The sundance channel series consists of fiftyminute programs with costello and special guests sitting around and discussing music interrupted by marvelous performances with elvis band, the. In addition to engaging interviews, popular music icons will perform on the show. Rocking horse road and kinder murder from the album brutal youth. All episodes from the first series of the music and chat show hosted by english singersongwriter elvis costello. Season 2 is a two disc collection with seven episodes, each clocking in just under 50 minutes. Feb 18, 2009 its about time that elvis costello s wife, pianist and singer diana krall, appeared on spectacle airing wednesdays at 9pm estpst on the sundance channel after all, the cameras cut to her in.
The episode marked the mostwatched series premiere for. Every day i write the book as declan macmanus writer. Bono and the edge music legend elvis costello goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a. Each of the thirteen onehour episodes in this complete first season exposes the essence. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. First season of elvis costellos spectacle is now on netflix instant watch and so worth streaming. The format of elvis fantastic interviewperformance show changes yet again as a major, magical musical surprise is pulled from elvis hat. Elvis interviewedconversed with elton john for most of the show. Spectacle with elvis costello is an interview show for intelligent music lovers. Internationally acclaimed during its first season, season two promises to be even better.
Internationally acclaimed during its first season, season two. The concept behind elvis costellos spectacle series is so simple, i cant believe no one has thought of it before, and so smart, you almost have to marvel that anyone is putting it on tv. Much of their early success was founded on smokey and motown magic, just as, years later, a young declan patrick macmanus aka elvis costello was inspired by the magic of the beatles to begin forging his musical adventure. In this episode, the grammy awardwinning singersongwriter welcomes u2s bono and the edge, who join elvis and the elvis costello and friends return for a second. Though the program follows its own formulaelvis intro, discussion, songs, closing number, etc. During each show, costello would interview his guest or guests, who were typically fellow musicians. Recorded at harlems famous apollo theatre and torontos masonic temple, the show features costello interviewing some of the biggest names in music and joining them in some unique musical collaborations. A guide listing the guests and air dates for episodes of the tv series spectacle. Costello opens the shows with his band, playing deep cut selections of that nights guest. Recorded at harlems famous apollo theatre and 30 rocks 8h studio in new york, the show features costello interviewing some of the biggest names in music and joining them in some unique musical collaborations. The guests would often discuss such topics as influences on their music. And while i realize it is elvis costellos show and hes the host, the one with his name and image in the opening credits, there might be just a bit too much costello on spectacle.
Elvis says that, due to scheduling difficulties, he isnt certain if theyll be a second season of spectacle. Bono and the edge music legend elvis costello goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a legendary lineup of music luminaries about their. Tv series 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Elvis costello music legend goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a legendary lineup of music luminaries about their craft, the power of music and how it impacts its creators. They reminisced about great singers, piano players and performers they knew or played with. In the first three episodes of the shows second season, the lineup is nothing to sniff at. Between its two seasons, the show compiled 20 episodes, including one where costello was. Between 2008 and 2010, costello hosted channel 4ctvs series spectacle in which costello talked and performed with stars in various fields, styled similarly to inside the actors studio. Unique performances by the featured guests, by spectacles multifaceted host, elvis costello, and by the guests and host, along with other spontaneous illustrative moments further distinguish spectacle as one of the most complete music television experiences fans could want.
Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show spectacle. Each of the thirteen onehour episodes in this complete first season exposes the. Its about time that elvis costellos wife, pianist and singer diana krall, appeared on spectacle airing wednesdays at 9pm estpst on the sundance channel after all, the cameras cut to. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. He and his guests would also perform, either separately or together. The show features intimate interviews between the host, elvis costello, and various musical guests intertwined with performances by costello and the guests, separately and together. The hourlong episodes also feature an intimate collaborative performance by costello and his. Bruce springsteen drops by in the first of a twoparter to talk about his early bands, musical influences and his attachment to new jersey. With elvis costello, david furnish, elton john, allen toussaint. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Between its two seasons, the show compiled 20 episodes, including one where costello was interviewed by actress marylouise parker. Both seasons 20082010 are available on dvd i caught this show when it aired on the sundance channel, but these episodes are even better the second time around. Conceived to provide a forum for in depth discussion and performance with the most interesting artists and personalities of our time, spectacle. All seven episodes from the second series of the music and chat show hosted by english singersongwriter elvis costello. Season two of spectacle finds songwriting legend elvis costello interviewing and jamming with a number of fellow performers including bono, lyle lovett, levon helm, richard thompson, and bruce springsteen. Musician elvis costello hosts his own talk show on the sundance channel.
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