Steve Nieve

Steve playing his Vox Super Continental Organ, or the Vox Continental II Organ which is the UK version.

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea ElvisCostelloVEVO Published on Sep 4, 2015 Music video by Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea. (C) 1978 Elvis Costello under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Here is a more recent example of his Vox 300 Organ in concert. https://www.bohemian.com/BohoBlog/archives/2011/03/17/the-police-elvis-costello-and-the-imposters-andndash-sleep-train-pavilion-july-16-2008

The Police / Elvis Costello & the Imposters – Sleep Train Pavilion, July 16, 2008

The up-tempo numbers went over well, especially “American Gangster Time” (which featured an incendiary organ solo by expert keyboardist/knob-fiddler Steve Nieve) and opener “Stella Hurt,” which seems largely influenced by Costello’s regular live cover of the Beatles’ “Hey Bulldog” from last year. But with such a short set (barely an hour), Costello spent too much time on extended outros, stretching out “Turpentine” and the clap-along “Clown Strike” beyond their inherent charm.

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Everyday I Write The Book ElvisCostelloVEVO Published on Sep 4, 2015 Music video by Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing Everyday I Write The Book. (C) 1983 Elvis Costello

Yamaha CP80

Steve Nieve is listed among notable artists who have used the Moog Micromoog synthesizer, as detailed on Synthmuseum.com.

English keyboardist Steve Nieve, of Elvis Costello's backing band The Attractions, playing a Prophet-5 synthesizer, UK, 1979.

January 01, 1979

Minute 1:34:43 you can see Steve's KeyLab-88 as part of his rig above the Red Steinway Grand Piano

Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY.

Performing with Elvis Costello and the Imposters at Riot Fest in Chicago 2012

2nd Source: Kawai website http://www.kawaius.com/kawai_artists/bios/steve_nieve.html Steve Nieve Steve Nieve was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 as a member of Elvis Costello and the Attractions.

APPEARS WITH (ON STAGE AND ON RECORDINGS) Steve Nieve - Sting, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Madness, Squeeze, Burt Bacharach, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Morressey, Lou Reed, Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Vanessa Paradis, Robert Wyatt, Francois Hardy, Jane Birkin, Sandy Shaw, Allen Toussaint, Paul Weller, Kirsty Maccoll, Mick Jagger, Smokey Robinson, Barbara Bonney, Laurie Anderson, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and others….. "I love the Kawai because it sounds and feels super natural. The grand and upright piano sounds are awesome plus there's a goldmine of additional instruments under the hood, from accordions to xylophones. The cream on the cake is the excellent onboard EFX. Next time you listen to Steve Nieve play live you can bet he's playing a Kawai." More»»

Instrument: Kawai MP8II Professional Stage Piano

Minute 1:02:58 Creme colored Wurlitzer 206A

Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show) Larry Rulz Published on Mar 16, 2018 Recorded on March 8, 2018 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY

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Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show) Larry Rulz Published on Mar 16, 2018 Recorded on March 8, 2018 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Radio, Radio ElvisCostelloVEVO Published on Sep 4, 2015 Music video by Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing Radio, Radio. (C) 1978

Recording with Elvis Costello over a period of more than three decades, Nieve has explored a variety of keyboard sounds and has used a wide range of keyboards from grand pianos to vintage synthesisers. The first keyboard he owned was a Vox Jaguar, which he purchased when he was just sixteen.

“Arturia has brought the VOX Continental into the 21st Century. All of the parameters you would expect to be ‘tweakable’ have been faithfully reproduced — great attention to detail. I love this virtual instrument. The VOX Continental-V sounds as cool as the original, and moves with you more easily. Killer!”

• Steve Nieve, 2014 (Elvis Costello and The Attractions)

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Performing on a Steinway Grand (red)

Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY

Steve Nieve is seen using a Hohner Pianet T while performing with Elvis Costello and the Imposters at Riot Fest in Chicago, 2012. This is documented in a photograph shared by Rob Ibarra on Pinterest.

«I have always been impressed by the results I am able to achieve with Pianoteq. It sounds as natural or as unnatural as I want. Pianoteq's sound editing facilities make it extremely versatile for the modern pianist with an ear to fine audio tuning. I love the slider that sets the condition of the piano from pristine to totally destroyed. The designers have thought to everything, but have managed to maintain a simple interface which never gets in the way of musical creativity. All the add ons sound equally realistic and the other important dimension is the effects section, absolutely wonderful and simple to operate. Another important consideration, the superb responsiveness of this software, that sets it apart from all other virtual pianos. Every style of music that I'm interested in is instantly playable on Pianoteq. I love working, playing and creating music with this incredibly powerful, deceptively simple software.»

Performed by Steve Nieve Pianoteq 4: Bluethner (Studio) Pianoteq 4: U4 (Midnight)

Recording with Elvis Costello over a period of more than three decades, Nieve has explored a variety of keyboard sounds and has used a wide range of keyboards from grand pianos to vintage synthesisers. The first keyboard he owned was a Vox Jaguar, which he purchased when he was just sixteen. On early Costello albums such as This Year’s Model and Armed Forces, Nieve was playing classic keyboards like the Polymoog, Jupiter 4, Vox Continental and as some sites have incorrectly documented, a Farfisa organ.

“I didn’t use a Farfisa, that’s not true'” he states. “It was always a Vox and I have always liked playing that organ and continue to play it. I have to keep a collection of them to keep them going. I have two which are just ripped to bits. To be honest, a lot of those old keyboards were usually quite reliable. It’s just if they do go wrong, you have to get them fixed. I usually have a technician with me to handle that aspect. There’s nothing like it because they sound great and are a pleasure to play the way they feel. I’ve continued to use them and probably always will. What I am excited about this new show though, is just being on the piano. It’s my number one instrument.”

Recording with Elvis Costello over a period of more than three decades, Nieve has explored a variety of keyboard sounds and has used a wide range of keyboards from grand pianos to vintage synthesisers. The first keyboard he owned was a Vox Jaguar, which he purchased when he was just sixteen. On early Costello albums such as This Year’s Model and Armed Forces, Nieve was playing classic keyboards like the Polymoog, Jupiter 4, Vox Continental and as some sites have incorrectly documented, a Farfisa organ.

“I didn’t use a Farfisa, that’s not true'” he states. “It was always a Vox and I have always liked playing that organ and continue to play it. I have to keep a collection of them to keep them going. I have two which are just ripped to bits. To be honest, a lot of those old keyboards were usually quite reliable. It’s just if they do go wrong, you have to get them fixed. I usually have a technician with me to handle that aspect. There’s nothing like it because they sound great and are a pleasure to play the way they feel. I’ve continued to use them and probably always will. What I am excited about this new show though, is just being on the piano. It’s my number one instrument.”

Nieve particularly likes the sound of an upright piano and has been investigating the use of a dampener at home, not only to keep the peace with his neighbours but also for it’s sonic qualities.

“I have a Yamaha upright at home,” says Steve. “What I am enjoying about it is this thing called a moderator, which is like a mute so that the neighbours don’t get upset. It basically lowers a piece of felt over the top of the strings and reduces the volume of the sound and creates a new sound which is soft and beautiful. I’m enjoying that very much. I don’t know how to achieve that with a grand piano. I’ll have to look into that, whether I can put something over the strings when I play.”

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY.

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC

Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY.

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC

Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY.

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Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show) Larry Rulz Published on Mar 16, 2018 Recorded on March 8, 2018 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.

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Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show) Larry Rulz Published on Mar 16, 2018

Recorded on March 8, 2018 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY

At minute 1:03:02 of the YouTube video titled "Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show)," Steve Nieve, performing with the band, is seen using the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver during their live performance at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.

Interview with Steve Nieve in which he discusses the E-mu Emulator I.

According to the Powerhouse Museum, Steve Nieve of Elvis Costello’s band has used a Gibson G-101 on unspecified recordings.