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. Musician elvis costello hosts his own talk show on the sundance channel. 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. 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. 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. Internationally acclaimed during its first season, season two promises to be even better. Every day i write the book as declan macmanus writer. Costello opens the shows with his band, playing deep cut selections of that nights guest. With elvis costello, david furnish, elton john, allen toussaint. 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.
The format of elvis fantastic interviewperformance show changes yet again as a major, magical musical surprise is pulled from elvis hat. Each of the thirteen onehour episodes in this complete first season exposes the. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show spectacle. 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. 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. 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. Conceived to provide a forum for in depth discussion and performance with the most interesting artists and personalities of our time, spectacle. 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.
They reminisced about great singers, piano players and performers they knew or played with. Internationally acclaimed during its first season, season two. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. Elvis interviewedconversed with elton john for most of the show. All episodes from the first series of the music and chat show hosted by english singersongwriter elvis costello.
Between its two seasons, the show compiled 20 episodes, including one where costello was. 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. Elvis says that, due to scheduling difficulties, he isnt certain if theyll be a second season of spectacle. Spectacle with elvis costello is an interview show for intelligent music lovers. The episode marked the mostwatched series premiere for. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. In the first three episodes of the shows second season, the lineup is nothing to sniff at. 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. Tv series 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
He and his guests would also perform, either separately or together. 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. They reminisced about great singers, piano players and. First season of elvis costellos spectacle is now on netflix instant watch and so worth streaming. Each of the thirteen onehour episodes in this complete first season exposes the essence. 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. Bono and the edge music legend elvis costello goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a.
Though the program follows its own formulaelvis intro, discussion, songs, closing number, etc. In addition to engaging interviews, popular music icons will perform on the show. All seven episodes from the second series of the music and chat show hosted by english singersongwriter elvis costello. 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. Between its two seasons, the show compiled 20 episodes, including one where costello was interviewed by actress marylouise parker. 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. During each show, costello would interview his guest or guests, who were typically fellow musicians. Rocking horse road and kinder murder from the album brutal youth. 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. Season 2 is a two disc collection with seven episodes, each clocking in just under 50 minutes. 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. A guide listing the guests and air dates for episodes of the tv series spectacle.
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