Elliott Smith - Waltz #2 + interview - 1998-08-20

[@andrewfroese1067]

The interviewer is Sook Yin Lee. She was my favourite VJ on Muchmusic. She was one of the only interviewers who got to talk to Thom Yorke after Kid A came out. She brings honest enthusiasm and creates comfortable spaces for those who are uncomfortable in normal interviews.

[@billdauphine951]

Agree 👍

[@sonicdiablo8968]

She's a very good interviewer

[@davidschmidt270]

Sorry sorry....have to say it.... she's one of those stereotypical HOT Asian chicks for sure! Dammmm

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@AyakiKay-kj8gm]

Thank you 🎉

[@ellegaunt]

I love how 90s she looks. Such a time capsule.

[@frankieandtheflowers]

I watched her in the 90s and I just watched this now in 2023 and got a shock because I had forgotten about her and there she was and it pulled me right back to then 🥲 time is crazy

[@jarekharmening8993]

@@frankieandtheflowers who is she? What's her name?

[@frankieandtheflowers]

@@jarekharmening8993 I can’t remember her name 😭 would take some googling

[@frankieandtheflowers]

@@jarekharmening8993 Sook-Yin Lee !! Found her (Much Music Toronto 90s hosts)

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[@sophiewood]

i love his reaction to the voice comparison compliment cause you can tell he’s genuinely happy with it but i’m laughing at the “wow… that’s a really nice compliment👀”

[@nedflanders7296]

do you know who it was that she compared him to? because i only understood the name chet baker but not the other one, and i am looking for answers

[@sophiewood]

@@nedflanders7296 i’m sure she said Gil Gilberto (gilberto gil is the right way around), a brazilian songwriter and politician!

[@nedflanders7296]

@@sophiewood thank you, that was quick!

[@otavioaguiar2602]

​@@nedflanders7296 she said 'joao gilberto', one of the greatest brazilian (bossa) musicians to ever do it

[@nedflanders7296]

@@otavioaguiar2602 thank you, too! yeah ok, i agree joao gilberto must be what she said. All though gilberto gils voice has lots of, maybe even more, similarities to elliott smiths voice. So the comparison defenitely would have made sense in that situation aswell

[@TheMiapapia]

I love that he’s chewing a big hunk of gum, even when he sings. That’s talent!

[@maovslandlords9244]

A lot of singers do this to keep their mouth wet so they can pronounce words more clearly when they sing.

[@noverrr4508]

Dave grohl and his famous chewing gum too lol

[@nros5020]

Probably nerves from TV those people didn't make him very comfortable usually

[@robmarshall9026]

All got it from Lennon @@noverrr4508

[@North_Sea]

It's because of amphetamines

[@matthewsolina4920]

The siren during the intro! That’s live music for you.

[@ededwinson5774]

the cop car or the woman?

[@ExternusArmy]

@@ededwinson5774 lmao good one

[@nicolasbicerne2041]

and the ring phone in the end? lovely

[@ljavwa3459]

More like "that's downtown Toronto for you."

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@ermertieplug]

This proves that you can have all the musical production and autotune on a song but nothing can create an artist.

[@Brettyboy101]

I have only really discovered Elliot in the last couple of weeks and i have the Waltz son on repeat in my head❤

[@StephenReid-hk8hs]

Im the exact same? only discovered his music a fortnight ago and I also can't get waltz 2 out my head

[@ollielindsay]

It’s a sad set of circumstances. Elliot is special. You may also dig Nick Drake & Ron Sexsmith

[@rg64824]

Ron Sexsmith is amazing! ​@@ollielindsay

[@veronikalynn5084]

@@ollielindsay I discovered Elliott somewhere around 2012ish-2014. All I know for sure is that I definitely binged his stuff for over a year. Anyway just wanted to say I agree, he is indeed special. When I found out the same day that he wasn’t around anymore and why, it was probably the only time I can say that scenario hurt, and deeper than I thought I could hurt for someone I didn’t even know. I think it was finding out I was too late, that he already left this mortal coil, all at the same time I had been struggling with staying on it myself for years, feeling like this writer I’d never heard of til then was 1.) exorcising my soul lol, and 2.) confirming that I should finally, once and for all, trash my own songs and poetry along with any dreams of writing I still had, since it could never compare 😩🥲😂 I’ll always be grateful that he couldn’t keep himself from being the artist he was, and that he could share it before the end of his life. I think it takes a lot of nerve, luck, and passion to outshine one’s own personal darkness. Whatever happens after we’re done here in this reality, it’s pretty nice to imagine him smiling, proud of that.

[@JackT13]

I think it’s often too easy to criticise interviewees especially young women who are often automatically labelled as ‘dumb flirty fan girl’, but I actually really liked her interview. She was genuinely interested and drew on her other music interests to make for an engaging exchange

[@WilRockQ]

I watched this just as much for the interview. He was a great interview because was his own person and never just told people what they wanted to hear. You can tell he was so intelligent.

[@andyvanvlierberghe5389]

Example

[@FlameFlickers]

Excellent version of Waltz #2 and also very good interview. He gets gradually more comfortable as it becomes clear she really knows her stuff and she's a real music fan. Thanks for the upload.

[@EvanNighswander]

He hit the high note too!!!

[@matthewellis6327]

his song writing is so beautiful. thank you elliott smith

[@jamesheath7601]

He’s the best ever

[@BassByTheBay]

Wow... what a hidden gem this is! Probably the closest I've ever seen to Elliott looking comfortable 😊. Loved the interviewer's questions -- she seemed like a true music nerd/fan asking the kind of specific questions that we nerds/fans would ask. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@rosswoodie]

I love that moment where he makes a slight laugh, and she brightens and says, "ope, there you are"

[@jayandalaska]

One of the most beautiful & thoughtful interviews i have watched of Eliot smith

[@randmiller88]

Thanks for all the Elliot uploads to celebrate his life! What a talent he was.

[@steelygray]

You're welcome. What a talent he was.

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@ThePacemaker45]

How am I just watching this?! Lol he was so perfect.

[@Doobeydoobeydont]

How can someone so sensitive be perfect? How did you watch this, lol, did you like have someone, have like turn the like tv on? Like. Huh.

[@kennydon]

@@Doobeydoobeydontsay again?

[@Doobeydoobeydont]

Wow, I promise you I didn't write that incomprehensible babble, no idea how that has been attributed to me. For a start I don't use the word 'like' in this way, rarely ever say LOL and hopefully I make sense on the whole. I'll look into this. @@kennydon

[@claralinnea9682]

@@Doobeydoobeydont hahaha xD

[@MichaelKennedy-uh6wl]

Canada much music just simple fun

[@michelepasquale8227]

The right person to interview Elliott. Nice, friendly conversation to the self-called "weird Oscars guy". Lot of nostalgia.

[@hurkamur1]

I was visiting canada with friends when this originally aired, and i remember watching it in the hotel room. We were all super stoked for XO to drop, and it was in constant rotation after it did. Glad that you uploaded this. I couldn't find it on KZbin before.

[@promitra9356]

I watched a lot of MuchMusic in my teens and 20's. That's one of the things I truly missed about Toronto. MuchMusic had it dialed down with the alternative scene, down-to-earth interviews, live performances, while playing the hits of the day.

[@jasonwilson9406]

That was a great job by the interviewer and a rare occasion to open him up. Much appreciated.

[@AyakiKay-kj8gm]

I love you Elliott ❤

[@RustinChole]

Thanks for uploading this. Can’t listen to Elliott anymore without crying, but this footage was worth it.❤️ “In the place where I make no mistakes, in the place where I have what it takes…”

[@steelygray]

Thank you for your comments.

[@MarielaReyes_]

The interviewer did such a good job. This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen of Elliot smith.

[@mysusbigsoss2101]

Seen the interview with WEEN, really one of the best interviewers I've seen

[@j.b.8546]

Great interview. Classic Lots of funny parts, the kerfuffle thing and the cop stalking part are jokes. Also i like how she asks about his songwriting process and the qualities of his voice. 10/10

[@hanawana]

this is so good

[@chiscui]

BRilliant artist

[@polypx]

She's gentle as possible, like she knows she needs to be. I reckon she could have got deeper given more time.

[@Catsmakemeselfconscious]

she’s so gorgeous i love elliott smith

[@ellegaunt]

“I played it about a million times! I’m tired of it.” HAHAHAH no filter needed, buddy

[@ronpudding9598]

Thanks for uploading!

[@steelygray]

No problem

[@luvisacigarette8]

I love Elliott Smith but damn he does not give a lot in interviews. Kudos to the interviewer here. Great clip

[@Delicate_Elephant]

The interviewer compliments him then turns it into a minor disaster with almost every question, then Elliott, just responds like the sweetest, most honest person in the world. What a legend. You can tell that he's super nervous to be there and his hands are shaking between the chords, but he champions through the song hitting all the notes perfectly. So cool to hear his writing method. He figured out what works and sticks with it. Much love, Elliott. RIP.

[@j.b.8546]

I thought she matched his energy pretty well especially as the interview went on. Great interview overall btw. I'd never considered how his singing style has a sort of "androgynous" quality as they discussed, that was kinda interesting. Kerfuffle....

[@azanattrener]

Rip ES💔

[@BassByTheBay]

A minor disaster? That was one the best Elliott interviews I've seen. She was asking thoughtful, non-generic questions -- most were specific to Elliott rather than just vague songwriter questions. I'm sure Elliott was smart enough to know she was legitimately interested in his artistry based on her questions.

[@juniper1135]

“Were their hands clammy?”

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

new disaster lol

[@sliver0fwhatsy0urs]

nice. very cool.

[@ColombianThunder]

Was watching the movie Short Bus and couldn't put my finger on where I'd seen the protagonist before. Then it dawned on me that it was this interviewer!

[@rohanbeer1654]

Omg what a crazy connection lmao

[@andrewfroese1067]

Yup, her name is Sook Yin Lee. She was an amazing veejay on the music channel here in Canada: Muchmusic

[@somes3cretcat]

Does someone know how I could get in touch with much music for some archives from the 90s?

[@evildays1987]

sook yin lee🏅💙💙💙

[@jasonburke4256]

The interviewer is beautiful!

[@amberm2168]

she’s Sook Yin Lee. an artist in her own right

[@deepakchoke-ya2560]

She was in Shortbus.

[@shloop.]

@@deepakchoke-ya2560I thought that was her but I was like “there’s no way” and came to the comments to check lol.

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@dania4647]

filmed on my birthday! ten years before I was born 😅

[@TheMonolake]

Thx for sharing this!

[@Brettyboy101]

I like how he gets a kick from the word Kerfuffle😂

[@adamcleall]

wow he played the rivoli in toronto? i thought it was really hard to get a show there.

[@brmbkl]

gus van sant is a hell of a recommendation

[@fishylogic222]

Nirvanna the band the show??!

[@romancandle1994]

that mightve been the most human interview hes ever done

[@richalderson6069]

Title track of XO? I thought it was called Waltz #2.

[@xxmyharturhandzxx]

the full title is waltz #2 (xo)

[@richalderson6069]

@@xxmyharturhandzxx Oh I see.

[@markhelm7426]

Wow...what a fantastic performance. But did they put makeup on him?!?

[@TheresNothingToSee123]

Chet Baker and João Gilberto

[@jeezusjuice344]

Many thanks. I had no clue how to spell the second name!

[@BassByTheBay]

That was cool. I hadn't really thought about the similarities till she mentioned it.

[@ectoplasma5]

Thank you,i could not understand the second name .

[@kpdelaney6460]

Love their stuff!

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[@abhiskekrachit1411]

Elliott impressed celebrity's diction Mmm kerfuffle

[@BenSchillaci]

Canadian slang, it'll stump ya!

[@sophiewood]

@@BenSchillaciit’s scottish!

[@BenSchillaci]

@@sophiewood It’s also Canadian👍

[@sophiewood]

@@BenSchillaci because of the scottish immigrating to canada :)

[@BenSchillaci]

Ya that's how Canada and culture works. Name something Canadian and 9/10 times it didn't originate here. We're a commonwealth country, our spelling of colour is the same as UK lol We share some similarities@@sophiewood

[@incessantmurkysmuggler]

kafuffle

[@jessicagonzalez-no2wu]

That made me laugh lol

[@lekmusic]

6:05 did she portend his death?

[@j.b.8546]

Damn :(

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[@nicktaylor1902]

No that's Celine dion chill

[@allimensch]

yes king give her nothing

[@frankieandtheflowers]

The gum is maddening 😆🙈

[@theheartofablackbird2109]

This was Much Music right?

[@steelygray]

Yes

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@MrAtownDown1]

What’s with these interviewers always taking jabs at him?

[@andyvanvlierberghe5389]

No this ignorant world dident deserve his songs. If would have hated social media, influencers and Musk.

[@BlamingBuddha]

Did she just misname the song?

[@emmad-ul4tn]

It's titled Waltz #2 (XO)

[@danfulop6197]

Kerfuffle 🤣

[@geoffreycoates4720]

The music industry screwed him over!

[@tommyconancoates7097]

Miss misery wasn't written for the movie it was written and recorded well before that movie ever existed or Elliott was ever aware of the plot

[@emmad-ul4tn]

Yeah but he had to lie about that to have it entered in the Oscars

[@AdamMaekju]

Never got it. My loss i suppose

[@halonsox]

Is the host Jeniffer Chiba?

[@SG_7733]

no, it's Yoko Ono

[@punk471]

Sook Yin Lee

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

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[@emmad-ul4tn]

He was so bored of playing this song

[@erokraider1690]

This interviewer is terrible? Were their hands clammy? 😂

[@e2215]

Asian women seem drawn to Elliott

[@AyakiKay-kj8gm]

Ahahahahahahffhfgcb j nnm true

[@jesserogers3869]

Honestly this guy was very average

[@YamnayaSintash]

listen to tommorow tommorow and say that again.

[@jesserogers3869]

@@YamnayaSintash yeah very very average

[@YamnayaSintash]

@@jesserogers3869 even that solo section?

[@emmad-ul4tn]

The average songwriter doesn't compare to this guy

[@daniillarussov]

Какая красивая ведущая. Кто она?

[@j.b.8546]

Sook-Yin Lee I remember watching Much Music as a kid, since I'm Canadian. She's definitely easy on the eyes

[@daniillarussov]

@@j.b.8546 Thank You! She is sooo pretty

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