Angel in the Snow - Elliott Smith

[oumammerjammer]

I'm not sure how Elliott would have felt about his songs be utilized in the craptastical Twilight movies...probably not fantastic.

[wufulu]

Elliott Smith turned something so depressing into something beautiful..I think thats what I love about him the most.

[NeverDelete]

This song is potent.

[Davidjg15]

i wish this song went on forever

[Lindsane]

first snow in WI today, had to listen to this song. brings back good memories for me. <3

[midnightwallflower]

This is for my future hypothetical children <3 Don't you know that I love you...

[stellarlove21]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time...

[Phonyqueenofengland]

my boyfriend played this for me when we first started going out....we've been together a year <3

[MarcoPolo1299]

you can burn in hell if you dislike this song o.O

[peteardable]

@MarcoPolo1299 What if I dislike your comment?

[brenco2]

brilliant song great meaning unlike all chart songs nowadays

[TheGreenFurious]

. Gah, sang this to my best friend to make us feel warmer as we fought the dead of winter. Bringing me down. Haven't seen him in ages. :( Curse you, bad nostalgia.

[maciesnipples]

Dear Elliott,

You are loved and were loved more than you ever knew or will know. I want to thank you for the role you played in all of out lives. You are my biggest inspiration.

[Schizima]

This song is so simple and profound. It's one of those songs that fills me with a deep, inert sense of being. Artists like this are depressed or suicidal but they hang on for a few more years and create pieces of art like this. It only comes from a feeling.

[AndreaMas189]

I wish I could play the guitar just to play this song :(

[peteardable]

@AndreaMas189 Its actually a pretty easy song to play look for the tabs. It takes a little practice to sing along though.

[AndreaMas123]

@peteardable you're giving me hope, I suck with the guitar

[peteardable]

@AndreaMas123 So do I. My buddy tought it to me before I ever even heard of Elliot Smith now I am a huge fan of his work. It's that easy.

[Siruriah]

Maybe your unhappiness was what we loved about you, so that our love was a constant reminder of how much unhappiness you had...but you were maybe too beautiful for the world. So beautiful that it hurt to be in it. I hope that you are not hurting anymore.

[ber82]

8 people are Forever Alone

[jomosamify]

This song is so fun to play!!!!

[thekreal]

Elliot is always in my hose so to speak....My Brother once said while listening "That's slit your wrist music" and it hurt me to hear that. I don't believe that. This style rips and rips through many of the tough chords of life. I don't know Elliot but He knew a big part of me. I love his melody and I think he lays it down in a way I have not heard but always welcomed hearing. Slit your wris???? No....Not "now".....I'm enjoying this

[mymayapapaya]

@thekreal especially not this song...it's so sweet

[Landliebelexikon]

@thekreal

Well, it depends on my mood, I enjoy this, too, but it also makes me cry sometimes

[EternityinTransiency]

@thekreal

Anyone who says any of Elliott's music is "slit your wrists music" is just afraid of natural emotions. Elliott expressed both happiness and sadness in a way few can through his music. It's a shame people identify him so much with sadness just because he ended his own life, I listen to Elliott's music and often find myself feeling blissful and at peace, I don't know why so many people fail to see this side of Elliott.

[mymayapapaya]

@EternityinTransiency I totally agree



[moongirl13]

Thank you, McKlainely High's author. Not only you helped me to deal with a 5 week hiatus, you also introduced me to some really great music.

[Varndog14]

Man Elliot's music has been used for some really good movies. It's a shame great minds flee the world too quickly, and too often.

[nocrazyyou]

he references this song in clementine, I think they were written around the same time

[eldantastico]

I listen to this song and I know true love is real. Nobody that I know can understand the way I feel, but Elliott Smith does..

[staphinfection]

WE WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT HAPPENED THAT FATEFUL DAY! All we can do is live each day as it will be the best day ever, and continue looking to the future!

Make love to the present, fuck the past.

[rissakrissa]

Only 145 comments... jee he is so unknown! It has been my mission in live to spread his music as much as possible!

Can play this on guitar, my favourite song of his.

[zombiekillsall23]

I would love to sit down and have a conversation with Elliott Smith, even if it was just for a second.

[dancinginthestreet1]

@zombiekillsall23 me too :(

[zombiekillsall23]

@dancinginthestreet1 it would be amazing wouldnt it

[irishsassenach]

@zombiekillsall23 I would as well. Although if it actually happened I don't know what I would say. Probably just gaze in awe.

[caroline1995ify]

<3

[belleVieDeL]

the best.....<3

[ekutrip]

This song is perfect.. <3

[ariveronique]

"All crushed out on the way you are.." Who can't relate to that? My favorite song of all time. I've never had so much love + appreciation for someone I've never met.

[bandjur]

@ariveronique

I was looking for the best words to describe what I feel when I listen to Elliott's songs... Your words sound like they came straight from my heart.

[sclark1321]

The 7 people that disliked this song did not have ears.

[marcinyszyn]

WTF i want to hear beautiful Elliott song and i see You are talking about some fat kids and cakes, WTF???

[charlesobama]

do you have the new version that appears on An Introduction to... Elliott Smith

[mymayapapaya]

@charlesobama yes, but they sound the same to me

[arafenix70]

Bellissima canzone..Addio Paul!!! :(

[ghostofchat77]

This is a really good song from Elliott Smith. RIP man.

[jomosamify]

I can play the hell out of this song. But singing and playing I havent run into one ever this hard! I gave up. Incredible composition. Couldnt imagine writing something like this.

[ronsmcdizzle2]

i love this song like a fat kid loves cake

XD

[valahogy]

@ronsmcdizzle2 dont stereotype not all fat kids love cakes

[VincentPrice111]

@valahogy I think almost everyone loves some kind of cake.

Being fat has nothing to do with what they like to eat, how much they eat maybe.

Then again I would say they would probably be fat because how much they loved to eat in the first place.

Not the other way around.

[MsCuntish]

@ronsmcdizzle2 i hate cake

[XXXlolitakiller1XXX]

i love this song (L)<3:)

[surroscape]

booya

[snergs]

*_*

[sugasuga245]

oh yes u all r right sory .its not memorial it was a.ha

[bollywoodluva94]

Heard this in Up in the Air and immediately decided to download it :)

[phrowhiccup]

This wuz from up in the air

[codemonkeybrains]

well i'll say it again. GORGEOUS song.

[soulmanx07]

Its also on New Moon tosser.

[xBaitMyScenex]

@soulmanx07 I recognized it because I was an elliott smith fan, not the other way around..

[filterguy2525]

It's so cool that 7 years after his death, people are still hearing his music through movies such as "Up in the Air". To everyone who's come here to listen because of the movie, go out and listen to his other songs, they're all just as perfect, if not better. Go out and tell everyone you know about this great artist you discovered, he deserves it all and more.

[VincentPrice111]

@filterguy2525 and the royal tennenbuams with it's gripping scene with Needle in the hay in it.

[xBaitMyScenex]

I heard this on the up in the air movie

in the air...

on the way to japan :)

[sugasuga245]

its from memorial beach album not new moon

[mymayapapaya]

@sugasuga245 what?

[mymayapapaya]

@sugasuga245 listen to the song...

[musicisloud]

@sugasuga245 wrong song, buddy

[negatyve]

@sugasuga245 Protip: Just because it has the same name doesn't mean it's a cover, genius.

[dannessicity]

This song is like an enticing, beautiful journey.

[daturatea]

Eillott makes me happy, i listen to him every day... hope he's happy, wherever he is! much love

[sassarella718]

thanks for everything, big brother. see you soon

<3

[dharmaluvsu]

"Sometimes I feel like only a cold still life who fell down here to lay beside you"

Wow - this line alone is so powerful.

You are missed, Elliott. RIP

[narutoz9tailedfox]

great singer/song writer and another excellent song!

love this guy and wish he was still with us!!

[JULIAtalk]

Oh my god hearing that this song was in Up In The Air makes my heart melt. Live long Elliott smith

[cryingrooster13]

it makes me think of the importance of my life  Great song

[joebstarsurfer]

cry away kids Elliot Smith was a genius.

[umovelikehoney]

i listen to this song pretty regularly..but it was in the movie and it made me so thrilled because elliott doesnt get enough credit

[shegotyagood]

This song is also featured in the soundtrack to Up In The Air (George Clooney); how great it was to hear this beautiful song start up, and it goes really well with the premise of the movie...

[zaseryit]

The beauty and pureness of snow; wrapped in the tender heart of love.

[thefastest234]

i heard this song in up in the air

[akashablackkitty]

this song is so hauntingly beautiful. does anyone notice how he captures emotions with his music and lyrics? he was a genius and i feel his loss in my heart. he is my favorite artist and this is my favorite song by him one thing i get from his music is that he was lonely. and it hurts me that someone so beautiful could feel that way while he was giving us the gift of his soul. what an amazing spirit. i can't listen to him sometimes without crying because his music is so breathtakingly beautiful.

[palmtree12233]

you cant be serious...

[akashablackkitty]

HAHA! sorry, but i am serious! i realize that may make me sound like a total dork, but i'm ok with that. :)

[akashablackkitty]

HAHA! sorry, but i am serious! i realize that may make me sound like a total dork, but if the shoe fits...and i'm ok with that. :)

[JULIAtalk]

RIP inspiration. You get me through my darkest days.

[SponsoredbyDuffBeer]

...this song is so incredible...

[beaglehowl]

I can't hear this song without tears streaming down my face either because of his life or mine.

[BillehPerkins]

RIP Brother.

[BillehPerkins]

RIP friend.

[shegotyagood]

I heard this song for the first time when it was played during an opening montage at the beginning of an Ugly Betty episode (third season). I immediately fell in LOVE with this song. I didn't know the song title, nor did I know the artist...it took a while to find out, after many google searches, but well worth the wait. I'm just learning here that the artist passed away. Can anyone tell me what happened? Such a tragic loss to an enormous talent...

[Sacklar]

me too, about hearing it in ugly betty falling inlove and hunting it down!

[Philly2002]

@shegotyagood HE KILLED HIMSELF

[Galantski]

@Philly2002 - L.A. police have never ruled out homicide.

[nocrazyyou]

@Galantski he was taken by big brother, he was 2 good

[mctheo]

this song changed my life.

[butteryblue]

@mctheo for the better?

[Amittyredd]

Elliott... We are missing you so much. I wish you were here dearest. R.I.P Elliott...

[Lilray01p]

how do u play the solo part?

[MissMisery123]

Damn... I wish Elliott was here...

[steedr1]

me too

[entourage107]

Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 - October 21, 2003)

RIP Brother.

[diverdown2430]

this reminds me a bit of 2:45

[mymayapapaya]

I was just thinking the same thing today

[vindictivevillain]

pure genious..breathtakingly

[binzing]

One of my favorites. Thanks for the vid!

[oogie11]

beautiful

[PhunkyCat]

hauntingly beautiful is exactly how i would desribe it...i love you elliott!!!

[stcnobody]

hauntingly beautiful

[dmvazquez87]

i think this song is about being in love with someone whose messed up (drugs or whatever) and not being able to help them because they're messed up also

[kittywat10]

Song is really hard to play on guitar..I am slowly getting it lol

[boofneenee]

im like 99% certian he is using a pick for this paticular song...

[richard833]

yeah he is lol

[LastWordsFirst]

It's hard because it's actually two guitar parts. When playing the song live, it didn't quite sound like this.

[smirch]

I love pretty much everything that he did, but this song is just fucking amazing.

[liquidapex]

it's all subjective, but I tend to think it's about being in love and realizing that love is delicate. Snow angels are temporary, easily marred, vanish quickly... I guess I see it as 'being in love and appreciating the delicate beauty therein' - something the like.

[buyxthexnecklace]

It sounds like he's talking about some ones he loves, but he's actually talking about cocaine (like, angel in the "snow", all "crushed out"), or that's what some one told me...

[beaglehowl]

I don't think so.

[AnastasiaExpert]

Jesus Christ. why does every fucking person think each of his songs are about drugs?? You know, even Elliott got annoyed with that crap. He mentioned that once.

[buyxthexnecklace]

jeez, don't b all mean about it. my friend was the one who told me tht...

[BakedJane]

Sometimes I feel like

Only a cold, still life...

And every time I'm locked at home,

In the basement on the hill,

It is the music, it alone

Inhabits what I am within...

I am so happy someone have posted this. Elliott's music is something else...

[beaglehowl]

This song makes me cry like a baby.

[beaglehowl]

Why do I watch it over and over?

[kasra333]

what exactly does he mean by "you make a perfect angel in the snow"?

is he referring to her being angelic?

[thesilverbell]

kasra333, i think its referring to her being innocent/child-like but an uplifting and inspirational being

[strat0caster266]

C - Em - A7 - A7sus4

[davidmvquez]

i love this song because this song is love and makes you feel loved, it's really beautiful, and only someone like elliott smith could have written it

[smirch]

I don't know if you're hearing what he's saying, it's actually quite sad. He's realizing through his love of this person how empty and inadequate he feels next to them.

[davidmvquez]

!! wow, i didn't catch that, that just made me like the song so much more

[needleinthehay331]

true but he makes it sound so fucking beautiful

[summerpeace9]

Oh, my dear. You're so right!

[plexusnexus]

love you elliott

xo

[babyymaureenyyy]

So many memories tied to this song.

Thank you, Elliott.

We miss you.

[FapsAkaVollhorst]

...elender hurensohn!

[buyxthexnecklace]

i love this song so much, I just wish it was longer :)

[denadakydena]

I just wish it never stops

[writeonyourhand]

i feel the same way dude

[rut8888]

that makes three of us

[hotrodius]

Epic love song

[bacardi119]

Why did you have to leave us Elliott, your music was soooooo good, can't seem to get enough of it.

[spacefacedchillah]

no one will ever be able to make music like elliott's. the world lost a musical genius when he died. R.I.P.

[dennisthekan]

This song was featured at the beginning of the "Ugly Betty" episode on January 23rd. I recognized the singer right away but had to go online to get the title of the song.

[shakersman]

Me too :)

[WolfToHula]

Elliott is one of the best songwriters in musical history...

[buttonsputon]

everyone learn how to play this and play it for everyone u know

[koston43]

Yes thats what i was thinking, its so catchy! haha

[retardidiot]

yeah . I only wish I could play that well. But I will practise.

[AlexStevens42]

I can't figure out how to play the solo on this song. It's so hard!

[bltzdbby07]

this is my favorite albums of all time even though it wasnt finished i like it just the way it is. it really cuts down deep and shows you who he was as a musician. his music is so relateable..rip elliott you are missed <3

[Tabitha0302]

And could you help me to play them,please? Because I haven't been playing on the guitar for a long time and it's so difficult for me.Please,if you have some time. :)

[twilightxwishes]

I love these lyrics!

They're really pretty.

[senkaxxx]

Sometimes I feel like only a cold still life

Only a frozen still life

That fell down here to lay beside you<3

[AMoldyPeach]

this is my favorite song, ever.

[DomSure]

This whole album is just so so so so so so good

[KirstyTheWeeYin]

snow angels hurt... cold asses are NOT a form of winter fun!!!

[niemakawy]

ahhhh how I've always loved this song. I like the video and thanks for uploading the song

[cwalwanis]

possibly my favorite of his songs nice accompanying video i have to give u big thanks for me now having the idea of making a snow heart for a woman thanks in advance for the points ha ha

[LoVePeAcEhUgS2]

dude this man is a legend!

y did he die :(

he sings in the film thumbsucker!

xox

[mymayapapaya]

Yeah, I saw that. I loved that movie.

[LoVePeAcEhUgS2]

its the best film ever :)

[smoke117]

Because stabbing yourself in the chest twice usually results in death...that's why he died.

[pierrelesheaf]

thats what i wanted to say!!!

[marcinek29]

So perect

[ebeaRR]

this video makes me think that my life is a waste and I should be contributing something to our planet as great as elliott has :(

[highvibration]

Elliott, you were the perfect angel in the snow. We love you, your presence lives on.