Author Topic: Elliott Smith 2 years later (Read 306 times)

nirvana · « **on:** October 22, 2005, 03:06:05 PM »

Well it's been 2 years and the anniversary of his death. In my mind he was a great musician and his music will live on. http://www.sweetadeline.net I'm a day late on this but i thought i'd share the remembrance with you all.

crowMAW · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2005, 11:56:17 PM »

Has it already been 2 years! I was just talking about him this evening while listening to one of his songs. Decent musician...his life...death...and music style remided me a lot of Nick Drake.

nirvana · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2005, 12:01:04 AM »

2 years and a day, but yes. Wasn't sure if anyone had heard of him, he wasn't advertised a lot and didn't sell much merchandise at concerts.

Nash · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2005, 12:52:14 AM »

Great songwriter, great songs.

I can't get over the fact that he chose for his suicide, stabbing himself in the chest.

Violence like that didn't exactly come across in his songs, ya know?

But hey... He's provided me with hours of entertainment and reflection so despite the confusion, I just say thanks.

Tarmac · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2005, 02:02:24 AM »

I know some of his stuff, but no idea he stabbed himself in the chest. That takes some balls.

Debonair · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2005, 02:19:28 AM »

...and at least one chest

nirvana · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2005, 05:15:28 PM »

His music, somewhat sad and depressing, also had a sense of a new beginning. Listen to "everything reminds me of her" and you can somewhat see a suicidal side, "i never really had a problem/
because of leaving". I don't know, just sad that a talented artist such as himself would choose to end his life. He was by no means extremely famous, more of a cult musician. Seems like he had plenty of adoring fans though.