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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.

http://www.sodachrome.com/concert/images/esmith3.jpg

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

Seraph

10-22-2003 07:39 AM

Quote:

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

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:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />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.... </font>[/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

:D
You should be the one talking ;)

The Hierophant

10-22-2003 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by Melusine:
:D
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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