i discovered elliott smith a few years ago, and every time i’m miserable or struggling he’s always there for me, i’m glad that other people can see how amazing he is
I love his description of needle in the hay. It's about drug addiction, everything that's dirty and scary and gross about it was captured in that song. I found elliott smith through that song, because my dad listened to it a bunch when I was a kid.
I'm surprised anyone clapped though to be honest, elliott isn't exactly "mainstream", or well known even when he was alive . It was good to hear even those few clapping, but really cool to hear Johnny say that.
Ngl, that song was one I would listen to on the bus on the way to school to feel calm. I was going through so much at home and music was a huge way to have an outlet, Elliott Smith was dark but calm. I always felt peace in his music. Son of Sam, that song makes me a little anxious. Overall, a chill vibe for me when it come to Elliott Smith all around.
Acting to explore the human experiences of others fascinates me. Johnnys interpretation of that song to interpret that kind of character is fascinating.
I wonder cause he might heard in royal tenenbaums movie when the one character cuts his wrist. I believe that song is playing,I do know for sure it's a elliott smith song.
he probably just associated the song with that scene in royal tenembaums. Needle in the hey isn't creepy. Honest is a good word. Elliott smith didn't make creepy music. He made beautiful music with a hint of sadness. but i never felt sad listening to his music. it always gave me joy.
I can see what he means, the whole song has a manic urgency to it and the story of it builds from a pitiful awkwardness through nervous energy to a kind of wounded animal viciousness with the final verse. which is why the song feels so honest and probably why it helped Johnny so much because it perfectly reflects the descent into a kind of madness that embodies that behavior
There’s something about the tempo that makes me feel kinda anxious, so I can see why Johnny would get threatening vibes from it. I think it’s supposed to provoke the feeling a junky would get when desperately waiting on a fix
Ugh... I think I've just realised how narcs and empaths are hand in hand but can't articulate it to myself fully. It's not just the actor, its the interviewer too. Interesting interview.
it's a threat to yourself. "so i can be quiet whenever i want", i always saw as meaning wanting your mind to be quiet, for the pain and mental anguish that you feel to finally end, which can be interpreted as wanting to commit suicide. maybe i'm influenced by The Royal Tenenbaums but i see it more as a threat to yourself, not at others.
@@jsullivan2112 Now on the bus Nearly touching this dirty retreat Falling out 6th and Powell a dead sweat in my teeth Gonna walk walk walk Four more blocks plus one in my brain Down downstairs to the man He's gonna make it all okay I can't be myself I can't be myself And I don't want to talk I'm taking the cure so I can be quiet Whenever I want So leave me alone You ought to be proud that I'm getting good marks It's clearly about Elliott anxiously going to pick up heroin. Not a dialogue at all, he meant quiet like in his head when the withdrawals start. The man downstairs is his dealer and being proud about getting good marks from the needles. You can interpret the song as you want but this is what Elliott meant. Not sure how you got a dialogue out of that.
@@jsullivan2112 I have an English Degree, no need to be condescending because I don't agree with your interpretation. This song is clearly about being strung out and scoring. Do some research.
@@jsullivan2112 dialogue: conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie. Thought I'd leave that here for you. Stay in school kid.
gfmgma no one, and i hope they never make a biopic about elliott because someone’s always trying to twist some narrative about his character or his death. i’m sure elliott wouldn’t wasn’t that either.
@@ardiberen you are missing the point of their comment. They are saying needle in the hay is one of his most popular songs, and so this conversation is sort of cliche or whatever.
lol bullshit. Elliot Smith would have loved Johnny Depp as he's a hero who stood up for male victims of DV, everywhere (like Elliot Smith himself). Poor Elliot never got the chance. RIP.
As a musician, his work is very complicated when you try to analyze it. Constantly changing keys and chords that don't make music theory sense, but make sense to our ears.
You think so? He's talking pretty slowly and slurred. Cocaine generally makes you hyperactive and super talkative. Much more likely he's drunk or stoned or something.
@@kitpalmer1583 Yeah. There's nothing worse than people talking out of their ass about drugs. I find speculation of that sort pointless, but if anything I would say weed. Doesn't seem at all up.
@@variklane7032 I asked if there was any evidence or does he just not like women? it was a fair and reasonable question and note no evidence was provided for the claim
Is it me, or does the interviewer seem more than a little self-important, dude no one's here to hear you speak, just ask Johnny Depp questions, and listen.
Yet, you listened. Yet, thousands show up for him every where he goes. Yet, he becomes best friends with Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Hunter S THOMPSON. You have no life but shitty old cars (your poor daughter is not the priority. filming coming out of a fast food place (fat ass) your daughter is with a bored mom and NOT the priority.) Do better. Be a better human. Be a better FATHER. Feels good to defame and hurt others doesn't it? Think twice or come back and let's go.
Elliott Smith got me through this quarantine. I miss him so much
me too
Yep
Same!
I love
helped my friend stay alive
i discovered elliott smith a few years ago, and every time i’m miserable or struggling he’s always there for me, i’m glad that other people can see how amazing he is
My favourite artist, I'd like to recommend an artist called Alex G, very similar
@@71hammymanalex and elliott are my all time favorite artists
I love that cool people love Elliott Smith
i assume you like him, and you seem cool, so i guess they do.
I was about to say that
'only smart and cool people know him' is a statement Smith would absolutely hate.
Why?! Because that somehow makes YOU feel “cool”?
Only cool people.
elloit smith was a true musical genius. They should make a movie about his music and his life.
They did. Check out "Heavan Adores You"
I've been a fan of Elliott Smith for 18 years...still love him more than ever!♥️
I love his description of needle in the hay. It's about drug addiction, everything that's dirty and scary and gross about it was captured in that song. I found elliott smith through that song, because my dad listened to it a bunch when I was a kid.
Needle in the hay is absolutely brilliant
I was introduced to Smith by a boyfriend, 25 years ago. He’s still on my top 50 artists of all time. His music is part of me.
That’s pretty cool he uses music for inspiration for characters. Elliot Smith def has that ghostly, sad, beautiful voice and music. Gone too soon. RIP
Lawrence Krauss interviewing Johnny Depp talking about Elliott Smith? Unexpected, but very cool!
Blew my mind
Depp was a musician himself back in the day before fame, so not too crazy he's familiar and a fan.
My thoughts exactly
Even Johnny Depp has a crush for Elliott Smith!
He said Needle in the Hay is threatening. I think he understands ES better than most vocal ES fans.
He definitely understands that burning smoldering rage Elliott kept bottled inside
Love that he mentions both Elliott and Glenn Gould! Glenn was extraordinary as well.
What the the hell, if I were there I would have gotten up and SCREAMED fuck yeah Elliott Smith!!
Yet you only hear 3 people lightly clapping...
And it really wouldn't have mattered if she had looked like a knob.
Yes! I know right! LMFAO.
I'm surprised anyone clapped though to be honest, elliott isn't exactly "mainstream", or well known even when he was alive . It was good to hear even those few clapping, but really cool to hear Johnny say that.
They didn't realize what they were witnessing
now i love johnny depp more
Any song from his catalogue gets me by every day #melancholynotmelancholy
Ngl, that song was one I would listen to on the bus on the way to school to feel calm. I was going through so much at home and music was a huge way to have an outlet, Elliott Smith was dark but calm. I always felt peace in his music. Son of Sam, that song makes me a little anxious. Overall, a chill vibe for me when it come to Elliott Smith all around.
Acting to explore the human experiences of others fascinates me. Johnnys interpretation of that song to interpret that kind of character is fascinating.
wonderful song.
Im from indonesia and i love elliot smith songs
Oh how i miss him
this is just too awesome
burzum.
He’s right on with that.
Man, believe me or not, when Johnny said there was Elliott´s song that helped him to become the killer, I instantly thought of "Needle in the hay"...
No it's Roman candle
I get it now. Open one tab playing needle in the hay and in another search "Secrete Window Ending scene" and put it on mute.
Good analysis of that song!
Fantastic stack of books on that table
you can read the titles??
That's nuts. I love The Secret Window.
Me too, very underrated Johnny makes it a great representation, one of your best roles for me...for sure, great movie!
One of his best
Oh my god I love him so much. And RIP Elliott Smith you are so loved as well
I wonder cause he might heard in royal tenenbaums movie when the one character cuts his wrist. I believe that song is playing,I do know for sure it's a elliott smith song.
needle in the hay
Elliott Smith's sound is truly haunting even though he's quiet like a moth (his own words).
it should have been the song "Roman Candle"
AlecFuEntertainment Das ma favorite Elliot Smith song allong with Ballad of Big Nothing.
i thought that to myself, scrolled down, and saw this
+Caleb Bliss my personal favorite is say yes, although close following behind is behind the bars
Alec Fulayter I love Roman candle. But man elliott smith had so many Great songs
Don't tell us. Tell Johnny.
“Killer kindness.”
,dan’
Elliott 's music usually with full of motion picture scence
Hey! Could you elaborate more?
spit it out johnny.
Reminds me of portland 🌹
Strange. Not one Royal Tenenbaums mention.
Exactly
That depressing scene ;+;
“The dead are dying.”
,dan’ (bk)
I don't find Needle in the Hay creepy or threatening
menachem rephun maybe creepy, in just like an abnormal sense. Definitely not threatening, a bit tense but not threatening at all
he probably just associated the song with that scene in royal tenembaums. Needle in the hey isn't creepy. Honest is a good word. Elliott smith didn't make creepy music. He made beautiful music with a hint of sadness. but i never felt sad listening to his music. it always gave me joy.
I can see what he means, the whole song has a manic urgency to it and the story of it builds from a pitiful awkwardness through nervous energy to a kind of wounded animal viciousness with the final verse. which is why the song feels so honest and probably why it helped Johnny so much because it perfectly reflects the descent into a kind of madness that embodies that behavior
bandawhat33 music is subjective. To me it definitely has a creepy vibe.
There’s something about the tempo that makes me feel kinda anxious, so I can see why Johnny would get threatening vibes from it. I think it’s supposed to provoke the feeling a junky would get when desperately waiting on a fix
I wish Johnny would just speak up a little. He and Edder Vedder both do that low talking thing.
He's an introvert. That's why.
@@jsullivan2112 Okay maybe you don't. That's fine too.
Ugh... I think I've just realised how narcs and empaths are hand in hand but can't articulate it to myself fully.
It's not just the actor, its the interviewer too.
Interesting interview.
Find your comment on a Radiohead song. And now I am stock with all your videos, we have the same taste in everything
I don't think being quiet whenever you want is a threat..
it's a threat to yourself.
"so i can be quiet whenever i want", i always saw as meaning wanting your mind to be quiet, for the pain and mental anguish that you feel to finally end, which can be interpreted as wanting to commit suicide. maybe i'm influenced by The Royal Tenenbaums but i see it more as a threat to yourself, not at others.
@@RamtroStudios don't turn him into a suicide machine....
@@jsullivan2112
Now on the bus
Nearly touching this dirty retreat
Falling out 6th and Powell a dead sweat in my teeth
Gonna walk walk walk
Four more blocks plus one in my brain
Down downstairs to the man
He's gonna make it all okay
I can't be myself
I can't be myself
And I don't want to talk
I'm taking the cure so I can be quiet
Whenever I want
So leave me alone
You ought to be proud that I'm getting good marks
It's clearly about Elliott anxiously going to pick up heroin. Not a dialogue at all, he meant quiet like in his head when the withdrawals start. The man downstairs is his dealer and being proud about getting good marks from the needles.
You can interpret the song as you want but this is what Elliott meant. Not sure how you got a dialogue out of that.
@@jsullivan2112 I have an English Degree, no need to be condescending because I don't agree with your interpretation. This song is clearly about being strung out and scoring. Do some research.
@@jsullivan2112 dialogue: conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Thought I'd leave that here for you. Stay in school kid.
Miss Elliott
Wow
Why's Johnny being interviewed by Steven Greer?
Lmao
Spit it out....good lord
Daniel Brown I have the second feel.
whatever
I wonder if he's listened to the song since filming seeing as how he's associated it with a character who kills people.
Needle In The Hay is a bit creepy.
Jung and Old Feynman love You too LoL
Both of You!!!
Elliott Smith helped me through depression.
Can't help but wonder, what happened to Johnny Depp?
he got old?he's 53
Yeah he has aged gracefully.
Ran out of adrenochrome
The Royal Tenenbaums.
That was my introduction to Elliott Smith. And I have watched that scene many times.
Try not to find someone who looks at you the way Krauss looks at Johnny @ 1:34. More creepy and more menacing than "Needle In the Hay"
He needs to forget the pirates garbage and make some arty shit.
For a moment I thought Johnny Depp played Elliot Smith on a autobiographical movie and it made me very very happy. Thats frustrating
As much as I like Depp I don't think he would be a good fit for Elliott's role
@@lilwaterpump3289 agreed... I wonder who would 🤔
gfmgma no one, and i hope they never make a biopic about elliott because someone’s always trying to twist some narrative about his character or his death. i’m sure elliott wouldn’t wasn’t that either.
He sounds drunk asf but goddamn i love Elliott Smith!
Which film are they talking about?
secret window
Oddly enough, I have been listening to both Bach and Elliot Smith on repeat recently, so I guess that makes me a psychopath?
yes
no
Maybe
Honky Bach :)
oh audio. y u no
Wow, Needle In The Hay. I bet he was also listening to Creep and Wonderwall as well.
@@ardiberen you are missing the point of their comment. They are saying needle in the hay is one of his most popular songs, and so this conversation is sort of cliche or whatever.
Ooh. Ur so edgy.
Elliott Smith would have hated Johnny Depp.
elliott smith hated himself
lol bullshit. Elliot Smith would have loved Johnny Depp as he's a hero who stood up for male victims of DV, everywhere (like Elliot Smith himself). Poor Elliot never got the chance. RIP.
Talking to Lawrence Krauss about Elliott seems wrong to me.
As a musician, his work is very complicated when you try to analyze it. Constantly changing keys and chords that don't make music theory sense, but make sense to our ears.
Hello, (yes it's actually my name)
I hope Johnny Depp doesn't smoke.
he's been a smoker for a long time
Haven't seen the film but seems strange to choose a song about heroin addiction.
why? it's about the mood/frame of mind the music creates
somewhat creepy and completely honest ... thats how you describe elliott smith
Not at all.
How the hell is Elliott Smith “creepy”?
Lol its clear uve never listened...
he could sober up, a tad..
Interesting what a year can do to reframe the conversation between these two now stained men.
Johnny mumbles Depp.
Coked off his face
You think so? He's talking pretty slowly and slurred. Cocaine generally makes you hyperactive and super talkative. Much more likely he's drunk or stoned or something.
aidan phelan spoken like someone who knows nothing about coke lmao
@@kitpalmer1583 Yeah. There's nothing worse than people talking out of their ass about drugs. I find speculation of that sort pointless, but if anything I would say weed. Doesn't seem at all up.
I was on coke when I wrote that
This is how you are when you've been on it for 2 days
Interviewer can barely speak
Elliott also struggled with narcissist women
Don't even compare Elliott to that one piece of 💩 abuser
Any evidence for that at all or are you just a misogynist?
@@mariannehavisham8323How is that misogynist he said narcissist women he didn’t say all women are narcissists
@@variklane7032 I asked if there was any evidence or does he just not like women? it was a fair and reasonable question and note no evidence was provided for the claim
Is it me, or does the interviewer seem more than a little self-important, dude no one's here to hear you speak, just ask Johnny Depp questions, and listen.
Man he is so annoying to listen too man how could anyone hang with him?
Yet, you listened. Yet, thousands show up for him every where he goes. Yet, he becomes best friends with Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Hunter S THOMPSON.
You have no life but shitty old cars (your poor daughter is not the priority. filming coming out of a fast food place (fat ass) your daughter is with a bored mom and NOT the priority.) Do better. Be a better human. Be a better FATHER. Feels good to defame and hurt others doesn't it? Think twice or come back and let's go.
@@MindAlteringHugs i read your comment and i hate to be the one to tell ya this but it was a stupid waste of my time. do better next time, yeah?
@@isitatiger Thx for reading, Amber. Sorry Elon's money ran out. Hope you enjoy having to leave your "home" in Spain every 30 days to avoid taxes.
What is appealing about this guy? He always seems to be posing?
This is fucking impossible to listen to. Good god.
Ugh. He's so, so, so pretentious!
katejonimartina he’s not, he’s awkward and shy and goes into character to overcome it.
I agree
So pretentious. It was cool when he was younger. Gotta work on that humbleness when you get older though eh?
how is he pretentious, other than your interpretation of the pitch of his voice?