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David Byrne discusses his creative process, the origins of his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', his reflections on aging, his career evolution, and his relationships with former bandmates, emphasizing the ongoing questions about identity and the impossibility of recapturing the past.
A star-studded tribute album for Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense' will feature artists like Lorde, The National, Girl In Red, and more. The album, "Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense," aims to introduce a new generation of fans to Talking Heads’ music and offer new interpretations of their tracks. The project follows the recent re-release of the iconic concert film and includes contributions from Paramore, Miley Cyrus, and others. An official release date for the album is yet to be announced.
The iconic Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense" will return to theaters in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. starting Jan. 27, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. A24 will also release a special collection of merchandise and a collector's edition 4K and Blu-ray release of the film. Additionally, a tribute album featuring covers of Talking Heads songs by various artists is set for release later this year. After its re-release last fall, the film surpassed its original box office earnings and became Imax's highest-grossing live event.
Paramore will feature on a tribute album for A24's restoration of "Stop Making Sense," a 1984 live album by Talking Heads. The album will feature 16 artists covering the band's setlist, and a teaser clip shows Paramore's cover of "Burning Down the House." A24 re-released the concert film last year, and the trailer is the only post on Paramore's Instagram after the band wiped their socials, which was reportedly to commemorate the end of their 20-year deal with Atlantic Records.
A24 is working on a Stop Making Sense tribute album, and Paramore is one of the bands involved, with a teaser video showing Hayley Williams receiving David Byrne's giant suit and a cassette copy of the movie's soundtrack. The band's cover of Talking Heads' "Burning Down The House" will be featured on the album, following their recent album release and heavy touring.
All four members of Talking Heads appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss their reunion surrounding the 40th anniversary re-release of Stop Making Sense. Colbert, a superfan, reminisced about his college days and asked about a potential reunion concert. The band discussed their formation, early touring days, and the making of Stop Making Sense. This marked only the second public reunion for Talking Heads in 2023, and the film topped the list of the 25 Best Concert Films of All Time.
The iconic concert film "Stop Making Sense" by Talking Heads has undergone a miraculous restoration process for its 40th anniversary. After the rights to the film reverted back to the band, they teamed up with A24 for a full restoration and rerelease. The restoration supervisor had to embark on a detective story to locate the original materials, including the negative and audio tracks, which had been lost for decades. The film's original audio was found in a vault in Kansas, while the negative was discovered sitting on a shelf in Burbank. The restoration process involved syncing up the sound and picture from different performances, resulting in a revitalized version of the concert film.
As the reissue of Talking Heads' iconic concert film "Stop Making Sense" hits the screens, this article reflects on the band's earlier years and the unique energy they possessed before the film. While "Stop Making Sense" is widely celebrated, the author argues that it marked the loss of something precious and interesting about Talking Heads and David Byrne. They suggest watching a lesser-known concert film from 1980 in Rome to truly appreciate the band's audacious period and the tensions within the group. The article questions whether "Stop Making Sense" represents Byrne's liberation or assimilation into the mainstream, urging us not to forget the band's earlier power and conflict.
The members of Talking Heads reflect on their iconic concert film "Stop Making Sense" and discuss their reunion for its rerelease. They reminisce about the joy and fun captured in the film, while also addressing past tensions and conflicts within the band. David Byrne acknowledges his controlling behavior but emphasizes that it wasn't as tyrannical as portrayed. The band members express their appreciation for the chemistry and musical artistry of Talking Heads, and they believe that the rerelease of "Stop Making Sense" will help preserve the band's legacy.
The iconic music documentary "Stop Making Sense" by Talking Heads is being rereleased in a restored 4K print, marking a new era for the beloved film. The band members, who hadn't appeared together since 2002, recently reunited for a Q&A session during the Toronto International Film Festival. While a reunion tour remains uncertain, the band is focused on revisiting the film and enjoying the moment. "Stop Making Sense" broke records during its recent screening, reaffirming Talking Heads' status as one of the best live bands.
Talking Heads reunited for a Q&A at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking their first public appearance together in over 20 years. The reunion was in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their concert film, Stop Making Sense. The band members, joined by moderator Spike Lee, discussed the film and their experiences on stage. Despite prior speculation, they did not perform acoustically or address their break-up. The members expressed their love for the film and their appreciation for the opportunity to reunite.
The band Talking Heads reunited for a Q&A session at the Toronto International Film Festival following the world premiere of the 4K Imax restoration of their classic concert film, "Stop Making Sense." The band members expressed their joy at being together again and reminisced about the film's creation and the late director Jonathan Demme's vision. Despite their past tensions, the band displayed a happy demeanor and deference towards each other. The film will be released exclusively in Imax theaters starting on September 22.
The iconic Talking Heads concert documentary, "Stop Making Sense," has been restored from its original negatives and will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Jonathan Demme, captures the band's energetic and innovative performance style, blending rock, funk, and African rhythms. The restored version includes the entire concert set and aims to introduce a new generation of fans to the band's influential music. The film's release has also brought the band members together to discuss their landmark achievement and mend fences after their split in 1991.
The members of Talking Heads, including David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, and Chris Frantz, will reunite at the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their concert film, Stop Making Sense. They will participate in a Q&A event moderated by Spike Lee, but will not perform a set. The film has been remastered and will have a theatrical release, while a new deluxe vinyl version of the soundtrack will also be released.
David Byrne, the lead singer and songwriter of Talking Heads, has been on his own eclectic journey ever since the band broke up more than 30 years ago. His artistic innovations have blurred the boundaries of music, theater, and art. Byrne has won an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony, toured with salsa singers, collaborated with neuroscientists, made movies, and this summer his musical about the former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos opens on Broadway. Byrne is 71, and he is as creative, energetic, and unusual as he was when he was 23, an art school dropout, just starting to perform onstage with his friends as Talking Heads.