This is a truly beautiful song (I didn't understand*). One of my favorites. After all these years, I still repeat in my head, like a couple times a week, "My feelings never change a bit, I always feel like shit, I don't know why I guess that I just do". lol I don't know why, it just sounds so good and is relatable I guess. Straight forward, simple really, and relatable, but also really beautiful.
@@mrfake675 honestly, similar to Elliott, they were probably cooked by their childhood and it was only a manner of time. I'm glad we got what we did. Crazy that Brian is still alive.
I am a big fan of The Microphones-Mount Eerie-Phil Elverum and Elliott Smith. This is incredible, I always supposed that there is a connection between the music of Phil and Elliott.
The description sad-sack isn’t very common in my area. I remember seeing the interview that Janeane Garofalo did with Elliot and that term was used as a description to his music. I felt a defensive rage. I was pissed off, Jesus what a generalized statement. Elliot took it with grace but it really was hurtful
nobody broke your heart, if you’re alone it must be you who wants to be apart! phil voices how i feel about elliotts music so well, like the thing he says about X-ray vision on the world and people, so true
I live in Portland and anytime I make a trip to the H-Mart on SE Belmont, I make a point to pass by Elliott's house where he recorded Roman Candle. I think the house is owned by James Mercer from The Shins now.
"Not sad whatsoever" seems like a denial. I understand not wanting sad-sack stereotypes but saying not whatsoever is not right, not half right Lol. But to each their own...
From the "My Favourite Elliott Smith Song" podcast; Season 4 Episode 5 - Phil Elverum
www.myfavouriteelliottsmithsong.com/episodes/phil-elverum
Both Phil and Elliott are longterm, all-time favs, and yet I've never noticed any connection or influence. Wild to hear this and realise it now.
This is a truly beautiful song (I didn't understand*). One of my favorites. After all these years, I still repeat in my head, like a couple times a week, "My feelings never change a bit, I always feel like shit, I don't know why I guess that I just do". lol I don't know why, it just sounds so good and is relatable I guess. Straight forward, simple really, and relatable, but also really beautiful.
It's also most likely a Beach Boys reference. It sounds like "Our Prayer".
That song is amazing. I wish Brian didn't fry his brains and voice. He was Tchaikovsky level talent.
@@mrfake675 honestly, similar to Elliott, they were probably cooked by their childhood and it was only a manner of time. I'm glad we got what we did. Crazy that Brian is still alive.
it gives me big surfs up vibes
Yes, and I think Lennon's "Because" which of course he covered
I am a big fan of The Microphones-Mount Eerie-Phil Elverum and Elliott Smith.
This is incredible, I always supposed that there is a connection between the music of Phil and Elliott.
Yes the connection is called alex g
The description sad-sack isn’t very common in my area. I remember seeing the interview that Janeane Garofalo did with Elliot and that term was used as a description to his music. I felt a defensive rage. I was pissed off, Jesus what a generalized statement. Elliot took it with grace but it really was hurtful
nobody broke your heart, if you’re alone it must be you who wants to be apart! phil voices how i feel about elliotts music so well, like the thing he says about X-ray vision on the world and people, so true
I covered I didn’t understand last night .. love this song love Phil and Eric’s trip and this whole lil circle of rock/indie music
My favorite ES song is Twilight
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Such a beautiful converstaion. Thank you for sharing. This builds up an interest toward the podcast (?). Be well, everybody.
it's great. i recommend it
That line - smoke /joke - makes me think of Clouds by Quasi, which he covered, maybe direct inspiration dunno
I live in Portland and anytime I make a trip to the H-Mart on SE Belmont, I make a point to pass by Elliott's house where he recorded Roman Candle. I think the house is owned by James Mercer from The Shins now.
The house is marked with an obscure, spraypainted plaque with that I Heart Metal t-shirt graphic
Wait where is it? Like SE 34th and Belmont?
Very 10cc “Not in Love” if we’re breaking it down thematically and production-wise. Jon brion prolly dove at the chance to mellotron Elliott’s voice.
people are repressed and art triggers novel feelings especially artists like elliott smith
Great interview, also check out "ELLIOTT SMITH - I Didn't Understand (live on 2 METER SESSIONS) 1998"
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The perfect, heart-wrenching version of this gem...
"Not sad whatsoever" seems like a denial. I understand not wanting sad-sack stereotypes
but saying not whatsoever is not right, not half right Lol. But to each their own...
Elliott smith is great. His acoustic live solo stuff is the best to me. His studio stuff is too jumbled and filled for me.
Thank you🎉
peak on peak?