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- Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:56 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello & Brodsky Quartet, Bristol, England , 29 April 2009
- Replies: 37
- Views: 53175
Re: Elvis Costello & Brodsky Quartet, Bristol, England , 29 April 2009
Ah, you answered my last question here! Same event, but curiously with a different name. I'm looking forward to it even more now!
- Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:54 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis/Brodskys U.K. tour '09 -some jumbled thoughts - 10 years ago today
- Replies: 12
- Views: 23115
Re: Elvis/Brodskys U.K. tour '09 -some jumbled thoughts
Was it the same Black Angels performance I'll be seeing them do in 10 days?johnfoyle wrote:Re- reading this in anticipation of seeing the Brodsky's this evening
http://www.cambridgemusicfestival.co.uk ... ck-angels/
Interesting programme. Looking forward to it.
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:26 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Look Now , October 2018
- Replies: 482
- Views: 5473188
Re: Look Now: new album announced!
I can't get enough of Stripping Paper. Elvis's best song since, I don't know, well Tripwire though that was relatively recent. Elvis's best album since... ATUB? BY? Earlier? Has anyone commented on Davey's bassline on the chorus of Mr and Mrs Hush? It's insane, and brilliant. Here's hoping that the ...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:05 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Look Now , October 2018
- Replies: 482
- Views: 5473188
Re: Look Now: new album announced!
Amazon Schmamazon. I went to good old Fopp (thank god they never abandoned Cambridge) and was delighted to find the deluxe CD for £13 and extra delighted that Record Store Day meant a further 10% off - £11.70 - not bad at all. And the newJohn Grant for £9. Let's hear it for the record stores. Can't ...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:57 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis dismisses SKA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17593
Re: Elvis dismisses SKA
And Human Touch is pretty heartfelt homage to the genre...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:31 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New book from Bruce Thomas , March 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 127324
Re: New book from Bruce Thomas , March 2017
As an non Mancunian United supporter, when we had a massive out of town support in the early 70's the days of division 2 etc it was considered a good thing that fans came from all over the country to support united. But typical of this country as you as you become the best they want to bring you do...
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis and The Imposters plays Manchester Castlefields, July 6 2018
- Replies: 54
- Views: 91796
Re: Elvis plays Manchester Castlefields 2018
I saw a listing that only referred to Heaton & Abbott, implying they are definitely the headliners. I've always found Heaton to be very irritating, though Abbott has a nice voice. I think Elvis is due a Forestry Commission tour so he can play Thetford in easy driving distance from Cambridge. Saw...
- Sat Jul 09, 2016 2:25 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play The Roundhouse, London July 6 2016
- Replies: 93
- Views: 122983
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play The Roundhouse, London July 6 2016
I was there too, but sorry I didn't get to see you VG and Sulky. I picked up my tickets at.6.30 and there were already a few diehards queuing at the door. I met up with my London-resident son and went to a rather busy La Porchetta just along the road for a nice bit of pizza, but they were so busy I ...
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play The Roundhouse, London July 6 2016
- Replies: 93
- Views: 122983
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play The Roundhouse, London July 6 2016
I remember Black Sails in the Sunset very well, so I guess that means I was at the 27th one. First time I'd heard it, great introduction. I enjoyed the roughness of the venue. I also recall Distorted Angel with Chelsea sung over it toward the end. Worked nicely. One thing I had totally forgotten was...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:50 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New book about Elvis , in Spanish
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10071
Re: New book about Elvis , in Spanish
Muy interesante. The title = 'The Man Who Would be King'. Literally 'the man who could have ruled', but that's what the film's called. I think the back cover might have been a better choice of image for the front: https://elviscostellorey.wordpress.com The author is a journalist who maintains two mu...
- Sun May 01, 2016 12:47 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: EC 'This Much I Know' in UK's The Observer, Sunday May 1st 2016
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16472
EC 'This Much I Know' in UK's The Observer, Sunday May 1st 2016
Well blow me down if it ain't Elvis gracing the Observer's regular Sunday magazine feature 'This Much I Know'. The biggest revelation here is his love of curling! This media blitz is to tie in with the Palladium shows, plugged in the footnote. Hope they're good. Photo same Mary McCartney as back cov...
- Sun May 01, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 4056
- Views: 4071312
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Case/Lang/Veirs. Holy trinity of female talent. I've been into all 3 over the years, but chiefly Laura V in recent years whose July Flame album from c. 6 years back is a cracker. Just listened to three off the album on YouTube and it's all great. Hope they tour in Europe.
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:17 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Otis, I hope this further whets your appetite for the new Miles bio-pic- it sure boosted my already considerable interest. Indeed, and also confirmed that it is the only one of the two I will seek out! The fact that the Baker film is described as not a film about music but about heroin addiction ju...
- Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:06 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Good link and interesting all round, you've got me wanting to see it. Well done Cheadle for being original about it. Interesting too that he was 'destined' to play the part.
- Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:11 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Good to know you're no great Chet enthusiast. Ethan Hawke was excellent in Boyhood (love that scene with Wilco's Hate It Here in the car as he explains the words to his son!), and I can easily see him as Chet. I am more interested in the film now. The Miles one does sound really interesting, especia...
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:26 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Glad you dug it too. Is it just me that finds Chet Baker remarkably uninteresting? I like his solo on Shipbuilding well enough, but I don't go for his singing at all and I couldn't stomach Let's Get Lost , the film. In fact the opening scene had me reaching for fast forward, which I applied to reduc...
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:56 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: To the XTC fans
- Replies: 2
- Views: 42182
Re: To the XTC fans
Quick search reveals this interview and quote: Q: XTC's 1986 album Skylarking was your most gruelling production job, right? TR: I would say probably true. But that's the price of admission. You never know what's going to happen. I try not to dwell too long on the horrible things Andy [Partridge] sa...
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:46 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
No refs to Spotlight here? Somewhat old school, but a cracking film telling a powerful story. Well done from start to finish. Also enjoyed Hail, Caesar! though it's pretty lightweight stuff. As ever, they realise it perfectly and with a stellar cast. Clooney is perfect as a Buzz Lightyearesque dimwi...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:53 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: National Ransom - November 2010
- Replies: 597
- Views: 559881
Re: National Ransom - New Album Due Nov. 2
Really enjoyed that article and YouTube link. A recording mic fetishist's dream article! As an amateur drummer I was fascinated by the details from T-Bone of playing the kick drum softly, beater bouncing off the drum head for resonance - these are issues I've been thinking about a lot and finding th...
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:32 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
A better bet than Dirty Grandpa, then? I saw another 'little' film this weekend, Rams, an Icelandic film. Good on the local arts cinema for showing this, which has had good reviews over here, and was pretty well attended considering. Two brothers living in a remote valley in north east Iceland have ...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:15 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 10 year anniversary of "Painted From Memory"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 33557
Re: 10 year anniversary of "Painted From Memory"
Well it's now past the 17th anniversary and UMDI made me listen to it again for the first time in years. I played it quite a bit at the time of release, and loved certain of the songs, but have always found the recording something of a letdown. The strained high voice we've commented on here and els...
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:45 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Hmmm, may have to pass on Joy but wow is The Revenant worth seeing. Great description of the opening by you there but I don't really agree about it being too one note, I found very well-paced and powerful in its story-telling. I was gripped to the end, the time flew by. It's one of the best evocatio...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:45 am
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Dying to see Haynes' Mildred Pierce now too (which awaits on DVD) Can I just say how utterly fabulous the Todd Haynes Mildred Pierce was? Kate Winslet was amazing. The whole production was superb. Dying to see the Joan Crawford noir original film again, even if it is hugely different in content fro...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:12 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: UNFAITHFUL MUSIC & DISAPPEARING INK - Oct. 2015
- Replies: 528
- Views: 644826
Re: UNFAITHFUL MUSIC & DISAPPEARING INK - Oct. 2015
And of course the wonderful Green guested on I Wanna Be Loved. There was a rumour for years on one of the Costello sites that the two were planning some sort of collaboration, but clearly nothing happened. I note that they did share a bill in 2010: http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/Concer...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:06 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Recently viewed films
- Replies: 1602
- Views: 2052267
Re: Recently viewed films
Dying to see Haynes' Mildred Pierce now too (which awaits on DVD) Can I just say how utterly fabulous the Todd Haynes Mildred Pierce was? Kate Winslet was amazing. The whole production was superb. Dying to see the Joan Crawford noir original film again, even if it is hugely different in content fro...