Elliott Smith's final studio release is currently in the final mixing stages, with tentative plans for a fall release. In an update on Smith's official website, Gary Smith, Elliott's father, has announced that there are tentative plans for a September or October release, with more specs to follow. Smith began the album From the Basement on the Hill two years before his tragic death late last year, and many have speculated as to what would happen to the music now that he has been unable to see it through. Before his death, the album had been shopped around to various indie labels before Dreamworks came on board to release it. Whether or not Dreamworks will still be releasing Basement is unclear, as apparently the label gave the material back to Smith to release however he chose. Now, it seems, that decision is up to his family.
The 30+ songs recorded for the album were laid down at Smith's own studio, the fate of which has also been subject to speculation since his death. Initially, Smith's father had hoped to sell the studio as is to someone who would run it as Elliott had. Unfortunately, offers have either been for individual pieces of equipment, or from people who could not viably keep the studio running due to financial reasons. As a result, Smith's family has decided to sell the equipment as a complete lot and allow the purchaser to take the equipment to his/her own space. It should be noted, however, that none of Smith's instruments will be sold.
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