these 2 meter sessions actually put the quality of sound and video recording above all else, it was the program maker's (also the one who interviews) main goal of preserving and recording the music the way the artist intended it to be heard
Saw a 2003 concert where Elliott talked about a friend who gave him that black bracelet. Looking back, it's so cute that I've started noticing he really DID wear it all the time.
"my feelings never change a bit I always feel like shit I don't know why, I guess that I just do" I wrote this line and Elliott stole it from me during my sleep 🙂
Something about Elliott internally makes me happy, his music and influence is truly a fresh breath of air, you've been gone for 20 years but you still live on with me rest easy sweet angel 🖤🦋
goddammit I remember listening with my first gf to xo while being on the bus the bus stopped exactly after "awaiting for a bus to separate the both of us" she didn't didn't notice, but this stayed with me
There is something about his voice during the phrase "you once talked to me about love..." that gives me chills every single time I hear this version... love this performance and love him.
Just a massive loss to music when he died. The best Gen X songwriter by a LONG SHOT, the only one who can stand toe to toe with the best of the 60s and 70s singer/songwriters.
I have just discovered him; obviously I knew of him and remember him dying.But this song totally blew my mind and I know who I will be listening to this summer (and forever).Sad he's not here-what a loss❤
This is an afterthought song from Elliott. And it's a song that means everything to me. He shat out genius, he's the greatest songwriter of this century.
this has always been one of my favorite Elliott songs. I loved to see him play it live on the piano. I was surprised by the a cappella version on the album when it came out.
This wasn’t an after thought song. He revised the song a few times making multiple versions (check out “watch the worlds collide”). It’s just a very subdued, minimal, yet beautiful song
I listened to this song so much when I was addicted to meth and heroin. I didnt think itd ever get better. I was sure Id die soon. Its been 7 years. It got better. Elliotts music is even more tragic because he never got to experience it getting better.
Thank you for this HQ version of an iconic live performance. I can still remember listening to this through my headphones in boot camp when everyone fell asleep... miss you so much, Elliott.
@@Dylan90210 Elliott’s music is introspective and his voice may not connect with extroverts, or people looking for something different in their music. No need to diminish music as entertainment to celebrate music as art. But man do I selfishly want to hear what else Elliott Smith had to say.
I remember staying up late with my mom one time years ago, and I wanted to show her this video. I had seen this performance numerous times before because I loved it so much, and after it ended, I looked at her, and she was looking at me with a concerned expression and said, "Are you alright?"
I was 2 years old when Elliott Smith passed away... Now look at me, listening to his songs and watching almost all his interviews. Does that make me any special? *No it does not!* Because I've _never_ even seen him perform his songs live. This saddens me. Why do I have to be born too late! GODDAMN
I just cried. I am disgusted from the absolute lack of acknowledgement that this man is by far worlds above the so called "talent" out since he left this life. He was and is the best, most talented and flat out mind-blowing songwriter I've ever had the chance to see live. Closest thing to John Lennon I ever came to. Sadly he left this shit filled world only 4 months after I saw his perform. I am 37, I've been signed to a major label and toured internationally for almost a decade yet, I'm STILL learning from his songwriting to this very day
Were you fortunate enough to ever get a chance to see him live? I'm 37 too and I discovered Elliott maybe 3 months before his suicide, and never getting to see him live will probably be the biggest regret that I die with. Elliott's been my favorite for over a decade and I seriously doubt that anyone will ever be able to surpass his talent. In my opinion one of the most underrated artists to walk the earth. Always was and always will be unfortunately
Damn dude, I like him too but chill out. It’s not so important that he is not known so widely. But he’s very special to the people who know him, and is well-regarded to anyone who knows a lot about music. I think that’s enough.
Amazing I came across him on the Pandora, the music site. I had a “Beatles Radio” (played songs similar to the Beatles), and Son of Sam would come on. Then I listened to Waltz #2, Between the Bars, and a few others. Eventually I just started listening to full albums until I was deeply familiar with all his official albums. I had known the song Son of Sam for years before looked more into Elliott and his music.
I was at field day fest when he was playing the same time as Blur who I saw instead for the second! time ! (Youth, hormones, Damon) Elliott died that Fall. I will always regret not seeing him live.
Thought you'd be looking for the next in line to love then ignore Put out and put away And so you'd soon be leaving me alone like I'm supposed to be tonight Tomorrow and everyday There's nothing here that you'll miss I can guarantee you this is a cloud of smoke Trying to occupy space What a fucking joke What a fucking joke I waited for a bus to separate the both of us and take me off far away From you 'cause my feelings never change a bit I always feel like shit I Don't know why I guess that I \"just do\" You once talked to me about love and you painted pictures of A never-neverland and I could've gone to that place But I didn't understand I didn't understand I didn't understand
On my way home from school for months i fed an angry stray that hid in an abandoned house. I tried and tried to get him to come with me but he always ran in fear. Then one cold January morning I went to feed him and found him frozen in the drainage ditch. This song made me think of him
Great, beautiful, stunning... what nostalgia and sadness... .missing him so much, even his music is always with me... sometimes I feel I'm listening an old friend... 😢 ❤ love him for ever. Thank you for posting.
Was lucky enough to see him 3 times. Once at sheperds Bush empire. The review said he looked like he didn't wanna be there. He did 3 encores. I think the writer was a limp biscuit fan. Saw him at a festival in Leeds. It was absolutely passing down outside and you could see a big hernia appearing in the tent above. All of a sudden the tent split and dumped hundreds of gallons of water onto the drummers head. The Drummer didn't miss a beat. The band just played on despite the possible risk of electrocution!
Such raw emotion in his performances, it must have been exhausting. He's been a huge influence on our music over the years, as I'm sure he has to many artists. Thank you for sharing this piece of music history! RIP Elliott
Discovered him last year, listened to his discography, became a fan. He was an amazing musician and I bet he was a nice guy too. And even though art is triggered by sadness so often, it makes life worth living. Listening to music like this makes life beautiful for a brief moment. Happy new decade everyone, you're not alone 🍀
It's everything about this video... the amazing quality of this old footage, he's playing the best version of one of his best songs, the camera closeups, his simple but incredible piano playing, and his voice... his voice is just so sublime, so perfectly delivered in just every single word, every single pronunciation, and every single note is so flooded with sincerity and feeling... it's unbelievable, this video moves me like few things do.
Recorded November 29th, 1998. It was my birthday, just turned 9 years old. Not that I needed one more reason to love this song even more... but there you go! Long Live Elliott!
I hope they release Miss misery from the same session...the quality is just so good...thank you edit : they finally uploaded it august 17 2023, thank you so much!
Every time my soul needs a little healing I put on some Elliott Smith. Such a great mind and musician. I hope he understood how much he was loved by everyone.
Still remember when someone introduced me to Elliott 13 years ago and I didn't think much of it...now I consider him one of the greatest song writers to have ever lived.
Maybe in another life you could've realized your legacy and value. Personally, Elliott's music has a lot of meaning for me. I wish you knew how much you meant for people.
This song is just incredibly sad, I almost feel like he avoids making it too sad by playing a bit faster and not playing all the harmonies as gut-piercingly as he could have done. He manages to make it into a pop song, which is absolutely genius to me. (also I didn't notice the "bus/buzz" double meaning until now, amazing how much depth he put into a 3-minute song)
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When he says, "What a fucking joke" I felt that in my SOUL.
It’s a great lyric
Ok, it's time to binge listen to Elliott Smith again I guess.
Lesia Umanets lol every time right?
Right there with you!
It's always time to binge elliott
@@blackstephh haha it's an endless binge, therefore not a binge. Elliott is just part of the routine :)
Yep😂
im absolutely in shock at the quality of this... it looks like it couldve been filmed yesterday
you can literally see each individual eyelash without trouble
@@aarvlo They had nice digital cameras then, they just werent consumer products at the time.
these 2 meter sessions actually put the quality of sound and video recording above all else, it was the program maker's (also the one who interviews) main goal of preserving and recording the music the way the artist intended it to be heard
Amazing quality indeed
@@aujew i am cinematographer and i think it is not digital cameras. I think it is film camera that uses celluloids
Saw a 2003 concert where Elliott talked about a friend who gave him that black bracelet. Looking back, it's so cute that I've started noticing he really DID wear it all the time.
"my feelings never change a bit
I always feel like shit
I don't know why, I guess that I just do"
I wrote this line and Elliott stole it from me during my sleep 🙂
Deep breath.
Replay.
Let's turn the record over
I wish this was the version on XO, the vocal layering is cool and all but actually hearing the chords clearly is beautiful beyond comprehension.
Something about Elliott internally makes me happy, his music and influence is truly a fresh breath of air, you've been gone for 20 years but you still live on with me rest easy sweet angel 🖤🦋
This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard
goddammit
I remember listening with my first gf to xo while being on the bus
the bus stopped exactly after "awaiting for a bus to separate the both of us"
she didn't didn't notice, but this stayed with me
There is something about his voice during the phrase "you once talked to me about love..." that gives me chills every single time I hear this version... love this performance and love him.
i've also remarked on that, he sounds like an innocent child
The way he sings that line sounds so vulnerable and pure.
@@Missjunebugfreakyes
These lyrics are a brutal assessment of perceiving the potential of real love only fr0m the short term and blowing it all
Just a massive loss to music when he died. The best Gen X songwriter by a LONG SHOT, the only one who can stand toe to toe with the best of the 60s and 70s singer/songwriters.
Sorry, but can I ask you something?
@@Lnninpz you just did 😊
Elliott is actually my favorite songwriter ❤
I have just discovered him; obviously I knew of him and remember him dying.But this song totally blew my mind and I know who I will be listening to this summer (and forever).Sad he's not here-what a loss❤
no loss at all. he blessed us with his gift in the limited time he was here
Really wish the studio version had piano and wasnt a capella this version is so so good
This is an afterthought song from Elliott. And it's a song that means everything to me. He shat out genius, he's the greatest songwriter of this century.
this has always been one of my favorite Elliott songs. I loved to see him play it live on the piano. I was surprised by the a cappella version on the album when it came out.
This wasn’t an after thought song. He revised the song a few times making multiple versions (check out “watch the worlds collide”). It’s just a very subdued, minimal, yet beautiful song
Yes!!!!
None of Elliott Smith's songs are afterthoughts.
I will listen to this cat forever. Elliott got me back in line during hard times. Wicked original and tragic art at its best.
The quality of this is incredible. I miss Elliott so much.. my heart breaks regularly over the fact he was taken from us so soon 😔💔
Nobody curses as beautifully as Elliott
I listened to this song so much when I was addicted to meth and heroin. I didnt think itd ever get better. I was sure Id die soon.
Its been 7 years. It got better. Elliotts music is even more tragic because he never got to experience it getting better.
Thank you for this HQ version of an iconic live performance. I can still remember listening to this through my headphones in boot camp when everyone fell asleep... miss you so much, Elliott.
Yes, now I finally know what his pores look like! I always wondered what he looked like from 3 inches away.
0:27 “And so, you’d soon be leaving me alone like I’m supposed to be tonight, tomorrow and everyday.” That was so depressing but sang beautifully.
Why this doesn't have billions of views, is beyond me
Nor me, because I've watched three billion times!
@@davidcopson5800
Me too,and all the songs of him!
Just give it time.
People don’t want reality, honesty or struggle in art. They want delusions, plastic and a good time.
@@Dylan90210 Elliott’s music is introspective and his voice may not connect with extroverts, or people looking for something different in their music. No need to diminish music as entertainment to celebrate music as art.
But man do I selfishly want to hear what else Elliott Smith had to say.
fucking hell he is good
Nineteen years gone. RIP, dear Elliott. XO
Elliott has been through what we have all been through. He is timeless.
I miss him so much.
@@c.c.s.1102 yeah it’s sad that he isn’t around, chillin, playing piano and maybe some shows.
🙄
I remember staying up late with my mom one time years ago, and I wanted to show her this video. I had seen this performance numerous times before because I loved it so much, and after it ended, I looked at her, and she was looking at me with a concerned expression and said, "Are you alright?"
"Ma, it's called post-modernism"
I was 2 years old when Elliott Smith passed away...
Now look at me, listening to his songs and watching almost all his interviews. Does that make me any special? *No it does not!* Because I've _never_ even seen him perform his songs live.
This saddens me.
Why do I have to be born too late! GODDAMN
This might be the most beautiful song I’ve heard
the most underrated composer of all times !
En Argentina 1 de cada 10 (con suerte) conoce la música de elliot smith.
One of the most beautiful songs ever.
I just cried. I am disgusted from the absolute lack of acknowledgement that this man is by far worlds above the so called "talent" out since he left this life.
He was and is the best, most talented and flat out mind-blowing songwriter I've ever had the chance to see live.
Closest thing to John Lennon I ever came to.
Sadly he left this shit filled world only 4 months after I saw his perform.
I am 37, I've been signed to a major label and toured internationally for almost a decade yet, I'm STILL learning from his songwriting to this very day
Were you fortunate enough to ever get a chance to see him live? I'm 37 too and I discovered Elliott maybe 3 months before his suicide, and never getting to see him live will probably be the biggest regret that I die with. Elliott's been my favorite for over a decade and I seriously doubt that anyone will ever be able to surpass his talent. In my opinion one of the most underrated artists to walk the earth. Always was and always will be unfortunately
Damn dude, I like him too but chill out. It’s not so important that he is not known so widely. But he’s very special to the people who know him, and is well-regarded to anyone who knows a lot about music. I think that’s enough.
Amazing I came across him on the Pandora, the music site. I had a “Beatles Radio” (played songs similar to the Beatles), and Son of Sam would come on. Then I listened to Waltz #2, Between the Bars, and a few others. Eventually I just started listening to full albums until I was deeply familiar with all his official albums.
I had known the song Son of Sam for years before looked more into Elliott and his music.
I was at field day fest when he was playing the same time as Blur who I saw instead for the second! time ! (Youth, hormones, Damon) Elliott died that Fall. I will always regret not seeing him live.
@@sophiae.dorval3739 I love your reasoning of youth, hormones, and Damon. All valid. Definitely unfortunate that you missed Elliott though!
i can only imagine how much these camera cost in 98
It was probably shot on film, so still kind of expensive.
Elliott Smith was born on August 6th 1969 and I was born on August 6th 1996. I am song writer as well. I love his music.
There's nothing here that you'll miss :(
Thought you'd be looking for the next in line to love then ignore
Put out and put away
And so you'd soon be leaving me alone like I'm supposed to be tonight
Tomorrow and everyday
There's nothing here that you'll miss
I can guarantee you this is a cloud of smoke
Trying to occupy space
What a fucking joke
What a fucking joke
I waited for a bus to separate the both of us and take me off far away
From you 'cause my feelings never change a bit I always feel like shit I
Don't know why I guess that I \"just do\"
You once talked to me about love and you painted pictures of
A never-neverland and I could've gone to that place
But I didn't understand
I didn't understand
I didn't understand
Favorite musician of all time. All time.
holy shit.. If you look close enough, you can see raw talent leaking from his skin pores on this video.
Absolutely beautiful
On my way home from school for months i fed an angry stray that hid in an abandoned house. I tried and tried to get him to come with me but he always ran in fear. Then one cold January morning I went to feed him and found him frozen in the drainage ditch. This song made me think of him
i wish he was still here.
One of my favorite Elliott performances ever
Great, beautiful, stunning... what nostalgia and sadness... .missing him so much, even his music is always with me... sometimes I feel I'm listening an old friend... 😢 ❤ love him for ever. Thank you for posting.
Selfishly I wish Elliott was still here making music that only he can. What a beautiful soul, what a horrible loss.
This is my favorite version of the song. The acapella version on the album is decent, but this is way better. Beautiful song.
Became a fan of Elliott's 3 years ago and now i consider him my favorite songwriter of all time. What an immensely gifted artist.
This song is brutal in a different kind of way
Was lucky enough to see him 3 times. Once at sheperds Bush empire. The review said he looked like he didn't wanna be there. He did 3 encores. I think the writer was a limp biscuit fan. Saw him at a festival in Leeds. It was absolutely passing down outside and you could see a big hernia appearing in the tent above. All of a sudden the tent split and dumped hundreds of gallons of water onto the drummers head. The Drummer didn't miss a beat. The band just played on despite the possible risk of electrocution!
The arrangement is killer good. So simple and so surprising.
Damnit. That's all I can say. And I miss his music.
Such raw emotion in his performances, it must have been exhausting. He's been a huge influence on our music over the years, as I'm sure he has to many artists. Thank you for sharing this piece of music history! RIP Elliott
He had a lot of great songs, but for my money, none better than this one. There's so much humanity in it. It's painfully beautiful.
We didn't deserve to keep this man on our terrible plane of existence, he deserved better.
it’s so high quality, it’s like he’s still here. always loved this video and glad it’s a better quality. thank you
Such a sad and beautiful smart song. You're sorely missed, genius.
Voice of an Angel
Discovered him last year, listened to his discography, became a fan. He was an amazing musician and I bet he was a nice guy too.
And even though art is triggered by sadness so often, it makes life worth living. Listening to music like this makes life beautiful for a brief moment.
Happy new decade everyone, you're not alone 🍀
Such a craftsman, seriously talented songwriter for the ages. Elliott was and is a gift to the world
Instant goosebumps - I carry on meeting him in my dreams - we recently had a jam in the dreamscape :) - he’s still very much alive 😊
i almost forgot to watch this today
So unbelievably beautiful. Elliot Smith is a genius, and I prefer this piano version to the one on XO
This may be my favorite thing on all of the entire inter web
Elliot Smith I love you man
Too too too beautiful. It’s introspection kills me.
Genius.
I cannot stop watching this
I miss him so much.
So beautiful when he plays the piano😊
It's everything about this video... the amazing quality of this old footage, he's playing the best version of one of his best songs, the camera closeups, his simple but incredible piano playing, and his voice... his voice is just so sublime, so perfectly delivered in just every single word, every single pronunciation, and every single note is so flooded with sincerity and feeling... it's unbelievable, this video moves me like few things do.
oh my god Elliott ,Beautiful Elliott!
i'm crying
Me too:(((
this song absolutely breaks me. every time I listen to it I find a new meaning to it. just wow
All the meter sessions are great, from the posies to blind lemon
i listen to this once a day!
This....when someone else finds the words that you can't....❤❤
I can't believe this has so few views. How are we unique for liking and listening to one of the best performances ever perhaps?
I love how the most replayed part is at 3 seconds...to be replayed
Recorded November 29th, 1998. It was my birthday, just turned 9 years old. Not that I needed one more reason to love this song even more... but there you go! Long Live Elliott!
ill miss you forever elliott.
Just a great musician.. thank you!
what an incredible performance
I hope they release Miss misery from the same session...the quality is just so good...thank you
edit : they finally uploaded it august 17 2023, thank you so much!
My all time favorite Elliott song... So fucking beautiful.
Every time my soul needs a little healing I put on some Elliott Smith. Such a great mind and musician. I hope he understood how much he was loved by everyone.
Omg I just discovered this song. I have to learn how to play
Still remember when someone introduced me to Elliott 13 years ago and I didn't think much of it...now I consider him one of the greatest song writers to have ever lived.
You owe that person, big time!
This song and this performance is one of my favourite things in the world that I regularly come back to. Thank you Elliot and 2 meter sessions.
One of his best in my opinion ❤
Just Amazing, It feels like my soul is healing...
absolutely beautiful
So beautiful peace my man ✌️🤘🤘
Wow 😮. So good.
Haunting. Beautiful. Still gives me chills. Thank you Elliott for laying it all out there.
RIP forever, Elliott. Songs like this still blow me away. Gonna go be in my feelings for awhile now.
This has always been my favorite version of this song
can't believe this
holy shit... so classically melancholy mellow
Maybe in another life you could've realized your legacy and value. Personally, Elliott's music has a lot of meaning for me.
I wish you knew how much you meant for people.
After so many years I got back to listen this performance, only to find that finally we have a HQ version!
God bless you 2 Meter Sessions
So beautiful
This song is just incredibly sad, I almost feel like he avoids making it too sad by playing a bit faster and not playing all the harmonies as gut-piercingly as he could have done. He manages to make it into a pop song, which is absolutely genius to me. (also I didn't notice the "bus/buzz" double meaning until now, amazing how much depth he put into a 3-minute song)
Please, do release Miss Misery from the same session. I would love to see that performance in HQ as well.
I think this is the highest quality video of Elliot, ever. Thanks for uploading!