ballad of big nothing - elliott smith cover

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2022
  • song by Elliott Smith
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  • @Abi-iv5in
    @Abi-iv5in หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Elliot smith is watching this from heaven and smiling ear to ear at how much he impacted people.

  • @MayhemJack
    @MayhemJack ปีที่แล้ว +458

    Man, I should really stop drinking and learn this song properly.

    • @Jolexd
      @Jolexd ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I learned this today! You should too

    • @frogmenstein2801
      @frogmenstein2801 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      spoken like a true elliott smith fan

    • @MayhemJack
      @MayhemJack ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@frogmenstein2801 Oh, you should check out my cover of "Between the Bars," I was properly..."in the mood."

    • @SunFrog_
      @SunFrog_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol I'm feeling the same

    • @justink9445
      @justink9445 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude... I'm with you on that. She nailed it.

  • @scott963
    @scott963 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    You know, I was scared that not many people would still remember Elliott Smith, but I am very happy to be wrong. Your voice is so beautiful and is a perfect fit for his work.

    • @paris5763
      @paris5763 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      literally in rym he has one the 10 best albums in the 90´s

    • @phoenixc33
      @phoenixc33 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      he's very popular

    • @gingerroot8802
      @gingerroot8802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He wasn't very popular until about 2-3 years ago. I remember listening to him in my early 20's and hardly anyone had heard of him back in 2014/2015. It's nice to see more people realizing how great he was.

    • @Tandle779
      @Tandle779 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tbh, elliot smith is the average college girl's favorite "underground musician" but he is revered like the beatles basically. there hasn't been a point where he hasn't been quite famous. I would argue he is more famous than jeff buckley despite not getting as much press.

    • @godofgae8137
      @godofgae8137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am 2006 born and I promise I'll tell my kids about Elliott Smith and his legacy

  • @juanlauria9559
    @juanlauria9559 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Loved the cool fingerpicking intro like he used to do with some songs live. Amazing cover, it sounds easy because of the open tuning but there are some really weird chords.

  • @mrdaniel511
    @mrdaniel511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Your voice is really nice and a good fit for Elliott’s songs, can’t wait to hear more :)

    • @roryallen5704
      @roryallen5704  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thank you, love your channel!

    • @mrdaniel511
      @mrdaniel511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@roryallen5704 Thanks. This cover reminded me how fun it is to do covers so I did another one lol

    • @daaronk
      @daaronk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roryallen5704 you

  • @judywoof5367
    @judywoof5367 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this is probably one of my favorite videos on youtube, i come back and rewatch it more then i listen to the original song at this point

    • @memoryhero
      @memoryhero ปีที่แล้ว

      bang on - this performance is as understated as it is really incredible. if you have the means, download the audio, compress it and raise the total gain to a normal listening level. i really think this girl has a rare genius talent and singing proficiency, something like joni mitchell potential.

  • @Caniacforever
    @Caniacforever ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love this so much, it's fantastic. every time I hear someone from the younger generation playing elliott it makes my heart smile. keep him alive.

  • @tannertalbot6044
    @tannertalbot6044 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is phenomenal! not alot of covers of this song but this is by far one of the best, great job!

  • @kvetch23
    @kvetch23 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    wow! I'm blown away by this. I also feel old watching a youngster covering this song at around the same age as I discovered it, but so cool nonetheless.. just goes to show that Elliott is timeless.

  • @jarrett_haft
    @jarrett_haft หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is the best Elliott smith cover I’ve ever listened to.

    • @incarta958
      @incarta958 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same.

  • @medweb8690
    @medweb8690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for putting this out for all to see cause it’s such a beautiful cover. Incredible voice and guitar playing!

  • @ComptechTypeS
    @ComptechTypeS ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredibly talented. Please make more Elliott covers.

  • @ruibang4616
    @ruibang4616 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Throwing candy out to the crowd
    Dragging down the main
    The helpless little thing with the dirty mouth
    Who's always got something to say
    You're sitting around at home now waiting for your brother to call
    I saw him down in the alley
    Having had enough of it all
    Said you can do what you want to whenever you want to
    You can do what you want to there's no one to stop you
    All spit and spite you're up all night and down every day
    A tired man with only hours to go just waiting to be taken away
    Getting into the back of a car for candy from some stranger
    Watching the parade with pinpoint eyes full of smoldering anger
    You can do what you want to whenever you want to
    You can do what you want to there's no one to stop you
    Now you can do what you want to whenever you want to
    Do what you want to whenever you want to
    Do what you want to whenever you want to
    Though it doesn't mean a thing
    Big nothing

  • @jayvee4020
    @jayvee4020 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like the soft approach to the song. Gives new breathing to it. Well done!

  • @larmoran4885
    @larmoran4885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rory that's beautiful, it's a tough one to sing and play . You were masterful and soulful. Warms my heart to see young folk carrying the torch for Elliott

  • @user-du7yj9ee8k
    @user-du7yj9ee8k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m actually so obsessed with this cover, it might be my favorite ever

  • @jayfehily6125
    @jayfehily6125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo! One of my favourite songs, and your voice compliments Elliott's songs so much.

  • @kennygerace5113
    @kennygerace5113 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve found that over the past year or so this is one of the videos I come back to the most, it always makes me feel better

  • @voioo
    @voioo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    such a soothing voice

  • @rayvanwayenburg998
    @rayvanwayenburg998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! So happy to find your cover. It was really amazing and emotional. ❤

  • @rummm9809
    @rummm9809 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your voice! Love this song too, it’s probably one of my favourite songs of all time and you covered it really well

  • @bradleyjames3000
    @bradleyjames3000 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for blessing this world with your voice, Rory.

  • @yourcardssuck
    @yourcardssuck ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job mang. Good on you to keep his music alive. He was an amazing songwriter.

  • @DylLynn
    @DylLynn ปีที่แล้ว

    this genuinely made my day a lot better. thank you

  • @zaviergonzales9692
    @zaviergonzales9692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sounds absolutely beautiful

  • @PBKittyCat
    @PBKittyCat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just stumbled on this when looking for videos of Elliot Smith cover songs. Totally shocked you don’t have more videos… you’re SUPER good! I subscribed and hope you post more jams for us ❤

  • @needlelnthehay
    @needlelnthehay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i am crying i love this so much

  • @Jonleespradlin777
    @Jonleespradlin777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, thank you so much for this.

  • @mor13ty
    @mor13ty ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a peaceful video, I just woke up and had my coffee while watching youtube and yours was the first video I saw and it was the best start of this day, thank you :)

  • @icemanlarson6444
    @icemanlarson6444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome stuff - really nice cover! i think elliott would've smiled at this

  • @xandar_null
    @xandar_null ปีที่แล้ว

    damn, I love this
    such an underrated cover/channel

  • @logintothebruh
    @logintothebruh 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    im legit tearing up i love this whole vid everything about it is good

  • @stevenonesound
    @stevenonesound 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @ColtonRoberts95
    @ColtonRoberts95 ปีที่แล้ว

    so inspiring, thank you so much (my love for Elliott is just boundless)

  • @purplpandapistol
    @purplpandapistol ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please cover more Elliot :) It's so bitter sweet with your voice. Beautiful!

  • @rubybanford3042
    @rubybanford3042 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who is just starting to teach themselves guitar and who is such a huge fan of elliott smith this is so inspiring and peaceful!! Keep rockin!

  • @ace_fox2988
    @ace_fox2988 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was absolutely beautiful, thank you

  • @jakery2368
    @jakery2368 ปีที่แล้ว

    sheesh im absolutely floored. this is spectacular.

  • @TheClagga96
    @TheClagga96 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love this rendition and combines well with the setting!

  • @toodeadfordreaming
    @toodeadfordreaming ปีที่แล้ว +5

    beautiful cover! really well done!

  • @il_dodo_0708
    @il_dodo_0708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a voice... and such a good guitar playing, was nice to hear this

  • @damianbroodryk4290
    @damianbroodryk4290 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can't put into words how much i love this

  • @zappafan3473
    @zappafan3473 ปีที่แล้ว

    well, thanks for making me cry. because that was beautiful

  • @jww732
    @jww732 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your cover is incredible! Beautiful voice

  • @rb919
    @rb919 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your intro/outro vibingggg✨

  • @kosmasfit907
    @kosmasfit907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was a pleasure. Thank you. You made my day

  • @hydraomega8506
    @hydraomega8506 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    absolutely amazing

  • @_arman_
    @_arman_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great performance, hit the groove really well!!

  • @RandyNewmanFan
    @RandyNewmanFan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so glad a new crop of Elliott fans are popping up. His music is eternal

  • @justink9445
    @justink9445 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rory, beautifully done. As a huge ES fan, I gotta say I think he would be smiling with joy, had he watched this. Art & Luthrie guitar too? Nice. Looks like you play it like he did. Only few of his songs are easy, this one I'd say is moderately difficult but you played it effortlessly. Your voice is very soothing. Gorgeous sound. Coming from a musician, you got my thumbs up. I'd love for you to cover another ES song. I'll be waiting. :)

  • @rob1996ization
    @rob1996ization ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazingly smooth vocals ⚡️

  • @whataniceguitar
    @whataniceguitar ปีที่แล้ว

    you absolutely crushed this. brilliant intro/outro. i hope this blows up. time to start posting more.

  • @isaacgonzalezhernandez2359
    @isaacgonzalezhernandez2359 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great voice. Amazing

  • @KingArthurBaseball
    @KingArthurBaseball ปีที่แล้ว +1

    goosebumps. really great cover

  • @martinkvarven6930
    @martinkvarven6930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You brought this masterpiece justice

  • @_madform_3421
    @_madform_3421 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is stunning. Wow

  • @ilya7758
    @ilya7758 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A pure bliss and the scenery is just perfect ❤

  • @arthurkettle3010
    @arthurkettle3010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great song... lovely version...thanks

  • @gracen8786
    @gracen8786 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so beautiful

  • @Eazyjaypee
    @Eazyjaypee หลายเดือนก่อน

    great ambient sounds and musicianship!

  • @benny742
    @benny742 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great job! would love to see more covers from you 🌟

  • @Astroblizzy
    @Astroblizzy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome rendition my dude. I've been trying to learn to play Angeles properly for the last... man I think it's been a year. Elliott was so good!

  • @amayadayy
    @amayadayy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is a great cover!!! we miss waterloo sunset too!!

  • @coopdedooped
    @coopdedooped 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow i love your guitar playing, what a beautiful arrangement

  • @jejealin
    @jejealin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hermosa Voz!!!

  • @benoplustee
    @benoplustee ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome cover and great playing !

  • @hardfolk
    @hardfolk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg!! beautiful!!!

  • @Krytoons
    @Krytoons 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely beautiful cover

  • @WrathofMath
    @WrathofMath ปีที่แล้ว

    Sublime cover, and a beautiful framing for the video!

  • @sarahdemonia5591
    @sarahdemonia5591 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is beautiful

  • @joeburge7026
    @joeburge7026 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this !!!

  • @jamesryan74
    @jamesryan74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Thank you

  • @cozmo2129
    @cozmo2129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    beautiful cover

  • @christophersantiago4992
    @christophersantiago4992 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was beautiful ❤

  • @stevendobbenberg3211
    @stevendobbenberg3211 ปีที่แล้ว

    favorite cover out there😉

  • @user-cb8100
    @user-cb8100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful voice!

  • @evansuslovich3720
    @evansuslovich3720 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so beautiful

  • @judecrook6883
    @judecrook6883 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow. very beautiful thank you

  • @runawaysuzie
    @runawaysuzie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful.

  • @sneakaholic011
    @sneakaholic011 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your voice. great cover

  • @aiyananoelani8233
    @aiyananoelani8233 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have a very clear & sweet voice. I love it

  • @f-vex
    @f-vex ปีที่แล้ว

    love this song

  • @robertverderese5781
    @robertverderese5781 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this! Nice job!!

  • @efeveesse
    @efeveesse ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got such a great voice!

  • @Jdapple27
    @Jdapple27 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is probably one of the best elliot covers ive ever heard

  • @vincentdiamantine2593
    @vincentdiamantine2593 หลายเดือนก่อน

    incredible

  • @branislavbily6381
    @branislavbily6381 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful

  • @PogieJoe
    @PogieJoe ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular cover!

  • @chadianzappia
    @chadianzappia ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing!

  • @riffraffrichard
    @riffraffrichard ปีที่แล้ว

    Got all the subtleties of the original with your own stamp lovely cover

  • @erdan725
    @erdan725 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love what you did with the song

  • @HermitTheFraud
    @HermitTheFraud ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Great job.

  • @judgeholden6761
    @judgeholden6761 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It says a lot that after a whole year of trying to practice and learn to sing just to play Elliot Smith songs, I can find people who blow me out of the water and make a mockery of me trying to learn......and it still just makes me happy :') You're so talented.

  • @DeMarcheAdventures
    @DeMarcheAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, and what a beautiful day for some Elliot.

  • @bobbythomas1805
    @bobbythomas1805 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. I dig the personal touch and intro/outro.

  • @TangerineMagazeen
    @TangerineMagazeen หลายเดือนก่อน

    very nicely done!

  • @pabloprats940
    @pabloprats940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you play it

  • @erik-lq4ou
    @erik-lq4ou ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when I go on an Elliot binge and TH-cam recommends me stuff like this

  • @heavypiano
    @heavypiano ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done, Rory.

  • @Bhuyakasha
    @Bhuyakasha ปีที่แล้ว

    So well done!