I get very frustrated by this term 'genre exercise.' I mean, what exactly is that? Genre is not really relevant when you are writing a song; hopefully you are doing it to explore something, to create something, and I don't agree that any of my albums are genre exercises. Elvis Costello agreealbumcreate share on social
I don't think I was ever particularly mean. I can certainly think of some idiotic exchanges I've had. I was accused of destroying pop music, like Wagner destroyed opera - a guy in Germany started ranting that at me. Elvis Costello accusedestroyexchange share on social
I find it to be the ultimate backhanded compliment when you are compared against yourself. Elvis Costello backhandcomparecompliment Change image and share on social
And over the last ten years, after my work with the Brodsky Quartet, I had the opportunity to write arrangements for chamber group, chamber orchestra, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra even. Elvis Costello arrangementbrodskychamber Change image and share on social
You do have to be a bit careful with your voice. It is an instrument. Elvis Costello bitecarefulinstrument Change image and share on social
'Content' is a word that has never sat well with me. Like 'maturity'. They are two words I've never liked. I think they imply some sort of decay. A settling. Elvis Costello contentdecayhave Change image and share on social
I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused. Elvis Costello amusedisgust Change image and share on social
People tend to repeat the same quotes at me that I said when I was 23. And of course, you say things then, and sometimes they're ill-advised. Elvis Costello adviseillpeople Change image and share on social