Stop Making Sense (1984)

As I listen to Pandora radio, I find myself rocking more and more to the Talking Heads, which had a strong but relatively short run in the 70s and 80s.

So I turned to their iconic concert movie Stop Making Sense directed by Jonathan Demme.

It's interesting in that it unfolds as if the band is setting up for a show.  First there is David Byrne solo doing an acoustic Psycho Killer version.  On the next song, he is joined by Tina Weymouth, as the second band member.  The third song, the drummer, Chris Frantz appears.   During the time, the roadies are setting up the show.  As it goes on the scene is set and everyone is there.

And I mean everyone.  I didn't realize what a funk band that the Talking Heads were just listening to them.  But watching... its a real experience, high energy.  The show culminates is a long version of Take Me to the River and Girlfriend is Better.

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