Elvis in Sheffield plus free mask download - VIDEO
WALKING in Memphis - forget it!The real Elvis Presley will be seen walking in Sheffield when he re-enters the building to wow fans at the Arena.
Not bad, considering he died 32-years ago.
But now he's set for the greatest comeback since Lazarus, thanks to new state-of-the-art Hollywood film technology – and a little help from The Star.
Footage of the King, at his peak, has been superimposed on to clips of the city and Sheffield Arena, provided by The Star, Creative Sheffield and the City Council.
It will be shown at the start of Elvis Presley in Concert, the amazing audio-visual spectacular which arrives at the venue on Friday, February 19.
The show itself features a video-projected Elvis interacting with his original band members – now all in their 70s - who will play live on stage.
VIDEO: Press the play button to watch footage from Elvis In Concert.
The two-hour greatest hits spectacular is a "spooky and eerie" experience, admits promoter Jef Hanlon.
But fans in Sheffield are about to be all shook up with the opening titles.
"It's possible these days to superimpose Elvis, shot way back when, entering buildings in Sheffield. So Elvis will be walking in Sheffield – as opposed to walking in Memphis. It's a great way to personalise the start of the show,'' explained Jef.
"The concert is a miracle of audio visual technology and a lot of live talent, with the original TCB band, Sweet Inspirations and The Imperials backing singers and a full orchestra on stage. It's a spooky, eerie experience because it really is as though Elvis is back in the building.
"It's not a tribute show. It's Elvis Presley in concert. The only thing that's not live will be his voice, which has been separated by multi-track recording technique, from his original backing tracks.
"People run to the stage at the end when he starts throwing the Hawaiian flower garlands – thinking they are going to catch one. You can get sucked in. It's so well done.
"The musicians are legends in their own right, including his musical director Joe Guercio, drummer Ronnie Tutt, piano player Glen D Hardin and guitarist James Burton - he's worked with everybody in American pop music. He was the first guy to bend strings on guitar solos way back in the late 50s and early 60s."
Tickets are 33.50 and 35 each, may be subject to a booking fee. Buy in person, call 0114 2789 789, or buy on line at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk
AUDIO: Listen to our exclusive interview in full with Elvis In Concert 2010 promoter Jef Hanlon - CLICK HERE
FREE MASK: Help us put Elvis back on the streets of South Yorkshire – download our FREE mask - CLICK HERE.
Mount on card, trim and attach string – wear next to a Sheffield landmark, in your local sport shirt, or at the concert. Take a photo, send it to us and we'll publish the best. E-mail to staronline@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk
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