliot Smith was one of the most underrated guitar players ever. His playing was just effortless but so intricate and musical. Most guys would need three instruments to create a texture as thick and lush as Elliot made with that one guitar. Beautiful song.
His sheet music is terrifying.. you think you're becoming a pretty solid guitarist and then the first time see the chords/tabs to your favorite or really any ellliott smith song and you might as quit playing lol
The camera can't even pick up his insane strumming picking pattern, he's still a top 5 guitarist for me, he's so underrated. Such a good song. God I miss this dude.
It’s infuriating that he makes it look so easy, but Jesus he was an unbelievably skilled guitarist. ....made it look so easy.😞 “My New Freedom” is one of the craziest picking/chord progressions ever.
man, people always laud his lyrical abilities, but GODDAMN he had some amazing composing ability too. that chord progression is so beautiful and the finger-play so intricate.
This is definitely one of the better videos of him live. Sometimes I'll watch other videos of him and people in the crowd will be screaming shit all throughout the performance. It's nice when you can really just appreciate Elliott's music and focus on that, rather than a heckler in the audience :)
It makes me sad that I did not discover Elliott until after his death like many people, and how I wish I could go back. My brother put in the Elliott Smith CD on the way to school one morning and ever since then I just couldn't get enough. He then told me that Elliott was gone.I did not want to believe him that such beauty could be taken away, but it is true.I try to tell anyone who will listen about Elliott because his music is medicine.I love it when I hear that new people have discovered him
RIP my music idol.You may have died but only your body has fallen.Your legacy,music and impact shall remain till the day we say so,which isn't anytime soon
Look at him on this stage, just simple one microphone and one guitar, everything looks so easy, but he did an amazing result!! how come? I guess it's called "Talented". Elliot, you ROCK as ALWAYS!!!
God he was so fucking good. Such a unique talent. I still have him in heavy rotation, can’t get enough his music. It’s beautiful and sad and real and haunting and soulful and timeless
@@pinzinkinzin4066 The comment I was responding to was deleted. I was pointing out a grammatical error that someone made, not commenting on the nature of Elliot’s death.
It is harder to find artists these days who do not play or sing their songs off of the rails. Elliott Smith was so talented and true to his music, style of playing and overall sense of musicality. He knew the listener would be thoughtful and smart. Not one who needed to be force-fed and led around by a series of high flung and overwrought pseudo-musical gymnastics, similar to lady gaga or beyonce.
I was really shocked when I heard this on "The Girl Next Door" the other day. That's the last movie I thought would have one of Elliott's songs in it, haha.
Heh, I just came across that show. It's at Henry Fonda Theater after he plays "No Confidence Man" "Man, my fucking bracelet's falling apart. Somebody gave it to me, I've had it for, I've been wearing it for eight years, and it's gonna be gone in about 6 months.. I don't know why I told you that, like that's interesting to anyone."
holy shit how does he move his fingers so fast?! wow! that's amazing! I want to see Eric Clapton do that lol Elliott is my faovrite music artist of all time he's awesome
It was given to him by a fan of his a while ago... At one of his shows in 2003, he says something along the lines of, "My armband's falling off and I've had it for years.. I don't know why I even care." If I find the show where he says that at, I'll let you know.
He was one of the best acoustic guitarists of the past 25 years at least. He doesn't even have to look at the chords. Simply puts other artists to shame in my opinion.
Yeah I thought thought that too, then I heard his concert, Bumbershoot festival. It made me wish I was of age back then, because today's concerts suck.
well i will let you have your opinion.. but he's brilliant to me. honestly my favorite lyricist. maybe that makes me depressed, full of angst, or juvenile.. but he sings some things i can identify with more than anyone else i hear.
Yes. I do listen to his music and there is no doubt that he was morbidly depressed but that does not change the fact that there are unanswered questions and a possibility that he was murdered.
@moree21 "well, ya thanks for coming. its not bad" and then he says something I can understand and the n a girl says "I can see you elliott" and he replies "I can see you too"
his picking pattern is his own branch from travis style picking.Its more suited to higher notes which is why he has a capo on 5 usually when he uses it
I remember him playing at Under Acme in NY...the audience, like most in NY, too cool to listen. Cell phones beeping everywhere. People laughing and yelling at each other in lieu of conversation. Suddenly, he stops in the middle of the third song, and says, "Anyone who cares, I'll play for you out back." And he did, all four of us. Our own private concert. One of the greatest nights in my life. RIP Elliott. I miss you a lot.
Chimichuchi cool story. Too bad the other assholes never realized what they missed.
Chimichuchi that must of been amazing
Holy shit. Assholes facilitated a once in a lifetime experience for you! What a beautiful memory that must be. I was fortunate enough to see him pre fame, it was an all ages afternoon show, maybe 40 people? You could hear a fucking pin drop-people were just absolutely stunned.
Brought a tear to my eye reading this.... What an amazing guy and good for you for being one of the loyal four
That is so fucking cool ! Lucky !
Elliot Smith was one of the most underrated guitar players ever. His playing was just effortless but so intricate and musical. Most guys would need three instruments to create a texture as thick and lush as Elliot made with that one guitar.
Beautiful song.
Look up "Ariela" on youtube. Maybe the best recreation of his picking I've ever seen. Also a fabulously talented musician so its win-win lol
His sheet music is terrifying.. you think you're becoming a pretty solid guitarist and then the first time see the chords/tabs to your favorite or really any ellliott smith song and you might as quit playing lol
its amazing how he can make his guitar sound like more guitars are playing with him.
The camera can't even pick up his insane strumming picking pattern, he's still a top 5 guitarist for me, he's so underrated. Such a good song. God I miss this dude.
GOD DAMN His picking style has been so inspirational to me. Everytime I hear it it makes me pick up a guitar. Thank you Elliott!
It’s infuriating that he makes it look so easy, but Jesus he was an unbelievably skilled guitarist. ....made it look so easy.😞 “My New Freedom” is one of the craziest picking/chord progressions ever.
It’s like magic or a little kid pretending to play the guitar, unreal.
i love how its just him in a little chair, with his guitar on a completely empty stage. shows that you only need one person to make fantastic music.
Look at those fingers go! One of my favorite guitarists/songwriters EVER.
man, people always laud his lyrical abilities, but GODDAMN he had some amazing composing ability too. that chord progression is so beautiful and the finger-play so intricate.
Pp🎃
Never heard chord progression build so much tension, intro to this song is chilling!
Elliott wrote some of the most beautiful chord progressions I've ever heard.
This song is one of his best, IMO.
This is definitely one of the better videos of him live. Sometimes I'll watch other videos of him and people in the crowd will be screaming shit all throughout the performance. It's nice when you can really just appreciate Elliott's music and focus on that, rather than a heckler in the audience :)
Though he was known as Mr. Misery he still makes me so happy... so fucking happy.
Morrissey is mr misery..this guy was pure joy
@@barringtonbing393 he was known as it because of the soundtrack he wrote for miss misery
simply beautiful.
his songs are like no other.
not to mention he's one of the most underrated guitar players ever.
It makes me sad that I did not discover Elliott until after his death like many people, and how I wish I could go back. My brother put in the Elliott Smith CD on the way to school one morning and ever since then I just couldn't get enough. He then told me that Elliott was gone.I did not want to believe him that such beauty could be taken away, but it is true.I try to tell anyone who will listen about Elliott because his music is medicine.I love it when I hear that new people have discovered him
im so obsessed with this song, its so beautiful
God, watching him play guitar is spellbinding.
Still listening. Such a loss.
Elliott is easily in my top 5 favorite guitarists of all time. He's so masterful and expressive in his playing.
This video is 18 years old now, it can vote.
It’s older than me and I can vote lol
lmfaoo
This fucking man. I'm in love with a legend. RIP...
when did he die?
October 21st, 2003. Echo Park LA.
+Jasmine Waffles
thanks
A girl who loves Elliott. Such a dream girl .....
damn i an not English speaking and he id so great, and astonishing!! Where is the good people to recognize his words!!
He is a legend!!!
we will always remember how talented you was
r.i.p. elliott smith
hands down fav song by this guy
"i can see you too" that kinda just made my day
Thank you for posting. Always come back to this one.
What a fucking gem this man was. An incredible talent
RIP my music idol.You may have died but only your body has fallen.Your legacy,music and impact shall remain till the day we say so,which isn't anytime soon
Brings tears to my eyes.
Such a beautiful vibe with ES ❤️
Look at him on this stage, just simple one microphone and one guitar, everything looks so easy, but he did an amazing result!! how come? I guess it's called "Talented".
Elliot, you ROCK as ALWAYS!!!
I’m sad I’ll never hear this irl
Play it for a friend. Share this beauty with the world
God he was so fucking good. Such a unique talent. I still have him in heavy rotation, can’t get enough his music. It’s beautiful and sad and real and haunting and soulful and timeless
How can someone so talented die so young.
It's really tragic.
*Killed
@@dann6067 That sentence wouldn’t make sense: “How can someone so talented *killed* so young”
@@torin6258 suicide isn’t “killed”
@@pinzinkinzin4066 The comment I was responding to was deleted. I was pointing out a grammatical error that someone made, not commenting on the nature of Elliot’s death.
Started to listen to my mates ipod and he had 'Good will hunting' sound track on it.
Simply fantastic, really getting into the guy.
Fantastic stuff.
Pure talent not seen today, elliott and jeff buckley are on a league of their own RIP to them both gone too soon.
Forever in our hearts,Elliott Smith.
I would have been more than glad to meet you.
You left this world to soon :'(
wow just found elliot and my heart weeps for him. I see how he influenced artists like Sufjan Stevens.
probably the greatest song-writer of all time
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
his chord transitions are effortless...god this guy could play
I'm going to cry forever, I love you Elliot come back😭😭😭
I think he is as good as the Beatles or the Band or Dylan. A truly amazing talent.
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
He's such an amazing guitar player
always inspiring me. always.
im a big rap fan and listen to very little rock, but this song is one of the few rock songs i love
this is the greatest performance ive ever seen in my life.
the views on it should be so much more.
It is harder to find artists these days who do not play or sing their songs off of the rails. Elliott Smith was so talented and true to his music, style of playing and overall sense of musicality. He knew the listener would be thoughtful and smart. Not one who needed to be force-fed and led around by a series of high flung and overwrought pseudo-musical gymnastics, similar to lady gaga or beyonce.
Still come back to this video
I was really shocked when I heard this on "The Girl Next Door" the other day. That's the last movie I thought would have one of Elliott's songs in it, haha.
I miss Elliott. I miss him being out there creating beautiful songs like this.
Just now I'm in 2021. Miss you Eliott and love you.
I love you elliott.
Simply a great song.
Elliot's one of my favorite musicians,and always will be
Elliott your music is supreme emotion! You will be forever missed!
such a talented musician and singer and artist
I'd say its pretty highly rated. By everyone I know who's ever heard his songs. And deservedly so
oh god.
what a perfect individual..
beautiful.
R.I.P. Elliott....10-21-2003
Play it for a friend introduced them to this beauty.
Heh, I just came across that show. It's at Henry Fonda Theater after he plays "No Confidence Man"
"Man, my fucking bracelet's falling apart. Somebody gave it to me, I've had it for, I've been wearing it for eight years, and it's gonna be gone in about 6 months.. I don't know why I told you that, like that's interesting to anyone."
holy shit
how does he move his fingers so fast?!
wow! that's amazing!
I want to see Eric Clapton do that lol
Elliott is my faovrite music artist of all time
he's awesome
my fav song from him
This is such a treasure
It was given to him by a fan of his a while ago... At one of his shows in 2003, he says something along the lines of, "My armband's falling off and I've had it for years.. I don't know why I even care."
If I find the show where he says that at, I'll let you know.
He was one of the best acoustic guitarists of the past 25 years at least. He doesn't even have to look at the chords. Simply puts other artists to shame in my opinion.
Look at his strumming hand.... wow
So brilliant
Yeah I thought thought that too, then I heard his concert, Bumbershoot festival. It made me wish I was of age back then, because today's concerts suck.
This song is amazing, thanks so much
He dose it so effortlessly, plus it's live... he was god on earth.
his voice actually sounds so beautiful in this video.
Holy shit!I just figured out how to play this i'm so happy,i love this man and i love this song... :( R.I.P dude
well i will let you have your opinion.. but he's brilliant to me. honestly my favorite lyricist. maybe that makes me depressed, full of angst, or juvenile.. but he sings some things i can identify with more than anyone else i hear.
my god this is amazing...
amazing ,this is a very wonderfull song!
How is it that someone could have a dislike to this song?
Yes. I do listen to his music and there is no doubt that he was morbidly depressed but that does not change the fact that there are unanswered questions and a possibility that he was murdered.
OMG when you watch his fingers it looks like the video might be sped up. He really was a good guitarist
R.I.P man never forgotten ur my idel
AWESOME!
I love you Elliot =(
fantastic
that surprised me, too!
Wonderful
@moree21 "well, ya thanks for coming. its not bad" and then he says something I can understand and the n a girl says "I can see you elliott" and he replies "I can see you too"
Gotta love when he sang poison over broken.
amazing :C makes me feel so sad
his picking pattern is his own branch from travis style picking.Its more suited to higher notes which is why he has a capo on 5 usually when he uses it
capo 7 , all strings tuned down 1 full step ;)
@@kevinlong4657Long which is capo 5 standard.
there are tons of them, jay, just look through his whole discography. such a great and prolific songwriter.
fucking legend.
How can you sing while playing that kind of song.. he is or was an gift for the world of music and more
man, he plays a mean guitar, damn!
beautyfull song
@fiorentinaregna condivido... bellissima!
Am I blind or is he playing with the capo all the way on the 8th fret? I wonder how much he tunes down
الملائكة
💚
all great music came from the UK and Seattle US..
died a legend
wow just wow
Top 3 artist of all time.