You know what I just realized? A few years ago, before YouTube exploded, the first artist I ever searched on the then unknown YouTube was ELLIOTT SMITH. CHEERS! <3 Elliott.
In 1994 I was living in Portland OR. and everyone was talking about Elliot and I just thought it was a lot of undeserved hype........wow, I was wrong!!! Awesome song!!! Love you Eliot and I wish you were still around.
Why can't people just appreciate It for what it is, if your like me and you like Smith listen to it and all your other artist like Kurt etc listen to and appreciate. I'm fed up of trying to convert people to listen to it when they just come out with the bull that's bin said here. Everyone has opinions, live with it.
Wow, if you read some of the previous messages there are some really agitating people... most notably Bendrix and azrial. I've always thought that Elliott fans had better taste than that!
I often watch this video as oppose to listen to the studio cut. I love the element the drummer adds to it, especially the big cymbals coming into the chorus. also im in love with elliotts voice live and the fact that you can tell from the intro his guitar isnt perfectly in tune. long live the genius.
It's "nightmares become me, it's so fucking clear"
But obviously it wasn't fucking clear enough for you. Show some fucking respect and actually open your ears when you listen to Elliott. It sounds nothing like "my nerves", little disrespectful brats like you really piss me off, you don't deserve to hear any of this man's music.
@Bendrix27 I stand corrected and thanks for pointing it out but Who made you the head of the Elliott (Steven) police anyway? There's a thing to correct somebody, but to do it in that manner is just not civil. I have all of Elliott's albums, Mr perfection. I wasn't disrespecting Elliott. That's what i honestly thought what he was singing and i related to that as I'm nervy myself. NEVER meant to offend anyone. And just for the the record how can a 39 year old man be a brat you pompous...
@Bendrix27 It could sound like that to some one listening, (bad ears) or possibly one of the first times listening to it.
I'll be one the first to say there isn't one Elliott Smith song I don't absolutely love, but to call him one of the greatest lyricists isn't even all that close.
Also Elliott Smith can be a decent offender for almost leaving out entire sounds of a word for a few of his songs, they are there but when he does it, it's very faint.
@VincentPrice111 You are saying Elliott wasn't a brilliant lyricist? I don't believe that claiming he is one of the greatest lyricists is that far off. Sure, it's opinion, but he had a really delicate way with words that is hard to touch.
"I heard you found another audience to bore. A creative thinker who imagined you were more. A new body for you to push around and pose, but it's all about taking the easy way out for you I suppose."
"Someone found the future as a statue in a fountain.."
@mrbungs Maybe he says things in a weird way, but he's certainly not a poet like Nick Drake was, and don't get me wrong there is no one I'd rather listen to, over and over. There probably isn't one of his songs that doesn't constantly loop in my head through out the day. So I'm not trying to insult him or anything, he just doesn't seem to be talking about anything that intelligent, or phrasing it intelligently of course, that said I do think his lyricism is quite a bit above average like an 7.5
@VincentPrice111 This song is about his addiction and someone close to him bringing people to him, trying to get him to quit. That is quite intelligent. His lyricism is incredible. No one comes close to his phrases and word schemes. In all reality, he wrote about his personal life and it was a hell of a ride for him you can not top that. He is one of the greatest song writers of all time.
@LucasHartwell I don't exactly see why that is intelligent. It's as much about what you're singing about as how you're saying it. Look at three day's grace for instance, they don't even try to write intelligently. Now, don't think I'm comparing the two, I love no other musician or group than I do Elliott Smith but I just don't think he's the or one of the best at writing/wordplay/metaphore ETC. I do think he's one of the most soulful musicians I've heard, he means what he sings, and you can tell
@LucasHartwell Of course, I love this guy and my opinion doesn't really matter anymore then the next guys, lets just enjoy this mans' great music instead of fighting over the details.
Though I see what you mean, what he speaks is from the heart and he does phrase it rather well, IE intelligently.
@VincentPrice111 I think, instead of saying that he is the best or one of the best song writers. It is better to say he is one of the most honest song writers. Honest to himself in what he want's to actually sing out. Agree?
@VincentPrice111 You're a tough one to please, eh? Go read the lyrics for A Passing Feeling. Then read them again. Then let that sink in. He's always singing about something. All his lyrics were deeply personal, and that's what makes him so genuine and engaging. We're all able to have our own opinion, and I'm not telling you that you're wrong. I'm just asking you to read deeper, because it seems like you've missed a lot of very important things that Elliott's said.
Don't go the same way. Seek help. A crying shame to lose such a talent. Reach out. It's just a phase you got to get through. Noone said it would be easy. Fight.
@azrial4421 People like you are retards and easily offended. He was making a joke about the song being depressing, not making fun of Elliotts death. Oh and I'm sure you've made jokes about touchy subjects in your life, I hope you fucking fall from your ivory tower. /Fuck you
@azrial4421 OK, explain how I'm a hypocrite. I'm not offended by what you said, I'm just telling you you're wrong. Also I see your comments been removed.
This is one my favorite songs. The lyrics are so pissed and cynical with a hint of remorse for even opening up in the first place. That's what I get form it. I feel like that all the time. I've never seen this version. Its pretty awesome.
"Fake concern says 'What's the matter, man?' and you think I oughtta shake your motherfucking hand." There is more anger put into those words than anything... I get that in my head a lot.
elliott suffered from night terror (intense nightmare experiences). the song is about drinking Christian Brothers brandy to help him sleep through the night.
If you really listen to Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley's music, you'll find they're attempting to get across an almost identical message to what Elliott was, they just express it in their own ways, but just as passionately as each other.
They sing about the same things.
The 3 best lyricists and vocalists to have grazed this tainted soil.
But now their souls are free, and something tells me they were headed on similar orbits.
I bet they're all jamming out right now with Hendrix, writing some great new material, if you listen closely to the sky, you can hear them.
Bob Marley's with them, but he's not jamming at the moment, he's rollin' up a few blunts, and once they get started puffin' on those dragons, it's gonna be one cloudy day.
Next time it's cloudy, just imagine it's because they're all up there, seshing out, with no worries.
Elliott Smith's style wasn't rooted in a specific tone or scene - he was a one off and had a much more varied songwriting ability than bands that were singularly 'grunge' or 'alt-rock' -
you lazily lump Kurt, Layne and Elliott together - but if you knew or bothered to read about them you'd realise they have very different circumstances and all produced totally different types of music/lyrics
I listened to this song as I drove on the autobahn (German highway) no speed limits and then I stopped to sleep in my car next to a Belgian parked next to me. I'm just saying small world made big in my mind but irrelevant as I existed beyond this planet thanks to Elliott Smith.
Seems like the truly passionate artists kill themselves, which is ok to me if thats what they wanted. But I just wish I coulda been in the same room just once when they sang their amazing songs, like this one.
What do you mean, ornge123? His voice is amazing! Maybe it's a little "off" sometimes, but that's usually when he is actually on something, not sober.
I can't say I know 100%, but the shows I have reviewed where it was known that he was extremely drunk (Sunset Junction & Henry Fonda Theater, for example), his voice is often off-key.
I'm sorry- I'm probably wrong, but I was just going based on what a few people said, and just based on the fact that his singing changes when he's drunk. But honestly, I really can't say that for sure, especially cause you were there and I wasn't. The show was really good, though- I really liked the recording of him singing Brand New Game and songs off From A Basement.
Not true, look up Give the mule what he wants by Queens of the Stone Age, studio and live. Both are their own renditions and both are epic. Don't get me wrong I've seen some QotSA live videos that I would call shitty. I just do not think this live version of the song is not that good. Sorry the close minded kids couldnt handle my opinion and gave me a thumbs down.
Elliotts playing a vintage Gibson ES 330. Basicly the same as the "Epiphone Casino" that John Lennon made famous. I'm guessing his amp is a Vox or Top Hat AC 30. I love his sound :)
I love Elliott, but his backing band was really lame on this tour . . . drummer couldn't keep tempo, harmonies are all off. . . he's absolutely incredible though.
ehrmm.. I'm not sure about that. I think they all did fine.. Of course it's Elliott who makes this so brilliant but I think the backing band did their job. Besides I think this electric version and this specific performance is amazing. It's actually more enjoyable than any other clip I've seen of Christian Brothers, so...
wow,just checked Interpol. At first they sounded cool, until I realized they sound the same in almost every song. Elliott is light years ahead of any band like that. Like John Lennon, you only get a few like them at a time. The rest pretend :) Elliott was one of a kind.
I thought this song was about Elliotts response to Dream Works BS. He really pissed them off. He told them where to go. This song might be about that or something else.
it's a 330, you can tell it's not a 335 as you can see by the trapeze tailpiece (the 335's do not have this). The 330 is a fully hollow body guitar so it can't mount the tailpiece to the actual body of the guitar. The 335 is a semi-hollow so it has a solid slab of wood in the middle for the tailpiece to be mounted on.
If it is possible. I would love to get the audio track as well...
Sorry but I love Elliott and this is one of my favorite songs, in an amazing version. The sound quality is wonderful for a live version and drums are sick!
In this song it looks like a Vox AC-30, although I have seen him with Top Hat amps, which makes sense because I know they make some models that sound very similar to AC-30s.
The queens of the stone age version is way better
reiddajuiceman 1 week ago
No badgering fucker's gonna boss me around.
Great line to start the song.
DroBONILLA1 1 week ago
Come here by me, I want you here
Nightmares become me, it's so fucking clear
these lines just tear my heart to pieces every single time..
RecklessZOMBIE16 2 weeks ago
Some people just reads too much into some songs... Why not hust enjoy? Only the writer knows the true meaning..
Mortslake 2 months ago
You know what I just realized? A few years ago, before YouTube exploded, the first artist I ever searched on the then unknown YouTube was ELLIOTT SMITH. CHEERS! <3 Elliott.
auditoryarmory 5 months ago
What a great version! I always liked this song.
dmitri73romanov 5 months ago
I prefer Elliott's studio drumming over this white-T guy's :P
Fiverrdrums 6 months ago 2
there's so much suppressed anger in that song
MrCabycaby 6 months ago
In 1994 I was living in Portland OR. and everyone was talking about Elliot and I just thought it was a lot of undeserved hype........wow, I was wrong!!! Awesome song!!! Love you Eliot and I wish you were still around.
johnhwilliams 9 months ago
God I wish I could have seen or met this guy one time
jcaps1990s 9 months ago 4
OSI really gives this one it's due, by recognizing his talent and vamping it up I think they really did this sucker justice.
julikem 11 months ago
i have a strange feeling he was fucked up when he did this concert
crashedsurver 11 months ago
@crashedsurver gee WHATEVER gives you that impression?
envyjoy 5 months ago in playlist Needle In The Hay: The Elliot Smith Playlist
Why can't people just appreciate It for what it is, if your like me and you like Smith listen to it and all your other artist like Kurt etc listen to and appreciate. I'm fed up of trying to convert people to listen to it when they just come out with the bull that's bin said here. Everyone has opinions, live with it.
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LADONNABRITTANY 1 year ago
Wow, if you read some of the previous messages there are some really agitating people... most notably Bendrix and azrial. I've always thought that Elliott fans had better taste than that!
Bus1588 1 year ago
Wow, what a vibe, what an awesome driven groove. The drummer is really paying service to the song.
MeiteU 1 year ago
I saw him I think 4 times before he died, and this performance will never leave me.
-Galen
Pickwickmusic 1 year ago
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Pickwickmusic 1 year ago
I often watch this video as oppose to listen to the studio cut. I love the element the drummer adds to it, especially the big cymbals coming into the chorus. also im in love with elliotts voice live and the fact that you can tell from the intro his guitar isnt perfectly in tune. long live the genius.
dabearsfan123 1 year ago
i was very surprised to learn there is a QOTSA cover of this song..
aJazzcat 1 year ago
This will stuck in my head till the end of this week.....or maybe till the end of my life :D
Porly62 1 year ago 2
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mahatanmacoat 1 year ago
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It's "nightmares become me, it's so fucking clear"
But obviously it wasn't fucking clear enough for you. Show some fucking respect and actually open your ears when you listen to Elliott. It sounds nothing like "my nerves", little disrespectful brats like you really piss me off, you don't deserve to hear any of this man's music.
Bendrix27 1 year ago
@Bendrix27 I stand corrected and thanks for pointing it out but Who made you the head of the Elliott (Steven) police anyway? There's a thing to correct somebody, but to do it in that manner is just not civil. I have all of Elliott's albums, Mr perfection. I wasn't disrespecting Elliott. That's what i honestly thought what he was singing and i related to that as I'm nervy myself. NEVER meant to offend anyone. And just for the the record how can a 39 year old man be a brat you pompous...
mahatanmacoat 1 year ago
@Bendrix27 It could sound like that to some one listening, (bad ears) or possibly one of the first times listening to it.
I'll be one the first to say there isn't one Elliott Smith song I don't absolutely love, but to call him one of the greatest lyricists isn't even all that close.
Also Elliott Smith can be a decent offender for almost leaving out entire sounds of a word for a few of his songs, they are there but when he does it, it's very faint.
Also, Kurt Cobain wasn't so talented.
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@VincentPrice111 You are saying Elliott wasn't a brilliant lyricist? I don't believe that claiming he is one of the greatest lyricists is that far off. Sure, it's opinion, but he had a really delicate way with words that is hard to touch.
"I heard you found another audience to bore. A creative thinker who imagined you were more. A new body for you to push around and pose, but it's all about taking the easy way out for you I suppose."
"Someone found the future as a statue in a fountain.."
Mice.
mrbungs 1 year ago
@mrbungs Maybe he says things in a weird way, but he's certainly not a poet like Nick Drake was, and don't get me wrong there is no one I'd rather listen to, over and over. There probably isn't one of his songs that doesn't constantly loop in my head through out the day. So I'm not trying to insult him or anything, he just doesn't seem to be talking about anything that intelligent, or phrasing it intelligently of course, that said I do think his lyricism is quite a bit above average like an 7.5
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@VincentPrice111 This song is about his addiction and someone close to him bringing people to him, trying to get him to quit. That is quite intelligent. His lyricism is incredible. No one comes close to his phrases and word schemes. In all reality, he wrote about his personal life and it was a hell of a ride for him you can not top that. He is one of the greatest song writers of all time.
LucasHartwell 1 year ago
@LucasHartwell I don't exactly see why that is intelligent. It's as much about what you're singing about as how you're saying it. Look at three day's grace for instance, they don't even try to write intelligently. Now, don't think I'm comparing the two, I love no other musician or group than I do Elliott Smith but I just don't think he's the or one of the best at writing/wordplay/metaphore ETC. I do think he's one of the most soulful musicians I've heard, he means what he sings, and you can tell
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@LucasHartwell Of course, I love this guy and my opinion doesn't really matter anymore then the next guys, lets just enjoy this mans' great music instead of fighting over the details.
Though I see what you mean, what he speaks is from the heart and he does phrase it rather well, IE intelligently.
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@VincentPrice111 I think, instead of saying that he is the best or one of the best song writers. It is better to say he is one of the most honest song writers. Honest to himself in what he want's to actually sing out. Agree?
OBLBonehead 1 year ago
@OBLBonehead Like I said, soulful. Shit he sings is from the heart AND TRUISMS
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@VincentPrice111 I know, just saying. =D
OBLBonehead 1 year ago
@OBLBonehead Awww ye
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
@VincentPrice111 You're a tough one to please, eh? Go read the lyrics for A Passing Feeling. Then read them again. Then let that sink in. He's always singing about something. All his lyrics were deeply personal, and that's what makes him so genuine and engaging. We're all able to have our own opinion, and I'm not telling you that you're wrong. I'm just asking you to read deeper, because it seems like you've missed a lot of very important things that Elliott's said.
mrbungs 11 months ago
bad ass song
jtufano21 1 year ago
woah
zombieari 1 year ago
Don't go the same way. Seek help. A crying shame to lose such a talent. Reach out. It's just a phase you got to get through. Noone said it would be easy. Fight.
gusonegusone 1 year ago
I like the qotsa studio version of this song more than elliott's, but THIS is actually the best version of the song at all.
SebbDerZauberer 1 year ago
QOTSA cover takes this song to a new level of awesomeness
KillerOrAssassin97 1 year ago
@KillerOrAssassin97 no it doesn't. qotsa are my second favorite band next to zeppelin. but elliott's version is better.
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azrial4421 1 year ago
@azrial4421 People like you are retards and easily offended. He was making a joke about the song being depressing, not making fun of Elliotts death. Oh and I'm sure you've made jokes about touchy subjects in your life, I hope you fucking fall from your ivory tower. /Fuck you
thinvana 1 year ago 3
@thinvana Haha you blind hypocrite. Offended? haha dumbass...hang yourself idiot we have enough dumbasses in this world.
azrial4421 1 year ago
@azrial4421 OK, explain how I'm a hypocrite. I'm not offended by what you said, I'm just telling you you're wrong. Also I see your comments been removed.
thinvana 1 year ago
@thinvana I dont care about you.
azrial4421 1 year ago
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@thinvana Haha you blind hypocrite. Offended? haha dumbass...hang yourself idiot we have enough dumb asses in this world.
azrial4421 1 year ago
@azrial4421 Lol no your the retard
KillerOrAssassin97 1 year ago
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@KillerOrAssassin97 I dont care about you
azrial4421 1 year ago
he was amazing. hopefully he's happier and in a better place. r.i.p.
choimaru08 1 year ago
Exist somewhere DVD torrent of this show ?
VinceKrat 1 year ago
This is one my favorite songs. The lyrics are so pissed and cynical with a hint of remorse for even opening up in the first place. That's what I get form it. I feel like that all the time. I've never seen this version. Its pretty awesome.
Aulrin462 1 year ago
"Fake concern says 'What's the matter, man?' and you think I oughtta shake your motherfucking hand." There is more anger put into those words than anything... I get that in my head a lot.
comeonboeltsy 1 year ago 2
killing yourself with booze is weak its not that addictive hes a writer and singer hes life must not be that bad that he kills him self with booze
QOTSAPT 1 year ago
@QOTSAPT life is what you make it, depression makes it that way
TheSophist2007 1 year ago
He didn't kill himself with booze... He stabbed himself in the heart.. twice.
marcwnelson 1 year ago
@marcwnelson you didnt get it i said he had killed him self with booze cause it destroyed his life
QOTSAPT 1 year ago
every word sung oozes such emotion. such a powerful song.
"don't be cross/this sick i want" is haunting.
this is a man who makes every other musician seem soulless.
ariveronique 2 years ago 5
Elliott was an alcoholic, I guess. That's how he got through his problems. Sad. Thanks for the music before you left us, thought.
MentalPlasma 2 years ago
Just to straighten out the confusion -Smith was a Heroin and crack addict-not an alcoholic
MrBraddock09 1 year ago
yes, but Im pretty sure he was an alcoholic first. I'm an addict but definitely an alcoholic as well
sillygreenmeep 1 year ago
No bad dream fucker's gonna boss me around.
Thanks for posting.
Aspire2RationalAgent 2 years ago 9
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PsykodelikCyoldier 2 years ago 3
elliott suffered from night terror (intense nightmare experiences). the song is about drinking Christian Brothers brandy to help him sleep through the night.
"No bad dream fuckers gona boss me around,
Christian Brothers gona take him down."
jpmacph 2 years ago
night terror- "Nightmares become me, its so fucking clear."
jpmacph 2 years ago
Whats this song about?
teainthegardentv 2 years ago
Christian brothers was a company that made alcohol or something.
stainypoo 2 years ago
Oh. I thought it was about alcohol... or something. Haha.
teainthegardentv 2 years ago 3
damn! this version is fucking heavy. elliott never ceases to amaze me
dereksoundcloud 2 years ago 2
nightmares become me it's so FUCKING clear.
XOletsgetlostXO 2 years ago 5
Six months later after my first comment on this version and this song is even heavier than when I first heard it.
Brilliant...
RoundWounds 2 years ago
mm..hmmm.. <3
asdfghjklqwertyuiop 2 years ago
This is his best song, love it
straus2425 2 years ago
neil young should do some elliott smith covers
kurtisblow3000 2 years ago 60
oh my god! how amazing would that be? haha i can imagine him doing that, QOTSA do a fairly good version of this.
fertuiee 2 years ago
@kurtisblow3000 That's the best idea I've heard in a while..
godfreyjones40 1 year ago
@kurtisblow3000 Wow, that'd actually be pretty interesting: the grandfather of grunge honoring the late grandson.
coltonmil 1 year ago
@coltonmil Elliott Smith was not grunge. he was everything 'grunge' wasn't
williampatrickcorgan 1 year ago
@williampatrickcorgan
Clearly you know nothing of grunge.
If you really listen to Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley's music, you'll find they're attempting to get across an almost identical message to what Elliott was, they just express it in their own ways, but just as passionately as each other.
They sing about the same things.
The 3 best lyricists and vocalists to have grazed this tainted soil.
But now their souls are free, and something tells me they were headed on similar orbits.
Bendrix27 1 year ago
I bet they're all jamming out right now with Hendrix, writing some great new material, if you listen closely to the sky, you can hear them.
Bob Marley's with them, but he's not jamming at the moment, he's rollin' up a few blunts, and once they get started puffin' on those dragons, it's gonna be one cloudy day.
Next time it's cloudy, just imagine it's because they're all up there, seshing out, with no worries.
Bendrix27 1 year ago 2
@Bendrix27
Elliott Smith's style wasn't rooted in a specific tone or scene - he was a one off and had a much more varied songwriting ability than bands that were singularly 'grunge' or 'alt-rock' -
you lazily lump Kurt, Layne and Elliott together - but if you knew or bothered to read about them you'd realise they have very different circumstances and all produced totally different types of music/lyrics
williampatrickcorgan 1 year ago
@kurtisblow3000 Damn good, gifted one!!! Now you've made me picture it too much and wonder why it isn't so...
BilisNegra 1 year ago
This makes me upset. Why did we lose such a talented and touching person so early? His music is perfection... It's a shame, really.
Capriccio01 2 years ago 4
Cause his demons wanted to.. its a shame yes..
Mortslake 2 years ago
Demons he created himself.
Transmissionwould 2 years ago
@Capriccio01 Because he was into some seriously heavy drugs, a very depressed man, and quite possibly because his then girlfriend wanted him dead.
It's unsure.
VincentPrice111 1 year ago
No bad dream fucker's gonna boss me around.
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petercussion 2 years ago
i've just started listening to his acoustic stuff--i think i like this even better. thanks for the post.
bluebanshee3 2 years ago
I listened to this song as I drove on the autobahn (German highway) no speed limits and then I stopped to sleep in my car next to a Belgian parked next to me. I'm just saying small world made big in my mind but irrelevant as I existed beyond this planet thanks to Elliott Smith.
BonScottAC 2 years ago 3
I'm not 100% sure what you just said. But I think I love you. ^_^_^
slaughterxsandii 2 years ago
If you ask me, this is the definitive version.
JackBz 2 years ago
Seems like the truly passionate artists kill themselves, which is ok to me if thats what they wanted. But I just wish I coulda been in the same room just once when they sang their amazing songs, like this one.
azrial4421 2 years ago 2
i agree. his voice sounds amazing here.
one of my favorite songs. [:
freakycrazycatlady 2 years ago
"Nightmares become me its so fucking clear."
JamesGrady2 2 years ago
my favourite song ever
kapone10zx 2 years ago 2
eh ?
Lala16ss 2 years ago
fuckin genius
milannoel86 2 years ago 2
I wonder what he was on at this point that made his voice like this.
ornge123 2 years ago
What do you mean, ornge123? His voice is amazing! Maybe it's a little "off" sometimes, but that's usually when he is actually on something, not sober.
stellarlove21 2 years ago
How do you know that?
sucramnormark 2 years ago
I can't say I know 100%, but the shows I have reviewed where it was known that he was extremely drunk (Sunset Junction & Henry Fonda Theater, for example), his voice is often off-key.
stellarlove21 2 years ago
Oh okay.
sucramnormark 2 years ago
I was at the Henry Fonda shows, and he was not fucked up in any way.
toodeadfordreaming 2 years ago 2
I'm sorry- I'm probably wrong, but I was just going based on what a few people said, and just based on the fact that his singing changes when he's drunk. But honestly, I really can't say that for sure, especially cause you were there and I wasn't. The show was really good, though- I really liked the recording of him singing Brand New Game and songs off From A Basement.
stellarlove21 2 years ago 2
excellent in every way...
gatesarts 2 years ago
i agree with roundwounds, his voice is spectacular here. great version of this song
itchyfiddle 2 years ago
Probably my favorite song of all time by Elliott. This made it even more special. I miss 'em so much... ;_;
ratboysgirl1013 2 years ago 3
What is that crash cymbal?
KassettOriginal 2 years ago
Why does he pronounce so differently here?
Anyhow, this is awesome...
tikalal 2 years ago
Hearing this version makes me want to do a solo electric cover; great version of this song!
mainman99987 2 years ago 2
Man, his voice sounds amazing here.
RoundWounds 2 years ago 3
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The studio version is better.....
RushAnthem69 2 years ago
Not even close, the intensity of this rendition is SO much greater than the studio.
RoundWounds 2 years ago 2
Studio and live versions of songs are two completely different things. They can't even be compared.
pletchersucks 2 years ago
Not true, look up Give the mule what he wants by Queens of the Stone Age, studio and live. Both are their own renditions and both are epic. Don't get me wrong I've seen some QotSA live videos that I would call shitty. I just do not think this live version of the song is not that good. Sorry the close minded kids couldnt handle my opinion and gave me a thumbs down.
RushAnthem69 2 years ago
yep, cause everyone who disagrees with u is "close minded", great thought process there
TheClique86 2 years ago
questa canzone è fantastica...mi ricorda troppe cose, tutte...
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ElimRem 2 years ago
2:35 to 3:00
so intense
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top five indie bands
1. elliott smith
2. bright eyes
3. mountain goats
4. fleet foxes
5. kevin m. kirker
but elliott smith will always be #1! we miss you and love you elliott! we'll never forget you! rest in peace
astonishing00 2 years ago
/watch?v=fFH0khjgA0U
TheHonestTheist 2 years ago
Brilliant song! Great version!
RyanneQotsa 2 years ago 3
Elliotts playing a vintage Gibson ES 330. Basicly the same as the "Epiphone Casino" that John Lennon made famous. I'm guessing his amp is a Vox or Top Hat AC 30. I love his sound :)
rigz222 2 years ago 2
what kind of guitar is elliott using?1?1/
charlieCP481516 2 years ago
gibson es330 or somthing like that
Stillillgal 2 years ago
One of a few videos I always can happily watch and appreciate. Such a good performance of an amazing track. Beautiful!
yellowred200 2 years ago
such an amazing voice and so unique such a sad way his life ended
qotsarule412 2 years ago 5
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harukureno 2 years ago
I love Elliott, but his backing band was really lame on this tour . . . drummer couldn't keep tempo, harmonies are all off. . . he's absolutely incredible though.
MisterJayJay 2 years ago
ehrmm.. I'm not sure about that. I think they all did fine.. Of course it's Elliott who makes this so brilliant but I think the backing band did their job. Besides I think this electric version and this specific performance is amazing. It's actually more enjoyable than any other clip I've seen of Christian Brothers, so...
tutani 2 years ago
Elliott Smith looks a lot like John Denver if you ask me. This and Rose Parade are his best songs.
ozzilla45 3 years ago
Did Elliot Smith do the original version of this song...?
o0oJuggernauto0o 3 years ago
yes
jpmacph 2 years ago 6
beautiful song. Loved the solo too actually - I usually think guitar solos are selfindulgent but that was breif and moving.
JamesGrady2 3 years ago 3
Such a powerful version of the song . In my opinion , this version has more vibe in it than the studio one . Long Live Elliott .
scatterbrain92 3 years ago 2
The live version is so much better than the studio version in my opinion... Such an awesome song.
LLawliet133 3 years ago 3
Okay about the whole interpol thing, interpol as a band didn't even form till 97, Elliott Smiths self titled album came out in 95. Do the math.
Devilslittleimp 3 years ago
i wonder if this song had anyhitng to do with christian brothers brandy?
thisisstupidashell 3 years ago
yes it does.
hey, nice name, fella. heh
thisisbaffling 3 years ago
Yeah, I thought it might be. Hey, does anyone know if Elliott owned a Ep Casino?
rigz222 3 years ago
wow,just checked Interpol. At first they sounded cool, until I realized they sound the same in almost every song. Elliott is light years ahead of any band like that. Like John Lennon, you only get a few like them at a time. The rest pretend :) Elliott was one of a kind.
rigz222 3 years ago 2
I thought this song was about Elliotts response to Dream Works BS. He really pissed them off. He told them where to go. This song might be about that or something else.
rigz222 3 years ago
Pretty confident this song was written well before Elliott even had a major deal
TheClique86 3 years ago 2
nothing like interpol
eldiablo0684 3 years ago
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This song sounds quite a bit like interpol
sucramnormark 3 years ago
maybe interpol sounds a bit like elliott
MusclesfromB 3 years ago 8
Nice
93steven 3 years ago
Well, yeah... since they are a newer band.
Why did I get all the thumbs down? It wasnt a negative comment at all.
sucramnormark 3 years ago
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i should have met him before he left us... I was the perfect gIrl for him...I LOVE YOU FOREVER ELLIOT...
Bevy76 3 years ago
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i lol'd
k0RnFl4k3 2 years ago
WHY WOULD YOU LOL!
12345yay54321 2 years ago
This is so damn good.
JackBz 3 years ago 4
What a haunting song this is
MusclesfromB 3 years ago 6
Really? do you know of any videos on youtube showing Elliott with a casino? do you know what color he had?
Rennfahrer555 3 years ago
this song is so amazing
Stillillgal 3 years ago
please tell me what cd this is off.
funnyname92 3 years ago
elliott smith by elliott smith, its an acoustic version on the CD though. Still sounds class.
banksyhead 3 years ago 3
This song is extremely difficult to play and sing..... elliot is one of a kind,
alot of people dont dig it when he has a band behind him.... i think the band does his songs alot of justice, very classy shit as you said.
Mrbungleface 3 years ago 3
"Fake concerns is whats the matter man!
&&nd you think i outta shake your Mother Fucking hand!?
I know how much you care..."
I will Never get over this song.
It is just amazing.
&&nd live... absolutely Magnificent!
theInfiniteStar 3 years ago 2
is that gibson es 335 or es 330?
Rennfahrer555 3 years ago
ES 330. IIRC, Elliott used two: one tuned to an open tuning, and one to standard.
TheTritoneTerror 3 years ago
it's a 330, you can tell it's not a 335 as you can see by the trapeze tailpiece (the 335's do not have this). The 330 is a fully hollow body guitar so it can't mount the tailpiece to the actual body of the guitar. The 335 is a semi-hollow so it has a solid slab of wood in the middle for the tailpiece to be mounted on.
suriansg 3 years ago
Yeah that's a 330 but he also played an Epiphone casino with the P90 pickups.
ShokyShrox 3 years ago
"Nightmaaaaares become me it's so fuuuucking cleeeeeeeeeeear!" ;P I love that line.
streetsiswatchin 3 years ago 2
....this is beautiful
Eyedea 3 years ago
yeah its savage,qotsa do a cover,not as good but pretty good
joss5150 3 years ago
If it is possible. I would love to get the audio track as well...
Sorry but I love Elliott and this is one of my favorite songs, in an amazing version. The sound quality is wonderful for a live version and drums are sick!
Thanks
papiculo860505 3 years ago
is there a way you can give me the audio to this? cause i really love this song live :)
arexthetrex 3 years ago
you think i outta shake your mother fucking hannddd! so good this song live. Drums are so good in this one.
Check my channel out!
arexthetrex 3 years ago
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i dont know at all lol
check my channel out tho, i play covers!
arexthetrex 3 years ago
Whats elliots amp?
brettyf 3 years ago
In this song it looks like a Vox AC-30, although I have seen him with Top Hat amps, which makes sense because I know they make some models that sound very similar to AC-30s.
TheTritoneTerror 3 years ago
the guitar tone is really amazing here
rocknroll555 3 years ago 2
JoyToy is a lil idiot.
arexthetrex 3 years ago
People don't argue and just listen!