Yes, I have the nice comics book about the story of Ferdinand the kind bull... Elliott's friend when he was a child and ... after his death..Elliott Smith I miss you so much, your sweet and "delicate" voice, your guitar . Love you and your immortal songs . Never forgotten...
@@cmmmmmmmwI actually think he was interested, he probably just was under a lot of pressure to keep the interview to below 3mins and each question & answer to
Grey Mason It's weird though, I can empathize with the interviewer as well though.Just like Elliott here,I to have been in situations from time when I'm so flooded by emotions that I come off cold or uninterested or not socially engaged with what I'm dealing with. You receive about the same amount of energy you give. That being said I don't believe the interviewer meant it with malice.
It could definitely sum his interview up, and could definitely sum his existence up. Just replace "Ferdinand" with "Elliott" and you still have the same underlying structure.
SupremeIntentionCrew no but in this situation the interviewer is so typically mtv. even encouraging elliott at one point to acknowledge that he's 'more pop right?'
He seems so very shy and modest giving off that vibe of "I like to play music and don't like to answer your questions." He was a true musician. Modest through and through. He was much too good for this world. Rest in peace, Elliott Smith.
He clearly had mental health/social issues, but he was probably a modest, sensitive person regardless of those issues, but yeah, they still obviously made him clam up a lot more than he probably would have otherwise. Sad.
I know the word artist is thrown around often, but Elliot was a true artist...you can see that he's a hit I'll at ease with the interview but comes alive when he's playing. R.i.p
Elliot was boring asf, many people would have been thrilled to be given this opportunity to be interviewed on MTV and by Carson Daily but instead he's just sitting there all mopey, it's not what the mainstream audience wants to see.
Pop music means popular music. Meaning music anyone can relate to because it crosses a lot of barriers and isn’t easily defined . Used to mean that in the sixties, seventies, eighties and then Michael Jackson started calling themselves the king of pop . Michael as well as Elliott was obsessed w the Beatles. At one point MJ owned the entire Beatles catalog before they sold it back to Paul McCartney. But that confused everyone and then the boy band thing happened and all of a sudden Pop didn’t mean popular music, it meant, dancing, make up, shiny shoes, big hair, all of a sudden it meant nothing about the music
I don't see depression in elliott in this interview; I see genuisness that is too much for his own good. like he is as good as Bach or Beethoven and he just is so musically intelligent that he has trouble communicating his emotions socially, ya know? Rip buddy I'm never gonna know you now but I'm always gonna love you anyhow
i like how elliott talks. it reflects on himself. like as if he doesnt feel the need to talk as he can just feel. he's like a cat. knowing that he is on a different level to everyone but not feeling the need to do anything about it except for embed it in his music. i really respect elliott and his music and it saddens me that he is not here anymore to absorb all this positive eergy everyone is sending him
True in a way. Daly has actually opened up about his anxiety struggles in recent years, and looking back say some older interviews like this one that makes a lot of sense. People respond to anxiety in different ways through their lifetime, but if you look closely, you kinda know it when you see it. Unfortunately, in situations like this there's not much to be done except more practice?
*Reads a question from the script *Interesting answer from Elliott Smith *"That's awesome" / "Ok, cool" Come on, if you don't give a shit don't waste this man's time.
The interviewer sounds so fake ! Especially when he says "that's awesome" and whatches the cover of the magazine like he doesn't give a toss about what Elliott just said.
@@liamkelly8524 very articulate. That answers IT all. Of course we all know what "it" means. Because we are all the same and have all the same values. No room for diversity here.
Totally, I've never heard the origin story of what Elliott was thinking about when he had it done, what it means to him etc. It's sad these TV clowns can't see a true spirit and wanna get inside his head a little bit, rather than peddle his materialism like some heartless drone.
There's something that just makes you warm to, and feel almost protective of, Elliott Smith, but also, I don't know whether it's because I'm a sentimental person or not, but I've got tears in my eyes for him watching this interview (or possibly, they're for him and for my angsty, unappreciated teenage self). RIP.
10 years later. how are you now? can you still listen to him? my friend that showed me him can't and i have trouble. he's easy to associate with bad memories
@@raindropskeepfallin who knows if the original comment person will ever respond after a decade. That's enough to give me anxiety. Sadly, a lot of people haven't survived the past few years....the world just keeps getting sadder and sadder and so many people are deciding to just bail out of it. 😥
I hate how Carson daily tried to fit him into a box like that.. He had such a golden opportunity to talk to this angel of man and he wasted it. Now he's just that dude who hosts the voice and Elliott's dead.. Wtf is this world? At this point, everything means nothing to me.
Yeah, you can tell he has just read the Spin article about Elliot Smith just five minutes before he supposed to interview him. He has no idea who he is (and apparently hasn't heard of "The Story of Ferdinand" either).
@@gtx-808 Because he was a gentle man with a beautiful soul and was able to give a voice to the feelings of millions around the globe while also being a rockstar. Even today people still keep coming back to his music because it speaks to everyone while also making for great listening. You can sing along to his more upbeat tracks or fall asleep listening to his sadder ones.
@@gtx-808 why the fuck were you even watching this when you have such negative feelings towards the man who has never personally done anything to you? People like you are a complete waste of resources.
Elliott is clearly uncomfortable. Making it to MTV was probably an accident. As a true artist, money couldn't possibly be the goal, as money making ventures take away from the essence of the art. He was a tortured soul who shared as much as he could. It's sad that he was only here for a short time.
+Lindsey Day a lot of great artist were only here for a short amount of time but im pretty sure money is the goal for all great artist it may not be the main one but it is a goal cause if you don't wanna make money off the music then you don't put it out its a simple as that
+Lindsey Day You can romanticize him but I'm sure if you'd asked him: Money was something he wanted. I don't think anyone put a gun to his head to record a track for a Hollywierd movied or that he turned down the $$$.
money is not the goal of making art, but it is a means to keep making art. because without money, you can't publish, record, buy paint or a typewriter or whatever, and most importantly: you can't live, and without the artist, there's no art. so while no musician should play exclusively to become rich, they will always aim to make at least enough money.
Elliott had too beautiful of a soul to be interviewed on MTV. He certainly deserved any success he received, but it's heartbreaking to see him in the state he seems to be in in situations like this.
+Lindsey Day Probably had a lot to do with what Carson Daly represents ... He had other interviews, like with Janeane Garofalo where he seems quite comfortable. You get the feel that Daly doesn't give a fuck about him, just some guy he has to interview. That would make me uncomfortable too.
He is totally NOT comfortable. He really couldn't stand MTV. His work was so unique and above the ilk of this "music" channel. ES was a musical genius. RIP!!
Elliott always gives of that vibe like he’s somewhere completely else thinking about making more amazing music … what a magically gifted , sweet and humble person he was. We love you man
To be fair though...the interviewer is pressed by time. They want to ask really relevant questions in the given time frame that they have, so they have to blow through it. Elliott as a popular musician probably knew that. But I'm sure it would wear down the interviewee, having to blow through questions like that without any true meaning.
sherpaderp dingo If Carson Daly would've had more time than the bullshit tiny slot MTV gave him, I feel like this actually would've been a pretty decent interview. It feels rushed because it is. Christ, TRL didn't even play entire music videos. You think they're going to let Carson have enough time to do a proper interview with E.S.?
I love Elliott Smith and I wish the world (of my current time) could have been more kind to him (so that I could have more of his music during my current time). I can see his discomfort with the interviewer who seems less of a real person. We all will be given very many chances and I will in another chance be able to hear Elliott Smith in another chance. Given that we are all improving with each try, it will be beautiful and the next version of the interviewer will be kinder.
It's really hard to believe that it's going to be 10 years in just a few days... I think about Elliott all the time. For those of us who love his music, we could never thank him enough. I wish there was a way he could have known that before the end. I'll never forget that day.
I have only found his music recently but man I have become obsessed with him. And I have only heard a couple of songs. I'm going through a rather difficult time in my life right now and Miss Misery just seems to be the right song for me. Thank you Elliott for being such a great artist.
Did he throw up before this show, is that why Carson asked him if he was all right? I don't think Carson was the problem. I think Elliott would have been perfectly happy to record his music and never have to promote it, never have to tour or give interviews. It's amazing to me that he not only managed to do so, but that he did so while always remaining true to himself. And don't even go there with "ugly" or "unattractive." I love that he was so unglamorous and unpretentious.
After 2 weeks i feel the need to comment. i saw this interview 2 weeks ago and have watched it everyday since. idk why, just looking at elliott, the way he talks, and yea idk just something about elliott. it makes me sad hes gone. he looks like such a nice guy who made such beautiful music. the first when i found one of his songs i didnt know he was gone, then when i did man that hit me i was shocked. well love elliotts music
Then you need to watch with interview with Conor Oberst (lead singer of the band Bright Eyes) on the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, from back in '05 if I remember correctly, after he performs his song Road To Joy. His mannerisms/body language, his voice, the way he talks, etc. actually reminds me a lot of Elliott Smith in this interview. You MUST watch it, please!!! Conor is amazing 💗
+Holly S *the* interview with...not 2 'withs'... Anyway, that one is definitely wayyy up there in the EXTREMELY awkward & uncomfortable interviews haha!! Conor Oberst was/is a brilliant songwriter as well.
The fact he treats this line of pathetic and juvenile questioning with such kind patience shows me that he was a good and decent man. We always seem to lose good and decent men way too early.
I don't think the questions were juvenile. I think Carson actually tried to help educate the audience and ask genuine questions and overall matched Elliott's energy, but Elliott never seemed comfortable with a camera in his face and sn interviewer.
@@seanmatthewkingyeah I don't see what's "pathetic" with Carson's questioning- he was respectful the whole time. I think because Elliott seems deeper and more introverted by comparison it gives the illusion of Carson seeming like a cringey dude who doesn't get it.
I saw Elliott Smith perform a little before his passing, and he was incredibly nervous and had difficulty getting through a song having to restart a few times. He had made a comment about how his hands were so sweaty during the show. This is my first time seeing this interview, and all things considered, I think Carson Daly got him to open up even if it was in the slightest bit. It was nice to watch and even somewhat endearing.
I really like his persona. Not everyone is outgoing, extrovert. There are people who are shy, introvert and that doesn't mean we are weird. Everyone is different. But the sad part is that if you are shy, or introvert some people see that as negative an I can't understand why?!
It's really strange watching this interview and seeing how Elliott acted. I mean, hindsight is 20/20, but he looked so uncomfortable and genuinely unhappy. RIP Elliott, wonderful musician. His music will live on.
“But you’re more pop right?” Carson trying to shove a genre onto Elliot. Elliot responds “yeah” but he doesn’t mean it. He just knows he has to say that. Also, the Spin Magazine plug was just tacky. He didn’t even ask him any questions about the article. He just threw it in the ground. Cool. I love Elliot. I wish he was still here with us creating music.
"That's awesome-" HE FUCKING shoots a glance down at the article completely dismissing Elliot Smiths sick ass "Ferdinand the bull" tattoo.. Great start to an interview- real nice
@@user-hw4hf2zb3t Elliott didn't actually write Miss Misery for the movie, but just reworked an old song. Apparently, in order to be considered for an Oscar it had to be an original song written specifically for the film, so it was sort of kept secret. Can't remember where I read this but it was from someone credible who know Elliott at the time.
@@tcorp12 That doesnt make sense. A song is a song. Whats the point in 'hey but you started off some previous material'? 🤦♂️ Is that even a serious argument? Is it meant to dismiss elliott in any way? And i add, i despise the over idolisation people make of him as well as many other 'celebs' so my perplexity is genuine, i dont mean in any way to come across as 'you cant talk bad of elliott cause i'll kill you' sort of thing. Peace
@@claudiomargheri2087 they are correct. It shouldn’t be difficult to find the interview in which it was discussed, and then you’ll understand exactly what the PP’s are referring too.
@@tcorp12 wasn’t it the guy who bought Jackpot, he was married to Elliott’s manager. There was a great interview with both of them and many people close to him in the earlier days…the most info I have ever heard from people close to Elliott, it was definitely a more recent interview in the last 5 years or so. It’s a really great interview, now I have to find it :)
Next time, Carson should ask his questions really fast to make his interview with one of the most sensitive and thoughtful musicians of all time, sound like a hostile and judgmental cross-examination.
It's haunting how you can just see his discomfort in just being in his body during this interview. I believe we're witnessing him fight some really heavy demons here.
ohh dear ... he SAID that folk is a style and it usually has a moral where pop usually doesnt .... and what did that presenter say straight away ... "are you pop right" ... well not really but hey what can he say .... shy man, easily to put off... also later on he was playing the guitar ... obviously it helps him relax, it became a muscle memory. and that presenter pretty much told him to stop...
Poor Elliott. He wasn't cut out for this cruel world. You can tell him & Carson Daily are complete opposites. Carson was a teenage heart throb wanna-be Brad Pitt who thrived under the bright lights. He gave off Chad vibes. Elliott was a shy, reserved hipster battling with addiction & depression. You can tell the limelight gave him anxiety. He looked so out of place here. 💯😔
Elliott was never at his best in interviews, but he wasn't so bad here. He may or may not have been high, although I don't get that. He may or may not have been depressed, although I don't get that. He does come across as shy, and that's part of what made him Elliott. We are all guilty (I know I am) of trying to psychoanalyze everything he said or did. We're never going to know him now. Let's just love him anyhow.
The fucking negativity in the comments is unreal. Jesus, I know I know, you're the coolest ever and would have done a waaaay better interview with someone who is obviously depressed and doesn't want to talk to you. Way better than Carson who is pretty universally regarded as a stand up guy who is knowledgable in his field. Drop the whole "I'm too cool for school" thing already.
***** if you're an elliott fan you should know carson was not so knowledgable. regardless of the depression. carson is a generic interviewer, when it comes to specifics he hasn't a clue
