R.I.P. Elliott Smith (1969-2003)

Grojlach · 10-22-2003, 07:36 AM

Possibly I'm one of the few here on Ironworks who are actually familiar with Elliott Smith's work, but the lo-fi singer/songwriter behind brilliant records like Either/Or and XO has died last night at the age of 34. Exact details are still unknown, but it is believed he died in a hospital after a suicide attempt, tragically drawing another comparison with his big source of musical inspiration Nick Drake.

He's best known for his surprising Oscar nomination for his work for the Good Will Hunting Soundtrack, with "Miss Misery" nominated in the Best Song Category - other well known songs and classics include Waltz #2 and Sweet Adeline.

May he rest in peace.

[ 10-22-2003, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

Seraph · 10-22-2003, 07:39 AM

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Topic: R.I.P. Elliott Smith (1969-2004)

Pssssst: Its still 2003

Melusine · 10-22-2003, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by Grojlach:
Possibly I'm one of the few here on Ironworks who are actually familiar with Elliott Smith's work

If you think you're possibly the only one who knew the guy, why post? You really ought to start giving people a little more credit than that, Mr Elite-Musical-Taste.

OK, sorry, just joking. Sorry to hear about his death, and sorry if you were saddened by it....

The Hierophant · 10-22-2003, 07:53 AM

hopefully now he has the peace he seemed to have been after... suicide's never a fun thing to come to terms with, but at least you have the music he left behind man...

Grojlach · 10-22-2003, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by Melusine:

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Originally posted by Grojlach:
Possibly I'm one of the few here on Ironworks who are actually familiar with Elliott Smith's work

If you think you're possibly the only one who knew the guy, why post? You really ought to start giving people a little more credit than that, Mr Elite-Musical-Taste.

OK, sorry, just joking. Sorry to hear about his death, and sorry if you were saddened by it.... [/QUOTE]Actually he isn't that obscure (nominated for an Oscar, sold relatively well), it was more of a standard opening routine as I'm unaware of his popularity here on Ironworks and in result a little unsure about the responses to it... No musical snobbishness intended whatsoever.

The Hierophant · 10-22-2003, 08:04 AM

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Originally posted by Grojlach:
No musical snobbishness intended whatsoever.

Awww, man, Mel, look at what you did. You made him sad. SAD! You just don't know when to quit with your never-ending vindictive jabs do you? I've had it with you two fighting. Shake hands or go to your rooms!

Melusine · 10-22-2003, 08:15 AM

You should be the one talking

The Hierophant · 10-22-2003, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by Melusine:

You should be the one talking

Yes I should! I know what's best because I have a 100% track record of always being right and never being rash, brazen or foolhardy, EVER!

And damn if we havn't ruined the somber atmosphere of Groj's thread. Sorry Grojlach

[ 10-22-2003, 08:29 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ]

Grojlach · 10-22-2003, 08:22 AM

You two are in a funny mood, if somewhat misplaced...

*grabs broom*
Shoo, shoo! [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img] Now you either say more considerate things about the genius that was Elliott Smith or you take your conversation to another topic. I've got a broom here and I'm not afraid to use it!

[ 10-22-2003, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

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10-22-2003, 07:36 AM	#1
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 44 Posts: 5,281	Possibly I'm one of the few here on Ironworks who are actually familiar with Elliott Smith's work, but the lo-fi singer/songwriter behind brilliant records like Either/Or and XO has died last night at the age of 34. Exact details are still unknown, but it is believed he died in a hospital after a suicide attempt, tragically drawing another comparison with his big source of musical inspiration Nick Drake. He's best known for his surprising Oscar nomination for his work for the Good Will Hunting Soundtrack, with "Miss Misery" nominated in the Best Song Category - other well known songs and classics include Waltz #2 and Sweet Adeline. May he rest in peace. [ 10-22-2003, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

10-22-2003, 08:15 AM	#7
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 6,541	You should be the one talking

10-22-2003, 08:22 AM	#9
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 44 Posts: 5,281	You two are in a funny mood, if somewhat misplaced... grabs broom Shoo, shoo! [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img] Now you either say more considerate things about the genius that was Elliott Smith or you take your conversation to another topic. I've got a broom here and I'm not afraid to use it! [ 10-22-2003, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

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