Elliott Smith Interview With Janeane Garofalo

[@Bubba1960.]

" you can't get better at things you don't play " such a simple statement, but so poetic coming from Elliott, and so true. Miss you bro.

[@Angstadillio]

I think he was trying to tell me to not just whine about not being good at guitar without at least picking it up and trying.

[@vladambrose1399]

Listening to Elliott Smith in the moments of lack of inspiration, unclear times and when being lonely. He touches my heart so much. I believe he's an angel that lived on earth among humans for some time and shared some secret tunes and touching masterpieces with us; yet that was tough and he left us so early. He is a thing.

[@CaptainPancakes]

I think Elliott would be embarrassed at how he's become this sort of mythic figure now.

[@Rhinoinasuit]

Well, when you say "left us early", that's highly debatable. Don't forget that the circumstances surrounding his death are not indicative of suicide.

[@_MrAvocado_]

​@Green Rocky Road humans are irrational beings so in that sense it does (make sense) It's cult behaviour. Worshipping people after death. Martyrdom, etc. Kurt Cobain another example. The cult of Kurt. The sofa he sat on once when he was 17 going for hundreds of thousands of dollars on ebay is similar to people making pilgrimages to touch relics of humans who have been given sainthood in death.

[@roguebot6132]

Some souls are just too pure for this existence. If you can’t wrap your head around that concept then listen to Elliott’s opinion on just about anything. Watch him while he speaks and then listen to a song. So kind, genuine and unassuming and those traits left him so anxious, lonely and helpless. He managed his way through as best he could and we are forever grateful of that every single time we hear his musical genius today in his work.

[@Trenzalore-gn6xq]

Peter Leahy it’s sad, his best trait are what destroyed him, I miss him

[@joelglanton6531]

@@Trenzalore-gn6xq His childhood trauma destroyed him and it was far from his "best trait." So many people assume that Smith was this guy who just couldn't handle the state of the world or the human condition or something. That isn't why he struggled with depression. He was abused horrifically by his stepfather when he was still living in Texas as a child, which is why he moved to Portland as a teenager to live with his biological father and his stepmother. I'm sure his stepfather loves the fact that people think Smith just couldn't deal; it takes the blame off of where it belongs which is squarely on his shoulders.

[@Trenzalore-gn6xq]

@@joelglanton6531 and you would know this how exactly?

[@joelglanton6531]

@@Trenzalore-gn6xq If you'd rather have your "torment saint" than spend a half hour on Google then I'm not going to spoon-feed you; you don't cast pearls before swine.

[@Jordan-vs4cy]

@@joelglanton6531 the way you speak intrigues me

[@KrisShred]

"You can't get better at things you never play" ^^

[@immortalass]

Not getting the Garofalo hate, she seems to be a good person, and this interview is as respectful and genuinely interested as anyone could be.

[@Jamesp1972]

she jumped the shark and came out all anti me-too

[@andyk6792]

@@Jamesp1972 oh gimme a break. it very blatantly was her outspoken opposition to The War On Terror.

[@wsieber89]

​@@andyk6792the ideology that just because you disagree with someone makes them your enemy needs to stop.

[@andyk6792]

@@wsieber89 It'd be nice, but I don't see how it could happen. Looking back, it's bizarre that she was chosen as the avatar for those "PC Liberal Zombie" impact text memes, given how reasonable she was when speaking out against the Iraq war. It seems like it cost her a career too (in terms of being America's Beta Female Sweetheart).

[@DCorange05]

This is a truly outstanding comment-- exceedingly rare on YT. While it seems clear that Elliott was very uncomfortable during most interviews, I still find it a little funny/sad that he's almost unable to form sentences when in front of a camera, yet he was capable of writing such brilliant, complex and inspiring lyrics.

[@leathernuns]

This brought me to tears. He truly was one of a kind. I hope he's resting now.

[@niaj4]

I wanna hug him ! His music is such an inspiration. So dissonant yet deep, each two minute song of his has some infinity in it to me. ^ ^

[@listeningtojets]

Rest easy Elliott. Your music has always been unique,beautiful,painful and interesting all at once ❤️

[@Waverer]

I jumped when she said "Hi!!"

[@westcoastoutlaw09]

I love it when Elliott says, “I don’t know, I just do it myself because I like to play the different instruments, and you can’t get better at things you never play.” I love it because I'm determined like that, so i can understand that.

[@waxcritic]

Crazy that it's almost been 10 years. Such a phenomenal artist.

[@RustinChole]

......he died in early 2003. 10 years since what?

[@Ruby-eq1qg]

almost 10 years since the 10 year 'anniversary'

[@waxcritic]

Patrick Chole lol my guess would be that you didn’t note the “6 years ago” (Sept 2013) in the comment heading Also, October isn’t “early 2003”. But thanks for playing bro!

[@joelglanton6531]

@@RustinChole what's your deal?

[@RustinChole]

@@waxcritic you’re right tho I saw the date of your comment, I thought you meant since he died. We’re almost at 20 now.😞 But you’re right my bad. Hope you’re having a good one.

[@aficionado79]

I remember when this aired I taped it but unfortunately lost the tape. I also remember that he performed "Miss Misery" and it was placed at the end of the show when the credits rolled. I used to see him play all the time when he moved to LA and also saw him in person at various places in Los Angeles. I so regret not talking to him or even approaching him but he always had this intense cloud of privacy hanging over him that it made it seem wrong to disturb him if that makes any sense.

[@JenWilkinsonPhotos]

The way Elliott talks sounds so much like Garth from Wayne's World. "Thanks, I like to play".

[@cricketbriggs6865]

Lol

[@Malkre34]

He's been blowing my mind for years

[@MrMastrsushi]

Am I the only one who feels Elliott's more comfortable around women? It feels that way when I watch these interviews at least.

[@brendaluna173]

Yes, this compared to that MTV interview you can sense that he felt more comfortable here

[@なかもりふじ]

Probably because he was molested by his step dad.

[@tomatoesandradiowire482]

なかもりふじ wow that escalated quickly

[@jekylwhispy]

It's in his music

[@Marquise619]

Well they sound way more interested as opposed to the MTV guy

[@christinedeegan9391]

I wish i had that chance to meet him. Such a True Artist. Major Talent. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BernardTunes]

"You can't get better at things you never play" *Looks at camera*.... Fantastic

[@1StepForwardToday]

He's the shit! Just the most unique sound & most gorgeous music

[@islaadele1212]

You just want to give him a massive hug, don't you. Lovely soul.

[@That1Guy]

Bought this album in Berkeley at the original Amoeba on Erik Carter’s recommendation. a truly magical time and place that this music holds for me.

[@TheMonolake]

Aaa telegraph ave...those days

[@rickc1898]

My favorite singer and my childhood crush. Together

[@hippyharrison]

You don't become an addict by getting high for no reason besides having fun. You become an addict because life is shit and it's the only way you can cope.

[@katrinawallis-king1540]

Very odd English - I’m not sure what you mean. What I would say though, is that there are about as many reasons for taking drugs as there are people - add the genetic component, and things become complex.

[@concars1234]

​@@katrinawallis-king1540 All right posh poser

[@seanmatthewking]

@@katrinawallis-king1540 How is anything they said “odd English?” Perfectly readable.

[@seanmatthewking]

Some addicts definitely seem to disagree. Some kids are just very experimental and risky, and get addicted even though nothing is wrong, so they say. This may be only a small portion of people, if it’s true. It’s certainly not something I understand.

[@MrPotatoMind]

I agree. Addiction is one thing usually. An attempt to find a solution to unresolved childhood trauma.

[@AntonioSaucedo22]

She's awesome. And she used to be a great stand-up comedian. Plus, she gets the genius that was Elliot Smith.

[@godolforoderous3773]

Way better interviewer than Carson Daily.

[@JAYKAYAY91]

it's like two different persons, when he is being interviewed and when he sings.

[@chocolate37131]

ugh the way he laughs when she's like "noted raconteur" lol

[@pellebravesskylar]

Love both of these folks. He seems so sweet & shy. Was such a cute boy until drugs & alcohol ruined his looks. I think he was so sensitive, it was difficult for him to live in a hard world...and that's why he left us.

[@peachespulaski5981]

pellebravesskylar he's still totally attractive to me.

[@opheliajade1986]

Oh stfu

[@joelglanton6531]

It bothers me so much that people think he was just some guy who couldn't deal with life. He was horrifically abused as a child, and you probably have way less in common with him than you think. So many weak people identify with him because they think he was just this guy who was depressed about everything.

[@claudiomargheri2087]

@@joelglanton6531 Oh god someone speaking it

[@joelglanton6531]

@@claudiomargheri2087 The more I read the comment the more angry it makes me. He "ruined his looks," yet Ashley Welch looks JUST like him despite never doing drugs.

[@dorkrockcorkrod]

And to think, there was a time where people had no idea how to pronounce Ben Affleck's last name...

[@napalmocean]

Fun fact: Ben Afleck and Janeane Garofalo were in the film Glory Daze together, along with Brendan Fraser.

[@1StepForwardToday]

On the album (from a basement on a hill), the song "the Final Hour" is just so sad, yet beautiful; beautifully sad ),;

[@Ieatbabyseals]

I first read the title as Elliot Smith Interview with Japanese Garofalo

[@macdemarco1699]

i did that as well!

[@jwilsk8]

True, Ive seen 5 david dondero shows, and ive talked to him twice, slurring my words and being too quite. Its nerve racking when you meet someone you think is amazing.

[@quesondriac]

Thanks for posting!

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

still sad about this loss

[@PAULLONDEN]

"I'm here with,eeehhhhrrr"....yeah,that's a great act.

[@strangeclimate411]

he looks so relaxed here! i love to see him smile. also what did he say around 0:55?

[@VincentPrice111]

@tomthefunky Apparently he stabbed himself twice, his girlfriend said they had a fight, and she locked herself in the bathroom. When she came out, he had apparently done it and she had pulled the knife out of his chest. Ignoring the incredibly flimsy excuse for having her DNA on the knife (and lame general story) He apparently left a suicide note, which is apparently very unlike him, especially the generic message that was on it. His audience consists of people saying "omg I want to hug him!"

[@DisarMn]

legend

[@PhilipDrakeMusic]

Really amazing musician.

[@RubberWilbur]

He's so self conscious.

[@aaronmyers1982]

@purplehaze0120 He did. do a search here on youtube for "elliott smith interview on much music and performance of waltz#2 PART 2" He specifically says he was tired of playing it.

[@LucaVincent]

they didn't even spell his name right dear me

[@jwilsk8]

Makes all the sense in the world. But if you did decide to enter that cloud, i'm almost certain he would have been so nice:)

[@Theogvineofthedead]

@WachaDrop agreed! He's one of my heros

[@Lateralus8808]

Angeles....it's printed in big white letters at the bottom left of the screen when it first starts.

[@melvinwoodcock9407]

For all of you that didn't listen,you can't get good at things you can't play.Be real and come out with yourself.

[@VincentPrice111]

Keep it gangsta ya'll I wanna thank you all

[@KellyGreen5555]

@tomthefunky Aww, sounds like somebody is sweet on Janeane. Bless your wittle heart.

[@derrikferguson3219]

Elliot Smith was good at music songs.

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

Janeane Garofalo the last scion? AKA Loki and Alanis Morissette. AKA Satan.

[@aaronmyers1982]

@aficionado79 It does. I used to play a lot of shows and people that I never knew would come up to me to say hi whenever they'd see me in random places. At first, it was really flattering. but then starts to bother you when it happens often, though you'll still be polite becasue you don't want to feel rude. After those expieriences anytime I'd see someone that I'd recognize, I'd initially want to say hi but was afraid to, cause I'd feel like I was bothering them too. I am so jealous of you tho

[@jordanfadness1507]

Man I love me some Ben Ay Fleck

[@VincentPrice111]

@staphinfection Well he got clean before he died, if that counts for anything. He was planning to come back with some music, then he died strangely, be it suicide or murder.

[@TheCHILDRENofTV]

high five Mr. smith...

[@VincentPrice111]

@tomthefunky Actually, they couldn't tell for sure. Because apparently there always has to be mystery around the deaths of musicians and celebrities, if you could call him that. I wouldn't be surprised.

[@erj66]

what's the name of the song at the end?

[@Benjabola]

I want to see, "Lucky Three"

[@danielkillorin9742]

Benjabola it’s on KZbin u can look it up

[@josevanreyes]

Is it weird that he reminds me of Nick Diaz the MMA fighter lol

[@Ember2539]

0:00 Hi mom I'm on TV!

[@420MLG420]

Ah yes, thanks!

[@StoryeTime]

@AndreaMas189 You shouldn't, the only fact that you enjoy and are interested in his work shows a lot about you. Keep yourself credit! Peace,

[@staphinfection]

Sorry Elliott, but you had such a great opportunity, and you squandered it away with massive amounts of drugs and depression.... I wish you had been in a better place so your angelic voice and song writing would continue to grace us with more, perhaps even better wisdom....

[@joshuarawr]

0:10 "Eliot Smith" .. Fail.. Thanks for this though. ;D

[@aaronmyers1982]

Can anyone tell me the name of the song that starts playing at 1:10? I love that song but have no clue what it's called.

[@emenike1907]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLMi2ODfdimaM0 here it is king, and there's a shorter acoustic version on youtube as well

[@echogrindnine651]

Still think he was murdered.

[@purplehaze0120]

He must have gotten so sick of playing Miss Misery

[@ciaranm183]

did she say how's your posture at the start?

[@mark1800]

what's the song that starts 1:08? beautiful

[@secondtimer7518]

Its Baby Britain Acoustic.

[@cagedbutterfly93]

can't believe people actually thumbed up your comment.

[@cauthoncrazy]

what program was this?

[@VincentPrice111]

@SethHesio You don't know me, you don't know where I've been, or how long I've been there.

[@aficionado79]

Hey thanks. He probably would've been nice, who knows, maybe it was just me being intimidated by him being Elliott Smith.

[@QuistJam]

@plxplxkthx agreed!

[@doktoren99]

@aaronmyers1982 did you ever find out?

[@aarossell]

@kodychristopher Great, thanks

[@420MLG420]

What year is from? Feels around 1995/6

[@kornflowerblues]

"How's your posture"? What a strange question to start off the interview.

[@markhartmann9000]

She's referring to the concert where someone yelled "get a backbone."

[@danielcolon9809]

mark hartmann Though I would like for you to be correct, I think this particular interview with Janean happened before the incident with the heckler telling Elliott to "Get A Back Bone".

[@trysometruth]

Janeane was just teasing a bit about how he was a little slumped over sitting next to her. Harmless banter, which is exactly how Elliott took it. "I'm _feeling_ good..."

[@mrnobody7833]

How's your posture just a fancy way of how's your health or how you feel

[@maxwellgoldstein93]

spelled his name wrong in the credits...

[@wreklessabandon]

thought he was from omaha. . .

[@grendel_nz]

Feel he could be reincarnation of Nick Drake. Both gentle, both missed. Thank you.

[@KellyGreen5555]

@staphinfection So you think Elliott "squandered it away?"

[@TylerBurkhart]

ben ayfleck

[@VincentPrice111]

@tomthefunky Hey, you never know if he actually killed himself. A man doesn't stab himself, TWICE you know?

[@JamesWilliamMarsh]

aaaaaand they spelled his name wrong.

[@Zerrith]

@JAYKAYAY91 Yup, one is extremely sad and one is strangely.. Happy?

[@eldantastico]

they would've made a good a couple

[@causticgrip8329]

Huge fan of Elliott, but... come on, Garofalo and Smith in the same room? This video could not get any more Gen X even if had Denis Leary wearing Dr. Martens and David Foster Wallace wearing his bandana while smoking in the background.

[@Majora99]

0:10 - They really fucked up

[@belgabirdo]

Ben Achadh nan Leac :P

[@Rosiedouce1]

they spelt his name wrong smh

[@StoryeTime]

Répondre à cette vidéo... I meant GIVE yourself credit ,))

[@VincentPrice111]

Milk cow then come talk to me jojojojo

[@TrapazoidSwinger]

lol

[@defsink1]

0:11 What the Hell Is Up with That Right? Right ?

[@aarossell]

@spewintothis You mean his name? 2 t's actually, but whatevs

[@QuistJam]

awesome, for once a nice and meaningful Elliott interview.. I've just uploaded a quite Elliott inspired song called Happy Again actually .. let us know what you think? Thanks xo

[@patalberg]

*+t.

[@KellyGreen5555]

@tomthefunky What the hell are you on about?

[@hillman175]

When i see his face so near, i know, i would give the fuck to meet him only once.. :/