I've been playing guitar for 40 years, and while I can play this, I can't play it like you. Non-guitarists probably won't understand what an outstanding amount of talent it takes to play this song this well. Amazing.
My 20 years-old son likes Elliott a lot. And so, his songs are going on and on for ever and ever if we keep playing them like you do here. Thank you for his memory. We miss him !
This is so crazy good, I've watched it multiple times over. Elliott is my favorite musician. The chord progression at the beginning is so intricate and you nailed it. Your voice also compliments the song well. Bravo.
This is so amazingly refreshing and I'll tell you why. I have a beef with female musicians because they tend to blow their loads on vocal ability and limp along with some simple chords. And that's fine, I get it. But you are that comfortable marriage of musician and vocalist that is so painfully absent from the music scene. Superb job.
Couldn't have said it better! Sweet voices are a dime a dozen, but the accompaniment displays such mature musicality. Elliott himself was a fantastic pianist (there are recordings of him playing Rachmaninov pieces, for example). I'm sure he'd be proud of covers like this which bring instrumental technique and complex accompaniment into the picture.
She's amazing. Some of his songs are pretty difficult, and she makes them look effortless. Her soft voice makes the covers sound a lot like the originals, but so much her own. I love them so much.
@@puddlestomp7325 I feel this as well. The classical music snob in me notices that she's not really putting out much volume and that it's pretty airy, but the Elliot Smith fan in me notes how faithful this vocal style is to the original.
That was flat out excellent. Very well done. Thank You P.S. I just love your perfect Mona Lisa smile right at the end. This gives me chills and a reason to go on.
This cover has become a small part of my life, I'll come each year to leave a comment to show my appreciation. This means a lot thank you for doing the cover.
Up all nite, a survivor I am, and I can't help but smile at how beautiful this is...I'm gonna learn this Elliot Smith song from you tmrw...thank you ❤.
Absolutely perfect. Elliott left an amazing body of work behind that is still unknown to most people. You've discovered his music, was inspired by it and recorded this version that I find very moving. Thank you.
Just stumbled upon “Heaven Adores You”. Really great doc on Elliott, and they really glorify this song at the end...and you have done a beautiful cover of it 🙏🏻
Lovely. Awesome singing and playing. I can play a nice amount of his songs on piano by using chords found on the internet. Awesome job Kelsey. This is one of my favourite songs by him. He had such a nice very unique voice.
Thank you for the BIG smile you put on my face just now! 😍 You do this wonderful song (in which I'm struggling so hard with at the moment) true justice! (About to check out your other jams) Thanks. ✌🏼
I just found your covers and I just wanted to tell you how amazing I think you are I enjoy listening to you play Elliotts covers more than listening to him play them and also you are so beautiful I can't stand it lol you blew my mind
Happiness is the best song ever written, according to me.
You did the song justice. Thanks.
I've been playing guitar for 40 years, and while I can play this, I can't play it like you. Non-guitarists probably won't understand what an outstanding amount of talent it takes to play this song this well. Amazing.
Anyone can be talented if they practice a single song for 100+ hours
happiness is me listening to you cover this song
I Remember Elliott thank you ❤
My 20 years-old son likes Elliott a lot. And so, his songs are going on and on for ever and ever if we keep playing them like you do here. Thank you for his memory. We miss him !
This is so crazy good, I've watched it multiple times over. Elliott is my favorite musician. The chord progression at the beginning is so intricate and you nailed it. Your voice also compliments the song well. Bravo.
Wow thank you so much!
It's amazing to hear elliott covers that have emotion and due him justice.
nathan williams thanks 😊
Beautiful guitar arrangement Kelsey, Elliott was such an excellent player. You do him justice!
Tom Fletcher thank you!!
God it’s got the exact same soul as the original, I hear it and it makes me smile so blissfully and then want to cry so hard. Amazing job!!
Well done. Really enjoyed your rendition of a beautiful song from a beautiful man. Love from Ireland. 💚🎶
Possibly my favorite Elliott Smith track. You captured the both the sweet and sour of it at the same time. Lovely lovely rendition.
Idlewind Collective thank you very much!!
Great Job!
This is so amazingly refreshing and I'll tell you why. I have a beef with female musicians because they tend to blow their loads on vocal ability and limp along with some simple chords. And that's fine, I get it. But you are that comfortable marriage of musician and vocalist that is so painfully absent from the music scene. Superb job.
Thank you so much!! :)
well put!
Couldn't have said it better! Sweet voices are a dime a dozen, but the accompaniment displays such mature musicality. Elliott himself was a fantastic pianist (there are recordings of him playing Rachmaninov pieces, for example). I'm sure he'd be proud of covers like this which bring instrumental technique and complex accompaniment into the picture.
pluss the fact you play the xylo part AND the guitar part all on one instrument is freeeaking great!
Wtf
Another year hearing this, Pure music!
Do you ever look back at these and think “dang that gal’s got some chops!”? Really though, another Elliott cover would be nice. Cheers from Alaska!
She's amazing. Some of his songs are pretty difficult, and she makes them look effortless. Her soft voice makes the covers sound a lot like the originals, but so much her own. I love them so much.
@@puddlestomp7325 I feel this as well. The classical music snob in me notices that she's not really putting out much volume and that it's pretty airy, but the Elliot Smith fan in me notes how faithful this vocal style is to the original.
2024 and still listening to this, I imagine myself being old and listening to it.
Always come back to this, the song and your voice just goes so well with each other
this makes my day everytime it rolls around
Such a beautiful song played beautifully
That was flat out excellent. Very well done. Thank You P.S. I just love your perfect Mona Lisa smile right at the end. This gives me chills and a reason to go on.
This cover has become a small part of my life, I'll come each year to leave a comment to show my appreciation.
This means a lot thank you for doing the cover.
Still one of my all time favorite videos to watch.
Awesome work!
Your guitar playing and singing match up so well, your covers literally slide into the ear.
locopa thank you :) xx
My favorite song of Elliott ... great version...greetings from Argentina
That face you make when you've just made a cover that will forever been uncontested. Nice job!
Up all nite, a survivor I am, and I can't help but smile at how beautiful this is...I'm gonna learn this Elliot Smith song from you tmrw...thank you ❤.
Lovely cover. Thanks for sharing Kelsey
Holy shit that was actually amazing never thought I'd still love this song with someone other than Elliott singing
What a wonderful cover! Your family must be so proud. I am off to look for your Amazon music store. Cheers! Joe
I've watched a bunch of your Elliott Smith covers--you nailed them all. Great stuff. His songs are timeless.
Absolutely perfect. Elliott left an amazing body of work behind that is still unknown to most people. You've discovered his music, was inspired by it and recorded this version that I find very moving. Thank you.
thatguyfromabove thank you. :)
So damn good, keep coming back to this.
Always loved your cover of this. Absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks for Elliott. To see you cover so many of his great great songs. I'm amazed ! Keep going, you make my day. Thanks a million.
Beautiful rendition... nice stretches in the first position plus heartfelt performance.
Just stumbled upon “Heaven Adores You”. Really great doc on Elliott, and they really glorify this song at the end...and you have done a beautiful cover of it 🙏🏻
Excellent Kelsey! nailed it, not an easy song to play and sing like you do!
Nicely done! Always nice to be it next to the heart, wherever you'll go.
Your covers of Elliott’s songs are amazing. I really hope you upload more covers of Elliott’s work or even others.
I got shivers, what a beautiful rendition. Grazie, ciao.
One of my favorites! Great job!
this is one of the best covers I've ever heard
Absolutely incredible. What a voice, and such wonderful playing.
loved it. great!
Beautiful falsetto at "made her life a lie..." I wish I had your range and tone. 😋
Christopher Hale thanks 😊
Wow amazing! You are very talented! Thanks for sharing.
thanks! :)
Great jobs. Guitar and vocals spot on!
This is so incredible. The final section of this cover gives me chills.
You play and SING this song so well! Beautiful.
Great Job man! Fantastic Cover and voice.
Thanks!
i alone listened to this more than 2k Times by now for a year
Lovely. Awesome singing and playing. I can play a nice amount of his songs on piano by using chords found on the internet. Awesome job Kelsey. This is one of my favourite songs by him. He had such a nice very unique voice.
One of my favourite songs...brilliantly done! :-)
so many people try and oversing Elliott's songs, but this is genuinely great vocals + guitar!
Danny T thanks :)
to me, this is the hardest e. smith song to play on guitar. you do it beautifully
I am pretty much blown away..
Aleksander Freberg Thank you :)
Brilliant, memorizing.
This brought me a lot of joy.You have a real gift.
Such a great cover of this song!
i love your choice in songs to cover, hahaha. i used to sing this to my late cat all the time. can't sing it anymore without shedding a few.
Beautiful.
wow...just wow...
Beautiful song choice to do from elliott. You did an awesome job
Wow. Good job. And thanks for keeping Elliott's music.
Perfect, one of my favourite Songs!!!:)
Thanks! :)
you have nailed every elliott smith song you've covered
Please, please keep making Elliott Smith covers. These are gorgeous.
+Daniel Chasen thanks :) im gonna upload another soon!
Wow! Great work! I love those spidery chord shapes... a real workout!
One of the best Elliott Smith covers I've ever seen. Brilliant job!
Again came back after five months 2024 june
I hope you remember me your biggest happy cover fan. I love this more than original.
This is gorgeous and im so delighted to have found it! Thanks for sharing!
I just love it how you smile every time you end the song
8 years later, this still kills me.
Wonderful playing ❤
this is delightful 🌷 thank you for sharing!
Your voice is really nice. I like how on point it is without sounding over perfect or showoffy
I love playing this tune. wish I had your voice though. great job
Derek Williams thanks :)
Kelsey Auria Could you tab out Junk Bond Trader please?
Thank you. That was beautifully done.
Incredible guitar work, you make it look so effortless it's hurting my brain
Wonderful cover and the guitar part totally nailed.
The vibrato in your voice at the end is incredible. I’d love to see you do this one again. It’s actually fantastic
excellent rendition!...great guitar work :)
You ROCKED it! Best cover of this song I have he ever came across. Keep at it!
Fantastic work
I still watch this a lot.
I'm glad you do what you do. This is my new favorite.
Bob Bobson thank you :)
Lua by Bright Eyes cover?
Just stumbled across this and this is by far the best Elliott Smith cover I’ve ever heard. Amazing job on the guitar work and your voice is heaven
Very beautiful thanks for sharing
My fav cover from him by you yet
this is the greatest cover I have ever heard of this song, beautiful job
You are keeping Elliott alive. You're amazing guitar work is so good. (And I've tried and I know how hard it is.) Thank You, Thank you, thank you!
This cover is awesome. I love this song and u did it justice 🤝
Wow! This is a great cover. Well done.
Nice of you making elliot smith covers!!!!😊
Thank you for the BIG smile you put on my face just now! 😍
You do this wonderful song (in which I'm struggling so hard with at the moment) true justice! (About to check out your other jams) Thanks. ✌🏼
damn son that intro too me hella long to learn...you killed it
This is beautiful ..you are very talented. Rip elliot
Nick Towne thank you :) rip
Beautiful song, and very good cover! Your voice is so awesome!
Bravo. Love your cover. Not an easy song despite it's simplicity! Inspiring. Thank you :)
I just found your covers and I just wanted to tell you how amazing I think you are I enjoy listening to you play Elliotts covers more than listening to him play them and also you are so beautiful I can't stand it lol you blew my mind
That ending! Props!
You absolutely NAILED the guitar on this and did a wonderful cover, I'm jealous!