Apr 14
“It’s depressing”
So, last night I’m at The Boneyard, a bar where they don’t toss me out. It’s really one of my favorite places in this otherwise dead city. It’s dark, yet warm, friendly. People know me by name, it’s a comfortable place to relax and think about writing, or not think at all. The idea for my Weird Tales poem came to me in this bar.
Anyway, I’m there last night and I decide to throw my twelve favorite Elliott Smith songs onto the jukebox. A guy picking up his drink is talking about music with the bartender, he asks her, “who’s this playing now?” He says, “it’s depressing.” I smile and think to myself, “nice.” It’s interesting how music and writing can affect people in completely different ways. Elliott sings his last song, and I leave, not depressed for a little while.
Oh, and there’s something astonishingly satisfying about listening to Between the Bars, sitting in a bar.
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Elliot Smith is way under appreciated. Poor guy was a tortured soul that’s for sure.
I’ll check Elliot’s music out.
I miss being able to afford going to bars. I used to sit, alone, in bars, too. I don’t know why. Now I prefer to drink at home with a book. I like to eat alone in bars, though, with a book.
I suppose it’s because music is such an emotional trip, and we all bring our own baggage, triggers and filters to music, so we find different ways into each song.
I’m a HUGE fan of Elliot too! From the first time I threw in XO … until forever! I’m even the proud owner of all his Heatmiser stuff .. which, let’s face it .. is kinda suckey.
Michael, kind of off topic, but do you like a band called ‘Neutral Milk Hotel’?
Tyler should go with you next time.
Durden.
“How’s that working out for you?”
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Pure Smiles Mike, Cause you’re like 5 gunbarrels in your chest against the wall and 20 of them just dont like you, metaphorically. I love how you pull out of these moments – wait for it….wait for it…..
Sir Tessa: Exactly.
SaltyDroid: You are, indeed, programmed correctly.
Alex: No?
Will: I promise, Elliot Smith isn’t the Devil.