Elliott Smith
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived for much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he was also proficient with piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style, characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies.
Smith died on October 21, 2003 at the age of 34 from two stab wounds to the chest. A possible suicide note, written on a Post-it note, read: "I'm so sorry—love, Elliott. God forgive me."
Known For | Sound |
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Most Rating | 1.55 |
Birthday | 1969-08-06 |
Place of Birth | Omaha - Nebraska - USA |
Also Known As | Steven Paul Smith, |
1997
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
7/12
Described as "a cross between a video and a documentary, but actually being neither of the two," singer/songwriter Elliott Smith plays three acoustic...
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Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
1998
Strange Parallel
5.9/5
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott...
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Strange Parallel
Elliot Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival
10/1
Filmed on the 9th of February, 2002, Live at Bumbershoot Festival is one of Elliot Smith's most notable live performances to date.
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Elliot Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival
Elliott Smith Live at the Steamboat
0/0
On June 20, 2005, in conversation with a LMA curator, Dr. Smith gave his go-ahead for Elliot's shows to be hosted at the Archive. More notes: Quotes...
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Elliott Smith Live at the Steamboat
2014
Heaven Adores You
6.9/29
Heaven Adores You is an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of Elliott Smith. By threading the music of Elliott Smith through the den...
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Heaven Adores You
1997
Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary
0/0
Documentary about the indie rock band Modest Mouse made around 1997, as they were recording their second album, The Lonseome Crowded West
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Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary
2001
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
4/2
Chance, a hapless Los Angeles musician is searching for the coveted Moletron synthesizer through the classified ad paper the "Southlander", and meetin...
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Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
1999
The Jon Brion Show
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The concept of the show is that Brion will play accompaniment to his guest, sometimes inviting other performers on stage to assist. Like the regular F...
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The Jon Brion Show
2004
Elliott Smith - Olympia, Washington
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Live performance from Elliott Smith 1. Son Of Sam
2. Angeles
3. Rose Parade
4. Happiness
5. Easy Way Out
6. Southern Belle
7. Wouldn't Mama Be...
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Elliott Smith - Olympia, Washington
2009
Searching for Elliott Smith
0/0
The unauthorized biography of the Patron Saint of Indie Rock.
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Searching for Elliott Smith
2024
The Road to Ruane
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Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of T...
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