gone too soon.

two people who would have done us all a favor by stickin' around a little longer are Jeff Buckley and Elliott Smith.

both American singer-songwriters with a catalogue of music far more relevant and soulful than most i've ever heard. two young men whose lives ended far too soon. two men whose hearts wore heavy weights. and two young men who would have undoubtedly continued to make an impact had their lives not been cut so short.



Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah" (originally written and released by Leonard Cohen) is quite possibly one of my favorite songs of all time. it has been covered by the masses, which really stradles a thin line between annoying and understandable. who wouldn't want to sing it? it's both heartbreaking and beautiful in its own right. do yourself a solid and listen to it. i'm sure it's on iTunes.



and Elliott Smith. well, i can't really pick a favorite one, but maybe "Waltz 2" from his album "XO"

anyway, i just wanted to point out that i like these lads. and i wish they were still here.