Gentle, melancholic, and human are all words I would use to describe the wonderful music of Elliott Smith, who would have celebrated his 57th birthday today. The beloved singer/songwriter carved a path for himself in the '90s and early 2000s as a space for the sad and downtrodden, who found solace in the wonderful coldness of his lyrics and sound.
Most people are familiar with Smith's work through the '90s classic Good Will Hunting, which featured Smith's music in a big way and even included an original song written by him for the film entitled "Miss Misery," which earned him an Oscar nomination.
The film turned him into a much bigger commercial success, and brought his music to millions of people around the world. The film's emotional themes served as a great way to introduce the world to the songwriting that Smith did so well.
Much of Smith's legacy is tinged by the tragic circumstances of his shocking death, which has been largely considered a suicide, with some select groups of people believing he was murdered. Smith was a complicated man who suffered from depression as well as addiction.
On October 21st, 2003 Smith's girlfriendJennifer Chiba had locked herself in the bathroom after an argument with the singer. While inside, she allegedly heard a scream, and walked out to find Smith with a knife embedded in his chest. He would unfortunately pass away at the hospital. A note was found on a sticky note that said "I'm so sorry, love, Elliott. God forgive me."
Smith's life shouldn't be defined by his death however, as he gave a great amount of beauty to the world while he was here. His music is some of the most unique and emotional ever recorded, with songs that have touched fans for years. On his birthday, we should remember the wonderful music that captured the hearts of so many around the world.
Happy Birthday, Elliott Smith.
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