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<center><h3> Rock 'n' role model </h3></center> | <center><h3> Rock 'n' role model </h3></center> | ||
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<center> George Varga </center> | <center> George Varga </center> | ||
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''' Elvis Costello mellows, but doesn't lose his edge or his chops | |||
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Elvis Costello has a better chance of being remembered by future generations than many present day musicians, thanks to the remarkable diversity of his work, his slew of classic songs and his refusal to rest on his laurels. | Elvis Costello has a better chance of being remembered by future generations than many present day musicians, thanks to the remarkable diversity of his work, his slew of classic songs and his refusal to rest on his laurels. | ||
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And he contributed to tribute albums honoring Van Morrison, Arthur Alexander and the Grateful Dead, as well as performing with such disparate artists as the Jazz Passengers, bassist Rob Wasserman and contemporary classical composer John Harle. | And he contributed to tribute albums honoring Van Morrison, Arthur Alexander and the Grateful Dead, as well as performing with such disparate artists as the Jazz Passengers, bassist Rob Wasserman and contemporary classical composer John Harle. | ||
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"It is a very rare position I'm in," Costello acknowledged from the south of France, where he was shooting a film appearance as himself. ("I drive into a gas station and scare the hell out of the attendant," he said, explaining his brief role.) | "It is a very rare position I'm in," Costello acknowledged from the south of France, where he was shooting a film appearance as himself. ("I drive into a gas station and scare the hell out of the attendant," he said, explaining his brief role.) | ||
"A couple of friends of mine have said that, one of these days, I should write a musical memoir. Because I have worked with an extraordinary range of people. And some have been little 'working holidays,' like doing the Charles | "A couple of friends of mine have said that, one of these days, I should write a musical memoir. Because I have worked with an extraordinary range of people. And some have been little 'working holidays,' like doing the Charles Aznavour song, 'She,' for the (new Julia Roberts/Hugh Grant) film, ''Notting Hill''. | ||
"I probably got that offer because of my album with Burt (Bacharach) — people can suddenly see me as a romantic vocalist. It doesn't mean I'll make a career in that music, but I enjoyed it." | "I probably got that offer because of my album with Burt (Bacharach) — people can suddenly see me as a romantic vocalist. It doesn't mean I'll make a career in that music, but I enjoyed it." | ||
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"I just spoke to him yesterday, and it's his sheer enthusiasm that I find so inspiring. He's a great songwriter and singer and craftsman. But what makes him special is the joy that he seems to get out of it, and that unabashed pleasure he finds in music." | "I just spoke to him yesterday, and it's his sheer enthusiasm that I find so inspiring. He's a great songwriter and singer and craftsman. But what makes him special is the joy that he seems to get out of it, and that unabashed pleasure he finds in music." | ||
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In recent years, Costello has found that pleasure working in a duo setting with erstwhile Attractions pianist Nieve. | In recent years, Costello has found that pleasure working in a duo setting with erstwhile Attractions pianist Nieve. | ||
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"This way, with just the two of us, we shake them back to life. You have to play them in the moment. Also, I get to play a few songs that were overlooked, either because they didn't work in a band context or didn't get attention on the album." | "This way, with just the two of us, we shake them back to life. You have to play them in the moment. Also, I get to play a few songs that were overlooked, either because they didn't work in a band context or didn't get attention on the album." | ||
This approach allows Costello and Nieve to throw in unexpected songs on a moment's notice, much to their mutual delight. | This approach allows Costello and Nieve to throw in unexpected songs on a moment's notice, much to their mutual delight. | ||
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[[George Varga]] interviews Elvis Costello ahead of his concert with [[Steve Nieve]], Sunday, [[Concert 1999-05-30 San Diego|May 30, 1999]], Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, | [[George Varga]] interviews Elvis Costello ahead of his concert with [[Steve Nieve]], Sunday, [[Concert 1999-05-30 San Diego|May 30, 1999]], Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, California. | ||
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