Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis Costello
Musicians from around the world pay tribute to the words and music of Elvis Costello. The collection features artists putting their own spin on both Costello classics and deep cuts - everything from 30-something-year-old gems from the new wave era to musical infants from Costello’s more recent work. Proceeds from the release will benefit the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates musical instruments to under-funded school music programs. "A stellar line up of artists cover and interpret one of the greatest songwriters of this generation. 50 songs on 3 discs and it still flew by when listening. Is that a testament to the artists performing or the songwriter himself? Probably both. Some of the highlights for me? David Myhr's 'Veronica' is pretty true to the original, bouncy and fun, joyful and whimsical. '(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea' by The Stars Explode and a 'Kinder Murder' by the Popdudes and are perfec' back to back. Love Kelly Ryan's 'Monkey To Man' and The Rubinoos' "Pump It Up' do just that! Other favorites include Matthew Sweet's 'Allison', Paul Myers 'So Like Candy' and 'Accidents Will Happen' by Throwback Suburbia, 'This Year's Girl' by Honeychain, and 'Almost Blue' by Nick Heyward and the 13 Satellites. It's Mike Viola's version of 'God Give Me Strength' though, the Elvis co write with Burt Bacharach, that steals the show for me. Absolutely gorgeous. Lifted not only be a string section of sheer beauty but by his fragile vocal as well. Viola has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard and his rendition of this song is powerful! And devastating! Great job to all who put this together! 50 songs! And my hat's off to the great Elvis Costello as well for being so prolific and providing such an amazing soundtrack for almost 40 years!"
Various Artists  (Artist)    Format: Audio CD
{"Date First Available": "January 30, 2015"}