This is a fantastic idea!!! Love it!cwr wrote:It would be amazing if he decided to run the whole album through the wringer like this. Oddball solo multi-instrument versions of every song, deconstructing them as he pleases, with little regard for what anyone thinks of 'em.
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- Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:22 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
Heeheeheehee!jardine wrote:maybe rachel?
Actually, I suspect there is probably some poor bastard intern, sitting in a cubicle at EC's management company who has the miserable task of combing the internet--including this site--and reporting anything of real interest to his superiors...
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:54 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis plays Singapore, March 7 2011
- Replies: 24
- Views: 24450
Re: Elvis plays Singapore, March 7 2011
I kind of got the feeling this was another Odile Husband situation...it's all so odd and the publication date on EC's site is 5/03/11...
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:35 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
You can mark me down as being pro-NR. And I also agree that it's not one of his very best, but it's not a track I skip. Quite listenable. For me it's the Grandson of Waiting For The End Of The World , the Son of Invasion Hit Parade , Brother of Turpentine , etc... Hope he always adds to this lineage...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:37 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
Kim Kardashian - I really don't get the whole phenomenon. Who is she, where did she come from and does she have any talent? Two words: Sex tape. Followed by reality show, and the rest is history. Maybe our man needs to follow this path to success. The conventional approach is no longer working. :lo...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:02 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
NR#2...instrumentally, I really love it. As CWR said--striving for a certain effect. I'd say he achieves it. A fun and interesting tidbit. Hope there will be more like it as he wanders through Asia. Maybe a new take on Tokyo Storm Warning...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:58 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
- Replies: 82
- Views: 73078
Re: The Return Of The Imposter: National Ransom No.2
This is the Tom Waits version, is it. Yes...with a bit of that weird middle section of The Bridge I Burned & some Stalin Malone, as well. I like the video very much...lots of cool imagery. I feel like he might have actually made it himself--or at least most of it--playing around with I-Movie ov...
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:51 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Cover versions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 25032
Re: Cover versions
Agree...also But Not For Me, Funny Valentine, Lost In The Stars, Penny Lane and lots more...Harry wrote:I think a lot of Elv's best records were covers.
the live version of Pyscho is brilliant. My Dreams Have Whitered & Died etc
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:37 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Request: Egypt and Wondering
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4029
Re: Request: Egypt and Wondering
I have both. PM me your email address again and I will send them.
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:52 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Beacon tix presale is open
- Replies: 37
- Views: 39253
Re: Beacon tix presale is open
Hahahahahahahaha! Well, speaking for myself...I'm not an actual NYer. I'm just a transplanted Clevelander, so I actually am friendly...docinwestchester wrote:
Yeah, NYer's are well known for being friendly, right?
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:28 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Beacon tix presale is open
- Replies: 37
- Views: 39253
Re: Beacon tix presale is open
Good idea, Doc. Those London people are all so nice and friendly and meet for a drink before concerts and so forth. No reason the NYers can't be friendly, too.docinwestchester wrote:This may call for a NYC regional meeting of the EC Fan Forum on Sunday....in 3 freakin' months!
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:25 am
- Forum: Photo Gallery
- Topic: cell phone self-portraits
- Replies: 36
- Views: 170165
Re: cell phone self-portraits
OK. This is me...
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:53 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Beacon tix presale is open
- Replies: 37
- Views: 39253
Re: Beacon tix presale is open
Sunday...going alone. Row G, Center Orch. Tix must be pretty hot--couldn't get 2 together. Checked Stubhub...prices are INSANE.
Monday...Mr. Ypsilanti coming with. Orch 2, Row O. Best I could do.
Still, I'm pretty excited about this...
Monday...Mr. Ypsilanti coming with. Orch 2, Row O. Best I could do.
Still, I'm pretty excited about this...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:30 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Spinning Songbook: What Songs Do You Wanna Hear?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 22915
Re: Spinning Songbook: What Songs Do You Wanna Hear?
40 slots on the wheel is not enough. Once you fill some up with covers and the mandatory stuff like Alison, Detectives, etc, there's only room for about 1 song per album.
Have never heard my beloved Motel Matches live. Would love to hear that...
Have never heard my beloved Motel Matches live. Would love to hear that...
- Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:53 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Beacon tix presale is open
- Replies: 37
- Views: 39253
Re: Beacon tix presale is open
Shit. Didn't see this until it was too late. Will take my chances with the general admission tickets. A little heads up from an EC mass email would have been nice.
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Re-examination of "Punch the Clock"
- Replies: 57
- Views: 56718
Re: Re-examination of "Punch the Clock"
I avoided PTC for a long time because I assumed the '80's poppiness would not be to my taste...and the very notion seemed so anti-Elvis. But I was totally wrong! I love this record and listen to it often. And while it has some '80's vibe, it's miles above all that Duran Duran/Fixx/Flock of Seagulls/...
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Costello classical refs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12107
Re: Costello classical refs
Well, OK. I have this awesome torrent of a show in Southampton, NY from the Useless Beauty release....
He references Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" as part of "Poor Fractured Atlas" and "The German National Anthem" as part of "Little Atoms"...
He references Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" as part of "Poor Fractured Atlas" and "The German National Anthem" as part of "Little Atoms"...
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:17 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello Announces The Return Of The Spectacular Spinn
- Replies: 71
- Views: 53583
Re: Elvis Costello Announces The Return Of The Spectacular S
Shy though I am, I think I might be emboldened to spin the wheel at the Beacon should such an opportunity present itself. The 'Spinning Songbook" is HUGE to me--the stuff of legend. I am super-excited about this!!!! Those of you who saw it the first time...how are the "spinners" chose...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:26 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: National Ransom, We Hardly Knew Ye
- Replies: 42
- Views: 36073
Re: National Ransom, We Hardly Knew Ye
I ran this from start to finish unintentionally yesterday. I wanted to hear the title track and just let it run through to I Hope. I only grows in my appreciation with each listen. The ballads in particular are growing on me. Totally agree. I took a little break from NR, but then found I was longin...
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:19 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: National Ransom, We Hardly Knew Ye
- Replies: 42
- Views: 36073
Re: National Ransom, We Hardly Knew Ye
I would hate to think I'd never get to see a Sugarcanes show again...such a phenomenal experience to see them live! But, of course, there might well be a few 'Canes dates in 2011, just as there were a few Imposters shows in 2010... Agree, however, that NR deserved WAY better than it got. It's a bitt...
- Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:49 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis/Imposters/Spinning Songbook, Chicago, May 15, 2011
- Replies: 85
- Views: 83271
Re: Elvis/Imposters/Spinning Songbook, Chicago, May 15, 2011
There has to be a NY show, right? Where do you think it will be, BA? The Beacon? Town Hall?bronxapostle wrote:i'm READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm super excited about this!
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:01 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Palais Theatere, Melbourne, Thu 21 Apr 2011
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19569
Re: Palais Theatere, Melbourne, Thu 21 Apr 2011
I have a feeling Elvis meant it when he talked about bringing back the Spinning Songbook. I'll bet you're going to see something really special...
- Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:20 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: What the story behind ATUB (Entire album) ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 35134
Re: What the story behind ATUB (Entire album) ?
An EC LP that's "overwrought and overwritten"? That's like saying the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is "too busy"! :P All kidding aside, ATUB is way up there on my EC list -- top 3 or 4 easily. The lazy comparison is with IB, of course, but I've always thought of it as perhaps t...
- Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Paying Off The National Ransom - A Video Compilation DVD
- Replies: 20
- Views: 20658
Re: Paying Off The National Ransom - A Video Compilation DVD
Doc,
Would you be willing to trade a DVD of this for another batch of brownies?
Ypsi
Would you be willing to trade a DVD of this for another batch of brownies?
Ypsi
- Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: What the story behind ATUB (Entire album) ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 35134